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Now booking Fall 2009

beach baby2, originally uploaded by coffeemakesmehappy (Lori).

All of my available appointment slot through August are now full. My little guy is taking a lot more time than I remembered infants taking so I had to reduce the number of sessions offered this summer and the spots filled quickly.

I am now scheduling appointments for Sept - Dec. If you reserve your appointment ($50 retainer required) by July 30, I will include a complimentary promotional hardcover 8x8 20 page coffee table book with your session.

The holidays are the busiest season and last year myself as well as every photographer I refer biz to was completely booked. This season I will have extra help so there will be some more availability.

So whats a promotional book? Its the same as any coffee table book except I have my logo on the back cover.

Just for FUN : Maternity Sessions

Before I started photography I used to take pictures just for fun.  I'd take my kids or my friend's kids and practice away.  Whatever I thought I wanted to try, I'd find a willing participant and just do it.  Now that I have my business my time is mostly devoted to my clients.  So sometimes its all babies and sometimes its all families.  Kind of luck of the draw. 

So I thought to myself ... Why don't I try a location, subject, type of photography and just photograph for fun once a month?  Seems kind of crazy.  Well the more I think about it, I need a time to work with new people in a situation where I feel less pressure.  You're thinking LESS PRESSURE? Well what I mean is - a situation where I can experiment and not have to worry about not making every shot or try something new that might or might not work out.  When you pay for a session ... 80%+ of the situation I have done before. I tend to rely on the tried and true to make sure I get results. 

So I am trying something new.  On Monday June 13th at 430-7p I am going to photograph anyone who who wants to be my model for free and I'll give you a free digital file from the session.  My model must be an expecting mommy who is 28 plus weeks pregnant.  Other than that anything goes.  Don't worry, you don't need to get naked or anything .... But I want to take some pics that I really think are my style and not just repetition of every other photographer out there. Not sure exactly what I have in mind but hopefully I'll have it figured out by then.  If you're interested please email me and I'll give you more details. 

Blue

Blue , originally uploaded by coffeemakesmehappy (Lori).

I am a little behind in editing .. Today I edited quite a few. I just loved the color of this one .... so I figured .. why not post to the blog ... Happy May !

Happy Mother's Day

happy mothers day, originally uploaded by coffeemakesmehappy (Lori).

On Mother's Day I always ask for new flowers to plant in the yard. And the husband is really sweet to always plant something new. From the kids I got some cute home made stuff plus I got Andrew and Burke to come play with me while I took some photos. The weather was so pretty I got the husband to take a few with the kids. While I am never *happy* with a photo of me ... I think its important to have a few ... I think to myself ..when I'm 70 maybe I'll think I looked young or something more positive :-)

Weekend Sessions booking up fast! Beach Session Now Booking

Weekend Sessions Booking fast

If you are interested in a weekend session,  I have just about completely booked or reserved (for the beach) every weekend until Sept except for the following dates. 

*Sunday Aug 23   *Saturday Aug 29   *Sunday Aug 30

Beach Sessions

This year I will be doing sessions in Virginia Beach / Sandbridge / Norfolk Botanical Gardens from August 1 - August 15.  In addition to the current packages, look for a special beach package soon!

 

Mommy

Mommy, originally uploaded by coffeemakesmehappy (Lori).

I can not believe how hard it is to keep up with all my online forums, blogs, and facebook pages! Its been over 3 weeks since I posted to this blog! There goes my hopes of keeping it up to date all the time. Of course I do have a new blog in the works so maybe that will motivate me.

Here's a photo I just loved from a session a few weeks ago. I'm also kind of behind in editing too. There is a lot going on. I hope my quality of pictures makes up for the wait.

This little sweetheart is 11 weeks old.

Happy Easter !!!

Its Easter celebrations galore!  The Easter bunny did in fact visit our house with a cool Easter egg hunt.  Some special treats for the boys were left.  Hot wheels cars, snow cone holders & practice golf balls.  This afternoon the boys will be thinking about Easter by doing something good.  Even if its only writing those thank you cards hopefully we can think of something else too. 

Here's a 1 pic preview for this great family.  This photo made me think of Easter. I think its the great color.  And if you know my specialty ... its color.  There are so many great pics this one is kind of random choice but I definitely like it. 

Now off to the rest of Easter Day. 

Spring is sprung

My family and I went to Maymont today.  There were lots of people there enjoying the beautiful day.  The trees are in bloom including my favorite pink tree the Japanese Crab Apple.

The Cherry Blossoms are in bloom too.
Here I am with the baby
And here's my boys
We had a great time eating our ice creams and then watching the older 2 roll down the hill, a favorite activity at Maymont.  Can't wait to start posting some pics from my spring sessions.  I still have some availability late April and May so let me know if you want to book a session. 

Also I will be having some sessions in Sandbridge and the Norfolk Botanical Garden's this summer, so keep that in mind.  Don't forget about my Stimulus Package ..2 sessions for  $300 ... why not book a spring and a beach session or a beach session and a fall session. 

Cherry Blossom Session

I will be in Washington DC and available for photo sessions on Sun April 5.  Please contact me as soon as possible if you are interested.

Cherry Blossom Festivities

Beach session dates will be announced shortly

Super Cute Outfits

Have you been to mini boden? I found the cutest little outfit there.  I am going to take some pics of my baby in it.  I get asked a lot about ideas for clothing.  Well I love shopping for kids clothes and I can just picture the sweetest photo session in this. If you don't get their catalog, order it and it always offers 15% off. 

Duck Outfit