Sheri has two of the cutest little kids!
Her little girl is betrothed to Fitzy!
OH MY WORD!
*L* told me that he reads the paper EVERY SINGLE DAY! So we had to get a picture of that!
I love love LOVE that top picture!
She was such a little model for me!
Look at those two little teeth!
LOOK AT HER! She is such a doll!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE that dresser! And those shots!
Sheri – thank you SO much for having me into your home! I cannot WAIT to capture your family this summer!
Baby *E* made his debut on Fitzy’s 8 month birthday! He is one of the five certain miracles we had been praying for – the third one to show his beautiful face!
He is tiny and sweet – such a little miracle!
OH MY HEART!
I can’t even remember Fitzy being that tiny! They are just so perfect!
Melanie – he is BEAUTIFUL! I am so happy for you!
On Thursday – January 19th – Fitzy turned 38 weeks old!
38 weeks is the last picture I have since we had Fitzy before our week 39 picture could happen!
Here is a comparison at 38 weeks in and 38 weeks out!
He is such a happy – lovey – joyous – smart baby!
He can crawl – pull himself up to standing – wave – scowl – and loves to give hugs!
I cannot believe that as I sit here and type this – we have another little one on the way! Absolutely crazy!
I cannot wait to have a belly and to feel Fitzy’s little brother or sister move around! I LOVE LOVE LOVE being pregnant!
Some – if not all of you – may have noticed that we aren’t friends on FACEBOOK anymore. I deactivated my account – Jared and I both! We plan on a two week hiatus (if not longer)! It’s been a day and Jared and I have talked more – spent more time together – gone to sleep earlier – it’s AMAZING! I know that my barden photography page is also gone – which totally sucks – but it was we needed to do.
I will be updating my blog a little more with some personal stuff – and client photos as usual!
Don’t forget about the . babies . babies . babies . special!
. babies . babies . babies .
There are so many babies on the way!
I am feeling slightly anxious because I don’t have any of the symptoms I did with Fitzy when we were pregnant. With our first pregnancy I didn’t have any symptoms – and we lost that baby – it just makes me a little nervous! BUT – I am trusting that God is in control and has our little baby in His hands!
To celebrate all the babies on the way – and the babies that we are praying for that WILL be on the way – I want to offer a . babies . special!
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) and comes out to $166 a session!
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) and comes out to $160 a session!
I also offer – maternity – newborn – 6 months – 12 months all for $700 (which is a savings of $100) and comes out to $175 a session!
Again – for those of you that don’t want to do belly shots – I offer – newborn – 6 months – 12 months all for $500 (which is a $100 savings) and comes out to $166 a session!
I know that some of you are JUST finding out about your pregnancies and want to wait a little longer to commit!
I will run a special until the end of March! If you put down your deposit – which is the amount of a session in your particular package – you will get a FREE 16 x 20 canvas print at the end of the first year! Your deposit must be in my hand by 3.31.2012!
I know that some of you are due right around when we are – I am taking off the month of July (but would open maternity spots if needed) and the months of September through February most likely (with some exceptions) but if you are willing to come to Mansfield for your newborn sessions – I can totally fit you in and make it work! For those of you in Mansfield I would just come to you!
If you are a former barden photography bride – you get an extra bonus!
When you choose the $1000 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 $800 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!
If you want to set up your sessions – jot me an email @ dcbarden(at)gmail.com!
I met Megan over facebook – I think (I can hardly remember anymore)!
Last year I was sick for my New Year’s Eve wedding and called her as a back-up if I needed one. Thankfully I pushed through the wedding and she was able to spend her New Year’s with her hubby! I was so thankful that she was on call for me though!
We have since become good friends – which I truly appreciate – with her being a local photographer! She is an encouragement to me in my work and my life! She is sweet and kind and loves Jesus!
When she came to take some newborn pictures of Fitzy – I remember her cradling him and saying how she and Seth ached for a baby and were waiting as patiently as they could. Little did she know that she was JUST pregnant when she was kissing that sweet boy of mine!
Little *J* should be here next month – he is one of the 5 certain miracles we had been praying for!
She had a vision for their maternity pictures – to make a prayer book for *J*! Such a great idea!
They prayed for this health – for him to always have a home – to never be hungry – to love books – to play make believe – to know Jesus’ love!
The book she made is BEAUTIFUL!
Praying that he will ALWAYS know their love!
HOW GORGEOUS IS SHE!
It was CRAZY windy and FRIGID the day we decided to shoot – but they were troopers!
They pray that *J* will love learning!
They pray that he will always enjoy laughter!
It’s funny that my favorite shots are usually the last ones!
Megan & Seth – I am so thankful that our paths crossed! I cannot WAIT to see little *J* and watch you experience him!
I met Becca through the contests I held in 2010 on my blog! She had won $50 off a session and booked one for her and Derek! Soon after – she booked their wedding with me!
This was my last wedding of the year and it was only about a mile from my house – SWEET!
I LOVED the Christmas bulb favors!
Grainy – but I love it – there is a time and a place for graininess (I think) and I love this picture with the grain!
BEAUTIFUL!!
Becca & Derek met at Mansfield University – so we made sure to get some shots in North Hall!
We went back on campus at the end of the night for some shots – they met working at The Flashlight!
Derek & Becca – thank you so much for asking me to photograph your day! I hope you have a GREAT honeymoon!
We are overwhelmed! With love and joy and fear and excitement!
I have always been regular with my cycle – within about two days – and since I am crazy organized and scheduled I always keep track.
I was a few days late and again – was on the way to my parents for the weekend and needed to know what to pack. I drove to dollar general – picked up a test – took it and within 30 seconds there was a positive result – CRAZY!
Jared laughed – only to keep from crying!
I texted my sister a picture – called Ronda (if you are friends with me on facebook – you ALL know Ronda) who was VERY excited! Called my mom – who I woke up and she yelled at me – I’M TIRED DANIELLE! And then in the morning she thought it was a dream until she checked her phone! Called my bff Johna who was equally excited – called my brother – whose first response was – WHY ARE YOU CALLING ME SO LATE! Jared called his mom – who was also in bed and a little drowsy. We always say – we won’t tell many people – then we tell OODLES! I just can’t help it! My sister called me back saying – IT’S A GIRL – IT’S A GIRL – IT’S A GIRL – IT’S A GIRL – IT’S A GIRL – IT’S A GIRL – IT’S A GIRL – IT’S A GIRL – IT’S A GIRL – IT’S A GIRL – IT’S A GIRL – AND HER NAME IS SAMANTHA – IT’S A GIRL – IT’S A GIRL – IT’S A GIRL!!!
You guys have been with us since losing Enoch and struggling to get pregnant and watching Fitzy be born – I can’t NOT share it with you. If something were to go wrong I would blog about it anyway – so why not get all the prayers we can! And it’s just such a joyful (and SCARY) time! We have to share!
I had to email my September and October brides first before announcing – and everyone that has responded so far has been so kind and understanding! I HATE HATE HATE to cancel on people – and the reality is – I could probably suck it up and do a few of the weddings a week or two out from my due date – BUT – I was early with Fitzy – can you imagine me calling you on the eve of your wedding and telling you I am in labor – good luck finding a photog? So I like to cover my bases and provide my clients with the BEST they can get for their day! And after having Fitzy and doing too much too early (I know – I know – you can say I told you so) I’ve decided to really cut back and focus on my Jesus and my babies and my hubby and my family – I really mean it this time.
I am still planning on taking the month of July off and now the end of August and all of September thru January! Which means that sessions are pretty much booked for the year. If you have an appointment in those months – don’t worry – I will be emailing you soon to figure out the details (most of which will just be keeping the session since so little are scheduled) – and for 2013 I will be limiting my schedule to 1 to 2 weddings a month – depending – and maybe 4 to 5 sessions a month – again depending.
I love love love love LOVE photography and I love love love love LOVE capturing moments for you! But the bottom line is – I love love love love LOVE my family more.
I am so humbled right now. Jesus loves me. I have an amazing husband – a beautiful precious baby boy – a fantastic family – and another sweet little life growing. People have been asking lately if we were gonna have more – I told them that I want more children – but I also want to be happy with just having Fitzy if that is what God plans. I truly did not imagine having more – having the trouble we did with getting pregnant!
Our first appointment – which is just a confirmation is on Friday and then we will go from there! I will keep you all updated! My sister is calling for a girl to be born on September 3rd (her birthday – since a girl will be named Samantha) so we will see if she gets her little fat girl this time around!
That being said – PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE pray for the people that I know – and that you know – that are reading this and hurting. the people who want to be parents so badly that it seems to consume every moment of every day. I’ve been there – and so have some of you – and you know exactly how painful it is. I have more than 25 names on my list right now – please please pray for them.
I met Heather on FACEBOOK and she booked at the ARNOT MALL BRIDAL EXPO last January!
Her wedding was very low key and intimate – and I had LOTS of time for pictures!
Their daughter *D* is just precious!
LOVE LOVE LOVE those shots!
Heather – you NEED to be an event planner! This wedding was AMAZING!
She is absolutely a doll!
Heather & Tony – thank you SO much for asking me to capture your wedding! I can’t wait to see you in the spring for more pictures!
I met Eva at the ARNOT MALL BRIDAL EXPO last January! When I met with her and Jake – I knew they were going to be an awesome couple to work with (and photograph)!
We met up the week before Christmas for their engagement session!
LOVE LOVE LOVE!
What better way to end a chilly photo session than with hot cocoa!
You guys were FANTASTIC – I cannot WAIT to photograph your wedding!
Erin and I scheduled this session almost a year ago – we had to reschedule when she found out they were expecting!
LOVE THAT SHOT!
Sisters – I love sisters!
SO SWEET!
Erin – thank you SO much for having me over to capture your sweet little girls!
