Hi everyone! There are lots of changes in progress at Occasions! Photography and I wanted to send out a quick note to let you know about them! My husband is awesome and has done (and is doing) a great deal of work to help me with the changes - I'm so lucky to have him!

Just a quick list of some of the changes....

• My new home studio is almost ready to go – It’s bigger and brighter than the previous areas in my home. I'm still getting used to being able to NOT have to stand in the closet to get the whole shot! Be looking for an invitation to an open "studio" in August or September!
• An outside area at the studio, trees, flowers, etc. - you'll never know you're in my front yard - LOL!
• Many new props, backgrounds, and themes for family, babies, toddlers, and seniors.
• New website coming soon with updated galleries (see my blog for recent shoots).
• I’m officially blogging & twittering now or at least trying – follow me to keep updated on what and when things are happening.

Thanks to all for your business over the past years, you have all made this journey fun and exciting! I’m looking forward to creating more wonderful portraits with you in the future! Also remember, if you refer a client to me, you will receive a free print from a previous or future session!

Call and schedule your appointment today to update your family pictures, birthday pictures, senior pictures, maternity, whatever “Occasion” you have going on.

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Jacobs Rep Cards

Jacob 2009

All finished with Jacobs pictures. He is a riot - the faces just crack me up.

The many faces of Jacob

Jacob is so cute and funny! I think I was laughing the entire time we were shooting. I can't wait to get through the pictures and count the number of different faces this kid has.
Here are a few to share....

Making Changes...for the better....

For those of you that have been to my home studio, you know my area is pretty small. It was functional, but small and cramped. Well, thanks to my wonderful husband, we have moved my studio into a bigger and better room in our home. The room doubles as our game room, so yes, there is a pool table in the room, however, it is on wheels and rolls right outta the way - my husband is a genious! This room has one brick wall, hardwood floors, and 2 hugh window seats. It may take me a little while to get it all how I want it, but we will get there.

We got the backdrops hung last night and I spent time tonight organizing and arranging things. I have a few more things to do, but I'm excited with the change. I had Lauren, my 4 year old pose for some pictures today to test out the space and lighting. There are windows on 3 of the 4 walls so my lighting struggles might just be over - Yea!!!

Here are some of Lauren's shots from today....

Seniors, Senior, Seniors!

It's really a cool thing for me to see my work in the hands and homes of others. This weeked I attened my first 2 open houses of five 2009 seniors. It was really nice to walk in and see my portraits framed and hung in their homes. That truly is a sense of satisfaction! How cool! Next week I have 3 more to attend also!

Great Friday Family Shoot

I am doing this couple's wedding in September. A year later than they planned, but after a lot of hard work and patience they are on track to have their wedding this fall.

Tonight they came over and brought their 2 boys and we had a great time doing family pictures as well as their engagement pictures. The boys were great! Patient and well behaved and funny!

As for Jeannie and Todd, they are such a great couple! I can't wait for their wedding, it's gonna be a beautiful day!

Here are a few shots from tonights shoot:

Pictures in the Park - Ray Family

The Ray Family Pictures are done! On-line web gallery (password protected) is up. Here are a few of the final shots.

Pictures in the Park

What a beautiful family! I first met this family in October of 2007. I was blown away by these two little ones. They were so easy to photograph and just adorable - Corbin wasn't even walking at the time. Since then I have taken their pictures a few times and seeing how they grow is awesome.

We have tried several times to set up family pictures, but timing just hasn't worked out, until Saturday. We finally did it - we got Dad in the pictures!

I have just done a quick pass thru but I think they are going to be great!
Here are a few that I have pulled out to share....