RYLEE TURNS ONE

Filed under: babes,family,kiddos,portraits — admin at 9:23 am on Monday, February 21, 2011

I met Brianne through Chelsie – who I met through Stephanie – have I lost you yet? At Stephanie’s wedding in June – her future sister-in-law Chelsie told me how much her sister-in-law Brianne loved my work. She wanted to get her a gift certificate for Rylee’s 6 month portraits. Not long after – Brianne called me and made an appointment for Rylee’s 1 year portraits! Brianne is mega organized – like me – and since she already planned a session with me – Chelsie got her a GC for the 1st year session!

We have had this planned since July! I cannot believe time flew so fast!

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How RIDICULOUS is she!!

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AHHHHH!!

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Those shots are my FAVORITE!!!

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Sweet baby girl and her momma!

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I love sessions in the snow!!!

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Thank you for opening up your home to me on your baby girl’s special morning! I can’t wait till our next session!

Thank you also for the baby blanket and photo book for Fitzy! We are so blessed!

. BRAND NEW .

Filed under: babes,bardenisms,expecting,just because,love,newsworthy,portraits — admin at 9:29 am on Wednesday, February 16, 2011

. BRAND NEW .

For me – there is nothing like a brand new baby! All I have ever wanted to be is a momma – and that is finally happening! I have been watching Bringing Home Baby and A Baby Story like it’s my job lately – which has just stirred my passion for photography more and more!

When I think about that moment when our child enters the world – I start to panic. Not for the reasons that you would normally think though! The photographer in me thinks about all the moments that I want captured on film forever that I won’t be able to get! I am so thankful for a fellow photographer who will be with us during those moments – to capture what I can’t.

Just like the . BECOMING YOU WHO ARE . sessions – I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately and want to be able to capture those moments for the families that want them! It’s something that I would have always offered but never really advertised. Lots of women would prefer that the camera is very far away during those moments – and there are those that want nothing more than to have it all on film! Make sure to clear the session with your hospital and doctor – some places won’t allow it!

The thing about . BRAND NEW . sessions is that they are unexpected – for the most part! You never know when labor will hit – whether 3 AM or 3 PM!

I haven’t done a birth session yet – but am looking forward to it so much!

These shots are of a miracle and her momma! She isn’t even 24 hours old in these photos – such a precious time to be able to capture! I love stopping by the hospital to see friends with their new babies – and of course I have to bring my camera!

. BRAND NEW .

Since I haven’t done a . BRAND NEW . session yet – the first one to book will receive a 30 page album of the experience!

Thank you again to all of you that support me. pray for me. encourage me. love me.

. BRAND NEW . BECOMING WHO YOU ARE . BE YOURSELF . for all those moments in your life!

. BECOMING WHO YOU ARE .

Filed under: bardenisms,blog update,family,just because,newsworthy,portraits — admin at 5:06 pm on Tuesday, February 15, 2011

. BE YOURSELF .

It’s something I have always tried to remain true to. It wasn’t always easy! Thankfully I had several influences in my life that encouraged me to be myself.

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately and how to reach those kids that are in that crucial stage of their lives! I remember all too well what it was like to be in that stage! It’s awkward and painful and confusing and stressful. You want all the attention in the world but you don’t want anyone to notice you. You feel stuck.

I want to document this stage – this important phase of life that we seem to wish away so quickly. As parents you wish your little guy or girl would just come back to you and this stage would pass. When you are going through it you can’t wait to grow up – to not be a kid anymore!

You are becoming who you are during these moments! I want to capture those faces – show the beauty in them!

. BECOMING WHO YOU ARE .

When you book a session for your 9 to 14 y/o during the month of February – you get $50 off your session!

(the session doesn’t have to take place in February – just the deposit down)

On a side note – I was struggling with the decision to focus on only seniors, babies & maternity, and brides with weddings with Fitzy coming. Are you kidding me? I can’t give up the rest of you! I will still be doing all sorts of photography sessions – families, babies, kiddos, maternity, pets, seniors, just because, pretty much anything! I will only be taking appointments 3 days a week this year so make sure to get your appointment on the calendar!

Thank you again to all of you that support me. pray for me. encourage me. love me.

. BE YOURSELF .

*E* – SIX MONTHS

Filed under: babes,kiddos,portraits — admin at 8:52 am on Tuesday, February 15, 2011

I met Julie at Athens Wesleyan Church – what seems like a lifetime ago! She is now a mommy to sweet little *E*!

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HOW CUTE IS SHE!

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I love that one – even though it’s blurry!

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Julie – thank you so much for having me over to photograph your sweetness!

*E* – SIX MONTHS

Filed under: babes,kiddos,portraits — admin at 8:46 am on Monday, February 14, 2011

I met Nicole and Dustin over FACEBOOK last year. We did their maternity photos and had such a fun time!

When little *E* came – we did his newborn and three month photos – I can hardly believe that it’s time for his SIX month session!

He is such a RIDICULOUS cutie – I can’t even stand it!

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What a gorgeous family!

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I am not usually a fan of Valentine’s Day – but this makes my heart skip a beat!

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BE STILL MY HEART!

Nicole & Dustin – thank you so much for having me over! Thank you even more for becoming GREAT friends!

I love the outfit and little blankets you got for Fitzy! Thank you so much!!

BABY *J*

Filed under: babes,friends,portraits — admin at 10:34 am on Sunday, February 13, 2011

I met James during one of the best summers of my life – the summer of 2000! It was filled with drive-ins, mini-golf, video games, late LATE nights, and so many memories!

James and Laura were also the second wedding I ever shot – and now I am photographing their little miracle!

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James has some of the darkest eyes I’ve ever seen – I think baby *J* will have the same ones!

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OH MY GOODNESS!!!

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That might be one of my favorite shots EVER of a newborn!!

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Laura – thanks so much for having me over to photograph your Christmas miracle! Can’t wait to get our baby boys together and make a new generation of memories!!!!

LINDLEY – PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY

Filed under: just because,portraits,seniors — admin at 10:56 am on Saturday, February 12, 2011

Lindley and I met on FACEBOOK – I’m not really sure how or why – but we have mutual friends in common! She contacted me about doing a senior session for her graduation from college – Philadelphia University to be exact! Which is where I went for my first semester of college!

We had the session set up for Phillie and then the weather was bad and then our schedules didn’t match up – and then she was home on break and we FINALLY fit a session in!

It wasn’t any higher than 28 degrees the whole time but Lindley was a rock star!

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LOVE THOSE SHOTS!!!!

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How AWESOME are those shoes!!

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My favorite shots of the session!!!

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Thanks so much Lindley – it was great to finally meet you!

ZACK – WELLSBORO HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2011

Filed under: portraits,seniors — admin at 9:46 am on Friday, February 11, 2011

I met with Zack on a chilly afternoon for his senior pictures – he would have liked more snow but we worked with what nature gave us!

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One of my favorite shots from the session!

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Thanks so much Zack! Have a great senior year!!

SISTERS & COUSINS

Filed under: family,holiday,just because,kiddos,portraits — admin at 8:56 am on Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Laura contacted me about doing a session for her sister and their little cousins – as a Christmas present for her sister!

When I got to their house I realized that I knew the little cousins – I photographed them last year!!

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SUCH A HANDSOME COWBOY!!

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Laura – thanks again for setting up a session! Can’t wait to see you for our next one!!

*O* TURNS ONE

Filed under: babes,family,holiday,kiddos,portraits — admin at 9:29 am on Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Vicky emailed me in November to set up an appointment for her little guy – who turned one on December 27th!

He was such a poser and way too cute for words!

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MAGICAL!

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I CANNOT STAND THE CUTENESS!!!

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Vicky – thank you SO MUCH for asking me into your home!!! I had a great time getting to know your family and am looking forward to our next session!!

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