Category Archives: Specials

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Still Here…

August 18, 2010 – 7:59 am

And still no baby.  I originally took the month of August off thinking that like my last 2 children, I would have had this baby early, in the beginning of August, and start back to work mid September.  Well, my due date has come and gone and still no baby yet.  I guess he just likes where he is.    I want thank you all who have emailed me for information,  for being patient with me in regards to returning phone calls and emails.  The last 3 weeks have been physically tough on me and I have more bad days than good.

I will be back in contact with all brides in September to make plans to meet up regarding your weddings  next year and I will resume client meetings in September as well.   I also want to thank you for all the well wishes via email and Facebook,  they truly mean a lot to me.

Hopefully we will be welcoming a new bundle of joy into our family VERY VERY soon!

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Not A Bad Afternoon…

August 1, 2010 – 6:14 pm

Last weekend I treated myself to a visit to Mohonk Mountain House for a little spa action.  Baby is taking his toll on my body and I needed just a little time to relax my muscles and enjoy a wee bit of quiet time, with a prenatal massage.  After my session, I took some time to walk the grounds and just enjoy the gardens.  If you have never been here, it is just a stunningly beautiful place.  A good friend of mine got married here last October, I look forward to shooting a wedding her myself one day.

When you first pull in, the first thing that might come to you mind is “Red Rum, Red Rum,” because of the house’s similarity to “The Shining.”  No Jack here, just peace.  The grounds are open to the public (for a small fee) for hiking, activities, skating as well as meals.

It was slightly raining during my walk, but that didn’t stop me from enjoying a little macro lens and me time.

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My New Gallery…

July 9, 2010 – 3:25 pm

I love helping my clients put together print and canvas galleries for their home.  I have some great tools and layouts that help my clients visualize how their images could look hanging on their walls, even before they are sent to the printer.   Well, hubby and I just celebrated our seven year itch anniversary so I wanted to give him a nice gift.  He is constantly seeing these fabulous canvases coming in and out of our house all the time, just non of them are ever for us.  Isn’t that always the way :)   So on a random free day I took the boys out for a mini photoshoot and surprised hubby with our new canvas pieces.  I opted to only go with 2 images rather than a multi image layout since baby #3 is due in just a few short weeks and I plan on doing a canvas display that includes him.

Here is how I started, I pull up my favorite photos and my 30ish canvas layouts on my projector.  I played with the pictures to figure out what 2 images looked best together, as well as what sizes worked best. I made sure to measure my space first so I didn’t have something too small in too big of a space or something to big in to small of a space.   Here is the layout I picked out:

And here is the final product:

Needless to say, hubby was over joyed and I have 2 beautiful new Gallery Wrap Canvases hanging in my home :)

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Tot Trends Weekly Cover…

June 1, 2010 – 8:15 am

I am excited to finally show off my picture on the cover of Tot Trends Weekly Magazine, an online magazine the features products made in the USA.  I love the magazine for finding hot and trendy new products for my little ones. I have submitted photos in the past, but this time they emailed me and saw this image of little Miss “Z” on my Mother’s Day Mini sessions feature, and asked if they could put it on their cover.  I don’t blame them for wanting it, she is a darling little thing.

Here is the cover, the first of what I hope to be many!  Thank you Tot Trends Weekly!

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Giving Is Awesome, Family 2…

May 23, 2010 – 8:03 pm

Thaddeus has to be one of the strongest little boys I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.  Last Christmas he was nominated as one of my “Giving is Awesome” recipients and after reading his story, I knew I had to meet him.  Since he was an infant, Thaddeus has suffered from seizures and has been in and out of the hospital for too much time of his 18 months of his life.  I have to admit, I showed my mommy weakness during our shoot when I broke down in tears.  I just couldn’t hold them back.  This little guy has been through so much and he has more strength than most adults I know.

This little boy has truly touched my life and I feel like a better person having met him.

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Open House…

May 18, 2010 – 3:35 pm

If you have yet had the chance to swing by Waddle n Swaddle’s  new digs at 32 Raymond Ave, we would love for you to join us on Saturday May 22nd, from 1-4pm  for an Open House.   Not only will you get to check out my new Design Studio, and shop at Waddle n Swaddle’s fantastic store, you will also have a chance to learn about the classes offered by Centered Birth.   Light refreshments will be served and there will be some specials for those who attend.

Hope to see you there.  To RSVP online, visit us on FACEBOOK

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