Friday, February 27, 2009

It's time to vote! For ME! Please?!

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I have been entering contests lately,
as I have been feeling like a *lucky-girl* One of them was for a spot at an
upcoming workshop I wanted to attend.

Kelly Moore is hosting a workshop for photographers and I WANT TO GO!
Unfortunately, I missed WPPI this year and have been bummed about it
ever since! I really love learning from & networking with other photographers
& sharing ideas. It is truly an inspirational experience!

Anywhoo- Kelly has her poll open & I am asking/begging/pleading for you
to visit her site and VOTE FOR ME! Just click on her name in the paragraph
above and vote.....FOR ME!

I'll love ya til the cows come home!

~Moo

Diane's blog candy!

My Mom is giving away some awesome blog candy over at
NelliesNest . I did not enter to win, as I don't want anyone to
think I *rigged* it.......I wish I could though! hehehehe!
What are you waiting for? Go check it out!

Lad{ies} in waiting

Being pregnant is a moment for every Mama
to connect with her baby.....such a close bond
is being formed between them.
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This is Trisha's fourth time experiencing
this miracle. Can you believe she looks like this?
She already has three gorgeous daughter's & they
say this will be a fourth....I still think it's a boy.....
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After the session, she was very excited & said
that she was so happy that she had done this.
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Me too. Thanks girlies!












Ladies in waiting.....








Clare's Blog Candy!

I have been entering a lot of contests lately...I guess I am feeling *lucky!*
Another passion of mine is scrapbooking......I can't get enough! So, I entered
to win Clare's BlogCandy! Check it out!

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Future Photographer...

My nephew, Brenton, called me a few weeks ago
& said that he had an art fair coming up at school
& wanted to do *Photography!* In addition, he
asked if I could help him with the project! I was
super-excited to share my passion with him :)
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First, we decided to use my niece(his sister) as
our model. Next, I talked to him about the settings
and what they all mean. I showed him out to adjust
the camera to capture the look he was trying to achieve.
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I then handed him my baby.....my Canon 5D MarkII...
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And he did this......
(of course, these should all have his logo on them, not mine!)



Black & white version.....




He was cracking her up....telling her to
work the camera & yelling *POW!*







I, of course, took advantage that they were
together and took some pics of them together...




I'm sure Brenton would LOVE to hear what
you think about his work, leave a comment!

Blushing Buttercream Pettiskirt GIVEAWAY!!!!

Blushing Buttercream Pettiskirt GIVEAWAY!!!! Another contest I am entering and sooo hoping to win!
Click the link above to see this beautiful pettiskirt! I think it would be wonderful for my photoshoots *wink*

Shabby Baby Picture Princess Contest!

One of the many perks to having a little girl, is dressing her!
Being a photographer, I am always looking for something new
to photograph her in. One of the sites I frequent is ShabbyBaby..
I am absolutely in LOVE with their clothing!
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I was so excited when I learned that Shabby Baby is having a model
search & the winner will receive an entire Shabby Baby spring wardrobe!!
In addition, she will be used in their Summer 2009 photoshoot!!
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To enter Kendall, I had to post three pics of her, list the dress I think
she would look the cutest in....I loved the Queen of Hearts!
(Little girls and girl's dresses from Shabby Baby)
And explain why we think she is the Picture Perfect Princess!
Here are her pics......






I am sure there is no need to explain after seeing the pics?! :)
Well, rules are rules & I certainly don't mind sharing more about her!
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Although Kendall is the youngest of four, she rules the house!
She loves all that glitters, loves dresses, purses, jewelry, shoes...
As soon as she could talk, she would compliment my wardrobe,
acessories, shoes....it's hilarious! She carries a purse and a princess
cell phone wherever she goes! She loves to have tea parties,
play babies, and go to dance class! She has all of us wrapped
around her finger and even has Daddy painting her nails &
toe-nails.....regularily! She is the sweetest & we are so blessed
to have her in our lives :)

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Toothless Timmy...I mean Adison!

Adison has had a loose tooth for a while now...
and today, it was hanging by a thread....
So, I pulled it out! First he was mad....



Then I told him the tooth fairy would come & he got excited!
I mean really excited!


Did I mention he was excited??



I think he learned this move from watching
his cousin, Mariah do her cheer routine :)

Here, Griffin watches Adison & wonders what is going on?


I think Griffin had enough at this point! :)


Have your cake & eat it too!

On Sunday, "K" came by to celebrate his
1st birthday!!! He was really excited about
his cake and balloons.......


He loved the balloons!


But he really loved the cake!



Happy first birthday handsome!















Monday, February 16, 2009

Wedding fun!

I absolutely love creative wedding shots....
If you are looking for a modern edge to
capture your special day, contact me soon!
Wedding season is upon us and I have some
fabulous idea's for my bride & grooms!



These are my fun marketing cards......




Sunday, February 8, 2009

It's Time to Schedule your Appointment!

If you have thought about scheduling your Senior,
family, or child's session with me, now is the time to
do so!! I get really booked up from March - December
& would hate to miss the opportunity to capture you or
your loved ones! In addition, if you set your date now,
it will allow you an opportunity to *plan* ahead!
The idea is that this will not be stressful & will
be fun for everyone, even MOM!
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I have added some wonderful jewelry pieces to my
business and they would make wonderful Mother's Day
or Birthday gifts! They take 2-3 weeks to be delivered,
so make certain you take that into consideration!
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I will be traveling back to the Atlanta area in April
again & will have limited sessions available during
our trip. Last year I met with some wonderful
families and would love to see them again & also
connect with new ones! If you are interested, send
me an email and we can reserve your session!
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My senior reps will be passing out the cards below at
the local high schools soon! If you would like one mailed
to you, please send me an email with your address & I'll
send one out to you ASAP! If you click on them, they can
be viewed larger.


Senior Announcement Cards

I realize I have been MIA and wanted to thank all of my
blog followers for checking in on me :) This is a slower
period for my buisness with the unpredictable Michigan
weather, so I have been working on Senior announcement
card designs & trying to get my tax paperwork together.
I love designing, no need to explain the other :)
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Below is one of my fav's....these are actually double-sided
and this would be the front, with the back reflecting the
open house details.
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If you are a 2010 senior, have a senior or know of one,
please spread the word to book your sessions soon.
They fill up pretty fast & I would hate for you to
miss out on the fun!

LORI DIANE PHOTOGRAPHY