Boo-tique Photography!

It's beginning to look alot like... Chirstmas cards!

 

Just some ideas for possible Christmas cards.  Anyone who is interested in cards for the holidays this year, the above will be cut into the shape shown.  The circle is 5x5 and can be pre-punched with a hole at the top, so it can be an ornament.  I have 5x5 circle, 5x5 square and 5x7 rectangle.  All are available in smooth or scalloped edge.  The 5x7 is also available in the ornate design shown.  I think for me, that shape is the winner this year.  The cards are double sided and include envelopes.  Colors will be chosen to coordinate with the clothing in the image that you choose.  Card orders must be placed by November 15th to guarantee them for the holidays.  

That French Shoppe

If you have the chance, stop by the newly opened That French Shoppe, on Southwest Dr.  They have so many beautiful things, everywhere you look.  I don't think there is a single thing in the whole place that I wouldn't love to have in my home.  The owner of That French Shoppe, Leigh, called me this week because she needed a couple of pictures for At Home in Arkansas.  I was glad to oblige.  Check it out!

Baby Brooks - Preview

Anna Claire & Sarah

These two were so adorable, in their matching outfits!  Anna Claire and Sarah could be twins, except they are 2 years apart.  They had a big time, picking up sticks, leaves and acorns.  I loved watching Sarah walk.  Babies are so cute when they first start to walk.  They always look so proud of themselves, and they should be.  

Thanks girls!  More to come soon!

Sisters

My eldest sister is turning 50 in a couple of weeks.  In fact, we have the same birthday, oldest and youngest of 6 daughters, 17 years apart.  Most 17 year olds want a car for their birthday... she got me.  My mom, my sisters and I went on a weekend girls trip to Asheville, NC, to celebrate.  It was so beautiful there; I highly recommend it.  There is shopping, eating, mountains and of course the Biltmore Estate.  What stands out to me about the house is the incredible attention to detail.  Every ceiling, every railing, every light fixture, every everything!  So, I'm posting a few pictures of some of my favorite details below.

Ritter Ag - Harvest Time

Well, it's Ritter Ag time again!  This time I didn't get behind a fertilizer rig, but I did get to ride in a combine.  The fourth photo down, of the grain coming out, was taken through the back glass in a combine.  I was covered in dirt head to toe by the time I finished, but it was a good day.  We even got Ben to be our hand model again. :)

 

 

Catching Up

I've been a little MIA on the blog lately.  I'm hoping to change that this week.  It feels like I've been playing catch up ever since I went on vacation in August.  Add lots of shoots and 2 weekend trips since then and well, things have been hectic to say the least.  I've had the pleasure of working with several area businesses in the last month, including HMG, St. Bernards Hospital, Ritter Communications, Ritter Agribusiness, Kumarn Premier Thai Cuisine, Southard Dentistry and I have 2 shoots in the next week with Liberty Bank.  Whew!!  I have also had some great lifestyle sessions in the mix.
Below are a few "behind the scenes" images from the shoot for St. Bernards Women's Heart Health.  We did the shoot in my studio at True.  Kenny and Adam from Anthem Pictures were shooting video and I did the stills.  

 

Adam, from Anthem, on the left.

 

Some of our ladies, waiting patiently.  

 

 Dana Kelley, owner of True.

   

I'm sure most of the images will end up being cut out and placed among some text and graphics, but I liked this one as is.

Happy Friday!

I wanted to post a quick update to let everyone know I am in my studio now.  I've been busy setting everything up for the past several weeks.  I have it almost the way I want it, furniture, lamps, green stuff, etc.  Everything in place except, um, well, ... prints :-).  You would think that would be the first thing to go up.  Anyway, that should be underway in a week or so.  Below are a few pics to give you an idea.  I hope you all appreciate my fantastic writing skills with a mouse. 

On a different note, if you have ever done anything that relies on opinions, you know how nerve racking it can be.  You have moments of triumph and elation and moments when you are plagued with insecurities.  When I do something I tend to throw myself in, mind, heart and soul.  That's how this business has been for me.  Every time I put a photograph out into the world for other judging eyes to see, it is a little piece of me.  Sometimes I know right away that my clients/family/friends love it, sometimes I'm not so sure.  What makes it all worthwhile is when you get a little unexpected comment to keep you going.  
Last week a client called me after she saw her preview on the blog and said, "You gave me what I wanted, without me even knowing what I wanted."  Comments like that make it all worthwhile.  I've also had a couple of pep talks from my sweet sainted sister-in-law this week and this morning a pretty great conversation with my sister Carole about some of my recent work.  
I just want to say thanks for all of the encouragement, from all of you.  There are many more heroes whom I didn't mention.  It really does mean so much.

Happy Friday!

"W" at Centre Island in "Ronto".

Woo Pig Sooie!!!

That's the face of a serious Hawgs fan. ;-)