Archive for November, 2011
Nov 27, 2011
[View through the aquarium last night ;-)]
Okay, it’s crunch time. For the next two weeks, I’m basically going to lock myself up in my office and proof and design until I bleed red and green ;-). I will return e-mails as I can…clients will come first (well, clients and family). Just a reminder that there are NO more openings for holiday sessions. While I can take a couple more sessions for December, I cannot have images/items back to you in time for cards or gifts.
A different kind of reminder to photogs: we do have a few more openings for the professional lifestyle family photography workshops for March (the January workshop is full). Be sure to check out that page! Lots of new info has been added, including some video testimonials from several past attendees. I know March is a little ways off, but the deadline to receive the extra $100 discount is coming up December 15th, so you’ll want to reserve your spot ASAP!
I’m so looking forward to the holiday minis this weekend and of course, to showing you all of the neat-o holiday cards my clients are sending out this year. Thanks so much for your patience and I’ll talk to you when I make it out on the other side.
Happy Holidays!!!
~M
Nov 26, 2011
I’ll be cliche…it seems like it was just yesterday when we…
I hold onto those precious memories so tightly, I sometimes worry if I will squeeze the joy out of them.
*You* are pure joy. Even in your sassiest moments (and lord knows, you have plenty of those), we can’t help but to smile…
That giant image above will join the other two canvases from here and here. I feel so blessed that you’ve allowed me to create this tradition and I hope you’ll continue to humor me for at least another couple of years ;-). (Oh, and let’s be sure to thank Daddy for snapping some of just you and I together ;-).
You are the most beautiful person I’ve ever met. You have more love in your heart than I’ve ever seen. You are clever, and intelligent, and witty, and creative, and brave. How did we get so lucky, Amry? Why did you choose our family? It is such an incredible honor to be your mother. I don’t think you’ll ever comprehend how much you made our dreams come true. I love you and I wish you the happiest birthday in the world, my princess.
[Speaking of princesses, dress by Palm Tree Princess]
Nov 24, 2011
This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for…
- running water
- laundry soap
- any kind of soap (that has to be the only thing keeping me well)
- kids that want to snuggle when they’re sick
- my husband because I have been LOST without him while he’s been sick
- that it’s only a virus
- Cloves, oranges, and rosemary, because I needed *something* to freshen up this house today…
I hope you all are having a wonderful Thanksgiving, warm and close to friends and family and good food.
Much love,
~Michele
Nov 23, 2011
I spent the most delightful morning at their house a few weeks back. Her session was all things sweet and simple and easy and cuddly. In proofing her pictures, my gosh, she reminded me SO much of my daughter as a newborn (her room even has owls, too!). I’m very much looking forward to seeing how this little cutie grows up over the years.
Nov 22, 2011
Some sort of lovely stomach bug is making its rounds through my family right now. There will be a bit of a delay in returning calls/e-mails at this time. Thanks for understanding and hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
~M
Nov 21, 2011
While working on their holiday card design today, I realized I had promised a part 2 to this post. There were definitely too many fav images to tell their story in just one post. So here you go!!!
[Note: If you book a 2012 family photo session now, you can still qualify for a holiday mini session. But you should probably hurry because I only have a few openings left. Also, if you had a session with me this year and you wanted to order holiday cards, please contact me THIS week! I won’t be able to process holiday card orders any later than that.]
Nov 18, 2011
It was truly a picture-perfect birth this evening. He couldn’t be more loved or more adorable. Congrats to his Mommy and Daddy!
Nov 17, 2011
Sigh. This seems like forever ago. In a way, it kinda was. It was the this summer before she began her senior year in high school. I remember it was sooooooo hot that day and we were so relieved to have the chance to get into the water at the end of the session. She laid down in that grass for me and I can tell you, it wasn’t comfortable in the slightest. She was a lovely girl and I feel so lucky to have gotten to capture this time for her.
Nov 16, 2011
Soooooo much has happened since Brooke’s story was featured on The Creative Mama. Soooooooo much. In fact, I just got word that their story is going to be featured on Austin’s KVUE TONIGHT at 5 p.m. if you can catch it!!! ETA: HERE’s the news story from tonight on KVUE. What a great piece!!!!
Not only has the word spread all over the world about securing furniture to protect small children, but an entire business has been launched. If you haven’t checked out these beautiful necklaces (new styles have been added, like the one pictured above) made by Brooke and her mommy, you should. A Brooke’s Angel Wing necklace couldn’t be a more perfect, meaningful, or heartfelt holiday gift.
And now, a gift to you, The Pinkle Toes Blogstalkers:
Go browse around Brooke’s Angel Wings and make it one of your favorite stores on Etsy. On Monday, November 21st, I will select one of their etsy admirers at random and send this awesome “Pinkle Toes pink” angel wing necklace your way as a thank you. Brooke and her mommy have been working very hard (along with the help of another very special person) to keep up with the inventory and create new designs and I couldn’t be more impressed with their incredible efforts!
(Sporting *my* wings the other day 😉
Nov 14, 2011
…I photographed weddings, because if I did, I would have photographed this wedding in a heartbeat. I believe I may have screamed out loud with excitement when she asked me to do bridal portraits for her. I enjoyed their engagement session so much! And then she sent me a picture of the dress and I just about fell over.
Yes. It was perfect:
To say she was stunning would be the understatement of the year. She was the most beautiful bride I have ever seen and her personality just makes her 100x more amazing. I bawled like a baby watching their amazing preview video by Mason Jar Films. I absolutely cannot wait to see what dreams come true for their new life together as Mr. and Mrs. Congrats again, you two!!!