Love, love, love this dress from Lillipops Designs. The cut, the shape, the fit, the flow, the fabric...so classic and romantic and still child-like. Much to my surprise, the dress sold out just after she posted the pics on her FB page, but hang in there, I think she's planning to create this dress again, just with a different material.

Oh dear, we had a time trying to get these pics. Basically, Amry doesn't like me to be more than 1 foot away from her. So short of shooting everything with a fisheye lens, I'm forced to set her down, run, and pray I can get one or two shots before she starts crying for me. [All the folks around me just looked at me and shook their heads in pity--not sure who for? me or her?]. I thought the popcorn would do the trick, but quite literally after I took that pic, she turned the entire box upside down. I'm in major trouble in a few years, aren't I?

Now for the news on Pinkle Toes holiday sessions. Are you ready? Here it is: there are only 4, that's right FOUR, openings left for Premium Sessions (2 in August and 2 in Sept) for the holidays. Yeah. I couldn't believe it myself. I double counted. It's accurate. Now, I will be holding some Xpressions mini sessions scheduled in the fall, but keep in mind that those are only for up to 3 immediate family members.

Anyway, I just thought I'd throw that out there. I know it's hard to think about holiday pictures when it's 110 outside, but I don't want you to get "left out in the cold" either (funny, huh?). So, if you want to snag one of those openings, you need to contact me ASAP. They will be filled first-come, first-serve.

Pinkle Toes Photography is now officially "closed" for some workshopping, catching up, summer-like things, new inspiration, family time, and recuperation. To my current clients: don't worry, I'll still be filling orders and proofing ;-), but communication may be sporadic during travel times.

We're still having Xpressions on July 18th and then we'll be back in full swing in August, when [gasp!] the holiday season begins (better book now...October is FULL and September is almost there).

Until then, happy summer!

~M

So thrilled to have started this exciting new project with Baby Coco. Every so often, we'll be featuring fabulous nurseries meticulously put together by Baby Coco and their clients. Such a joy to get to meet new people, hang out in beautiful spaces, and of course, play with ADORABLE babies! I just love seeing all the details that make a baby's nursery so special and I can't wait to see where Cheyenne asks me to go next.

Call for Austin area baby models: I'm currently looking for a baby girl about 3-5 months old who is available the morning of June 20th at 6:45 a.m. to do a quick session for Baby Cakes Scottsdale. Signed model release is required. In exchange for use of the images, you will receive low res copies of the edited images, a beautiful baby blanket ($100 value) and 1/2 off the Creative Fee for a 2010 Premium Session with me! Not a bad deal, huh?  Interested applicants need to complete this form and send a fairly recent picture of your baby (doesn't need to be professional) to me. Deadline to apply is Monday, June 14th.

Side note, for random and mostly useless info about me, check out my recent interview on The Creative Mama.

Stay cool!