{H and R}

What a wonderful time I had with little R and little H.

They are such beautiful little souls.

I still can't believe how much little H looks like her mama!

As I edited these images, I found myself giggling many times as I reflected 

back on our session together :)

You guys did a fantastic job!

I can't wait to see how much you have grown again next year!!!

Boy was I amazed at how much little R was chatting away.

As always, little H turned on her charm and went right into model pose :)

Thanks so much for a great session!

{ahh....Fall}

Sitting here thinking of how very DARK it is and yet

the night is so young :(

Lots to do on my to do list this weekend.

*Edit images

*Carve pumpkins

*Make pumpkin goodies

*Make Halloween Cards

*Take our Family Portrait :)

*Go to a party

*Volunteer at the Haunted Hay Ride

*Visit the Michigan Apple Orchard....

oops, almost forgot...get crafting on all the fun stuff we are making for the Christmas Craft Fair in Kouts, Indiana!

LOTS to do...yet so few hours of the day to get them all done in!

Please DO NOT FORGET to nominate someone for our give away this Holiday Season!

It truly means alot to us, and we want some to enjoy this opportunity!

You know some one I am sure of it!

Check out our Giving is Awesome blog post here on the blog for more details and nominate someone today!

Have a wonderful weekend!  Enjoy this last bit of warm weather we will be getting with loved ones :)

{g} Family

I love to capture  the {g} family!

I have had several opportunities to capture the many different moods,  attitudes, love

etc etc etc. of this beautiful family. 

I am sure you all remember the little one in the pink cowboy boots and blue tutu!!!

She was up to her old antics again :)

What I enjoy most, is they are all so different and unique, yet all together and lovely as a family!~

Little man isn't feeling well :( 

so it is hard to get him in the mood to WANT to be in front of the camera.

Sure hope you start feeling better little C.

It was great as always guys!

Thanks for letting me be a part of your portrait life once again. 

Not to mention, thank you for braving the cold with me!

{little H}

Ahhh, if all the sessions could be this darn easy.

I know that alot of my sessions have silliness and funny faces.

However, this little princess just kept shining like a little star with 

all of these smiles and dimples galore.

Now how in the world could I try to change that?!

It was pure bliss capturing little H.

She loved the camera and the camera loved her...

I am pretty sure mom and dad are going to be in big trouble when this one grows up!

I am even thinking that modeling may be in here near future!

Thanks so much little H, you totally rocked!

It was so nice to see you too mom and dad...after all these years and you two haven't changed a bit :)

{Chinese Fortune}

The first step in making dreams come true is to wake up!

{c} Family

Today I had another wonderful session at a local park.

Of course, little {e} did wonderful as always!

For the most part, little {s} and little {b} tried to cooperate during this portrait session.

They just had a bit of their own agenda ;)

Lets just say curly hair and leaves do NOT mix.

However, I have been quoted on saying "whatever it takes"

Therefore the leaves in my hair, on my clothes and down my clothes were a must!

Anything to get that smile and cooperation!

Ha, this has got to be yet another of my favorites of the season!

I LOVE the look on his little face.  PRICELESS

Remember the little {a} from before sticking out her little hip and looking over her shoulder?!

Well this one is running right up there beside my other favorite portrait of the season :)

Thanks for a delightful session, leaves crushed in my curls and all!

Next time I better put chocolate on my list along side the smarties candies!!

{Giving is AWESOME is back again!}

You know someone. You know someone who's experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selfishly despite extenuating personal circumstances.  Someone who is always putting everyone else and their needs before his/her own.  You know someone who may not be able afford Portrait Art in Photography, but who would truly cherish it. You know someone who deserves a year round reminder of their family's spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone and I can guarantee it!

I want to know who they are!  I want the chance to give them the opportunity to experience Art in Photography. To capture the life and love with in their family.

Their family will receive a portrait session.

16x20 portrait

(3) 8x10's

(6) 5x7

DVD slide show of all their images set to music!

The rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must be sincerely incapable of purchasing my services. (being unable to make mortgage payments for a two million dollar vacation home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need)

*The nominee must reside in the Porter/Lake county area.  Tell who you know and what they are experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork.  Please include a way to contact you and the nominee.

* you must email me the full story to: loveographer@gmail.com

The winner will be announced November 15, 2010

So get nominating! I can't wait to read all your entries!

Open your heart to someone and give them a gift they will truly treasure.

There isn't anything more precious then to capture life and love between people and create memories for them to cherish for a lifetime!

Thanks, and God Bless!

{One Cute Kid}

Ever feel you are in a presence of a really cute kid?!

Well I have one for you!

He is pretty irresistible isn't he?!

This little smile couldn't of come at a better time for me.

I was having...maybe...one of the worst days of my life.

I had to hold it all together, despite what was going on.

This little guy, made me smile....

Kids have a way of doing that.

They are little glimpses of Heaven, here on earth.

I am so thankful little man C was in front of my lens today!

Thanks little man for putting a smile upon my face :)  

{dear Facebookers...}

Do you want a cool profile pic?!

Everyone is searching the net for you...checking out what you look like now!

Why not throw up a cool pic of yourself and show them whatcha got!

Be uniquely you.

Stand tall, be proud!

Book us for a FACEBOOK session.

It is $30

The session will take place locally at one of your fav places.

It will only take 15 minutes!

Ask your favorite gal pals to come along and get a session themselves.

We will email you 5 small jpeg images from your session to upload to your FACEBOOK page.

You will be able to use them for myspace and personal email as well!

Our logo will appear on your image :)

If you decide that you like a particular image from your mini session, you may purchase it for that special someone.

*very minimal retouching done.  Extensive retouching may be done for additional price and upon request.

{helloooooo senior high students!}

I am thinking of a very important special.  

One that you seniors of CLASS 2011 will not want to miss.

Details will be up and running soon.

This offer will run for a short period, so be on the look for it!!!

You definitely do NOT want to miss this!

{Cards}

{....a few more cards}

{Holiday Love}

{striped brocade}

{worn love}

these are all back by popular demand :)

They were from last years holiday card collection that we designed.

{simple Holiday Cards}

{red swirl}

{blue swirl}

{green polka}

the above templates are from our Simple Holiday collection.

They are not my personal design, but ones we do offer here at our portrait boutique :)

Simply, because some folks like to keep things S.I.M.P.L.E