loving it!

yes, loving such a fabulous family! perfect, perfect kids and not to mention they are adorable! this is just a super-mini sneak preview as my week has been crazy. i will say that i love the 2nd picture. it was literally the very first picture i took and i love it. love it to the point of wishing it was me and one of my kids!

oh my goodness....

i haven't posted in a loooong time!

my baby isn't so little anymore!

and i have to post some halloween!


and i can't ever forget my pretty princess!

yes.... her halloween costume. the only difference from any other day is she wore make up to trick or treat. but tutu's are a regular sighting in the hopkins house!

i have stayed a bit busy but just haven't taken the time to post to the blog. it is the holiday season and christmas cards are a great reason to stop and take some pictures. i am only taking a limited number of sessions.

my new addition!

I am still taking some time off since the newest addition to my family is only 5 days old. However, I could not resist a mini-photo shoot while still in the hospital! These are 2 of my favorites- he was on the foot of my hospital bed and was about 26 hours old. What a great subject - he didn't complain once!

time off!

here is a new favorite of my daughter! i just love it!

time off, you ask.... well, i am have a baby boy NEXT week! i am super excited for so many reasons but it is going to be fun to have another little subject for pictures! i have already bought hats, a cocoon, multiple blankets, etc. so there will be LOTS of newborn pictures!

if you are interested in a session... it will probably be spring (april time frame) before i start booking sessions again! i think that will be good timing too for better weather and maybe some nice mother's day gifts for grandmothers???

Great Family!!!

this was a FUN family! i am so glad it worked out to take the pictures too. all but one family member came from out of town so we had trouble with schedules, etc. but it worked out and we ended up have a great day too. it was cold cold but everyone was such a trooper! Thanks Mandy for organizing everything!

Evan

i had a lot of fun taking pictures of evan and his parents! i have seen many pictures of evan but hadn't met him until this chilly november day. however, i have know his parents for many years! catherine and i were partners in crime at one of our first jobs and have stayed in touch through the years!

Susan and her girls!

Here is a sneak preview! Hope you enjoy - I sure had fun taking pictures. I just wish we had started a bit earlier as we were losing light quickly. Nevertheless, I think there are some great ones. (Susan, more to come in your gallery!)

More Sample Cards

Here are 2 more sample cards and 2 previously shown but now you can see the back as well since all cards will be printed on front and back.

Christmas Cards and Mini Sessions!

It’s that time to start thinking about the holiday season!!! I will only take a limited number of sessions per week and all holiday sessions need to be completed by the beginning of November to ensure holiday delivery.

Full sessions: Let me know right away if you’d like to book a FULL session. A full shoot is 1-1.5 hours long and takes place in a location of your choosing - that can be at your home, a park, Lewis Ginter, an urban setting, etc. Your gallery will include at least 30 different images (usually more!) with a variety of shots, sibling shots, family shots, you name it. Basically, we just hang out for an hour or hour and a half and I capture your kids and your family in their element, being themselves, and having a good time all around! Please view my website for details and print minimums.

Mini sessions: I am also booking a limited number of mini-sessions that will take place on 2 different Sunday afternoons in October. Please let me know ASAP if you’d like to reserve a spot, because these will to go fast. I still aim to capture as much variety as I can, and we can still do individual, sibling, and family shots, but obviously it is not as comprehensive as a full shoot. These sessions give past clients who have recently had a full session an opportunity to get some updated images for holiday cards and to give as gifts. New clients who may just want to get holiday cards and a few images for themselves or the grandparents may also be interested.

Here is what you get in the mini-session:

- 20 minute shoot
- 10-12 proofed images
- 50 Holiday Cards
- (1) 8×10 Print
- (3) 5×7 Prints

Below are some samples cards. Over the next week or so, check back to see more designs! Most cards can be edited to be vertical or horizontal pictures and text can be changed as well!

BLAKE!

I had the opportunity to take some pictures of Blake and his family. What a fabulous little boy- fun to be around and what great manners too! It was really hot but he was a trooper and also knew he had an ice cream date afterwards!

These are some of my favorites from the shoot!

Elizabeth!

look at this 15 month old litte girl! how cute is she? she has a huge, fun personality and she was so fun to be around! here is a sneak peek from our time together!

fun with the boys!

jordan and joshua were a lot of fun... although with 2 boys always (always) on the move, it was hard to get many pictures with both of them! We took many breaks to wrestle and be silly which was great!

i like both of these storyboards too! i am enjoying trying different layouts! these would look great in a gallery type frame!

Round Up

Full Circle Grief Center is a wonderful organization. I have had the opportunity to get to know the founder, Allyson Drake, and learn more about what support and services they offer. First and foremost, they provide children with creative ways to express their grief and remember their loved one.

Check out their site to learn more- they always needs volunteers and support from the community.

In the meantime, check out the pictures below from their Round Up event! There are many pictures of precious kids and they were all having a blast since with a moonbounce, face-painting, and all kinds of crafts! It was a fun afternoon for all and benefited a great cause - the weather didn't even kept anyone away! the lone push car was abandoned for a more exciting moonbounce!