Lens Baby Project 52 Challenge for August





This month's pictures have seemed to fly by for some reason.  It's definitely been a busy but fun month with photo shoots, a quick trip to Kansas, and various fun play dates for the kids and K and I.   Here are my project 52 challenges for August.  

 

{Week 30:  Back Lighting}
I took the kids out for a fun little photo-shoot one morning for these pictures.  I took a truck and some strawberries to entertain them and somehow the strawberries all ended up in the truck before we were through.  :-)

{Week 31: Shooting from Above}
These were from a senior / engagement shoot I did recently.  And I would LOVE to do more of these shoots so feel free to contact me for your sessions as well.  :-)

{Week 32:  Black and White}
This is at one of our local splash parks.  We invited a friend of ours to go with us to the splash pad a couple of weeks ago.  This was her first time to go to one and all 3 of the kids had such a blast!! 

{Week 33: Using Negative Space}
My niece graciously posed for me while I was trying to get a quick shot in for negative space.  Sometimes I run out of time to get the shots I'm looking for so I really appreciated her being such a good sport about it.  :-)



{Week 34: Using the Rule of Thirds}
This was a shot I took today in my neighborhood.  I was driving home and saw this barn and thought it looked so interesting.  And since I had my camera with me I decided to stop and get a quick shot.


 

My sister-in-law suggested adding a Bible verse instead and I really liked the idea.  So here's an extra one this week.  :-)

Becca and Bradley Engagement Pictures {McKinney and Frisco Area Engagement and Couple Photography}

You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams. ~ Dr. Seuss

These high school sweethearts are ENGAGED!!  :-)  I got the chance to go with them last week to take some fun pictures to celebrate their engagement.  Don't they look so happy together?  Congratulations Becca and Bradley!!  



Announcing Class of 2013 Senior Sessions {McKinney, Frisco Area Senior Photographer}

I can't believe it's almost time for another school year to start.  And the class of 2013 is getting so close to graduation.  Congratulations to all of those seniors out there!!  It's time to start thinking about senior pictures and I would love to take them for you this year.  This beautiful senior is my niece Rebecca.

Here are the details of the senior sessions.  Go ahead and book yours today. :-)

• Sessions are $100 for 1 hour.
• We will work together to find your favorite location(s).
• Two to three weeks after your session, you will receive a cd of 20-25 images.
• The images will be high resolution images along with a print release.
• I can work with you on receiving professional prints as well.

A quick Class of 2013 Special update:

I have started planning my twins birthday party recently. So in honor of them turning 3, I will be giving a $23 discount to the first 3 seniors who book their session before Sept 23rd (their birthday).

Please email me with any questions you may have or to book today.

And don't forget to check out our other specials as well:

Maternity Sessions
Play Date Sessions
One Year Milestone and Smash Cake Sessions

Click it up a Notch - July

Each month the "Click It Up a Notch" blog hosts a competition where you can submit your favorite picture of the month for a contest.  I really enjoy this contest because all month long I'm thinking about improving my pictures so that I can feel like I "clicked it up a notch" for the month.  Plus I really like to be inspired by all of the other beautiful pictures I see each month.  Here is my favorite picture for July.

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Check out all of the other beautiful images for July here.



Lens Baby Project 52 Challenge for July

I have to say this month has been a little off for the photography challenges for me - mainly because we went on vacation at the beginning of the month.  We had a great time!!  Lots of first for my kids - first time at the beach, first time at the zoo, first time in San Diego - it was fabulous!!   But I didn't even bother to carry my big camera with me - just my point and shoot - mainly because I didn't want to chance my camera getting lost or stolen on such a long trip.  So anyway, you will have to excuse the quality of my first picture for the month - it was with my point and shoot but I still love it.  :-)

{Week 26: "4th of July"}
We had such a great time in San Diego and I had hoped to get a great fireworks picture for this shot.  BUT there was a malfunction there and all the fireworks went off at one time - very short show.  :-)  So I'm sharing one of my favorites from the beach instead.

{Week 27:  "Weekly Favorite"}
Haha...my vacation kind of carried over a week or so once I got home.  I didn't get to the actual challenge for the week so I am sharing one of my favorites for the week instead.

{Week 28:  "A Day in the Life"}
This week's challenge was meant to help us tell a story with our pictures.  So I had a whole setup around my kids with cookies and milk, but I chose to do this one instead.  :-)  I was trying to get her to sit in the chair for a picture but before she would she had to dance first.  I loved it!!  :-)

This was more along the lines of what I had been planning for the week though.  :-)

{Week 29:  "The Golden Hour"}
I took the kids out to be my models for this week and they did so good (with a little bribe).  :-)  And I have to say I absolutely loved the lighting at this time of day (pretty much an hour before sunset).  It was gorgeous!

Cookies and Milk {McKinney and Frisco, TX Area Children's Photography}

My sister came over about a week ago and helped me do a Cookies and Milk session with the kids.  And I have to say we had such a great time.  My kids think she is wonderful so it didn't take much to get smiles and fun out of them for the pictures.  :-)

She had a blast.  There was a dance routine that followed at the end of the session.  Aunt Sara had her going big time!  :-)

Aunt Sara had him going too.  There was lots of running, laughing, and giggling going on.  Too much fun!!  :-)

I had always wanted to do a session like this with my kids because I love seeing these kind of pictures done by others. I also wanted to practice telling stories with my pictures.  So I hope you enjoyed our stories.  :-)

Announcing Play Date Sessions {McKinney, TX Area Play Date Photographer}

Ever since my kids have been very little, I have been blessed to be a part of an amazing mom's group that is centered around our kids and photography.  I have learned so much and gotten to take a lot of really fun pictures of my kids.  The moms in this group are super creative and are always coming up with cute ideas!

I know I have enjoyed the cute setups and want to extend that to my friends as well.  So today, I want to announce my new play date sessions.  Here are the details on how the sessions will work:

• Each session will be a play date consisting of a minimum of 3 (up to 5) moms.
• All of us will brainstorm a fun, creative session for the kids. 
• Each session will last 1-2 hours.
• Each mom will walk away with at least 5 images on disk of their kids to decorate their home.
• Each mom will pay $35 for the session.  (*The mom who books will receive a $10 discount.*)

I can't wait to set up a fun play date for you and your friends!!  Email me today to book a session.  The prices and sessions will be available through the end of 2012 but sessions will be limited due to how busy the Fall photography season is.  I can't wait to hear from you!!

And don't forget to check out our other specials as well:

Maternity Sessions
Senior Sessions
One Year Milestone and Smash Cake Sessions