{Delicious Newborn}

Oh, the sweetness! The swirly hair that lays like Superman's (doesn't he look like a mini- Clark Kent??) This newborn's parents were so sweet. When I went home I told my hubby that I have the most tender-hearted clients! I think it's because we are all softies for babies and kids. They are also big football fans so I had to try this shot. He was perfect for it too. He just curled up like that football was a pillow. So scrumptious!

Makeover

The blog is UNDER CONSTRUCTION right now so it is looking very plain. Check back in a bit to see it's new makeover!

My new do!

BEFORE: AFTER:

Hey, I am back from Utah. Had a fabulous time with my fam and at the Photo convention I went to. Met some supercool photographers!

Remember my post before (see "Launderland") where one of my client's Mom's owns a salon?? Well, I was itchin' to do something new and so I had Jeannette, at Bella's Salon and Day Spa (here, in Carson City) color and chop it! I am SOOO happy with it! I have never left a salon giddy about my hair but I did this time. I highly recommend that salon. They TOTALLY pamper you!

{Bear hug}

My little 1 year old got this Bear for his birthday (I promise I will post birthday cake pictures after I get back from Utah). His older brother and sister each have their own special bear so, of course, we had to get him one and he LOVES "Bear". He gets all giddy and squeals in delight when he hugs it. It's adorable!

P.S. France Photography will be closed for one week to go to a Business class (SO excited!!!) I'll post pics when I get back.

L-O-V-E

Happy Valentine's Day!!! I had to post some photos that I thought went perfectly with Valentine's Day. The bottom two images are examples of some of my Custom Collages.

Question: I really want to start some special traditions for my children that I can continue each holiday and I am trying to figure out something unique and fun to do for Valentines (along with St. Patrick's Day and Easter). What do you do for your children to make it special??

Watermelon in winter?

I wish! I never posted this from the summer but when I saw it, I was thinking warm thoughts and longing for a bite of this juicy melon. If you look closely, there is even a drop of juice coming off my girl's chin. Good stuff!

Launderland

Where do you go for a session when it's freezing cold outside?? Launderland! That's where we went with this Senior guy. The nice old ladies there thought we were a little crazy, but at least we were warm. And doesn't he have cool hair?? His Mom is a beautician and owner of a salon and day spa so of course, he's got a sweet do. Maybe I'll have to go to her for some much needed hair help.

Cherish Cheeks!

SQUIIIIIIIIIIIIISH! Need I say more?!

A Mini-Warrior Snowman

It's been snowing a LOT here lately and the kids have been begging me to build a snowman with them so we finally went out and built a "mini-warrior snowman." Betcha didn't know those exhisted! And call me Mother-of-the-Year because even the baby was all bundled up outside with us in the exersaucer (hey, I couldn't leave him inside all by himself!) He seemed pretty amused watching us though.

I absolutely ADORE the picture of my oldest 2 because those faces are 100% them. Oh, and I made my kids take pictures with me in them so they know that I was actually there. Not a bad picture for a 4 year- old! Maybe there's some potential there!

A little girlie

My friend is selling the most adorable little clips for little girls and she is offering FREE shipping until the end of February. Check them out at http://alittlegirlie.blogspot.com/!

New Year's Resolutions

I decided that my theme for 2008 (in all aspects of my life) is going to be to SIMPLIFY and SERVE. Here's some more specific goals I have for France Photography:

Blog 1-2 times a week! Check back/subscribe to see photos, specials and contests!

Get organized!

Give clients their orders within 2-3 weeks of ordering (thank you all for being so patient during the Holidays!)

Do a couple Mini-Sessions this year (SO excited-more info to come on these in future posts!)

Well, that should keep me busy along with my 3 kids!

Oh and here's a pic of my sister-in-law (isn't she gorgeous!) who WAS prego and now she's in Boston so I can't squish my new nephew or take his pictures. But that does give me an excuse to go to Boston!

CHECK OUT MY NEW WEBSITE!!!

I am SOOOOOOO giddy right now because my website is finally finished!!! I know I've been talking about it forever and now it's online for your viewing pleasure.

To kick off the debut of my website, I will be having a Session Sale where if you book any 2008 session (and pay a 50% deposit) within the next 5 days (deadline is Wednesday, January 16th at midnight) you will receive a $50 credit!

Please note that I will only be taking a very limited number of sessions this year so if you are planning on getting a Session done anytime in 2008 (especially during the Fall), NOW is the time to book it before those limited openings are gone! Once dates are filled, you will be put on a waiting list. I cannot guarantee a spot for you unless you have paid a deposit.

Okay enough talk, go visit http://www.francephotography.com/ because you just might see someone you know since there are over 100 images on there!

P.S. The first 5 clients who send me an email from my site will receive a complimentary Gift Print (8x10, 5x7, or 8 wallets)!

Happy New Year!!!

I know, I'm slow. Just been enjoying hanging in my jammies and not having to rush anyone to school. That all starts tomorrow though.

Here's a fun Storysquare of my kids. These are a new product I'm offering this year called the "Defined Storysquares". I love these and am giving a Mini to my parents and in-laws for Christmas (I told you I was slow :0). Maybe by the time I mail them it will be a Valentine's gift-LOL!)

Random question. What was your favorite book you read from 2007 AND what is the best Parenting book you've ever read? I am trying to compile my 2008 reading list. Mine was "The Glass Castle" and the best parenting book I've read is "The Parenting Breakthrough" ~ soooooo good that your kids will hate you for reading it.

P.S. Check back soon for the new website debut and other exciting news!

It's my Birthday!!!

I am 28 today and I have to admit, I am a Birthday Queen. I count down the days and remind everyone (like I'm doing now). I even put a note on my Mom's calendar on my half-birthday in June to start saving up for it ;0).

It's also my daughter's birthday. Yes, she was born on my birthday to dethrone me from hogging the day (and the week and the month) but I sure love her. She's turning into a Birthday Queen as well. She's been counting down too and she even says in her prayers that she's thankful that her birthday is coming up. Well, it's here and so I had to share some portraits of her that I LOVE because it is SO her. She is just silly and smart and spirited all in one and now she's 6--wow! That makes me feel old more than being 28.

I'd sure love for all you lurkers to post a comment for my birthday. I know you're out there!

another wall to share

Check out what was on this little guy's great aunt's wall...these storyboards from last year's session. Just had to share. I will be offering white framing similar to these now too! Love the white on a colored wall.

Remember him?

then
now

I thought it would be fun to show how this boy has grown since his last session. This boy was one at our first session and now he's a big 2 year-old. Time flies!

I have to tell you about the image of him squatting. He saw a construction truck down the road and got into this manly squat and sat and watched that truck for a good 5 minutes. He was mezmerized and I was in awe at how boyish that was to do at such a young age. Aren't his big brown eyes oh so handsome?! I think he looks like his Mama in the last image. No wonder he's cute!

Forgot to show this...

Here's what the twins (see below) have on their wall so far. These are 11x14's and 16x20's in frames. I love it when clients go big--very dramatic!

I am going to be sharing more of what my clients have done with their portraits to give you ideas for your walls and see how cool they look as a wall display.

Twins: take 2!

These twin girls are on my "Tour de France" plan so I get to take their pictures every few months. Here they are at the sitting-up stage. These two make the funniest faces and one of them is going to be a future gymnast. Check her out doing a baby-back-walkover!!! I've never seen a baby do that! Could these gals be any cuter in their Christmas dresses?

P.S. Feel free to comment so I don't feel like I am talking to myself in "internet land."

New Storyboards and a case of bad luck

Okay so I've got a case of bad luck. In the past 2 weeks, I've had my stereo stolen out of my van, all of my kids got pink eye and then I got it and then my son got the stomach flu today and has ralphed three times today already. My lab is also a bit delayed due to the holiday madness so needless to say, I am a bit behind. Again, I thank all you Moms who are waiting so patiently for your photos. I am sure you understand what it's like to have a case of bad luck (or just nonstop illness).

On a brighter note, I am offering new storyboards called "The Defined Storyboards". They have the most adorable word definitions to go with you children's portraits. I just love these and am getting one for myself too!

A little holiday cheer!

This makes me and the kids giggle:

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1126030053

You gotta try it with your own kids.