It’s 2012!

Happy New Year everyone!!! It’s been a while (a really long while….) since I’ve posted anything. Clients, I’m sorry…but I know you understand : ) 2011 was a busy year and there is so much to share. Dare I say it…2012 will be the year that I finally catch up on blogging. I have learned not to do more than I can manage, and to slow down and enjoy every second with my family and friends (that includes YOU my dear clients) so while I haven’t yet blogged our time together, it doesn’t mean I love you any less! It does mean, that every day I practice my life in a balance. That means a balance between work and my personal life, and in order to enjoy the latter even more, sometimes I have to set aside some aspects of the former…so blogging has slipped, but life has been blooming! Yeah for me, right? Anywho…since I’ve been able to spend more time shooting for myself, and enjoying our moments as a family, I thought I’d share one special photo of my little man, with his two front baby teeth still in tact…while they are still in tact as of 2pm today, something tells me that we will make another attempt at pulling the super wiggly, stomach turning, right front tooth later this afternoon. Until my next post of 2012, here’s my little hero looking rather dapper at the park! Enjoy!

An Appearance on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”

Did you happen to catch Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night? It was such a treat to see one of my favorite grooms, super funny man Paul Scheer, on the show! Equally as great was hearing Paul reminisce about his wedding day. Yesterday marked June & Paul’s 2nd wedding anniversary, and in honor of the occasion, Paul shared a story about his best man which was hilarious!! Especially for Casey and I, as we were honored to photograph his wedding, to the gorgeous and incredibly talented June Diane. Thanks to Paul for sharing some of my photos on Late Night – what a fun surprise that was!!! Happy 2nd Anniversary to one AMAZING couple! Cheers to June & Paul!!!


PS: You can view the clip HERE : )

The Secret Garden

I truly enjoy seeing this incredible family every time I visit!!! This year, the rose garden was in full bloom, which created an enchanting backdrop for some amazing family portraits. Simply GORGEOUS!! Oh, and how about their newest addition? Couldn’t be much sweeter, could he? Enjoy!

Keith & His Fabulous Family

LOVE THEM! Such a sweet family!! Amazing kiddos with SO MUCH AMAZING ENERGY!!! We played in the trees & ran in the grass for this fun family session! Had a blast – Enjoy : )

**New** Framed Gallery Prints At The MOD STUDIO

Our new collection of framed gallery prints have arrived to the MOD STUDIO!! A variety of frame & mat configurations are available to showcase images from your Modern Portrait Session. These gorgeous frames are fully assembled and ready to hang the moment you receive them. How easy is that? Save time and avoid the confusion & hassle of framing on your own. As a busy Mom myself, I certainly appreciate this service. Contact the studio today to discuss framing options for you and your family! Been a while since we shot your wedding or portrait session? Not to worry, we can still have them printed & framed for you. Framed gallery prints make AMAZING holiday gifts so be sure to place your order early for Holiday 2011 delivery!!! Cheers to that – and to YOU! Enjoy the day : )

It’s Holiday Portrait Time & 2011 Greeting Cards Are HERE!!!

It’s that time of year again – time to schedule your holiday family portrait session! A sampling of our 2011 holiday card offerings are below – as always text & design colors are fully customizable! Of course, we offer beautiful & modern custom designed cards as well. So much to choose from!!! Contact the studio for more information about our holiday card portrait packages & discounts! We have a limited number of dates available thru November, and all card orders must be placed by November 30th, in order to guarantee holiday delivery!! If we have already photographed your portrait session for 2011, make sure you don’t miss out on the great card offer!!! Looking forward to seeing you all again this season! Cheers to 2011!!!

A Fun Feature in Baby Lifestyles Magazine

Thank you to Lauren at Baby Lifestyles Magazine who asked me to contribute to the latest issue!!! I was honored to contribute images from an incredible shower that I recently photographed, along with my ideas on professionally photographing personal events, such as baby showers. Really fun, right? I think so! Be sure to check out the site for all things beautiful B-A-B-Y! Thank you Lauren for the very kind feature! I am also really happy that Lauren chose to feature images which I shot for Kelly’s adorable “Bb is for Baby” celebration, which she designed for her best girl Brooke. Kelly is such an amazing designer and I really enjoyed photographing her creative vision!!! Cheers!!!

Thank YOU Hostess {with the mostess}

BIG Announcement: I had the honor of photographing the incredibly talented + absolutely lovely Marci’s over-the-top adorable “Woodland Owl” themed baby shower & it is featured on “Hostess With The Mostess” – one of my favorite entertaining inspiration blogs! SO SWEET! Congratulations to Marci on the birth of her gorgeous little bundle of joy, Audrey!!! Check out the feature HERE ; )

Thanks Bump Smitten!

HUGE thanks to Bump Smitten for featuring my work on the adorable “Bb is for Baby” shower designed by the one and only AMAZINGLY TALENTED Kelly G. Robson. Check out the love HERE!

Lauren & Jorge’s Bump Session

Lauren & Jorge are very dear to me. It’s been a few years since their wedding, and they are expecting their first baby!!! I was over the moon excited that they asked me to spend the afternoon at their fabulous home, snapping some photos of their lives now. Honestly, I could write pages about these two amazing parents-to-be. PAGES! They have an incredible zest for life and I am thrilled that they will welcome baby soon, and begin another wonderful journey together! Thank you L & J for asking me, once again, to be a part of it all – I am honored and thankful ; ) Love you both!! xoxo, A