Summers Family Pictures

A couple of nights ago I took these pictures for the Summers family. Chantelle and I have been friends for a REALLY long time. It was fun to get to take these pictures even though I was having issues with our lighting equipment. Nate has been remodeling our bathroom so I was flying solo on this shoot, and indoor lighting is definitely HIS forte, not mine.

Zach, their little boy, was being quite the ham for the pictures and would only smile using reverse psychology on him telling him not to smile. It was pretty funny. Violet, the baby, was also a little difficult to get to smile but good thing babies look cute even when they are not smiling or even trying.

I ended up having to do a lot of head switching in Photoshop but it was worth it for the end result! I hope you enjoy the pictures Chantelle and Todd!

Amber and Brady

On Saturday I spent the morning with Amber and Brady Sibbett. They are an incredibly attractive couple that made it easy to take their pictures. Although it was freezing and the wind was blowing, you can't really tell from the pictures. We kept running back in the house or in the car to warm up between shoots. They asked me to take some pictures of them since they hadn't had professional pictures taken since their wedding and engagement pictures. They are currently in the adoption process and wanted some new pictures for their blog. If anyone would like to check it out, the blog is www.bradyandamberadoption.blogspot.com (side note: if the site doesn't work, try removing the www. On an Apple you need the www, on a PC you don't). Good luck with everything Amber and Brady and thank you for letting me take your pictures!

Fall Family Pictures

It has been a while since our last post. We have been getting ready for Fall family photos. Now is the best time for Christmas Card photos. The beautiful colors all around outside make it a perfect backdrop for a Christmas Card. Soon all the leafs will be off of the trees and you will have missed your chance for the fall colors. So hurry and make an appointment soon to make sure that your pictures are ready to be sent out in time for Christmas.

For most families, now is a busy time to try and get all of your schedules organized enough to get together for a group shot. Don't worry! We can take family pictures that were taken earlier in the year and add them to any Christmas card.

Hale Family - June

We want to start out by thanking everyone for being so patient waiting for these pictures. We had a great time working with all of you. Everything went to smooth, which hardly ever happens with a group that large.

After you have viewed the slide show of your pictures decide which pictures you would like copies of and what sizes you would like. Once you have decided, send me an email at downeyem@gmail.com with your requests. If you want (feasible) changes made to your pictures include your requests in the email and I will get it done for you. Wayne and Alaine, we need to get a better picture of the two of you in a more natural pose. We are hoping to make it up there some time next week if there is any time that would work for you. If you are happy with the one we got, that is fine too, but we have NO problem getting another one for you.

Thank you Hale clan!

Our new blog!

Hello friends,

We have decided to start a blog to make viewing your photos easier. Now, you can see your photos much sooner because you don't have to wait for a CD to arrive in the mail or for me to figure out how to make an small enough slide show to email. If you have any questions about your pictures or want them taken off of the blog after you have viewed them, just let me know. Have a wonderful day!