Wall of the Week: killer canvas wall!

Here is a "Virtual Wall" that I created for a recent client and she had to have it. It consists of 12 of our Gallery Wrapped Canvas' in an assortment of funky sizes. Matt hung it for them in record time (thanks to the sweet wall-size templates he creates.) I love how it looks in their contemporary living room!

I can't stop myself...

...from posting some more photos from this lovely session. I just can't get over how gorgeous my Senior Model is. I figured that since she is one of my Senior Model Reps, I can show her off a little more than usual. Can you blame me?

Gorgeous Senior Model ~ Carson City Senior Portraits

This is my Senior Model for Carson High School and she is just gorgeous! She looks like a combination of Charlize Theron and Brittney Spears (and she is much classier too!) There were SOOOOO many good ones of her because she is so photogenic! I had to show off this one just below because of her killer shoes. I am such a shoe junky (just bought 2 new pairs last weekend-he.he) that when I find another shoe junky, I know we are kindred spirits.

Her Mom told me that of all the photographers here, they chose me because they liked that my Senior pictures were "happy." Totally made my day because I want my work to capture the happiness of children and teens.

P.S. Wanna be a Senior Model for France Photography? You might be eligible for a complimentary session, products and ca$h for showing off your hot (and happy!) portraits? Email us at francephotography@gmail.com for more details.

Okay and is this not the cutest formal you've ever seen?? It's SO her!

Because I can't resist...

showing just one more of this cute baby and his Mama. I wish I had a photo like this of me and my baby.

Sweet 6 month old ~ Reno baby portraits

This little sweetheart was not so sure of me taking his pictures at first. He warmed up after we played around a bit though. We did some shots of him at home and then went to Lake Tahoe for some outdoor shots. I think I wore him out with all that playing so at the end, he was definitely done and ready for a bottle which resulted in the sweetness of the last image. Moments like that are priceless.

My man.

My husband's birthday is this weekend so I had to do a post in his honor.

Here are the TOP TEN REASONS I LOVE MATT:

1. He is the hottest, most organized Studio Manager I know :0)

2. His last name came in really handy for a business name and logo. He.he.he.

3. He humors me every Halloween (see post below).

4. When we were dating, he went to Brazil but left me a present to open for everyday that he was gone. He was gone for an entire month-- it was SOOOOOOO sweet!

5. He is SUCH a good Daddy! The kids love him and love that he "doesn't know the rules."

6. I married him for his amazing sense of humor. His jokes are so subtle and he says them in this monotone voice so you really have to pay attention to catch them but I LOVE it! He keeps it real.

7. When we were dating, one of the things that made him different from the other guys I dated was how kind he was to others, including his Mom and his sisters. He still has the kindest heart. I even had a lady stop me at church and comment on how she had NEVER received a "Thank You" note from a man before and told me what a neat guy he is.

8. He's darn smart and practical. He is incredibly honest (especially for having a law degree! ;0) )and doesn't cut corners anywhere.

9. You wouldn't know it but this man can skateboard and snowboard like nothin' else.

10. He loves and puts up with ME!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Matty! I LOVE YOU TO PEICES!!!

Two guys and their parents ~ Reno family portraits

Don't forget "Bear" --the baby of the family. I think there is a future for me in pet-ography ;0)


chillin'

This family chose this location and I loved it! It was very rustic and unique. I love showing photos of people laughing and having fun. I guess because that is what life is all about and it makes me happy to capture those happy moments.

And the winner is...

Elvis!!!

Thank you all for everyone who entered and for all those who voted. It was a really fun contest and I am sure I will do it again next year.

Here's how little Miss M looks underneath that Elvis costume. She is one of my clients and is such a cutie. The part that cracked me up was her Hello Kitty candy holder. Her costume was totally homemade too by her ultra-talented Grandma. SO FUN! Her Mommy won a $35 Gift Certificate to www.babywillows.com

Vote Today!

Vote, not only for the President, but for our costume contest as well (this ballot might be easier to choose from) ;0)

Thank you to all who entered. These kids are so stinkin' cute!


CONTEST RULES: Please only vote once. Voting ends tonight at midnight. The winner will receive a $35 Gift Certificate to the adorable online Boutique http://www.babywillows.com/. We will announce the winner tomorrow. Tell your friends and family to come vote too.

No really, we are dressed up.

I LOVED my costume this year for several reasons:
1) I didn't have to get dressed for the day-- wahoo!
2)I was dressed how I feel somedays.
3) I was warm (and of course, it was freezing that day).
4) I had a killer hairdo when I took out my curlers at the end of the night.

By the way those really are balloons, people.

I ADORED my husband's costume for several reasons as well:
1) Every time I looked at him, it made me laugh.
2) He was dressed as "Emo" and my baby was dressed as "Elmo", kinda similar...
3) I never knew how HOT he would look in my clothes (although I am a little depressed that he fit into my pants)
4) Once again he humored me. Love him for it!

We had a FABULOUS Halloween! Hope you did too.

{Autumn Tea Party}

This session made me totally want another girl so my daughter can have a sister! Aren't they beautiful? They were so fun and silly too. They made me giggle. Sisters are the best.

P.S. Don't forget to send in images of your cute kiddos in their costumes by Sunday!!! (See Costume Contest details below)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Dinner in a Pumpkin and the Vintage Faire

As a young mother, I am always trying to think of special traditions and memories that I want to create for my children. My sister (miss you Ash!) told me about her friend's family who always does Dinner in a Pumpkin. I am going to try this out this year just for fun and see if the kids like it. Ya never know though since my cooking skills are not too savvy ;0).

Also, mark your calendars for the Tumbleweed Cotillion's Vintage Harvest Faire where we have a booth!

Please join us at the historic Plumas Gym near downtown Reno:

575 Monroe St.(on the corner of Plumas and Monroe)

Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.

Truly a one-of-a-kind event for the area, the Tumbleweed Cotillion is fast becoming the premier vintage faire in the region. Join us for a relaxing and fun day filled with charm and nesting inspirations. Enjoy live music while meandering through booths full of vintage treasures and finds for your home and for gift giving.

HALLOWEEN CONTEST!!!

Here's a photo of my little guy last year when we dressed him up

for Halloween as "Alfalfa" from Little Rascals.

I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE Halloween. Probably because I love to dress up. Always have. I have dressed up for Halloween EVERY year of our marriage and my husband has totally humored me and dressed up too. I tried to find a photo of me when I dressed up as a pregnant (with my oldest) Wonder Woman but I have no idea where I put the darn thing. But, we've got some sweet costumes this year so be on the lookout for future images.





Enough about me though. I know there are a lot of Moms out there who read this that have adorable kids who will be wearing some fabulous costumes for Halloween. To celebrate my favorite holiday, I thought we'd have a costume contest. Please email me (francephotography@gmail.com) a photo of your child(ren) in his/her costume this year by Sunday November 2nd. I will post the photos on Monday and the voting will begin! Voting will end on Tuesday at midnight so after you vote for the President, come vote for the best costume on my blog!



The contest winner will receive a $35 Gift Certificate to my favorite Boutique http://www.babywillows.com./ I can't wait to see your entries!

Another gorgeous photo purse

I cannot tell you how many compliments I get when I am shopping with my photo purse. Here's one that a client recently purchased from this Superhero session. Oh and my bag vendor just started offering crocodile print in black and grey. Now I know what I want for Christmas.

Just because I LOVE these bags (and so do all my clients that have one) I am having a special right now where all bags are 50% off right now so if you want one at your next session, be prepared for lots of compliments on your bag.

Wall of the Week: Baseball wall!

Before: After:

We call it the "Baseball wall" because this family LOVES baseball except the Mama so we did a baseball theme for this session. We did fhe framing on this wall as well.

My studio manager/husband went to this client's home and hung this wall for them and took these images (hence the glare ;0)-- love you honey). They were giddy when it was up. Can you blame them? It looks SUPER cool!

P.S. We now offer complimentary hanging (where we come to your home and hang your wall for you)when you purchase a "virtual wall" from us. We also leave you with a large paper hanging template should you choose to move your wall somewhere else.