Photo Jewels has a new blog!

Yep, FINALLY. Been working on it for weeks. Change your bookmarks and visit me at the NEW BLOG by clicking HERE.

Here's the address as well:

http://blog.photojewelsphotography.com

I'll no longer update this one beginning TODAY, so follow me over at the new one.

Thanks! :)

Fall Sessions in Longview????

It's official! Labor Day has come and gone and fall clothing lines are OUT!!!! Everywhere!

Any interest from Longview-ites for some fall photo shoots this year? I will be in Longview the weekend of September 17-19 and have availability. I also am considering a weekend in October. Please spread the word and email me if you are interested. I got to photograph so many neat families last year.

Remember, if you are wanting to use images from your fall session for some custom designed Christmas cards, or have the prints/products in hand by Christmas, the cut off date is November 28th.

Every post is more fun with a photo, so here are a couple of the Real Life Letters Designs I've been working on recently. Great gift items! Both shown are the 5x15 panoramic size. Here's how they look framed in a 10x20 with a custom cut mat.





And lastly, there is something *NEW* in the works for Photo Jewels. Stay tuned! :)

Little Lucy

This little sweetie is the daughter of an old friend of mine from Longview. We had so much fun with her last week in the studio. She is so happy, wiggly, and smiley and just turned ONE last week, too! Good thing her grandma came to help because she does not stay in one place for long!

They have been living in San Diego since her daddy is in the military. But, since he just began a 6 month assignment away, Lucy and her mom came back to live with her parents in Longview for a little while. Worked out perfectly to do this session!

I am so excited the weather appears to be cooling off (although in Texas that could totally be a farse). Milder weather = more photo shoots outside!

Anyway, after you see this post, you will understand why it took me a little longer than normal to post it. Ummm, HUGE! Really tough when you have so many to work with!

Matilda Jane, Muffins & Mimosas! Just 2 weeks away!

Drop your kiddos off at school & MDO and come check out the fall line for this fabulous, unique line of girls' and ladies' clothing, while also taking advantage of some great photog specials. Oh, and maybe grab a mimosa or muffin while you're there.

The Details: Tuesday, September 14, 10am-1pm, come & go

As I've said before, these clothes photograph so well and carry out the vintage style so popular for girls right now. So, I am offering some photography related specials.







Want to see more of the Matilda Jane line before making up your mind? Click HERE to visit their site. The trunk show rep will be available to answer all questions at the party, plus help put together the perfect outfits for this fall.

If you are interested in ordering but cannot attend the party, please contact me and place your order PRIOR to the party so that I can enter your name in the door prize drawing. Otherwise I can't include you.

If you would like to attend the party but do not have my address, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE email me at photojewels@gmail.com. For obvious reasons, I do not want to publish my home address for the whole world to see on my blog, so please just email me.



FINAL DETAILS:
One door prize drawn at close of trunk show on Tues, Sept 14th. Name must be entered by placing your order prior to party or at party. No minimum purchase requirement. Door prize waives $150 session fee with no minimum order requirement in Rockwall for up to 5 people, and must be completed before December 31, 2010. For further details on session, please see the "Investment" tab on my website.

For customers who place a minimum $100 order prior to or at the party, the customer is eligible to sign up for a complimentary 30-minute mini-session at a specified location on their choice of 2 dates in Rockwall area, resulting in 10-15 images per client. No minimum order requirement. Mini-session reward applies only to girls/women wearing clothing ordered at party. No other family members, please. These are the only mini-sessions offered for the fall/holiday season.

Dax + Mom & Dad

Talk about one laid back little guy! I was totally surprised when about 1/3 of the way through our shoot, he falls asleep. Yes, in the middle of the park in mom's arms. Definitely a first!! Guess he was super tired!?!? After a brief catnap car ride, he woke up happy and we were able to finish.

Absolutely beautiful day before it warmed up to 106 for the high. Whew. I envy photographers in like Colorado and Utah this time of year.

But it is worth it when you come away with images like these, I think!

OH, and the website is STILL down. Gosh I thought it would have been back up by now, but it's going to be another day possibly. If anyone wants pricing/scheduling info, contact me. I think I only have like 2 Saturday morning spots for the fall left!











Sleepy time. "Hmmm, think I'll fall asleep now since I've got the paci and feelin' pretty comfy... who cares if it's in the middle of the park and this is supposed to be a photo shoot, right!?"


I didn't mind waiting at all because when he got a little rest, he was so happy and smiley. And I'll never complain about smiling babies!














To die for baby blue eyes and creamy skin!





Thank you for being so patient and flexible for our session! I think we captured some wonderful images you will enjoy looking at for a very long time. More soon! :)

Website Down

Just a short note to say my website (not the blog) will be down for 24-48 hours while some changes are made. So, if you have tried to visit and it wouldn't come up, that's why. It'll be back soon!

A Year in the Life of...

::: LUKE :::!!!

He's one! Look what a big boy he is now. Thought it would be fun to show a few from our prior sessions, so keep scrolling to see how much he's changed in just 12 months. Oh, and to see a super-fun, surprise ending!!

One year...



A year ago - I think he was 7 days...



3 months...



6 months...



9 months...




And one year again. I think this is my favorite shot from the day (below). I've really enjoyed working with this family over the last year. They are always up for anything and are so easy to work with. They've been so flexible with scheduling and have referred lots of new people my way. Really, now that we've completed 5 sessions in a year's time, they are clients I also call friends.




Luke is a happy, content little guy. Well, he's really not small, he's actually kinda bigger for his age, but still! It was so simple to get a real smile from him - makes my job easier!
























Diaper back on and ready for the rest of the day!

Published again!

If you live in the Rockwall area and get the Dallas Morning News, my work is on the cover of the Rockwall section today! It's in promotion of upcoming Fashion Week for the Fashionistas Two, which is coming up very soon. I'll try to get more details and pictures of the article up later.

It's always fun to see your work appear in a new and different format than the usual.

Brooklyn, 2 yrs

This little lady recently turned two, so she celebrated by bringing her mom, aunt, and grandma over for a lil photo shoot. At first she wanted nothing to do with the whole process, but with the help of the Christmas Chicken and her grandma, she broke into some laughter and smiles.

I think these first 3 are some of my faves, and they were some of the last shots taken. Oh, and her eyelashes are totally not fair!

Trio

More of this fun trio in uniform.... this might be a fave:




These girls are best friends and you can tell they have a lot of fun together.


Cheyenne...




Alaina....




Changing it up a bit for some head shots.

I don't think I was this photogenic at 15. Pretty sure I wasn't. Such natural and pretty smiles:







Madi....



Thanks girls! So fun & hope you love your album! :)