REMINDER~ Studio Closed Dec 1

Just a reminder that as in years past- our studio will be closed the month of December to finalize prior orders and allow some time to spend preparing for the holiday with the family.
If you would like to place an order, please do so prior to December.

After school weekday sessions are now fully booked and I have just a couple remaining openings remaining for daytime/weekend sessions, and I anticipate those will be gone by this week, so if you've been putting it off, don't delay. I hate turning people away but every year I have to do it.

I've enjoyed the variety of family sessions I've been busy with this past week. Some formal, some funky, some informal- all with a different look. It's fun to see the holiday cards laid out on my work desk waiting for packaging. Oh, if only my OWN card were done! Somehow it all seems to get done I guess!

Timeless Vintage Photographs

My nephew (who has a great eye by the way) shared a link with me that he thought I would enjoy. He was right. And I wanted to take a minute to share it with you- in case you have an appreciation of history and photography. I've seen similar images in black and white or sepia, - which are interesting of course, but it's amazing how when it's in color it really seems to make that connection between what seems like such a long time ago and makes it relate more directly to our world today. I love seeing the people's clothing in colors of the 40's (notice that first lady's flour sack apron) and the vintage signs on all the buildings. I'm going to bookmark these and take a little more time examining them
CLICK HERE for 1940's Vintage Photographs in Color

Artist Eye | Lakefield Family Photography

"We're at your disposal!" That's what this family told me- they were interested in anything creative- anything different! Something I appreciated but I felt the pressure was on as dad is a talented artist himself, as well as a published illustrator! But in one regard it was freeing knowing they were willing to do anything- and that included taking their shoes off, sitting on rusty old screens, getting dirty (or at the least not worrying about staying clean) and just having a good time and I hope the images portray what a carefree and fun family they are.
I took the chance of this artistic freedom to shoot a wider angle lens and get some different looks than I usually envision. I love the results.
But I think one of my favorites is the the family pose amongst the portraits dad painted of each family member. I am so glad the took the initiative to bring them along!