Category Archives: Just Checking In

Join in the Conversation!

I’m on Pinterest… and have been for a while, honestly. I’m on Twitter… and have been for a while, honestly. I love finding inspiration, and hearing snippets from others.  But, I haven’t made the time for it lately.   I … Continue reading

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Happiest of New Years!

OK, personal moment time… As the day comes to a close, so does the year.  So, as does everyone, I look back and examine my year so I can recognize the triumphs, and learn from the mis-steps. I have had … Continue reading

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Will you REALLY remember?

Have you looked back on photographs you took in the park early in your relationship, or that especially beautiful summer day when your child was only a few weeks old?  Or that very first Christmas with your new family? You … Continue reading

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It’s beginning to feel a lot like… summer?

So, how in the world do we get in the mood for Christmas when we haven’t even unpacked the long sleeved t-shirts? Being that we live in a technology age, I decided to get online for some answers. This is a compilation of ideas I found. Continue reading

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Classical Portraits are Here to Stay (in every sense)

So go… ENJOY LIFE, and record those moments. But don’t forget what images your children will look forward to receiving from you when you are downsizing, and they are raising their children. It will be the family portrait. The timeless image. The large print that if you ever had to rescue ONE THING from your house, would have been the chosen one. Continue reading

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Another full day at the Studio, even though I was alone!

Sometimes I like being quite and alone when I edit images. Today was one of those days. This morning, I took Ben and Tyler to school, something I am doing this week since my trusty father (aka: yard man, transportation … Continue reading

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Still here! Let me explain…

Hello, all! Wow, it has been an embarassingly-long time since I posted on my blog.  I need to fix that!  I must admit, that most of my news is coming out through Facebook (see previous post praising Facebook!).  So, I … Continue reading

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Facebook HAS OPENED UP MY WORLD! Again!

I LOVE Facebook!  If you are not a member, you really can’t understand what I mean, but if you are you will understand.   I have found a whole group of friends that I thought was long gone.  You know, the … Continue reading

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Some of our Holiday Cards this Year!

I am so happy to share some of our favorite holiday cards this year.  Clearly, I have enjoyed these special families and have loved having them at the studio.  There is a lot of love in this post…     … Continue reading

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Hello, again!

Although I have been absent from my blog for a while, I have NOT been absent from the business!  We have had an amazingly busy season and I have been missing Maggie terribly! I have had the honor of seeing some … Continue reading

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