(courtesy of the very patient photographer at the mall)

Only 10 more days! We are totally in the spirit around here- The presents are under the tree, we have seen the big man in the red suit, where toy request were made, and Eli made his big acting debut in our church’s live nativity as the baby Jesus! Clint and I were Mary and Joe, and it definitely made my Christmas!

One brother was being nice and sat in front of the tree. I don’t want to call the other naughty, but… he refused to be in the picture. Doesn’t he know that Santa is watching?!

Tis the season for family portraits!   Actually, this is Clara’s one year session. Happy Birthday sweet girl! Working on these images I could not help but get excited about the holidays. They inspired me to create a Christmas station on my Pandora radio. So festive! 

 …and a sleepy little brother. Many couples, like us, had a baby before the children ever came along. A real friend and truly a member of the family. I love that when this spunky little girl would yell at him, he just looked at me, as if to say, do you see what I put up with everyday?! Good ol’ Woody, such a good dog!

Christmas Card season is in full swing! We met this morning for a quick mini-session. My challenge: twenty minutes to capture a toddler and a three month old for the perfect portrait… I had my work cut out for me- but, I do believe it was a success! Cooper is such a good big brother, it made my job easy.

Christmas is coming! Ha! So maybe it is still 80 degrees outside but it is in fact time to plan your family Christmas card. I am very excited to work with two fabulous stationers to offer my clients the coolest Holiday cards. Beth Hart is classic and cute and Emily Holmes is fun and whimsical. You may choose  a card that you see here, one of the many on their sites, or have one custom made for your family. If you have an image from your family portrait session this year that you would like to use for a card you may purchase that image from me for $30. I will send it to Beth or Emily and then you may order your cards from them. If you need an image to use… 

Mini Sessions!

A 20 minute session to capture the perfect family photograph to be used for your Holiday card or gifts.

Saturday, October 31st at the Ellington Ag Center

$60 includes a 20 minute session, one image of your choice that I will give to Beth or Emily for your Christmas Cards (sold seperatley),

 and an online gallery featuring 5-10 images. You may purchase additional prints from your gallery.

Available Session times:

8, 8:30, 9, 9:30 and 10 o’clock

To reserve your spot please e-mail me with your first two choices of session times. I will send you a request for funds that will allow you to pay via debit or credit card. Payment is required to reserve your session.

Just a side note: I am completely booked for 2009! This is the last chance for a session this year. I will begin scheduling for the spring soon.