What FUN! I had my first opportunity to do Pre-school Portraits. Fifty (+) little ones, five and under, entertained me for the day. Some parents put a lot of effort into preparing their little ones for "Picture Day" with the most adorable little outfits and hairstyles. Here is a sneak peek of some of my favorites:

Okay, so this one is a favorite because she is mine and so used to being in front of the camera.

We offered the option of venturing out of the typical "preschool pose" and this little guy was all for showing off his boots.

Adorable, adorable, adorable! It was such a pleasure to work with this precious one. She ran the runway!!!

We also gave the parents a choice of background, brown or blue, which made for an interesting session. Switching backgrounds back and forth put me in full-gear all day long. But, hopefully the effort will payoff, by giving the parents more of what they wanted in a portrait. We tried to get away from overpowering props and colors that often compete with home interiors.

This was a maternity session unlike any other. Picture this~meditation music, massage therapist, and chocolate-covered strawberries~well, not quite. When your getting close to your due date and you want to get a portrait done, you'll make it happen...And so will I. Now picture this~4 children, 4 years of age and under, running around playing dress-up, pretending to take their own belly portraits while screaming something about "booty" and "boobies." Now take a sneak peek at some of the results.

GUESS WHO? Hint: She has three beautiful girls and a baby BOY on the way!

She brought the most gorgeous wrap to adorn her beautiful belly! The wrap was from her wedding day. "S" you look great!

To be young again and so full of life~these girls reminded me of why I transitioned into portrait photography! You'll see the life, love, and laughter exhuberating from these young beauties!! Here are a few of my favorites from G's 6th Birthday Party!

The birthday girl shined in all of her photos but this close-up was one of my favorites!

Oh, did I mention this was a Hannah Montana Party?

And did I mention mom is as beautiful as her little girl?

I love it when clients bring their own props. This young lady brought a guitar and wore the perfect little outfit to make a classic portrait.

This diva had one of the cutest outfits going. I just love hats, especially when worn with a TuTu.

They were all stars in my opinion! And, did I also mention this was a slumber party. My job was over in 2 1/2 hours, but the birthday mommy likely had a long night ahead of her.

What are little boys and girls made of? SMILES and MORE SMILES! Here is a Sneak Peek at this week's Portrait Party.

We are happy to introduce "Mommy Cards" designed especially with you in mind. Printing is available on the front and back of the card. Check out the card below:




Why mommy cards? For those times when you meet new moms at PTA, church, playgroups, parks, mall, etc. and your looking for a pen and a piece of paper to write down your contact info~ you can pass out a card instead. But this card has a picture or two of your child(ren) to help the new mom put a face with a name. A wonderful way to get connected and generate conversation. Mommy cards come in packages of 100 and cost $38.

One Year in Pictures







It is amazing watching the little ones grow. Just looking at the newborn to one year photos, you can tell just how this little boy developed over the year. Stages should be captured in all there glory.

LOOKING FOR A PARTY IDEA? HOW ABOUT A PORTRAIT PARTY

D. Marie Photography is now doing Portrait Parties. Please view www.dmariephoto.net for FAQs, Session Info, and availability.