FAITH – JUST BECAUSE

Filed under: just because,portraits — admin at 6:51 am on Wednesday, April 13, 2011

I took photos of Faith a few years ago – I think! I lose track of time so easily these days!!

We set up a session the last week in March for some fun photos!

GORGEOUS!!

AMAZING!!!

SERIOUSLY – GORGEOUS!

Thanks so much for setting up a session with me Faith – can’t wait till next time!!!

*C* FAMILY – JUST BECAUSE

Filed under: expecting,just because,kiddos,portraits — admin at 9:54 am on Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Maria contacted me on FACEBOOK about having a mini-session! She brought her little guy and her niece – along with the sweet babe in her belly!

How cute is he!!!

She is such a sweetie – wanted to make sure she was doing a good job throughout the whole session!

COUSINS!

Nothing like a mama and her boy!

Maria is due a few days before we are! She looks GORGEOUS!

Thanks again for setting up a session with me – can’t wait to see you again!

EMILY & CRYSTAL – BFF – JUST BECAUSE

Filed under: friends,just because,portraits — admin at 7:47 am on Monday, April 11, 2011

Crystal bounced at the chance for a mini-session with her BFF Emily! They were so excited about the session – making it such a smooth shoot!

OOOH – I LOVE THAT ONE!

Thanks so much for the great session girls! Can’t wait to see you again!

BABY FITZY’S BABY SHOWER #2

Filed under: baby barden,bardenisms,family,friends,just because — admin at 9:10 am on Sunday, April 10, 2011

On Sunday – March 27th – my bff Johna threw a baby shower for our little guy! She made me an awesome diaper cake and some fantastic cupcakes!!

Her little gal – *M* – who I just love!!

She helped me open gifts – and was so excited about EVERYTHING Fitzy got! She proudly showed me the butt paste she got Fitzy!

I thought is was SO funny!

My dear friend Jessica got this little outfit! SO CUTE!!

From Gramma Barden!

From our new – dear friend Ronda! Jared LOVES this one!!

Belinda’s little guy – *C* – OH MY WORD – the cuteness is spilling out of him!

I love love LOVE this girl!

And just because – our cheesy prom pose!!!

Thank you SO MUCH Johna and Matt for hosting this party for us! We love you guys SO much!

FITZGERALD – SON OF A SPEAR WARRIOR

Filed under: baby barden,bardenisms,contest,just because,love,my family,word of God — admin at 12:34 pm on Saturday, April 9, 2011

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

That is the “verse” we have chosen for Fitzgerald as his life verse!

We are so excited to raise this little baby with God’s direction!

I don’t even know what the prize might be – but I want to run a contest about Fitzy’s birth!

Make sure to comment on this blog post with your guess on his birthday – the time – his weight – his length!

I’m not sure if there will be one winner or four!

THIS CONTEST ENDS APRIL 24th – which marks 38 weeks!

More than anything – I am so excited to see his little face!!!!

ASHLEY & LUKE – JUST BECAUSE

Filed under: just because,love,portraits — admin at 7:38 am on Friday, April 8, 2011

After I took Ashley’s pictures at our mini-session – she scheduled another with her boyfriend!

I love LOVE that one!!

Thanks so much Ashley & Luke – hope to see you two again!

35 WEEKS

Filed under: baby barden,bardenisms,expecting,just because — admin at 6:44 am on Thursday, April 7, 2011

We are 35 weeks pregnant – and then some! Which means we only have 35 days left! I was at my parents this week and didn’t get to post any blogs or update the 35 week pictures on time!

At our last appointment I was right on target with my belly measurements! I still eat first thing in the morning and my hips are still hurting! I seriously feel that I have nothing to complain about though! Fitzy kicks me and it just brings such an overwhelming feeling of thankfulness!

We have one baby shower left! The ones we have had were AMAZING! We are so blessed with AMAZING people in our lives!

Here are the comparative photos at 15 and 20 and 25 and 30 and 35 weeks!

I’ve had a few maternity sessions done – can’t wait to share them with you!

GOD IS SO GOOD!

Thank you again to everyone who reads my blog, supports my photography, and rejoices with us over this miracle!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARDEN PHOTOGRAPHY and APRIL CONTEST and MARCH WINNERS and MINI-MINI SESSION REMINDER

Filed under: bardenisms,contest,just because,marry me,portraits,wedding — admin at 7:06 am on Friday, April 1, 2011

It has been two years since I took a leap of faith and quit my job at Phoenix to pursue photography! God has blessed me beyond my wildest dreams! I have made some amazing friends while capturing them through my lens!

As a birthday present to YOU – I am offering awesome specials throughout the whole month of April!

When you put a deposit down – during the month of April – for your upcoming wedding – you will get $250 off your wedding package!

When you put a deposit down – during the month of April – for ANY upcoming session – you will get $50 off your session!

I recently announced our BABIES special – the month of April will bring awesome deals on this too!

For that first year of life I offer – maternity – newborn – 3 months – 6 months – 9 months – 12 months all for $1000 (which is a $200 savings) BUT when you book this package in April – you will get an additional $150 off – making the whole package $850!

For those of you that don’t want to do belly shots – I offer – newborn – 3 months – 6 months – 9 months – 12 months all for $800 (which is a $200 savings) BUT when you book this package in April – you will get an additional $100 off – making the whole package $700!

Remember – if you are a former barden photography bride – you get an extra bonus!

When you choose the $850 package – at the end of the first year you will receive a 30 page – 12 x 12 album of your sessions AND a 16 x 20 canvas print! You can choose one print or a collection of prints to display on your canvas!

When you choose the $700 package – at the end of the first year you will receive a 30 page – 12 x 12 album of your sessions OR a 16 x 20 canvas print! You can choose one print or a collection of prints to display on your canvas!

Make sure to jot me a message at dcbarden(at)gmail.com or on FACEBOOK!

ALSO – DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL –

In October of 2009 I photographed Carl & Pam’s wedding – a BEAUTIFUL wedding with an amazing couple! In October of 2010 they were blessed with a baby girl – Piper! At almost a month old – Piper was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. She is doing remarkably well and has a wonderful support system! On May 21st – Pam and Carl will be participating in a CF walk with Piper’s Posse! You can read more about Piper’s story – here!

I would love to be there for Pam & Carl and their sweet baby girl – but since I cannot – I will be donating 10% of my revenue for the month of April to Piper’s Posse!

PLEASE click on the link above and give what you can to help find a cure! I also encourage you to check out Confessions of a CF Husband. When Pam first asked me to pray for Piper and her tests – I directed her to this website – which helped me understand CF. I don’t know how I came upon his blog – but have been following their story since their little girl was born!

THE CONTEST FOR APRIL –

The contest for April is SIGNS OF SPRING!

The rules are still the same –

1. You must submit a photo that YOU took!

2. You can submit up to 3 photos per contest.

3. You can be an amateur or a professional.

4. You MUST submit the entry to dcbarden@gmail.com with SIGNS OF SPRING as the headline.

The contest ends April 30th!

I need at least 10 people to enter the contest – and there will be a prize for the winner!

THE CONTEST WINNERS FOR MARCH

The month of March was – WINTER – which I know we all had MORE than enough of!

5th place from Carrie!

4th place from Becca!

3rd place from Desiree!

2nd place by Kyla!

1st place by Michaelia!

THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER is a photo submitted by Elizabeth! LOVE LOVE LOVE this photo!

Thank you again for sharing your stories and photos with me!

Along with bragging rights – Elizabeth – you get a $10 GC to shutterfly – make sure to email me again with your email address to confirm!

Carrie, Becca, Desiree, Kyla, & Michaelia – enjoy your bragging rights!

Encourage one another!

REMINDER – MINI-MINI SESSIONS!

Saturday – May 28th – from 10 am to 2 pm – at the VFW pavilion in Mansfield! There is a limit to 4 people in the photographs – although individual shots will be taken too! There is no need for an appointment – but you may have to wait to get your photos taken! You will get 15 to 20 photos in the session – they will be emailed to you via SHUTTERFLY to order online! You can get a CD of the photos to reproduce for an extra charge of $10. Actual PRINTS will not be given out. Remember that this is to benefit Nicholas and his FOURTH heart surgery this summer! There is a minimum donation of $50 – ALL PROCEEDS will benefit Nicholas and his trip to Oklahoma City!

Thank YOU for making barden photography what it is today – I am so excited about what the third year will bring!

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