Just to Add...

Blogger was not my friend last night, so here are the 2 that I opted to leave out so I could go to bed!!

In between loading, I am watch my sweet little boy roll golf balls down his little slide in the backyard. He has been so cute, I just want to squeeze him all day. I just made up a new word: Morgee-licious! Those sweet cheeks and lucious lips- mmmm- love my baby! Lily was a little Lily-licious this morning, as bad as she was behaving. She told me to go away and get off her bed this morning. She did not want to go to school! Then she kept hugging me and saying, " I want to stay with you." It was very tempting not to sit on the couch and cuddle rather than dealing with the crying!! Ok, enough about my cutie pies... I am cooking up the finals on Christmas- Aren't you excited!!???

Lucy...

Here is 2 images from her hospital photo shoot! My BFF's little sweetie. I hear she is doing great, as long as she stays on top of her sleep. Keep your fingers crossed for mama's milk to come in soon, bc Lucy is waiting....

Rushing...

I am rushing to get this post up bf Isabella's mommy goes to bed!!! She is very excited to see her sweet, spunky baby's pics. We had a good time. I think I wore Isabella and her mom out and I think I am worn out, as well!!! Hope you like your peek... PS- I had one more to post, but it would not upload right. Maybe I will add it with the next post.

Random Stuff...

Hello- I have many new visitors and I would like to welcome you!! This blog consists of little peeks from each shoot that I cannot WAIT to share and some quirky things from me! We have learned (or will learn) in the previous post that my BFF, Kelley, has given birth to her second and last girl, Lucy. I will post some of Lucy's "hospital newborn shoot" soon. As for now, here are a few pics of the canvas (THAT I LOVE!) that I received this weekend. I have never been a formal person. When you think of canvas, you think formal. NO, NO- canvas can be formal and/or eclectic!!! Just check out these 2 images:

Also, I pulled this off of a fellow photographer's blog (which I do not think she will mind bc she is the owner of my AMAZING frame company!) I just think is a great gallery. This is an 11x14 as the big one and the others are 8x10's. I think it is great for a Baby Planner and add some of the Maternity pics to it.

Thank you Lisa...
These are probably going to be framed in a white, distressed, handmade Saratoga Frame Co. Stable Frame. So cool!!! Be sure to check out their little site to see the full selections. Look on the left side of this Blog under Friends and Links. I have lots of sessions coming up, so stay tuned. Remember to book your Christmas Pictures- I have opened up my calendar. If you have older children- consider booking early to leave the later dates for the itty bitty babies that change week to week (just a thought!)

And those coming to us from the ad in Atlanta Baby from Babies R Us ( and anybody else), PictureLily has a great BABY PLAN. If you are having a baby bf Jan. 1st 2008, the Baby Plan is $150 upfront. That is $10 off each sitting. Newborn, 3 mo, 6 mo, 9 mo and 1 year. In addition to that, you will receive 15% off your purchases! Email for more details: picturelily@bellsouth.net

I Love Lucy...

I am in TN right now. I got the honor of being in the delivery room of my best frend, Kelley, for the bith of their second girl, Lucy. Labor was all natural, quick and painful!! Kelley was a pro. I am so proud. I wonder if both of my labors had not been about 24 hrs- could I have done without meds???? :) Uh, NO! But, boy I tried to wait it out.

So here are a few shots- I was trying to stay out of the way and use the ONE window in the room as light. We all know I hate the flash. We are having our "photo shoot" at the hospital bf I leave in the morning. I have a busy week- gotta get back to work!

Finishing Up...

Hello- we are headed to the magical world of DISNEY on sat! We will be back on wed. I will have my computer and if there is wireless at our hotel- I will be checking email (sporadically)

Some news: My website is up and at 'em. I just have some details to clear up and add. If you want to check it out, go ahead. It is a simple template that will hold me until I go "fancy" It is cute. http://www.picturelilyphotography.net/

Let me know what you think.

Just something cute to show:

This is made by a friend from college and her mother. They own a company called The Dizzy Dragonfly. ADORABLE stuff! I have a couple friends that I want to feature on the site- I promise I will do it soon!!!! This is well priced, I think- depending on the size- $25-$35. They have boy shortalls, too (my downfall!)

Email them at: dizzydragonfly@bellsouth.net

Tea for a Princess...

Here is Jordan, a vivacious, beautiful - about to be - 3 yr old. Boy, she gave me a workout! This child has got some personality! In a good way, I might add. I just love her big, brown eyes. In addition to this adorable child, her room was amazing. I wanted to stay the night. Mom, Dad and Grandma- we got tons of terrific shots. I cannot wait for you to see the rest of them.

Baby Planner...

Here is Noah, an adorable 3 mo old, who will be with PictureLily for (at least :)) the next 9 mo of his life! This doll had his mom and nana working hard- trying to keep him awake. He wanted to have droopy eyes on us. But, we prevailed and got some gorgeous shots. Hope you guys like them- thank you so much for calling me-Sister and Nana joined in on the fun!

Boy, Am I Glad I Said Thank You...

So, I have a very cool project going on and needed a model. I asked my neighbor if she would like to help me out- "sure" ok, well, bring along your baby and I will take some pics as a thank you.... OH MY!!!! This 7 mo old, youngest of 4 adorable! Put him with mommy and it is on!! The one of the 2 of them is going on CANVAS. Thanks again guys!

Nevaeh is HEAVEN Spelled Backwards...

And that is where I was when I met this little sweetie, Nevaeh! This is her first shoot (besides being in her mommy's tummy) bc she has been home for less than a week. Nice and fresh- how I like them! They stay curled up and are so much easier to pose. Allright, Mommy and Nana, here is a peek-

My Crazy Weekend...

We headed up to Myrtle Beach, SC on thurs and got home late last night. Not only did my phone battery die (did not bring charger) but we got home and our answering machine was off from a power outage! So, if I missed a call from you- that is what was up. So sorry...

We had some family from VA come down to MB (where my parents and fam live) we got together and had a blast! Then, on sat we took a cruise on the river (without kids!) and parked at Sandy Island for the day. What a great trip...

Here is my cousin, Max, who is the same age as my Morgan. He is a doll. Love his eyes and lips!!

Max and Morgan were so cute!

And the crew on the boat. It was nicknamed the Beckham/Bell Booze cruise, but we had some teens with us, who behaved themselves quite well! Such a good time! And would believe I cannot find the self timer on my camera!!! So, I am not in the pic...

I will be out of town in South Carolina visiting LOTS of family thurs- mon. So, I will be returning phobe calls on tues. I will be checking email, but it will be limited. Feel free to drop me an email- just please be patient on a response!

Filling You In...

Hello all new and old Blog readers! Make sure if you are new, to let me know who you are by participating in my "push 2 buttons and you are done" Poll (on left side of page). I am working away trying to get PictureLily ready for FALL! I am almost done with the website- hoping to have it up and running next week. Working on more and more Xmas card templates. Getting all our pricing for jewelry, canvas and frames!!! Check out Prices and Products on left hand side of page.

Just a little secret- I am doing a HUGE special for Christmas cards....

1 mini session (about 30 min) with an online gallery PLUS your choice of card template and your image put together and burned on CD for YOU to print! For the low price of $50!!!

I will be doing some sessions at Piedmont Park for you "out of towners" Sometime in Sep and Oct.

Tell your friends and stay tuned...

Also, Aug is soooo hot and all the big kids are in school, so I am running a BABY/MATERNITY special for August only- Book a session for your baby or yourself AT YOUR HOME (baby must be under 9 mo) in AUGUST ONLY and get a FREE 8x10 with order. Cool! So pass my specials along- thx!

And off to the cutest 4 month old... with some huge blue eyes, and just the right amount of roll... Baby "A" He did not want to smile for me, but I am all for the serious shots :) Check him out-

And PS- A (hug) to all my friends at ERA- miss you guys :)

WOOO-HOOOO

Lily is officially in Pre-K! She walked in her classroom with a big smile on her face after an easy morning of getting ready. Now, I know that everyday will not be this great, but the past, um, 3 hrs have been bliss! She woke up with a smile on her face at 6:30 and asked if the sun was up. WHen I set out her clothes, she asked me why she was getting dressed- I told her for school and she said, "NOW?" She was thinking it was still night. I am guessing she was pretty proud of her outfit bc she told me, "People will think I look cool." How cute??!!! I am so proud of how well she did. Now, I have got some work to do!!!

Here is Lily(right) and her best friend Morgan (Riley)(left) as we call her

WARNING, WILL CAUSE BABY FEVER...

Check out Jasper! This "little" 9 pounder stole my heart! He flippin' slept the whole time. We were amazed at how well he did with our constant postion changes. The little guy's fave was outside, naked on a fuzzy blanket. He stayed asleep forever. Oh, and cannot forget PRECIOUS, 6 yr old bro, Noah. What a pair these 2 will be in a couple of years!! Nice to meet you guys-

Happy Birthday to Tanner...

My husband's cousin, Tanner, has turned one! I was going to say, " Check out those eyes!" But, then I was wanting you to check out his lips and cheeks... Just check out this kid's features!!! Isn't he just precious??? Also, a pic of Tanner's uncle (who is home from Iraq!!! YEA!!!!) and his beautiful family.

Happy Bday Lucy...

Little Lucy is about to be 1! We had a wonderful session. Lil bit's eyes were getting more swollen by the minute due to allergies, but she was still a blast!!! Great little girl. Hope you like them guys---- Here are a few of my faves...

My First Ad...

I will placing an ad in Atlanta Baby! It will run starting in september. Very excited! I think this is what I have decided on...

A Cute Summer Pic...

Here are my 2 at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Fun, neat place. A little on the hot/sunny side in the kids area, though! I really would like to go back and explore a little more. If your kids can be entertained easily (not have games, etc) I recommend the gardens. They also have champagne in the gardens on certain evenings- really cool! Very good sandwiches at the little eatery. Anyways, Lily and Morgan- my wild thing and my sensitive one!

Cute Shower Invite...

I came up with the cutest shower invite! Minus a few details, here it is-

Ps- we did a 10x20 storyboard for her and having it framed in the Stables, Black frame- GORGEOUS! SHe is soooo excited to put it on her walls! I will post a pic of it when we get it put together. This is the second I have done so far and I think it will be a client fave!!!

Christmas in July...

Hello- believe it or not, I have to start preparing for the Holidays!!! AGHH! I am expecting to book up pretty fast this fall. I have not opened my calendar, yet- but when I do- you all will be the first to know! I have some pretty exciting Holiday packages, so stay tuned. As for now, introducing 3 card templates. These are 5x7 cards that will be totally customized for your family. More to come, I am shopping around everyday!

More Belly...

Here is my dear friend, Rachael and her husband, Ryan. They are expecting their first child in September and we are all so excited! What great parents little Nathan will have!!