This week’s theme was vintage or old. If you could see my prop closet (okay so they’re all over my houe and garage) you would know that finding something vintage is not a problem around here. I actually considered taking a self portrait as I’m having lots of days where these 5 kids of mine definitely make me feel old, but this guy was much cuter! I couldn’t resist! And stay tuned, as I’ll be sharing lots more of him later. His whole gallery of photos is amazing!!!
Carver… hangin’ out in my vintage pram….

What a sweet little guy he was. And he brought his whole family with him, including grandma and grandpa. This little guy is definitely LOVED!!!
I’m pretty sure his older sisters and his big brother are over the moon….

My sweet little girl going cross-eyed with my glasses on.
I love her!

You heard that right! I’ve had so many emails and inquiries about whether I offer workshops or mentorings and I really haven’t been able to do any of that with a new baby and 5th child. BUT…. when I was asked to come teach at a workshop I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to let someone else do all the setting up and organizing and I just get to come and share!!
AND… the workshop will consist of one other teacher, Neil van Niekerk, who just happens to be an AMAZING lighting expert!
This workshop will be limited to only 30 attendees, with only 15 in each class at a time, so spots will fill FAST!
Click HERE for more info.
I can’t wait to meet you all!!!

Families like these are a HUGE reason of why I love what I do! I am so blessed that people like them find me and I get to spend just a few hours with them and their sweet new babies. You all should be jealous, because I truly have the best job in the world!
Tony and Leslie, thank you so much for such a fabulous session! It was such an honour to get to snuggle sweet little Nick!

Her mom called me the day before her due date to schedule maternity and newborn photos. It was a good thing she called when she did because we got her in for pregnancy photos the next day and she went into labor that night! Perfect timing!!
This sweet little girl was a joy to photograph. She slept like a champ and was the perfect little model.

So as we quickly approach 2012, it has been crazy to reflect back on the past year. What a whirlwind it has been both in and out of my business! I spent the beginning of the year overcoming morning sickness and getting back into the swing of things… which was a good thing as my business really took off in February. Between tons of sweet newborns and being featured on [FRAMED] things were pretty much non-stop until July when we welcomed sweet little Layla into our family. And we can’t forget about selling our house and moving into our studio when I was 37 weeks pregnant. Then with a 5th child, a smaller house and a crazy busy business, life has been on the go ever since. Of course, this last month, my business took on a new look with a a new logo and branding.
With such a busy year, I’ve had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people and snuggle so many beautiful babies. I’ve been very blessed!
To celebrate the year I’m having a contest for all of my clients! I’ve created a “Favorites of 2011″ album on my Facebook Wall. The photo with the most comments under it will receive a FREE 4×5 custom storybook (valued at $500) from their next session and a $25 Target gift card!
To vote for your favorite image, first go to my FACEBOOK PAGE and click the “LIKE” button at the top. Then you’ll need to find your favorite image in the “FAVORTIES OF 2011″ album and leave a COMMENT under the photo.
The contest will end at midnight on 12/31/11 so go vote now!!!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year fabulous!!!

I hear so many people talk about the addicting land of PINTEREST, and quite honestly I have not gotten into it as much as I thought I would. Maybe it is the fact that I have 5 children and a business to run which clearly equals lack of time…. but It is a pretty cool place if you have some spare time on your hands. That being said, my new favorite thing about it, is that these wonderful clients found me there! How cool is that?!?
Anyway, they came to me with the sweetest little newborn baby boy for photographs and I fell in love with this little guy. He was so good for us and we got so many beautiful photos of him…

So way back in August I did a family photography session for these guys…

Michelle and I quickly became friends and started planning the newborn photography session for the sweet little baby that was due in October. I think that I planned and shopped for Alexis’s session almost as much as I did for Layla’s. Mark got home from Afghanistan just days before she was born and had to return shortly after. It was a true treat to be able to capture those first fleeting moments….especially her first smlie
Thank you for letting me be there to photograph such sweet moments!!

So I entered a contest from one of my favorite vendors, FAAS. If I win, I get a custom hat made by her! What a treat!!!
To win, my photo has to get the most comments.
I would love if you would take a moment and click on this link:
Amanda’s Photo Entry
and leave a comment under my photo!
It looks like this…

Isnt’ she a beauty?!?! I have so many more beautiful images of her to share with you soon!!
Thank you Thank you!!!
MWAH!