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January 29, 2008

I had such a wonderful time with these girls! They are two of the most beautiful and sweet girls I have met, and everything from the location to the (fabulous!) hair, to their great attitudes (even though it was freezing!) was just perfect.

They showed me what love is all about.

Here are a few of my favorites:

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January 26, 2008

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It's been an exiting few weeks in our house! Brookie is walking! It started about 2 weeks ago. One Friday she just stood up, started walking around, and never crawled again. She is the cutest little walker! We can't believe those skinny little legs can get her around, but she is on her way and into everything. She is our climber...she climbs on everything, and especially loves the stairs.

I have been meaning to get out the video camera so i could share with you how cute she is. In this video you will see:

a) proof that Brookie watches Americas Next Top Model with me- notice the "signature walk" she has-one hand on her hip. She's way fierce.

b)my annoyance with Chayse wanting me to film her(take my picture!), and my annoyance with Weslie for trying to jump in front of the camera to shout "hi folks!" 30 times.

c) a few of the words Brookie says. Also, how I nicely ask her to say mama, and she turns her back on me and walks away.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy it. We were laughing hysterically the whole time we watched it, because she is so dang cute and it is so fun to see her walking!

click here to watch Brookie walking!

January 19, 2008

Feel the Love

I love my clients! You have been so good to me this year, and it is my favorite thing to be able to give you something special...

Valentine's day is coming up, so I think it is time for you to know how much I love working with you!

Every session that takes place between January 19th-Ferbruary 14th will recieve a complimentary 11x14 print with your order!

Just because I love you!

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Please visit my website, www.kristynmcbride.com, and contact me today to set up your session!

The Twins

I love twins! And these are two of my favorite twins in the whole world! Their Dad is an oral surgeon, and when he graduated he recieved this chair, so for our shoot we wanted to get some shots of the Twins climbing on Dad's special chair. And youshould see these two dance! i almost died laughing, it was so cute! McKenzie has some serious rhythm, and James does a classic "old man" dance. I had so much fun hanging out with them. Check out the Baby Blue's on these two!

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January 17, 2008

Here is my little Weslie with her Christmas present:

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It is so neat to see the love that these girls have for their Molly! They are like little mothers!

January 12, 2008

It's so fun to see how the babies I photograph go from teeny tiny newborns to happy, adorable babies! I first met this little one when she was just a week old, and she was so precious and new!

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you can even see her little heel stick mark from the hospital!

Now she is 8 months old, and as happy and as sweet as can be. It was so much fun to see how she has grown!

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January 05, 2008

A few busines notes

I am so exited to start 2008! My photography business is growing everyday, and I can't wait to see what this new year brings. I have worked with so many wonderful families and couples this year, and I feel so blessed to be doing what I love. Thanks to everyone who has made this journey such an amazing experience!

You can see on my website that I have made a few changes in packages, pricing, and products. My session fee remains the same for 2008, as do my policies. My print prices have raised slightly because I am now including (the awesome and unmatched!) Metallic paper as a standard choice for your prints. I am also mounting all 16x24 prints and above on matboard. My custom cards will now be printed on (one sided)Metallic or (two sided)Pearl cardstock. The packages have changed slightly to reflect those new standards.

You now have the choice to choose between a $20 print credit, or a free DVD of your Slideshow if your order is placed withing ONE week of recieving your album.

When I proof your images, I usually include several Black & White and Vintage versions to choose from. I am now adding a "Vintage Wash" selection, which may or may not be presented to you in the album. I will choose what fits your session best, but please feel free to request any of those versions. Here is an example-

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Made to look like a truly old photograph, It has a very warm and distressed feel to it. Looks amazing on metallic paper!

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Holds only slight color, made to look antiqued. Also looks wonderful on metallic paper!

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I am now taking bookings for the Christmas season of 2008. I will put your name down to hold your date, and in July you will be notified that your Session fee is due. I recommend doing your family pictures for cards and gifts starting as early as September. The last day to do a session that will include Christmas Card orders is December 1st! That means that Christmas Cards will not be available to anyone who's session takes place after December 1st. Please book early!

I am also planning on running a special sale this spring on Fine Art Gallery Wrapped Canvas! Please check back for more details. If you are interested in participating in this sale, you are welcome to order a canvas using an image from a 2007 session.

That pretty much wraps up the business talk for now. Thanks so much for visiting me here, I really appreciate all of the comments...keep them coming! I love to know that you are out there!

Have a wonderful day!

January 02, 2008

Sweet face

Brooklyn told me after the post about her messy face that she would like me to post a few of her looking pretty, so I told her I was happy to!

OK, so not really. She's just one, and she really only says mama, dada, and more. But I know if she was old enough to follow the blog, she would want me to post some pictures of her looking sweet and all grown up! Here she is!

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and the other two say hello also!

January 01, 2008

New Year

It's a New Year, and things can't help but

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I hope that we can take some much needed time to

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and finally, (becasue we all deserve it) I hope that we all can

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Happy New Year everyone!