A look back at 2009

Lost memories? Thankfully no!

On Easter Sunday, we all met at my mom’s for a family cookout. We all had great time. Seems we all get along better now that we have grown up than we did as kids. Maybe it is because we no longer live under the same roof???

I started looking through a box of old photographs my mom keeps in her room. Sitting and looking at old photographs has always been a favorite pastime of mine. Who would have imaged that?

In the box was an old photograph I have seen many times. It is one of my favorites. It is the one you see here. The young mother is my grandmother and the child is my mom.

I am very fortunate to still have my mom to go with on one of our many excursions. I do miss my grandmother though.

I am grateful that grandmother went to a portrait studio and had this portrait of her and my mom made XX (mom won’t let me say exactly how many) years ago. If she had not, then I would never have seen what she and my mom looked like at that age.

Grandmother was beautiful. BTW, the look on mom’s face is one I see all the time on Sarah’s when I tell her to do something.

I am going to take the time to restore this image for mom and give it to her for her birthday. I think she would like to have this memory framed where she can enjoy it everyday.

There were no computers back when this image was made. So I am glad there is an actual photograph of this memory. The paper is a little worn, but I am not sure I would have ever seen it if it was on a computer disk sitting on a shelf somewhere.

In the box are more old family photos, some from other studios and some just family snapshots. I love them all; well maybe not some of the ones of me in a puffy perm. But I am glad this portrait was done by a photographer that knew what they were doing.

The highlights are not blown out and the photograph was not poorly lit (like what many photographers these days call “creative” or “natural” lighting), nor was any special technique needed to fix the image. Since the photographer knew what he/she (more than likely a he back then) was doing, I am able to look into both of their eyes and even see that sparkle in grandmother’s eye.

I remember that sparkle. Maybe I’ll frame me up one of these memories too.

Easter Sessions

This is always one of my favorite times of the year. Spring flowers are beginning to poke up through the ground and the trees are starting to show off their blossoms. At the studio we get to spend some time with the bunnies.

I love the bunny sessions at the studio. Watching the kids play with the bunnies and the joy in their eyes. The bunnies are cute, but the kids are cuter (is that even a word?).

The bunnies were a bit active this year; which made the sessions a bit interesting. Especially for Sarah who had to chase the bunnies down during the sessions. But we had a great time and created some great images. I posted some of the ones from the bunny sessions on the facebook fanpage. I will try to post more a little later.

Easter Sunday is April 4^th and is a special time to rejoice and honor our Savior Jesus Christ. I am thankful for what He has done for me and for all of us. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16

Spring is hoppin’ in

I know, I know – lame pun. Seriously, spring is just around the corner and I know I am ready. It is almost time to plant the veggie garden and enjoy the pretty flowers blooming in the flowerbeds.

Spring starts this Saturday and to celebrate, we have the bunnies here at the studio for Easter sessions. Here is a portrait of the bunnies for this year. Aren’t they just too cute?

If you haven’t scheduled your session, give the studio a call or email me and we will find a time for you.

The bunnies are back

With all of the snow we have had this year, I am ready for spring. Beautiful flowers and sunny days is what I am wishing for. I definitely need to get out and start working in the flower beds.

Spring starts Saturday, March 20th and the bunnies will be back at the studio to kick off spring. A new set is being designed for this year’s bunny sessions.

The bunny sessions are some of my favorite. I love seeing the excitement of the kids (and parents) when they first pet the soft and cuddly bunnies. The joy in the kids’ eyes is precious.

Session fee is $25 and special bunny packages are only $75. Portrait packages will be back before Easter.

Don’t forget that if you refer a friend and they come for a bunny session, your bunny session fee is on me.