Hillcreek Photography

Seems as though keeping a blog updated with the behind-the-scenes anecdotes is a weak point for me.  Facebook has taken over as the quick and easy way to share an experience or photo, and I’ve been more diligent with that than here.  My apologies.

This was a summer of baseball…
…and a beautiful wedding for my favorite cousin.  Well, favorite cousin that grew up one half mile away and whose name is not Jenna.  I’m getting back in the swing of portrait-y shoots and loving it already.   Even though it makes for late nights since I edit after the kids are in bed, I’m enjoying every minute of it.

Last Sunday I went to a friend’s house and snapped some photos for her and her husband of their week-old baby.  I arrived right after Baby Simmons had been fed, and she was content for most, if not all, of the time I was there.  We were amazed at how she let us position her, and laughed at the weird grins and frowns that came from Baby Dreamland.

Looking back, I wish I had thought to pull away and snap a shot of what happened when I was starting to finish up.  See the photo below?  She’s snoozing happily, limbs completely limp, and her dad is holding her with his hand.  What you cannot see is the massive trail of pee.  Oh, that girl let it go.  Dad Simmons got soaked from his forearm all the way through two or three layers of shirts.  It practically pooled up on his shirt there was so much.  I kept snapping, trying not to laugh – they were laughing, he was trying to avoid the flood, and she slept soundly through it all.

Note to self: next time go for the shots that will tell The Rest of the Story.  Being able to spend time with these babies and families in the past few months has been such a wonderful experience – but sometimes I forget to step back and capture the story of real life, pee and all.

Get Mom out from behind the camera and in the Picture Special

Do you wish taking your Christmas card photos was less of a hassle?  Ever wish you, the designated picture taker, could be on the Christmas cards just once?   What if you could come home after work, throw a load of laundry in the washer, start dinner, and then have your family photos taken in your own home?

Until December 8, you can have this opportunity.  Here’s the skinny:

• Photos in your own home, rain or shine.  Feel free to include your family pet, tractor, or pink flamingo.  We can even take some inside and outside, depending on time of day.
• Session is limited to 45 minutes to accommodate busy family schedules and the load of laundry that’s ready to be swapped over.
• Photographs available on CD or USB flash drive only so you can easily order your Christmas cards at your favorite photo retailer (when you’re already there buying more Tide)
• Basic editing of photographs included (whiten teeth, remove the tattoo your child put on his forehead), and some will be changed to black & white
• You’ll end up with several options for this year’s Christmas cards and small family gifts.
• One week or less turnaround time- so you can have the time to pick the perfect cards!
• Last appointment will be December 8, 2010.  Limited spaces available.
• $50.

Email me, call me, or contact me via Facebook to reserve your hassle-free mini photo shoot!

Hillcreek Photography

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