Cameron & Camille... It's official

Now it's time to make some babies. just kidding. NO pressure. ha.
My sis in law Camille married a very cool, sweet, handsome man this weekend. It was a beautiful day! Even though she got married at noon I still love her (I tried to force her to get married in the evening cause you know it's all about the pictures right?)! The venue was perfect for them and everything was so beautiful.
I was so happy that Chloe was the little flower girl and Tate was the ring bearer. More pics of that soon. Just a few for now!
Anthony was unable to make the wedding because he was in the hospital with pneumonia, it's been a rough week to say the least but we made it through! He will be home tomorrow doing dishes and chasing the kids, right honey? just kidding. It really did make me realize how much he does for our family and how much we love him.





Jess took this one! She took the ceremony shots because I was a bridesmaid. Thanks Jess, I owe you a kiss.

So smart, a bouncy house! My kids were in heaven. It's the best babysitter around.

Announcing 2009 Fall MINI SESSIONS!

What are mini sessions?
30 minute quick sessions of your kiddos

What is included?
The session of course. Also, you will receive 15-20 fully edited photos on CD with copyright release & 25- 5x7 christmas cards! This is a huge savings.

Price?
$495 plus tax for up to 2 children. $25 more for each additional child. If you want a quick family session it will last 45 minutes and will cost $545 plus tax.

URBAN SESSIONS - Monday, October 12
3:15, 4:00, 4:45, 5:30, 6:15
*** We may adjust times a little if there are family sessions.

STUDIO SESSIONS - Friday, November 13
4:00, 4:45, 5:30, 6:15, 7:00
*** We may adjust times a little if there are family sessions.



*** Full payment is due upon booking. I accept paypal, checks, and credit cards. Whitney will arrange payment by phone call.

To book your session please email your information (name, # of children, and phone number), to my NEW assistant Whitney at:
whitney@simplicityphotography.com
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE, I will not be booking these sessions at all, please only contact Whitney for booking questions and payment.

Tate

This is the FIRST time ever that Tate has let me take pictures of him! It really is the best gift he could give me, seriously, I felt like I won the lottery. Chloe has always been pretty good at allowing me to dress her and pose her but Tate on the other hand WON'T look at the camera and can't even sit still for more than a second. Chloe had to tag along and tried to steal the show, but it was all about Tate and he loved it. My friends, I think we have turned a corner! This is the Tate I know and love more than words. I always compare him to Chloe because they are twins, but I forget sometimes that boys and girls are SO different! Chloe sits around and talks to herself and her stuff animals and Tate is like the Tasmanian Devil.


These are for daddy! We are glad you are feeling better, love you!


I am dying over the expression in the right one, this is his 'I am really trying to listen, but I don't really care, look'.




Disrobing like usual.

Ummm hello, cute hugging? I about died when they actually did this. They are really starting to play well together and love each other.

LUSH 3x3 Accordian album templates!

SP Design now offers square 3x3 mini accordion album templates! These square designs are such a hit with my clients, great gift for Christmas! I will have lots of photos soon of the finished product. Remember these fold every 3 inches so the design may look a little off, but when printed they are amazing.

These 3x3 albums can be printed at Millers Lab.
They also can be ordered at CPQ!
They have many cover options and finishes available! Hope you love them as much as I do!

Fully Layered/ includes instructions.
I used Claritty & Copperlight Gothic Light fonts on these templates...

News... News and more news.

We have some items of business to discuss, yes you.
just kidding..
okay,

So, Sara Boulter, who I share my studio with is going on a 4 month getaway and will be subletting her studio for the next 4 months. Great time of year to rent a studio with fall/Christmas/busy season coming up. Email her if you are interested
info@saraboulterphotography.com

Second...
I will be in Long Beach, CA. Oct 4-8th, wanna book a session? Email me
simplicityphotography@yahoo.com

Third...
Very soon I will announce my fall mini sessions, this year I am going to do two separate dates, one urban, one studio.... get excited people... no really, you should cause it's going more fun that washing dishes or doing laundry,,,, ahhhwwww yeah that kind of fun. It's been a long day, I have no more news for you all.
peace out.

Miss Malorie, Senior 2010

I love how she brought a whole trunk load of clothes...
here is your sneak peek!

I know I am a blogging fool today! Anthony is so sick with the flu so I am chasing the kids and trying to keep them away from him, no fun, so I finally forced them down for a nap. I am going to get a mom award today. definitely.

I had to put one with you and your sis. aww. sisters are the best (unless they are stealing your clothes)

Savannah & Olivia

I was able to photograph these hilarious and adorable girls last year and I am SO glad they came back. They definately kept me entertained, they have so much personality. That is the great thing about photographing kids multiple times, they are comfortable with me and I love that.
Savannah is a true tom boy, love that and she is such a natural poser.
Olivia has such a contagious laugh and an awesome tap dancer;)
Here is a few of my favorites:


I was taking this jumping shot of Olivia to liven up the party and Savannah wanted a little of that jumping action as well~

Julie- Senior 2010

Julie was so easy to photograph, I could have photographed her ALL day! I LOVE seniors, can't wait for all my upcoming sessions with all my new seniors!
Thanks Mary for the referral!
Enjoy the hotness! I know I post a lot of serious looks, but I promise I got lots of smiles as well:)

Site is down...

My site is down, so all online galleries will be down for a few days, please be patient. I am working on getting this fixed.

lots more.

Okay, I know this is overkill, but I couldn't narrow it down any more. Also, I wanted to throw in some out-takes and some of our real personalities as well.
Funny thing though, of course the day before the shoot Chloe was jumping off the couch and got a black eye and then Tate (day of the shoot), was playing with the cord from the blinds, wrapped it around his neck (I was sitting 5 feet away laying out their outfits) and Tate yells "Look Dad!" and then fall off the end table he was standing on! I was FREAKING out, he got a huge burn around his neck from the string, I really hope he learned his lesson because now I am so afraid he is going to something like that again without us in the same room to save him. I don't know why I just typed all of that.
Awkward....
Anyways, Anthony really wanted photos up the canyon this year because we have done urban the last 3 times. I am so glad we did. I love AF canyon, we drive up there often, it is special to us. Thanks again Jess for capturing us. Love you!






sorry Jess, did the wrong copyright on this one, too lazy to fix. you still love me right?

This child was absolutely crazy during the shoot. crazy. he hates the camera.

story of my life people.




I love this, me and my boy. he is actually sitting still.



Hilarious. Tate is really laying it on Chloe and she isn't taking it.

some people like to wear pants, some don't. don't judge.

yep we are this happy ALL the time.


me and my lover, he was so not into until I pinched his bum.

Here is the real crazy us.


I feel so vurnerable sharing these... me.

the end.
I know it was long, glad you made it through, go get a bowl of ice cream and sit for a while, you deserve it.

So glad it's done.

Family pictures, check. Bribery for children, check. Ornery husband during photos, check. Exhasted mom, check.
Seriously, every time we get our family photos taken I totally have empathy for my clients. It is SO much work to get everyone to the session, happy, clothing, food, wipes, bribes, great lighting, bla bla bla. Anyways, it was an exciting shoot to say the least, Anthony made crazy faces in almost all the photos and then there was me being a nerd and of course the kids screaming and crying. The funny thing is I narrowed it down to about 100 photos, how the crap Jess did you get that many good ones with all the craziness? Thanks Jess & Stephanie, sorry I get so crazy and show off sometimes, it's awkward being on the other side of the lens.

Here is a peek of our photoshopped selves:)
More to come tomorrow! so excited to edit more. gotta go watch DVR Flight of the Conchords.