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Filed under: babes,just because,my family — admin at 7:39 am on Thursday, September 9, 2010

On September 1st – I was in the valley for some sessions when I met with my Aunt to see my cousin’s baby – *B*. He is the cutest, sweetest, happiest baby I have ever met!

My cousin was out of town for the night and so I brought *B* back to Mansfield with Jared and I for the night!

He never cried, never whined – just played and giggled. He slept till 4 and after I changed him and fed him – he fell right back asleep – a little angel!

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How ridiculously ADORABLE is that face?

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We had a GREAT time with him!

KATIE & FRED – 7.10.10

Filed under: marry me,wedding — admin at 9:03 am on Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Katie & Fred were married on a BEAUTIFUL July day!

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Thank you so much for having me at your wedding!!!

SAYRE

Filed under: just because,my town,scenery — admin at 7:55 am on Tuesday, September 7, 2010

I had a few minutes before a senior session in July to take some photos at the park in Sayre.

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*H*

Filed under: kiddos,portraits — admin at 7:43 am on Monday, September 6, 2010

I met Nicole on FACEBOOK – lovely facebook!

We met in early August for a session with her sweetness!

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How cute is that face!!!!

Thanks again Nicole!

*L* – 13 DAYS

Filed under: babes,love,portraits — admin at 7:08 pm on Sunday, September 5, 2010

Little *L* was so great during our newborn session. He is the perfect miracle to cuddle with!

Thank you so much Angela – his cuddles were just what I needed!100

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I bought this blue sheet just for this purpose and had been saving it for a little baby bird!

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I almost forgot to get these shots – so glad we remembered!

Angela – thank you so much for having me over – can’t wait for our sessions in the fall!

MELISSA – MHS CLASS OF 2011

Filed under: portraits,seniors — admin at 7:54 am on Friday, September 3, 2010

I had a session with Melissa last year – JUST BECAUSE!

She is the face on my senior business cards and on my mouse pad!

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I love those shots!

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Her boyfriend Cody had to get in on some of the shots!

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Melissa – I love having sessions with you! I cannot wait for our next one!

Have a GREAT senior year!

AUGUST WINNER – SORROW

Filed under: contest,just because — admin at 7:34 am on Thursday, September 2, 2010

I didn’t get the response I have been getting with my contests – but it was still VERY hard to choose!

I knew this would be a very hard one.

SORROW – as defined by webster –

1. deep distress, sadness, or regret especially for the loss of someone or something loved.

2. a cause of grief or sadness.

3. a display of grief or sadness.

That being said – it was VERY VERY hard to choose – they are all so very different but display sorrow.

5th place from Lindsy – she took this photo in Bolivia – where she was working in an orphanage for kids with disabilities. In this picture – the eyes say it all.

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4th place from April – such a sad little face! There were so many photos submitting of kiddos crying – the big tear on her chin is what got me!

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3rd place from Alisha – this is a photo of her son waving goodbye to his Grampa – such a moment!

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2nd place by Emily – a mother’s sorrow.

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1st place by Carrie – a daddy saying goodbye to his son before leaving for Iraq.

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THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER is a photo submitted by Melissa – picking up her daughter after the first day of kindergarten.

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What got me in this photo is that sad, tired look and her arms outstretched waiting for the hug she had missed all day.

Like I said – it was SO VERY hard to choose and ALL the entries touched my heart. Thank you so much for sharing your photos and your stories with me!

Melissa – you get a $50 VISA gift card or $50 off a session with barden photography – your choice! Email me (dcbarden@gmail.com) and let me know what you would like to do!

Lindsy, April, Alisha, Emily, & Carrie – you get $25 off a session with barden photography – email me (dcbarden@gmail.com) by the 5th of September to claim your discount!

Encourage one another!

SAFETY – SEPTEMBER CONTEST

Filed under: contest — admin at 8:40 am on Wednesday, September 1, 2010

The contest for the month of September is SAFETY – I cannot wait to see your entries!

I recently took a photo that I would submit if I were entering this contest! I have several ideas in my head of what would be the winning photo!

SAFETY – as defined by webster –

1. the condition of being safe (protected, secure) from undergoing or causing hurt, injury, or loss.

Your photo must evoke the feeling of safety.

Submit up to 3 photos for the contest! If you use a watermark or logo – feel free to keep that on the photo.

You can submit your entries to dcbarden@gmail.com with the headline – SAFETY.

The contest ends September 30th!

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

KAITLYN

Filed under: animals,friends,just because,love,portraits,seniors — admin at 7:12 am on Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Kaitlyn will be a freshman in college this year and for her graduation present I gave her a photo session of her choice!

She wanted some pictures with her kitty, Topanga – her boyfriend, Zac – and her horse, Honey.

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And these mushrooms were just begging to be photographed!

Thanks so much Kaitlyn – it was a great sesson!

Have a FANTASTIC time at college!

*C* FAMILY

Filed under: family,kiddos,portraits — admin at 8:53 am on Monday, August 30, 2010

Mandy saw one of my business cards at a business in Troy – and gave me a call to schedule her family session!

We met in Troy in early August and got some great shots!

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I’m glad we were able to fit you guys in! Thanks so much!!

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