Guess who

I got to meet last week?

He was such a doll... and I just loved the way mom and dad adored him...

So good to meet you, little one! Lisa, enjoy this little preview!

Springtime at the park

I had the best time at the park with these three kids... we hung out, told jokes, and played. I sent mom away for a few minutes and we all just relaxed and I got a chance to know each one of them individually.

I learned about this guy's obsession with BMX biking...
Her love of all things Hannah Montana...

And her desire to marry a boy named Casey when she grows up :)

And of course... there was a little silliness,

a lot of smiles,

and a jumping contest!

Hope you like the photos, Erin! :)

Time is running out for 08 Seniors!

Graduation day is approaching fast! If you haven't ordered your grad announcements or grad party invitations, now is the time! Stand out above the crowd with completely unforgettable announcements, invitations, and thank you cards! You are completely unique - so why in the world would you have the same old boring cards everyone else has? Your family and friends will be amazed at the completely custom designs and awesome photography. If you had a session in 2008 and would like to use images from your session, let Jessie know!

If you would like to book a session to get some awesome updated photos for your cards, give Jessie a call at 702.219.8166. Mini sessions for all 2008 seniors will be available for the month of April on a first come, first served basis. Be sure to tell your friends!

And don't forget - Jessie is still looking for seniors from the Class of 2009 to serve as models. If you are interested in becoming a model for Speckled Bird Art, contact Jessie. We would like to schedule your first mini session for May 2008 - so don't wait! Now is your chance!

Squishable!

Wendi's little Baby C is just completely cute and squishable! And after having a herd of boys, the pink is definitely a welcome sight in her house. I loved doing this little session while they were in town!



Wendi, your entire gallery is up and ready for viewing! I just know you will love the photos as much as I do!

baby blues

This little sweetheart had the most incredible blue eyes! I photographed him as a newborn in January, and I can't believe how much he's grown in just a couple of months. He has so much personality and character!


Hee hee! And of course, I love the drool... :)

Holli, your whole gallery will be up this weekend! I will email you when it's ready. Until then, enjoy this little preview!

Why hire a professional photographer?

I just came across this blog article on RealSimple's website... and I thought I would share, because I totally agree.

My job as your professional photographer is to capture your life and your children through my trained eyes. I have had years of art and photography experience, and I use that to create a portrait of you that encapsulates the essence of your personality and relationships. I will create an image of you that tells your story and becomes the most precious work of art you can hang on your wall, so that each time you glance up at that image your heart swells with emotion - laughter, love, hope, pride, joy, tenderness, or whatever feeling the image conveys to you.



If you want an image of your family that will tell your story, give me a call at 702.219.8166 or email me. I would love to be your professional photographer.

ALIVE & KICKING!

WAHOO!!! The new site is LIVE!!! I am so thrilled to FINALLY be able to share it with you! I hope it was worth the wait!! (I think so!!) :)

(click on the image above or go to http://www.speckledbirdart.com/)

Nearly there...

This is Elvis, the Wonder Dog. I love him. Especially the faces he was making during the photo shoot. He's making the face I am making right now, waiting for the website to update...

It looks like the main site will go live on Monday... but I have GREAT NEWS!!! the Senior site has been updated! Check it out at SPECKLED BIRD ART SENIORS and tell me what you think!

(still waiting on music for the site... so don't worry, there's nothing wrong with your speakers!)

You take the good, you take the bad...

I have good news... the website update is COMPLETE!!

But there is a little bit of bad news... it seems my webhost isn't updating everything just yet. So even though it's all done, I have to sit tight and wait for the update to go through. And because it's Friday I am really REALLY hoping I don't have to wait until Monday or something like that.

So keep your fingers crossed... and keep refreshing that home page on my site. Hopefully before long it will be up there!! (I will post here as soon as we're officially LIVE)

Until then... another rad image from my last senior session :)

Straight out of a magazine

There was just something about Saturday... the perfect, slightly overcast day, a hint of a breeze, and balmy weather. It just felt like this morning's photo shoot was going to be a good one, and I was so right. Kaya met me at the Academy and we clicked right away. She is so cute and fun and comfortable in front of the camera. Best of all, she was up for anything! It was one of those photo shoots where I couldn't take a bad photo. This one's my favorite:

Kaya made my job so easy... she was expressive and natural and funky and fun. I couldn't have asked for a better session!
She's got a great sense of style... I loved all her clothing choices!
Kaya, I albolutely loved every single moment of our session... even if we didn't find a laundromat! You helped remind me that I absolutely, truly love my job. It was hard picking just four photos for this blog preview! I can't wait to share your entire gallery with you. Look for an email this weekend with a link to your session!
this blog post was brought to you by the letter K... :)

Tennis anyone?

I won four tickets to the Tennis Channel Open on March 4th at 5:30 pm, but I can't use them. Anyone want to go or know someone who might??? First person to email me or call me gets the tickets! :)

Not much longer

Connie contacted me to do her maternity photos a couple weeks ago. She's due on March 14th, so I am totally excited that I will be doing her newborns in just a few more weeks!


As you can see, the newest member of the family will have lots of people to love him and care for him!
And of course there will be lots of snuggle time on the bed!
One thing that this little guy won't be seeing is mom in uniform... she is leaving the military to care for her family, so it was important for us to capture one last image of her in her uniform...

Connie, I hope you enjoy the preview! Check your email to get the link to your entire gallery!

Stunning.

Introducing one of my latest senior models from Arbor View High... an absolutely stunning girl - both in her looks and her personality. We had a totally great session! Danielle just shines!

I can't wait to feature her images on the re-vamped site... set to launch before the end of February!

Class of 2009... your chance is here! I am looking for fun, outgoing models to represent Speckled Bird Art! Receive a free mini session and model cards to pass out to your friends. Contact jessie for more details!

be mine

I just wanted to take the time to tell my clients just how much I love them... Here's hoping you all have a wonderful day with the ones you love!

Senior Season

It was a beautiful but chilly morning... but Lilina and I still had a wonderful time taking her senior photos. She was so natural and relaxed in front of the camera, it made my job a breeze!






Hope you like the preview, Lilina! I can't wait for you to see the rest of your gallery! :)

Members of the Class of 2008 - it's not too late for a last-minute senior photo shoot! It's springtime... that means you are gearing up for graduation! If you are looking for something different than the boring grad announcements you get from your school, let us do them for you! Or how about your grad party? Want invitations that will impress everyone? Or how about a photo poster for all your friends to sign?! You can use photos from your senior session and we can work together to create an announcement or invitation that is uniquely you! Give jessie a call at 702.219.8166 to book before May 1 to guarantee photos will be available in time for your graduation day.

And... believe it or not, we are already looking for members of the Class of 2009 that are interested in representing Speckled Bird Art as senior models! If you know anyone who would like a FREE photo session, email jessie to receive an application!

Three is... perfect

An asolutely lovely family on a beautiful (and chilly!) day...




I just love this last one... you can just see that she's a spitting image of her mama. I just loved the way the family connected with each other... they have such a wonderful relationship!

If you are interested in scheduling a session with me in March, I am down to the 8th and the 29th still available. The April calendar is now open, too! The weather is getting prettier by the day...Call 702.219.8166 to schedule your spring session!

Still working on it...

I was hoping to debut the new site here this month, but it looks like it might be February! Still working on a few little things here and there... but I am really excited about how it's all coming together. I also have more photos to share of recent sessions, too... hopefully in the next day or two. :)

Booking March now - give me a call to schedule your session! 702.219.8166

Expecting...

I love the anticipation of first time parents...


I love this shot on the bed with their wedding photo in the background. I can't wait to do another shot like this but with their little boy right between them. :)

Congratulations, Lisa & Spencer! Just a few more weeks and we'll all get to meet your beautiful baby boy! I hope you enjoy this little preview of your gallery. :)

Cutie Baby

Deanna called me to take photos of her little guy, as he was already approaching a month old and we didn't want to miss out on those important newborn photos! I am so glad she did. I always set aside days just for newborn appointments, since ideally they should take place within the first couple weeks of baby's life. So even if my schedule may appear full, newborns are the one exception. :)

I just loved the way the family interacted... and look at how precious that sweet baby's little face is!!
He had so much fun "talking" to his mommy :)
And of course, the big brothers got to be a part of the action, too :)

Enjoy your preview, Deanna! Your gallery will be up within a week!

Now Booking February!

Back from a restful vacation with all sorts of fun, new things planned for Speckled Bird Art! Coming soon - a new look for the blog and a complete overhaul of the main site! I can't wait to show all of you!

January has been fully booked and I have just a few more spots for sessions in February. If you are interested in a session, call me at 702.219.8166!

And because having a post without a photo is no fun, here's an image from an awesome newborn session I just did...