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Team Sarah vs Team Mom

The other day Sarah was running her mouth; nothing new, right.  Well, she started saying that she could out market me and get more sessions than me.

Those of you that know me know I love a good challenge.  So guess what?  -----  IT IS ON!

From now till the end of April, it is Sarah against Mom.  The one that gets more people to book a session between now and the end of April gets the title of Chief Marketer. Plus, to make it really interesting we have waged a little bet.

If I, and I will, get more sessions booked (aka WIN!!!!), then not only do I get to have bragging rights, but she has to keep her clothes organized “my way” for six months.  Now if by some fluke Sarah wins, then she will get something based on how many sessions she gets booked.  Minimum is $25 and she could earn up to an iPod Touch.

So how can you help me win and keep Sarah’s clothes neatly organized (those that have seen my closet and drawers know this is a big deal to me)?  Simply join Team Mom!!!! And of course call to schedule a session or get a friend to schedule a session.  When you call be sure and let me know you are part of Team Mom so I can get credit for the session.

Now the rules state I must let you know that if you want Sarah to win then you need to join Team Sarah (boo boo boo) and let me know you are part of Team Sarah when you call to schedule your session. 

Other things in the rules: no baby club session counts for either team and no session already scheduled counts for either team.  Sessions must be booked by April 30^th and must occur by June 30^th. 

So, let’s hear it for Team Mom!!!!  

Team Sarah vs Team Mom – It is on!

Who’s up for a parade?

As a mom, I get the joy of watching Sarah to learn, enjoy and grow.  As a photographer, sometimes I get to do that and participate at the same time.  When I can, I try to help out at Sarah’s school.  I have to admit it is very rewarding and I highly recommend it to all parents and business owners. 

A recent event I was able to help out with was the annual Dr. Suess birthday- Read Across America parade.  I spent the morning helping blow up and tie hundreds of balloons for the balloon launch with some fellow moms (oh, and Thurman Roe).  Every year at the end of the parade, the students all go out on the football field and pledge to always read and they do a mass balloon launch.  It is an awesome site to watch.

Tied on the end of each balloon is a note about Dr Suess and reading.  It also includes the student’s name and school information.  Each year the students are amazed at finding out how far their balloon went when they get a note from the person that found it.  This year several have been found around the Statesville area.

If you missed this year’s parade and balloon launch here are some images from it.   Mark your calendar for next year’s.  It is the best parade around.

A cowboy song

This year I have had the pleasure of watching Sarah find something she seems to really enjoy; chorus.  At the Soaring Eagles program at George Hildebrand Elementary School, the chorus gave a great performance.  It was a cowboy theme and the kids seemed to enjoy it.

Here is a little video of some of the images I took during the performance.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did the chorus performance.

Session times added on Monday for the Easter Bunny portrait sessions

I told you the kids and bunnies are simply adorable this year.  This is an image from one of the sessions so far this year.  I love my job.  I get to photograph the cutest kids, oh and bunnies too.

Every year I look forward to the Easter Bunny sessions.  Not only are they a blast to photograph, but the kids are absolutely adorable.  Some how this year, the kids are even more adorable and the bunnies are too.  So everyone can join in on the fun, I have added more session times on Monday.

I can’t tell you how sweet it is to get to watch the kids interact with the bunnies.  The sparkle in their eyes, the excitement in their voice and even down to the blowing them kisses and them it will be alright they are just going to go change into their Easter dress.  Megan was so cute doing that today.  All of the kids have been simply adorable. 

We have the bunnies at least into Tuesday, so I have decided to keep the fun going.  Session times have been set up for Monday for the Easter Bunny sessions.  This gives everyone a chance to come and be photographed with the bunnies and of course have snuggle time.  Yes, there is snuggle time scheduled into each session.

Some of the session times available on Monday have already been booked.  So call the studio 828-397-6055 to schedule your snuggle time with the bunnies.  If you miss this chance, you will have to wait a whole year to be photographed with the bunnies.  But of course, I photograph the cutest kids there are all year round.

Extra day add for the Easter Bunny sessions

An image from last year's Easter Bunny sessions.

The Easter Bunny sessions are always some of the most fun ones we do each year.  I just love watching the kids (and parents) play with the bunnies.  This year I believe we have the cutest bunnies we have ever had. 

We had Friday, March 19^th and Saturday, March 20^th slated for Easter Bunny sessions, but due to demand we have added session times on Thursday.  That is right, we now have even more snuggle time with the bunnies available.

We have a brand new set just for the bunnies this year also.   It is so pretty.

The special session fee for the Easter Bunny sessions is only $25.  Special portrait packages are available for $75 and include an 8x10, 2-5x7s and 8-wallets.  We have some other special items available as well.

Remember, we always allow time for snuggling with the bunnies.  There are new times available for Thursday and still some left on Friday and Saturday, so call 828-397-6055 now to reserve your snuggle time with the bunnies before they hippity-hop away.

Inspired photography

An image I created after being inspired by Jenn's class.

I spent the last week at the annual Professional Photographers of North Carolina’s (PPNC) Convention in Durham.  It is a week I always enjoy and look forward to.

Not only do I get to spend time with my PPNC family; I get to learn and be inspired by some of the best photographers across the country.  This year I had the pleasure of spending some time with Jennifer Hudson.  I came away from Jennifer’s class definitely inspired.

Jennifer shared some techniques that spoke to my artistic soul.  Some of these I have used in the past with my fine art and nature photography.  Some were brand new and have me exited to incorporate them into my portraits.

In the near future, I will need some models so I can hone some of the new skills I have learned.  Photography is a craft and requires constant work, time and effort to grow and improve.

You can read Jennifer’s thoughts on the PPNC Convention and see some of the incredible artistic portraits she created in her class in her blog post “Sweet North Carolina”.  Thanks Jenn for inspiring me.