busy days.

we have been busy.  really, really busy.  doing what, you ask?  shooting, of course, but that's not all.  the man of the house is in his final semester of graduate school, and he's wrapping up classes, board examinations, and job searches, and we're wrapping up city searches, house/apartment/condo hunting (or just starting!), and our biggest project: selling our house.  we've had six showings in the last seven days which means lots of cleaning, lots of "please don't touch that, mack," and lots of escaping the house in order to keep it in tip top shape.  it's all paying off as the offers are coming in... thank heavens.  but, in the mean time, we've been thrifting, garage selling, and estate selling.  my latest find is a pair of chairs I got for $2.50 each.  I cleaned, painted, and scuffed 'em up a little, and I came out with cute little photo prop chairs. see?

...and a wreath I made a few weeks back to top it all off. 

I've never considered myself much of a crafter, but I've been inspired by the author of Life in the Pitts (who happens to be a friend), so I'm exploring my crafty side a little more lately... even if everything I make does end up being for photo sessions.  hey, I have my obsessions, right?  I've got to make it all work.  :)

thanks for stopping by!  much more to come!  I'm really excited to share some frames from the fabulous maternity session last Saturday, and some more from a brand new baby boy.  they'll be along soon... :)

tawni - pittsburgh strip district

I may or may not have a weakness for old trucks.  Okay, I do.  I also happen to love brown boots.  Oh yes, and beautiful girls.  This beautiful girl happens to be related to me.  When all three are combined, my heart is happy.  My heart is happy today.

I couldn't decide which image to post...

natural:

antiqued:

clean black and white:

which one's your favorite?

trey - 9 days

I like to think my newborns generally like me.  At least that's what I tell myself.  We hang out, have a little bonding time, spend a few hours taking pictures, and spend half of that time cuddling and singing sleepy songs.  I don't claim to have any special touch, but in the end mommy and I always come out on top.  This little guy gave us the run around.  He is NOT a fan of being naked.  Who can blame him?  No one wants to be stripped down to nothing in a stranger's house, even if they are singing sleepy songs and rocking you back and forth--uh-hmmm, especially if they're doing that.  So, after one full session of trying, trying and trying to get those coveted naked pictures, Trey went home with the promise of trying again.  After brainstorming with mommy, we decided clothing was the way to go.  I heart these pictures.  Maybe I should do clothed newborns more often.  :)  So, here are the photos from both days.  Trey knows what's goin' on.  He's a cutie.

brooke - 7 days

we've been busy around here.  sessions, sunshine and more sunshine.  here's just a little bit of what we've been up to:

how cute is she??

the news.

I promised you exciting news, so here it is!!  for the last couple weeks, I've been working feverishly on my (drum roll please...) brand. new. website!!  

okay, fine, it's much more exciting for me than for you, but I'm excited for you to check it out.  it's about 99% done, and I can't wait to see what you think (the products section is still under construction, but will be done soon enough).  so, hop over here, give it a little look-see, and let me know what you think.  seriously, let me know.  I would love to get any feedback in terms of improvement, coloring (is it too plain?  I'm all about the simple, but is this way too simple?),wording, etc. 

so, here's the really exciting part.  for the official launch of my website (which will be on Monday), I'm offering ALL my packages, including weddings, at FIFTY PERCENT OFF.  for seven days only, if you get your appointment on the books, you pay 50% of the full price.  reason?  I'm so sad to be leaving pittsburgh, and I want to get as many of you on the books that want to be on the books.  :)   I can promise you this is a one time deal, so take advantage! 

here are the details:

1. appointment must be booked between march 22 and march 29.

2.  at the time of booking, package must be chosen and upfront 50% payment must be made to reserve your appointment.

3.  if you're booking in pittsburgh, the last date I'll be shooting sessions is may 14th.

4. if you're booking in phoenix, the first date I'll be shooting sessions is june 1st.  

so spread the word!  oh, and while we're here, what do you think of my new business cards??  really, I want to know what you think.  I'm putting the order in monday.  :)

 

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aaron - 2 years.

there is a special place in  my heart for this little guy.  one, he's probably the sweetest little guy you'll ever meet.  two, he's my nephew, and I couldn't love him more.
by the by, exciting things to come tomorrow.  be sure to check back.
without any further ado, check out a few these adorable 2 year old photos: 

miss 'm' turns one! - pittsburgh child photographer

one of my best friend's daughter turned one... last december.  somehow these didn't make it on the blog... here are a few of the shots we caught for her one year old pictures.