Archive for August, 2009

Baby Willow

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This adorable little girl has the cutest room, incredible parents, and a few lucky pets to keep her company.  Mom and I both agreed that she looks great in bold colors, but I just love the little naked pictures at this age - something so precious, new, and innocent.  Here’s a few of my favorites from the session:

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Category: Newborns & Babies        

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Jennifer Garbett — WOW...those are pretty sweet pics, especially ending on the sleeping one =) loved her room too! How fun.   ( August 31, 2009 @ 7:37 pm )

Kristina — Love it! So excited for tomorrow!   ( August 31, 2009 @ 9:30 pm )

Georgia — These are beautiful!   ( September 4, 2009 @ 9:38 pm )

Baby Album Design

We just finished this album design, and I’m loving the rich texture and elegant style.  It was so much fun to have the whole family involved on this newborn session - especially such a great family as this one.  The final size of the album is 8 1/2 x 11 inch horizontal album.

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Category: 04 Children, Families, Newborns & Babies        

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janalee — that's beautiful...   ( August 28, 2009 @ 11:25 am )

Ryan’s First Day of School

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Yippee!  Two weeks after big brother started school, it is FINALLY Ryan’s day!  He has been so excited, but got a little nervous last week at meet the teacher day.  Who would have guessed since this is his second year at preschool?  This morning he did great, though!  He was trying so hard to be brave and had so much fun finding his name around the classroom.

We are looking forward to a great year!  And Kate, excuse me, PRINCESS KATE, as she likes to be called these days, is having a blast ruling this house this morning!

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Category: Personal Chaos        

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Jane — What a big boy you are, Ryan. You look so handsome!   ( August 24, 2009 @ 7:18 pm )

Mandy — Love the pictures! He sure has grown up hasn't he. Have fun Ryan!   ( August 25, 2009 @ 2:06 am )

LaTricia — Gosh...he sure is CUTE! Give him a huge hug for me.   ( August 26, 2009 @ 12:38 am )

Happy Birthday, Mike!

We love you, Mike, and hope you have an amazing day!  You are a wonderful father, husband, example, leader, and especially friend!

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The kids went to my parent’s house last night while Mike and I were at Parker’s school.  Mike ended up taking the kids home to get them in bed so I could run out and pick up his birthday gifts.  (Don’t even say it… it wasn’t the LAST minute!)  Before I left, we talked about Mike’s birthday and the kids were getting really excited… who wouldn’t for an excuse to have cupcakes, right?

Anyway, when Mike got home, he went straight into Kate’s room to change her and the boys took off.  They were really quiet (always a scary sign) so he walked around the house to find them.  He walked into our room and the boys said, “Dad, you can’t come in here!  We are wrapping your presents!”  Needless to say, he walked away and a few minutes later they came out with gift bags filled with tissue paper!  Matching tissue paper, for that matter!  Yes, a proud moment for mom here… but back to the point…

This morning the boys were so excited to give dad THEIR gift - *treasures* and favorite things that they so kindly decided to share with Daddy on his special day.

It seems like these moments don’t happen enough, but when they do, I feel really blessed to know that underneath the fighting, selfish, whining exterior, these boys really truly do care and have such sweet hearts.

Thank you, Mike… for being such a great father and a great example in their lives.  I’m sure this is a birthday you will not soon forget!

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Category: Personal Chaos        

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Christine — What precious boys Marnee, all 3! Hope you have a FABULOUS birthday Mike, you look SUPER CUTE in that first pic. (Marnee, don't punch me for saying it, but you have a hottie of a husband.)   ( August 20, 2009 @ 6:15 pm )

Jennifer Garbett — Such a great post girl! Love it, love the boys sweetness! Happy Birthday Mike!   ( August 21, 2009 @ 12:09 am )

Jane — I love Ryan's expression. He is so proud to be giving his dad a present that is truly from his heart!   ( August 21, 2009 @ 2:15 am )

Gina Schroeder - Makeup Artist

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I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Gina yesterday.  She is amazing and does beautiful work!  I am looking forward to working with her in the future.  For all you brides out there, you definitely need to give Gina a call!  Here is a sneak peak of some of the shots we got of her models.

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Category: Portraits & Headshots        

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Schroeder Family at Kierland Commons | Arizona Wedding Photographer | Arizona Lifestyle Portrait Photographers - Marriott Photography — [...] come to you for your own portrait session.  She does amazing work and is so easy to work with.  Click here to view some of her models we photographed a while [...]   ( November 14, 2009 @ 10:06 am )