This little doll baby woke up from her nap just as pleasant as could be!

Mommy… since you said that you like black and white, but Daddy just loves her beautiful blue eyes (What’s not to love?), I decided to share a compromise!

It was fun, as always, to get to see you.  Please tell your big brother and sister that I can’t wait to see them again soon!!

Baby I. was just so good… it’s hard for me to narrow down your gallery.  As much as I’d hoped to have it all up today, it might take me just a bit longer.  Thanks for such a fun afternoon!

These family friends truly know that they are blessed, and have spent the last few months being a blessing to others. 

Thanks for being such good sports!  (ha ha… get it… like my silly pun?)

Even the puppy was cooperative!

You truly have a beautiful family.

Your gallery will be posted SOON! 

This sweet little baby girl is growing SOOO fast! 

 And she has the CUTEST little smile!

Santa, she’s definitely been a very good girl this year!

Merry Christmas, Baby Girl!  Mommy… your gallery will be up later today! 

Looking for a Christmas gift that will mean something to your loved one?  How many gifts can we really say these days are so very special that they’ll be cherished for years to come?  Portraits are that gift!  We simply don’t throw away professional portraits of our children.  Rather, they become more valuable with time.  In these times where we’re searching for gifts with true value and meaning, what could be better than portraits of those we love as a gift for those we love?

For your convenience, you may now order Gift Cards online (registration required).  You may wait to receive your gift card in the mail, pick it up from D’Nan, or download and print the Gift Certificate by clicking on the ”down arrow” icon.  Gift Cards are available for Session Collections, Print Collections, or in denominations of your choice. 

It’s the PERFECT last minute gift.  Without the need to wait for the last minute!

** Special Bonus ~ Purchase a gift card and your recipient will receive a 20% bonus credit!  Purchase a $50 Gift Card and get a $10 bonus.  Purchase a The Family Collection for $99 and get a bonus $20 portrait print credit.  Purchase a $500 Gift Card and get a $100 bonus!  NO LIMIT!  Hurry… offer expires 12.31.09.

I can’t believe HOW BIG you’re getting!  Gone are the days of the adorable big hair bows and rubbing noses in the field.  You’re still adorable!

Thanks for being so much fun on a chilly December evening…

… and for your great expressions!

I love how you always have your ideas to share that make your portraits reflect who YOU are!

It’s always great to see you, and I’ve enjoyed watching you grow.

Thanks for being such wonderful sports!  You’re GREAT kids, and I’m sure you’ll be on Santa’s “Nice List”! 

Merry Christmas!

If you waited to schedule your children’s or family’s portrait session… GOOD NEWS!  D’Nan has availability for a few last minute sessions before the holidays.  Even better… they’re to benefit CHARITY.  I like the flurry of activity that seems to go along with this time of year.  I’m almost done my shopping, and the kids are still in school… so I thought I’d squeeze in a few more sessions just for the fun of it. 

Be sure to read the announcements at the top of my blog for more details.  Hurry… schedule your session today! 

The donations will be to the same 3 causes from November.  You can support Relay For Life, Adopt A Child, or support a Local Family’s Mini-Home Makeover.   Now that’s something to smile about!!

Today I made new friends!  This little darlin’ is SUCH a sweetheart! 

And she has such a pleasant little guy for a brother…

The weather was wonderful for a few images outside this morning…

and some inside, too!   

Mommy,  I knew it within the first few shots of our session!   Your little angels were SOOO cooperative that I’m going to have a very hard time narrowing down my favorites.  Thanks for such a wonderful morning!  You were all so much fun!!

The weather forecast for our area for Monday and Tuesday is for high temps in the mid to upper 60’s!  There are still a few places around town with some beautiful fall foliage still on the trees.  For November, we just can’t count on many more great days like these.  For such beautiful November weather, I’ll open on a Monday!  If you would like to schedule an outdoor session for Monday, November 9 or Tuesday, November 10, please give me a call at 443-987-6SUN.  Since this is such a special opportunity… I’m even extending the opportunity to take advantage of Mini-sessions for Charity.    

This family was fun.  I’ve created portraits where 2 families will come together for a session to create a gift for Grandma for Christmas.  But this family with 6 kids was just fun!  I loved the dynamics of how you all get along so well together. 

It was really hard to only share one individual portrait… because you were all so photogenic.  But I couldn’t resist this one.  THIS is what happens when Big Brother stands behind my head with a squawking rubber chicken!  Mom… don’t you just love that chicken now?

Mom… my absolute favorite is the very last image of all of you with your silly faces (and the ones of you and the kids).  I’m keeping those and the ones with all six of you together as my surprise for your gallery.

Thanks so much for being so amazingly cooperative and for sharing in this opportunity to help a local family. 

These handsome gentlemen were troopers!  You’d never guess by their warm smiles that it was a bit chilly outside.  Of course, after this it was off for soup and ice cream!  YUMMY… that’s something to smile about.

Not only that, but your session will support The American Cancer Society… something we can all smile about.

Thanks, guys, for being such wonderful sports!