Siblings

For many parents, there is a need to have photographs of their children together. As a parent of three myself I totally understand it. I am always working towards that elusive photograph of all three of mine together. You want the group shot to capture a record of their closeness (or at least prove that they were all in the same space!). But adding more than one increases the challenge as well. There are so many more variables--are they positioned so they are pleasing and visible to the camera, are they looking in the same direction or interacting with each other, do they have similar expressions on their faces....and so on, and so on. As a mommy I understand the desire, so as a photographer I always give it my BEST effort. Here are a couple from this weekend:




And, of course, a few of these cuties being the only star of the show:

Three-month old Madi came all the way from the coast!



Bailee, who would give me smiles IF she could sit on my stuffed duck chair:



And Landon, who was determined to get some photos of himself as "John Wayne" even though mom was more interested in spring photos (don't worry Mom, we got some of those too but I liked his cowboy look :)

Spring in the Studio

While there may be a surprise blanket of snow covering the ground outside right now, spring has sprung in the UpperCase studio! Easter is early this year so several of my recent sessions have included some Easter-themed photos. It has been a nice change of pace to dust off the fluffy chicks and bright colored backdrops. Check out these adorable little ones welcoming an early arrival of spring:











And here are a few from those same sessions, but showcasing more serious expressions. Sometimes parents look at me strangely when I am snapping away at a child who isn't smiling. I enjoy capturing a wide range of emotions during a session if possible. Some of my favorite photos of my own children are when they aren't smiling. Let's face it, even the happiest of children aren't always smiling, so sometimes they look the most like themselves when they're just "being."




Thank you to everyone who has emailed me your contact information and thanks for all the compliments on the new information packet! If you haven't received yours and would like one, feel free to email me. I have been booking lots of spring and summer sessions this week, so if you'd like a spot on the calendar plan ahead and contact me soon. Enjoy the snow and have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

Warning Label

So I am thinking that baby girls should come with a warning label. It would read:

"WARNING--In what will seem like the blink of an eye...

This:


Will become this:

So hang on tight and enjoy the ride!"

At least that's what we're trying to do at our house. If our three girls turn out as sweet as the group of teenagers above, we will consider ourselves successful! I also just have to share the Valentine inspired birth announcement for that sweet baby girl:


Finally, I have drawn a winner for the 11x14 collage. Congratulations to Jill T. (Riley's Mom)! I can't wait to see Riley again in 2008!

Bits and Pieces

Hi Everyone! I am happy to say that my information packets are completed and were mailed today. If you provided your mailing address, then they should be arriving soon. They will give you updated information on my policies and prices and what to expect from a session. If you haven't sent me your mailing address yet, but would like a booklet, just email me your address to julie@uppercasephotography.com. I have also updated my business cards and website recently. It's nice to have a fresh start to 2008--sort of like the beginning of the school year back when I was teaching!
Speaking of fresh and new--check out this little sweetie that came over for a session recently. Her session was specifically for getting images to design a "Bits and Pieces" body collage. We photographed all her cute, chubby little parts (why is it that those rolls look so cute on her but not on me!):






Her finished collage will look similar to this one I designed for another client.


She also indulged us with just a few traditional shots.


Still speaking of fresh and new--with the writer's strike, there isn't much fresh and new on TV these days, huh? Although, I have been enjoying the American Idol auditions and was thrilled to see Lost back on last night. Other than that it's been mostly Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and basketball around here! So, in honor of the writers' strike, I am having a new blog contest. Leave a comment on the blog telling me your favorite TV show and you will be entered in a drawing to win a free 11x14 collage with images from your next session. It's one of the new collage sizes I am offering for 2008!
Here's the rules (I know, I know, but I have to have a few:)--you must leave a comment on the blog, emailed entries will not be entered into the drawing (if you need help with leaving a comment email me and I'll help you!). The winner will receive a free 11x14 collage from their next session (may not be used on a reorder for previous sessions). I will enter anyone who leaves a comment telling me their favorite TV show between now and noon on Wednesday, February 6th. So tell me, what's your "must see TV."