Thursday, August 31, 2006
The July photo contest has ended, with Stuart O. as the winner. I just finished putting up the August one, so click here to vote now!
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Monday, August 28, 2006
Giving back
Some of you may have noticed the new banner on my site and the link to the right here, signifying that I am now an active member of the American Child Photographers Charity Guild. This is a non-profit, volunteer based organization of child photographers from all over the country who have come together to form a guild dedicated to children in need and their families. As volunteers for this organization, photographers across the country provide photographs and heirloom memories free of charge for families experiencing a critically ill child, extremely premature newborn, or early infant loss at any stage. We, as photographers, will supply the families with either a CD file of all photographs taken, and/or an album of 4x6 proofs. I am in the process of contacting local organizations to promote this service, but in the mean time if you know of anybody in need who fits the above circumstances, please either inform them or me about it so we can connect.
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Friday, August 25, 2006
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Models Wanted!
I'm finally preparing my display for the Knitty Gritty Cafe, and realized I need a few more pictures. I have hand knit and/or crocheted items in the following sizes that I need models for:
4-6 month boy or girl
6-7 month boy (able to sit up)
6-9 month girl (able to sit up)
I will need to take these pictures sometime in the next week. If you're interested and have a baby in the above categories, please send me an email! (tera@blessingsphotography.com) It will only take 10 minutes or less for the shoot and I'll cut you a deal on the prints after they are displayed. ;)
Oh, if you have any bright, cool, hand knit or crocheted stuff for your own kids (that don't necessarily fit the above categories) that they could model, let me know about that too- I could always use more!
4-6 month boy or girl
6-7 month boy (able to sit up)
6-9 month girl (able to sit up)
I will need to take these pictures sometime in the next week. If you're interested and have a baby in the above categories, please send me an email! (tera@blessingsphotography.com) It will only take 10 minutes or less for the shoot and I'll cut you a deal on the prints after they are displayed. ;)
Oh, if you have any bright, cool, hand knit or crocheted stuff for your own kids (that don't necessarily fit the above categories) that they could model, let me know about that too- I could always use more!
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
A Fun Redhead
Yesterday's session was with another 1 year old, but a girl this time. I love her red hair and she made the cutest expressions! She had her fake smile for her daddy, and then this adorable scowl with lowered eyebrows which let us know when she was done with pictures. Here are a few with her natural smiles though.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Monday, August 21, 2006
3 years!
Today marks the 3 year anniversary of my first client photo session. It's so fun to see how far my my business has come in the past few years, and also how my photographic eye and general skills have grown! I can't wait to see what the next 3 years will bring, and even beyond that.
Oh, a few of you may remember that my business was originally called "Tera's Treasured Images". But after a couple months I realized that was a mouthfull and I didn't really love it, so I came up with Blessings. I'm so glad I changed it now.
To celebrate this special occasion, I'll share a couple images from that very first session!
Oh, a few of you may remember that my business was originally called "Tera's Treasured Images". But after a couple months I realized that was a mouthfull and I didn't really love it, so I came up with Blessings. I'm so glad I changed it now.
To celebrate this special occasion, I'll share a couple images from that very first session!
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Super Grover
We had a lot of fun taking the girls to see the Sesame Street Live show this morning. This was the 3rd time my husband and I have been to a SS Live show, but we knew B. would love it - and she did. She was amazed by all the characters and everytime one of them she knew left stage, she'd put her hands up and say, "Where's Ernie?" (or Elmo, or Big Bird, etc.) And then EVERY time they came back on stage she'd yell their names out. It was too cute! K. watched very intently and reenacted scenes when we got home. Here's a few pictures from our morning:
Friday, August 18, 2006
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Cool dude
Today's session was with this 3 year old guy and his little sister. We had fun discussing the Cars movie, his birthday, and of course that famous bug that lives in my camera!
Oh, I gotta add this photo that he took of me! I let him do this to get him warmed up to the idea of getting his pictures taken. And it worked - he snapped this 1 of me, and I got to snap a few dozen of him. ;) I'm impressed, the focus is great on this!
Oh, I gotta add this photo that he took of me! I let him do this to get him warmed up to the idea of getting his pictures taken. And it worked - he snapped this 1 of me, and I got to snap a few dozen of him. ;) I'm impressed, the focus is great on this!
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Monday, August 14, 2006
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Weekend work
When we made a trip up to my in-laws this weekend, I finally got the chance to visit the junkyard I have been eyeing for a long time! This place is just down the road from my in-law's house, and it's like a goldmine - well, at least from a photography standpoint. Texture and color everywhere! I brought B. there and was able to capture some good shots, and also got some in Grandpa & Grandma's yard.
And here's what else I worked on this weekend - grapes! We spent Saturday morning picking these and then Grandma and Great Grandma turned them into grape jelly. Mmmm.
And here's what else I worked on this weekend - grapes! We spent Saturday morning picking these and then Grandma and Great Grandma turned them into grape jelly. Mmmm.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Thursday, August 10, 2006
My girl
K. and I played around a bit down in the studio during B.'s nap today. She usually jumps at the chance to get her pictures taken because I tell her princess stories while I'm snapping away, and she knows that she will get to pick something out of my treasure chest when we're all done. Today was no exception. She requested the story of The Little Mermaid, and when we were done she of course picked out the sheet of princess stickers from the treasure chest. She's all about the princesses! (Disclaimer: Yes, she does have a touch of gloss on her lips and cheeks for these pictures, but that was purely for fun. I don't usually recommend makeup on kids for their typical portrait sessions!) :)