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(Such a perfectly beautiful round belly!)
(She was so cute! Her giggles had *me* giggling the whole time!)I'm so glad they decided to do these maternity portraits...definitely something you won't regret!
Then, after all these baby bellies, I really needed a baby fix. Of course this baby isn't a "baby" any more, but oh, it's been wonderful watching her grow up over this past year:
Hope you all enjoy your sneak peeks and I'll mail out your CD's this week!Our LAST round of Xpressions for 2010 is November 7th and we only have 2 openings left for that. This will also be the last time non-clients can take part in Xpressions. Next year, Xpressions will only be open to clients who've had a Premium session within 1 year from the Xpressions date.
1. It's hot. Really hot. But cute babies can make me forget how hot it is.
2. I LOVE my new Nikon and I'm soooooooo glad I switched. Out of habit, I totally overshot these Xpressions Sessions to overcompensate for focus and I totally did not need to ;-). [All of my canon equipment has already been sold, thanks!]
3. It was worth the risk of looking like a goob to practice my new off-camera flash techniques. I hope to get braver and braver.
[As with all Xpressions sessions, these images have only received basic edits to adjust brightness and contrast, but no other retouching. August Xpressions are full and we have just a few openings left for Sept. and Oct.]
It's Styleberry! I love both of your blogs! Gorgeous family!
(07.18.10 @ 05:42 PM)OH MICHELE! Thank you so much for capturing my family!!! The one where you just see our feet & she is looking up at us is TO DIE FOR! Thanks for sweatin it out with us!!
(07.18.10 @ 06:02 PM)Great photos as always... If you don't mind me asking you, which nikon camera did you switch for? Kinda thinking the same way from using canon for years.
(07.18.10 @ 07:32 PM)I think the images look wonderful! I prefer less post processing myself!
(07.18.10 @ 07:37 PM)so much fun to switch to Nikon...i know so many people really love it! And, off camera lighting...love that! I always have so much fun experimenting with it and I find the look can be completely different and sometimes it's just nice to have something new! :)
(07.19.10 @ 08:02 AM)Yay team Nikon! :). Gorgeous sessions...so wish we could take advantage of each adnd every Xpressions sessoin!!
(07.19.10 @ 09:09 PM)wondering if there is a post on your canon frustrations and why the switch (i'm guessing a focus issue).
(07.22.10 @ 07:33 AM)
In spite of starting at the crack of dawn, we fried today. What's up with the humidity in Austin?? Oi. But, I guess working with cute kiddos makes up for it. ;-)
Oh, and before I get a bazillion e-mails asking about mr. man's hat and onesie combo up there (yeah, I died, too), mom is on the case and she's supposed to be sending me links soon.
Meanwhile, I gotta buckle down here. I have to finish a bunch of proof galleries, fill orders, return e-mails, prepare for this week's sessions, and pack for my upcoming trips to L.A. (.emme. boudoir) and Utah (rockin' workshop with a bunch of online friends).
And then...in July, I'm finally taking a break. I mean, I'm taking the whole month of July OFF. I haven't had a real break since probably after Amry was born. I always promise myself I'll take January off to recover from the holiday rush, but this year, it simply did not happen. Seriously, it has been non-stop over here for way too long. Thankfully, my husband came to the rescue and gave me permission to take a rest. And I believe I will. I cannot wait to hang with the family, travel, and take pictures for leisure for a bit.
So, until then, I've got a few more sneak peeks for you, but after that, I hope it will get quiet on here. ;-) Happy summertime to everyone!!!
P.S. Speaking of the holiday rush, if you haven't booked your holiday session yet, you'll want to do that pretty soon. Typically, holiday sessions are held in Aug, Sept, and Oct. September and October are almost completely full and now they're starting to overflow into August. Eeep! Can you even believe it's almost that time again?
ETA: That awesome hat is from here. Onesie here.
good for you Michelle! You deserve a break...you have been going non stop! Enjoy your time off...your posts will be missed!
(06.21.10 @ 01:00 AM)Just love the preview - the map one is awesome! Enjoy your time off!!!
(06.21.10 @ 09:05 AM)I can't wait to see them all! You are amazing!
(06.21.10 @ 01:47 PM)Looks like a fun day! Gorgeous images as always :). And props to you for taking the ENTIRE month off! How cool is that?! I sincerely hope you take the time to refresh and rejuvinate and come back re-energized! But I will miss stalking the pinkletoes blog!
(06.21.10 @ 07:49 PM)
I love these!! Michele, you are absolutely wonderful to work with and we can't wait to do it again!
(05.16.10 @ 02:41 PM)Hi there, I will be the first to admit I am a total and complete blogstalker! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your work! I have to ask, where on earth was this little headband purchased from?? I was actually thinking to myself this morning, "why don't they make real headbands for toddlers?" and then I go onto your beautiful website and I see this darling little girl with a real live headband. SO CUTE!
(05.16.10 @ 11:29 PM)Hi Jessica, I got this headband at Gymboree. They also have them at Children's Place. :)
(05.17.10 @ 08:15 PM)
L...it was so great to meet you and your little family tonight and thank you again for understanding about the parking situation (I love Austin, I do, but people, parking is a nightmare). Hope you have a wonderful rest of your stay here!
gorgeous light Michele and adorable baby! I always thought parking was a breeze in Austin...at least compared to Cali:)
(05.15.10 @ 11:02 PM)you know I love this...just wanted to say it again!! still smiling from our session yesterday...can't thank you enough, Michele =)
(05.16.10 @ 03:48 PM)
your work is SUCH a breath of fresh air. i love coming to your blog. WONDERFUL images!
(08.24.10 @ 04:16 PM)Thanks for the great shots Michele. Can't wait to see more!
(08.24.10 @ 05:42 PM)Great pics as always M!!! I know that 1st couple. I graduated High School with Chad! Such a cute couple!
(08.24.10 @ 08:45 PM)