Her Favorite George

{{ I have lots of sessions to post, so here's a place-filler until I return! xo }}

I've been incredibly busy lately between shopping and photos, so little Miss has been in heaven during our down-time ... wrapping up in blankets and watching whatever her little heart desires on the "big tv"!

Elle : Ridiculously Cute

I mean. Honestly.

I'm working on these pictures today and it would be a shame NOT to share a couple of these with the world. Pure sweetness.

Mother + Daughter = Love

Just one word ...

Gorgeousness.

M & B + Family

These sweethearts are naturals ... even DAD! It was a blustery day on the day we shot, but you'd never know it based on these warm smiles! Love these!!

Hadlei's Christmas Sneak Peek!

Sorry for the break in communication! I've been shooting lots of family pictures, creating Christmas cards, beginning the Holiday shuffle and shopping 'til I drop!

Here's a sneak peek of Hadlei's Christmas photo shoot ...

Sneak Peek : Matt + Kids

Just a couple of Matt + family for now. It was cold and these guys were TROOPERS!

These kids were sweet and willing to go with my random ideas! I let them get out some crazy-creative energy and away we went!

I managed to take 941 pictures in just under an hour and have whittled it down to 430. Needless to say, I'm still digging through the pictures ...

Thanks Matt + Family!

A Delightful Day : Hadlei

We took a little trip on this gorgeous day. Our objective of the day was some strolling and window shopping! While I already have a few sweet souls crossed off my buying list, *my* wish list needed a jump start!

Hadlei was a very good little girl today and I'm sure Santa knows it!!

A Chilly Afternoon : Hadlei

Hadlei is either going to grow up loving the camera or running from it. If she's smart, she'll use a camera so she'll never have to be the subject again!! Here she is, doing what she does ... {no, not window peeking!} helping me practice!

P.S. Hey North Central Iowa: I'm heading your direction this upcoming week!

Back In The Saddle : Openings!!

Note: The flu bug is a good { read: quite terrible } way to detox the Halloween candy binge. I'm feeling MUCH better and hopefully that is behind me for the season. We'll see.

Our weather is spoiling us!! We've already had SO many park playdates so far this fall than anyone is allowed to have with the freedom of NO bulky coats! We're loving every minute!

Our phenomenal weather trend looks to continue next week. I have a couple of options available for appointments next week. If you're willing to work with me, I'll knock $15 off your session prices for babies/kids/families. I have some ideas that I'm wanting to whirl!

So here's what I have:

+ Monday, November 8 { 4:30 - 6 or 5:30 -7 with forecast 64 }

+ Wednesday, November 11 { 5:30 -7 }

Photo Opps This Week!

Since this is all new and I'm making up the rules as I go { ... well, kinda. I guess the Secretary of State, the IRS and the weather weigh in a smidge more on most of my rules. :~) }

I'm going to start offering "Photo Opps". Last-minute sessions that will be last minute, but discounted.

I have some innovative new session offerings still under wraps and am solidifying indoor studio space for winter snaps!! {{ I love the outdoor shots, but I can't wait for backdrops and rugs and more, more, more!! I'm very partial to the up, up, up close pics ~ so this should be GOOD!}}

Alright. The first Photo Opp is on this Thursday from 5-ish to 6:30. Brian has a meeting at 7pm, so I MUST wrap by 6:30!! { He doesn't know that I've conjured this whole idea up yet, so HE may end up being my Thursday evening appointment! :~) }

Who's In?

Sweet Elizabeth

{LoVe} Elizabeth. I'm a little bit biased, since she looks EXACTLY like her mother at this age! Elizabeth loved the camera and {obviously} the camera loves her!

Check out this sassy manicure thanks to Auntie Amanda!

Little Thomas | Des Moines Photography

More coming from this family and their gorgeous kids!

Sweet Sunshine

Summer is winding down and we'll soon be bundling up. Here are a few from last week ... I'm having a ball discovering new techniques and SO excited to share these beautiful snapshots in time with you all! I've begun booking a few families and have several openings in the next few weeks! Please let me know if you would like to see my availability, I'd love to make something work! I'm also conjuring up a trip north ~ perhaps a day or two during the week of the 25-29??

Alright. Now. Here are the sweet snapshots full of summer's warmth!

Great-Grandma Appel.

Hadlei : In The Country

Hadlei : Better Homes & Gardens

Get Ready DSM!

I'm HERE!!

Thanks for your patience!! I'm still getting all sorts of details worked out ~ pricing, schedules, etc.

I'm finalizing my schedule for October-November and will soon be posting my available time slots! I should also have a handful of days to make something work for those up north ~ more to come on that, too!

{{ I have all kinds of ideas for great Christmas cards ... I'll also be designing those this year, too! Eeeek! I can't wait!! }}