Happy Child = Perfect Portrait Session

As far as first birthday sessions go, Caeden's was one of the easiest I have ever had!  What a little doll!!  

 
As you can imagine, a successful session photographing children is truly dependent on how they are feeling at that very moment. 

 

 

Jennifer, Caeden's Mom, was very worried when she arrived for Caeden's portrait session, because he had fallen asleep in the car ride to my studio.

Turns out, the little model, just need a few extra moments of rest before turning on the charm for the camera.  Caeden was all smiles, so happy and just so darn cute!  He is very close to walking and loved standing and holding on to a variety of props used during the session.  What a fun time!

 

Wednesday's Words of Wisdom

Christmas Gift Idea - Organize Now!

I know, I know... Mary Beth, are you really talking about Christmas gifts in March??  Yes, I am and it is all because this is not only a great gift idea, but it involves being organized throughout the year to accomplish this gift.  I am sure you have all seen or purchased really neat calendars with personal photos for each month.  This is a great idea, but how many of us start looking around Thanksgiving for a 12 pictures from the year of memories?  I am one of the guilty ones.  

I always have felt rushed to get this great idea to take shape for our parents.  Then, once you find the pictures, now you have to upload them and get them into a calendar format.  

All this extra stress can easily be avoided by organizing pictures in your computer.  Simply take a few extra moments as you are are downloading pictures from your camera to place the pictures in month folders on your desktop or Photos folder.  

You can even take it the next step and label folders within the month.  If you have a few extra moments, pull out a few photos and place them in a 2011 Christmas Calendar folder that you have created.  By the end of the year, you will not only have all your photos organized, but also be able to quickly and easily create those beautiful calendars that grandparents love.  

I have ordered our calendars through online sites such as Shutterfly, Kodak, or Snapfish, (all calendar images on this post are from one of those sites) but you can easily take your pictures to your local Walgreens or Walmart for beautiful calendars that will make Christmas morning so special!

Very First Family Portraits

On a cold, windy day at Hammond's Ferry, I met with the Glore Family for their very first family portraits. 

 
Kim and Dennis arranged the session after always hearing my name when asking friends about having their portraits taken! 

 

What a super sweet family - Lyla and Aiden were little troopers despite the weather and with trains in hand, Aiden was one happy 3-year-old.  Lyla, 6 months old, had the most beautiful eyes and was much more interested in the pearls and flowers than having her portrait taken!  

Take a look at the neat colorings I used in post production - I have been trying out some different effects and couldn't have asked for better subjects!

Bunny Time

When I say pink nose, long pointy ears and carrots, what is the first thing that comes to mind??  Easter Portraits with Mary Beth's Photography! 

That is right, it is that time of the year again and I have been searching high and low for the sweetest little live prop for this year's Easter Portraits! And I found just that sweet prop thanks to the kind folks at Pheonix Sun Rabbitry or find them on Facebook. 

Reserve your portrait session today for March 25, 26 or 27th, when the sweetest little bunny will be in my home studio - portrait sessions will include a variety of props as well as be taken with white backdrops or natural light. 

If you are interested in purchasing a little bunny for your family, contact Pheonix Sun Rabbitry!  Portrait Session are $60 and include 2 - 5x7 and 4 wallets!