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A Month of Love!

{All entries received. Check back for poll later this afternoon.}

February is the Month of Love here at Studio Williams. And well, just because I love to celebrate holidays, I am going to be giving away lots of stuff this month. What is the catch you say? There is none. Just keep checking back on my blog to see the latest give-a-way and how you can participate. Don’t miss out, keep checking back!

The first give-a-way-Drum roll please…

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A gorgeous photo tile necklace. Many of you have seen the one I wear of my two boys. Now, you could have one for yourself from a past or future session. This is a 20mm double-sided pendant on a black leather necklace with sterling silver clasp. Retail is $85.

Here is how.

I want to see a photo YOU took. Email me an image of something that you think represents "Love" just in time for Valentine’s Day. These are to be snapshots, so please don’t worry about how they look. I will accept photos now through midnight Monday, February 4^th. {Use this email} 

You may submit only one photo. I will sort and post them online in a web poll for everyone to vote on. Yes, family and friends can vote. The webpoll will run for 3 days. The photo with the most votes wins.

(The fine print: Winners are chosen by number of votes. I have no say in who gets how many votes. I shall not be held liable or responsible for how the votes are made. If voting abuse occurs, I reserve the right to pull the submission. No professional or copyrighted images allowed. Photos for the necklace can be used from past or future sessions. Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery once the necklace photo is chosen. No substitutions or cash value.)

Happy Photographing!

Beautiful mom-to-be!

Short post because I am swamped this week but wanted to get a few images in of this recent maternity session. When the mom contacted me and said she really wanted to show off her pregnant form I was elated. I love the challenge to create a photograph(s) that represents a time, one that will be treasured for years to come.

Now, I can't show most of the photos on here ... but wow, did this momma have the most perfect belly and she was just positively glowing.

Hope you like these "L". The whole gallery will be up shortly.  :)

Siblings-gotta love them.

This cracks me up. Normally it is the boys who won't smile for me... but this little one wasn't going to give up any smiles without good reason. Gotta wonder what she is thinking?

a) My big brothers are goons.

b) Gosh we all have stinky feet.

c) Am I ever going to be able to go out on a date without big bro's looking after me?

         I pick "C".

Well, the good news is we coaxed a few smiles out of her with the promise of some fruit gushers (whatever those are).  And it's a good thing just look at how her eyes sparkle when she smiles.

                           

                        

                                          

                                                               

       Can't forget about the handsome twin boys-they had plenty of smiles to share.  :)

         And one for mom.

Shiny, happy people :)

I knew this was going to be a great session when the front door opened and two of the most adorable children greeted me.  A great family with truly happy and charismatic children, all three of them.

We lucked out and had some great light today. That, one big window, a cool chair and the children were all I needed....VIOLA:

 

   ....and one of my favorite images lol:

(Ok, for some reason all my vertical images look fuzzy on here lately. I promise these are all sharp and gorgeous in person!)

Itty bitty one...

Awwww. My first newborn of 2008! A nice change of pace since mostly this month I have been chasing around first birthday babies, errr toddlers.

At just ten days old, Little Miss A already has her daddy wrapped around her itty bitty finger... A few whimpers and he scoops her up. Mom says he can't stand to see her cry.  Both of her parents are so relaxed though, wow. 

Meet Miss A and her parents... Beautiful baby, beautiful family.

Seeing the light- a quick lesson in light.

Ok, I don't normally do things things like this, but thought it would really help you all understand what I look for when I come to your house for a session. I guess I am feeling bad because I had to reschedule today's session due to the dark, dreary day we are having.

I probably look really funny when I enter a client's home...As they are talking, I am looking all around, up, down... room to room.  I start walking following the light. Seriously, I am looking for pockets of beautiful, indirect natural light streaming in from a window or even a doorway. These pockets are treasure chests for they produce the most valuable light for our session.

On dark days, rainy days, that light is often hard to find. Thus, sometimes I do need to reschedule.

I encourage you to turn off the flash on your camera and bribe your child (children) to sit by a window and take a photo. Have them turn so the aren't directly facing the light and you should get some nice accent shadows. Point and shoot cameras can do this. I promise. Look for indirect because it is softer than the full sun coming in.

While editing a bit ago I came across the following photo from yesterday's session that prompted me to make this post. The little one crawled into a corner by some toys and a window. A really tight space, but when she looked up at me I snapped this photo. I am totally in love with it! The window was to my left, it was from a porch with an overhang. You can see the reflection of the light source, called cathlights in her eyes.

Thanks for reading!

Cute, cute, cute! Happy 1st Birthday Miss "A"

Getting a call back to do Miss 'A's" birthday photos made my day! You all really have no idea how much it means to me that many of you let me into your homes and your lives, to be there from the very beginning and through every milestone. Thank you.

Now... I don't think they make them any cuter than this little one. With eyes like hers who needs smiles?  She just melted my heart! 

Thought I would start with a sort of "then and now" image. Take a look at the photo on the wall. Same room, same rug.  :)

What is a first birthday shoot without a little cake? Oh, and check out her cute little skirt...made by her Aunt.

Stylin' Senior!

Uh, this beautiful senior has left me speechless tonight!

                                          

                                                                                                             And I have to sneak in one of her with little brother. How cute are they together?

Sweet Cheeks!

Oh gosh... Today's little one was so absolutely adorable and with these cheeks that, to borrow the words from a friend, "make you want to nibble on them"! And mom and dad were the nicest, most easy going parents too. That makes my job so much easier, when the parents are relaxed and let the kids just be themselves.

Please let me introduce to you the almost one-year-old Miss M:

         

                                                                     

                 I couldn't decide if I like this one better in color or black and white. So you get to see both :)