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Fall Mini-Sessions are here – October 15, 2011
It’s my favorite time of year – time for crisp autumn air, crunchy leaves underfoot, hoodies and jeans, and….fall mini-sessions! I had so much fun at my first ever set of Fall Mini-Sessions last year that there was no question that they had to happen again this fall! Fall Mini’s are a great way to capture family and individual portraits for holiday cards, or just to update that picture over the mantel! So here’s the scoop….
October 15, 2011
Location TBA – local to the Yorkville, IL area
20 minute session, yielding 10-15 images for review in an online gallery
Session Fee: $50.00
This year, I am also offering an exclusive digital collection with extra savings built in:
Digital Collection
CD of all session images
One set of 5×7 prints of all session images
$200
As always, all images are available ala carte and no minimum order is required.
Only 14 sessions are available on this day, and they will fill quickly, so contact me now to reserve your spot!
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Tags: autumn, baby, Children, fall, Family, holiday, mini sessions, mini-session, outdoor, photographer, photography, yorkville
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Waaaaay back in November, I shot this session with one of my favorite client families EVER. I do believe that they were my very first clients when I was building my portfolio, and their now four year old daughter was just a brand new person. They were the first clients I shot in an “urban” setting, when I discovered a love of doing sessions amidst brick, concrete, and metal instead of the trees, flowers, and grass I was so used to. They are the clients who have always trusted me to “do my thing” and put total trust in my vision and passion for capturing their family just as they are. And what they are is so naturally and abundantly gulping up life together, hand in hand. I love being able to capture their love for each other through the lens of my camera – what an amazing privilege! They have been waiting a LOOOOONG time for this sneak peek, so enough words – just moments…..
Tags: aurora, autumn, Children, fall, Family, on-location, outdoor, park
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At the beginning of this mini-session, Mom told me that she had been trying for two years to get the perfect photo for their Christmas cards. With three kids under the age of 8, this can be a bit of a challenge. I can totally relate – this will be the first Christmas in a couple years that we will be sending out a card with a decent photo, and that’s because I finally broke down this summer and hired someone (i.e. – not me) to take our family photographs. I have a feeling that Mom will be pretty happy with the images we captured of her three – definite card contenders for sure! Since I want to keep it a surprise for her (and anyone else who might be receiving their Christmas card!), I’ll stick with sharing some of sassy two year old Miss Q. I happen to have a little experience with sassy two year old little girls, so Miss Q and I got along just fine!
Tags: autumn, brother, Children, fall, Family, mini-session, Oswego, outdoor
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All of my clients did a really great job dressing for their mini-sessions this year, and this family was no exception! Let’s be honest – all the credit needs to go to Mom, since I’m fairly certain she picked out everyone’s outfits! I love how the different shades of turquoise and gray coordinate so well with the greens and browns of the autumn backdrop. They look sharp, but the clothes don’t take away from their great smiles – a perfect Christmas card photo!
Tags: autumn, Children, fall, Family, mini-session, Oswego, outdoor
Posted in Children, Family, Special Events |
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I am so fortunate to have such great clients! This family was no exception – just fun all around, and the kids, who have gone to school with mine for the last couple years, are so sweet and polite. I’ve got the best job in the world – no doubt about it!
Tags: autumn, brother, Children, fall, Family, mini-session, outdoor, plano, sister
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As I seem to be running out of words, as well as energy, I’ll let this image speak for itself. It’s taking every ounce of restraint in my body not to show another image from their gallery that took my breath away the moment it appeared on my computer screen. It’s one of those shots that only happens in a blink of an eye….and then it’s gone, especially when you’re dealing with kids who aren’t all that interested in staying in one spot for very long. If it were my family, it would be the Christmas card picture, which is why I’m not going to show it. This one is a close second.
Tags: autumn, brother, Children, fall, Family, mini-session, on-location, outdoor, plano, sister
Posted in Children, Family, Special Events |
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I love when I’m hanging out with a family during a session and I can just tell that they like being around each other. This was no surprise with this family since we have attended the same church for a few years now, but it was still refreshing to watch them laugh together and enjoy each other’s company. I also loved that Mom and Dad wanted not only photos of the entire family and their handsome boys, but of the two of them together. At one point, Dad wanted to get closer to the river by climbing down some precarious looking rocks. Mom was a little hesitant, but he just had to say two words that calmed her fears, two words that I think are probably this family’s motto: JUST LIVE.
Tags: autumn, brother, fall, Family, mini-session, outdoor, plano
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Two blog posts in one day – that’s right, people!! I’m cranking out these mini-session sneak peeks like crazy! This is my next door neighbor’s sister’s family (did you follow all that?) – a super fun and easy family to photograph. As much as I love photographing the little ones, it’s always a nice break to get kids who I don’t have to chase around – and you can’t much better than red hair and freckles!
Tags: autumn, Children, fall, Family, mini-session, outdoor, plano
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What gorgeous weather we had for our day of mini-sessions! This family had the first appointment of the morning, when there was still a bit of chill in the air, but I think we all kept warm chasing their 2 year old around! It’s going to be hard for me not to share the best images from their gallery, but since we have some serious holiday card contenders here, I’ll have to hold back so as not to ruin any surprises…..
Tags: autumn, brother, Children, fall, Family, mini-session, natural, on-location, outdoor, plano, woods, yorkville
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I happen to know that the handsome little guy in this post turned ONE today. I’m pretty sure he’s been snoozing for a while now (hopefully!), but for his parents who might be checking the blog for a sneak peek, here’s a little birthday present! This family just recently moved to a farm where they run their landscaping business, so little T is no stranger to large piles of dirt or loud machinery – you’ll see what I mean…..
Mom and Dad are both big fans, but who wouldn’t be with those big blue eyes?
Tags: autumn, baby, big rock, Children, fall, Family, outdoor
Posted in Babies, Children, Family |
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