Spirit Photographers

The CORE Center is the only pregnancy resource center in Delaware County. They provide FREE and confidential services, including pregnancy testing;  they give information on life affirming options, such as parenting and adoption; they also supply material aid for expectant families, community referrals and a hand of friendship in a time of need.

In March, Spirit Photographers is supporting the Core Center’s effort by donating our reduced portrait session fee to the Core Center.  See more information below and hurry to book your March appointment and support a good cause.

Quick story about how well I DON’T promote myself.  I was standing at a sports training sessions and chatting with a friend of my son’s grandmother, whom I have known for almost 3 years now.  We talk regularly at similar sporting events, birthday parties, etc.  Anyhow, she proceeds to tell me how she took her 8 month old granddaughter to get her pictures taken and she wouldn’t smile – not even once!  She then said she was taking her BACK to the same place the next morning for a retake or she wasn’t going to buy any.  Of course I then asked her (kind of indignantly)’ “well, where did you take her?”  Her response was Flash Photography!  She looked at me surprised and said why?  (Well, again, I OBVIOUSLY do a poor job of promoting myself and my work.)  I then ran to my car and grabbed my laptop and proceed to show her my work, told her where my studio was and we arranged to have the granddaughter’s portraits taken the next morning.  To my relief…the little girl smiled like CRAZY!   We even got a few of her 2 year old brother.  It was LOTS of fun, I really enjoyed this session –  and learned a valuable lesson in the meantime!  Here are some previews!  (I even love the pouting one!)

This has been the week of boys portrait sessions for sure!   I have one boy myself and 2 brothers (no sisters), so I am well versed in dealing with the opposite gender . . . most of the time!  This week of photographing started with the 1st of the most handsome, 2 year old,  blonde boys.  I’ll call him “T”.  Well “T” started off with a bang…because he was in full Blue Jackets garb, including hockey stick and 2 sizes too big hockey skates.  He was in HEAVEN!  I could have photographed him for hours in this outfit and he would have been content.  BUT Mom wanted her boy in a more traditional pose also and……well, I don’t have to tell you, that didn’t go over so hot!  But we quickly distracted him with C-A-N-D-Y and all was well!  Oh No, we are not against bribery here!

2 year old, handsome, blonde boy #2. I will call him “J”.   “J’s” obsession was with animals, specifically horses and cows.  I mean farm animals are his “thing” right now.  I remember when my son went thru the same stage and he just couldn’t get enough.  I have a couple of carousel horse props here at the portrait studio and “J” was in LOVE!  We were hard pressed to get a shot of him without his horse….until we brought out the C-A-N-D-Y.  Mom was close by (as was the horse) and was an excellent photography assistant!  She was quiet and stood behind me and let me get his attention.  When you see Photographs were the kid is NOT looking at the camera, generally its because Mom or Dad are off to the side trying to make them smile.  Here are some sneak peaks of “J”.

Last boy, BUT certainly not least, is “L”.  ”L’s”  Mom and I were introduced 2 years ago by his Big and very special Bro, “W” via an organization I volunteer for called Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep {www.nilmdts.org}.  If you are familiar with the organization, you will know how very special baby “L” is to me.  We had his 2nd portrait session at the Studio last night at 5:30.  And let me tell you, that kid SMILED all the way until 7pm when I reluctantly stopped photographing him!  This kid has the most amazing red hair and looks like his Dad spit him out in the delivery room!  Mom knows better!   What a joy and blessing all children are, but “L” will always be a little extra special for me!  Enjoy the sneak peek and give your kids an EXTRA kiss today from Baby Angel “W”.

This seems like a perfect time to THANK everyone who have encouraged, supported and helped me this past year.  This has been a wonderful year for me in the pursuit of my passion!  Since opening my portrait studio in May, things have been really “hoppin” so to speak.  I have had the pleasure to meet and photograph so MANY fun and amazing people.  We have added a couple new sets and a pond for next years families and high school senior portraits.  We have GREAT ideas and plans for the 2010 holiday card season.  I could go on forever!  I just LOVE my job as photographer and the people I get to work with.  Stay tuned for more information on special we will be running in February.  In the meantime, please have a peaceful and amazing holiday with your family and friends.  Be sure to keep a camera with you….you never know what magic may come your way!