{Beautiful Ballerina}

You may have seen the one of my daughter where she's laying on the floor. Well, I just found this image of her in that same outfit the other day and I decided that I have to print this one big (like 20x24) and put it in her room. I just love this image. She is quite the poser when she wants to be!

Speaking of her, I just had to share a "Kids Say the Darndest Things" moment:

My hubby and I were going out on a date (a must for sanity!) and so I was explaining the bedtime routine to the sitter and other important things for her to remember. My oldest was listening to all of this and suddenly blurted out, "Or you can just do whatever you want!" I am pretty sure that is her motto in life- Mommy doesn't know anything so I'll just do whatever I want. Can't wait till she's a teenager! Yah, we're in trouble.

{Wall of the Week}

This client chose to display 3 12x12 images in France Photography's custom frames. I recommend displaying portraits in odd numbers. These 3 square images of her 2 cute boys looks very contemporary, and unique (you don't see a lot of square displays in people's homes). I also love the large Storyboard resting on the shelf on her other wall.

P.S. I obviously can't get to all of my client's home to photograph their walls so if you are a client and would like to show off your wall display, email your images to francephotography@gmail.com.

{Wall of the Week}

I have officially declared March "Wall Display" month so I will be sharing a different client Wall Gallery every week during the month of March.

This wall was a fun one. This client (see family below) had an entry way with a big bare wall that needed some TLC. She ordered several large prints including the custom framing and then we arranged them all and her sweet husband spent a couple hours putting these up. I LOVE how it turned out!

P.S. I didn't take the Wedding portrait of the couple, just everything else.

Family. Fun. Feet.

You know that I only do families after I've photographed all the children. One of the benefits of doing this is that I've already gotten to know the individual children and their personalities. Speaking of personalities, I just love the family feet shot especially the girly on the left who is pointing her toes. I did not tell her to do that she just did and it is SO her personality! I'll share the wall gallery I designed for them another day so check back later.

{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!