Back to School
My "babies" went off to school this week. Monday was a bittersweet day for me as my youngest daughter, Carlie, started first grade. She was totally excited to start, but it was me who was sad to let her go. First grade for us is a full day of school compared to Kindergarten where I would pick her up at lunchtime and have the afternoon to spend with her. Yes, I cried the whole way home from dropping them off. But now I am looking back at these last few days and I have been able to accomplish a lot during the day with my business and home. I have felt so refreshed when I pick them up after school ready to devote my time back to them. So all is good!
Before school started I had to schedule my own photo shoot with my girls which I did last week. I know it sounds silly, that I have to "schedule" my own photo shoot, but honestly I am so busy taking everyone else's pictures that it seems my own children are the last ones to get photographed. Anyway, the first night we went to McNair and Blanchette park. It was a beautiful night and the girls were in a great mood, but then Maya got stung by a huge bee TWO times. This put a damper on the night, so we called it quits after awhile. Here are some shots from the first night....
The next night I took them up to O'Fallon Sports park to play on the playground. This is not a fancy park, but back behind the soccer fields is a large field area that just has tall grass, straw and wildflowers growing. I convinced them to walk back into the tall grasses (despite the bugs & spiders that they thought could be lurking in there) and I got some amazing shots of them. Here are some of my favorites...
I had to share this one on the right with you because it totally shows the personality differences in both of my daughters. My oldest is much more reserved and shy and my youngest is so "dramatic" and silly...you know she always wants the spotlight on her.
This next one is my favorite of the whole bunch....
I love the emotion in their faces and body language.
More favorites....
I can't wait to get these blown up and printed onto canvas gallery wraps to hang in my home. Canvas gallery wraps are taking your photos and turning them into large, beautiful pieces of fine art. The detail is hard to show you in a small picture online, but here is a sample of how the finished piece of art looks.
The canvas print is actually wrapped around the wooden frame so it creates a seamless picture. No need for a frame of any sort; you just hang it on the wall as it is. Just gorgeous!
BACK-TO-SCHOOL SPECIAL
Anyway, I was trying to think of a Back-to-School special for Elizabeth Ann Photography and I thought I could offer Mini Photo Sessions for the remaining weeks in August. This is my first time offering Mini Photo Sessions and it will only be offered at certain locations and on certain dates. Mini sessions are half price ($25 or $20 for past customers) and last for 30 minutes or less. Since the park I shot at in the pictures above is not a big elaborate park, this is a perfect location for a mini session. If you are interested in booking a "mini session" at this park in O'Fallon this offer is good through Sept. 3 , call or email me (space is limited)! All discounts will still apply to enlargement orders as well. If you are a first-time customer you will also receive a free 8x10 and if you are a returning customer you will still receive 10% off your enlargement total. Since there is not a lot of shade here, the best time to shoot at this park location will be in the evening, between the hours of 5-7pm. The sunset look will be beautiful! Plus, your children still have their "summer color" so skin tones also look great! Please pass this email blog onto friends and family who might be interested.
' Til next time,
Julie
636-978-8834 or email: elizabethannphoto@charter.net
Jules: They are beautiful and getting so big, I am able to relate to the pictures because I know both of their personalities so well. Gosh, pictures really do tell the truth about how someone is feeling, They have grown into being such good friends. I still need to set up Zach's senior pictures, we are just fighting about what he is going to wear, can you believe that. Love ya. Kath
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Thanks Kathy! For Zach's senior pictures, remember to let him show his personality as well as wearing an outfit for mom.
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Julie!!
I LOVE these pictures! You Rock!!
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Hi Julie,
I love these pictures. I can't wait for our session in October!
Lindsey McMeen
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Thanks Lindsey! I can't wait to see how big Isabelle has gotten!
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What am I going to do without you this year? I might have to fly you to Atlanta
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Sheri, you better call me when you come back in town for a visit so we can do your pictures! How are things going in your new home? Email me so we can catch up!
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