it was a mommy and hayden day and it happened to be really warm and sunny at the beginning of january, and i thought, hey, why not snap a few quick photos of bobo while we were out on a morning drive? outside photos are always my favorite and who knew when a day like this would come again (which turns out we have had plenty of!). it was very off of the cuff and we made do with what was in the car – our birthday suit, our diaper, an outfit we wore in our 6 month photos in case it looks familar, and one decent one from the diaper bag. not the way i really like to roll – i had a super preppy little number picked out that never made its way out of the house – but we’ll tuck that away for next month! and equally in love with these shots i like to call a la natural….
at 7 months, you budded your first tooth, your scooty booty has turned into crawling and you are desperately trying to keep up with big bro and sis, your temper is budding and you have quite strong feelings about food and phones, you also came down with RSV (boo hoo) and lost some weight (after these pics). i left you overnight for the first time and your affinity for me is growing (which yes, i secretly adore and eat up). you have a crazy head of hair that i swear i will cut before you turn 1 so that you don’t end up looking like the mop that dylan was now that i look back at photos:) you are the biggest trooper and the very best, laid back baby i have ever met. i love you like crazy!
and yes, i do keep hair gel and a bag of essentials in the car – good for mommy and photographer duty:) can you see the lone tooth below?!!
loved how this shoot perfectly captures what life with raising toddlers looks like:) moments with kids riding on shoulders, playing peekaboo, spinning and flipping, chasing, fighting, hugs and kisses, more chasing, discovery, giggles, smirks and quirks, bribes, i love you’s ….and the sweet escape and comfort of your man’s arms amidst all the chaos. even better that this happens to be one of of my best friends and i love each and every one of these people below tremendously. ooh, and in case you are wondering who my office partner is and who the face behind the incredible sedo laser you hear me write all about it – this is her! misti:)
in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, i had the opportunity to do a commercial shoot for one of my favorite things – mod camera straps. mod launched some wonderful new products including their re-purposed line from recycled billboards, their new drop bags made for on-the-go camera protection, compact camera bags perfect for point-and-shoots, flip cameras and iphones, and their strap wraps, which are awesome and slide on straps to house things like memory cards, money and credit cards!
these products are all made in the usa and designed by an amazing mom/daughter team that i love to support! they are trendy and cute and they are superbly made and engineered….which is exactly why i will be giving away a houndstooth strap (my favorite pattern!) to one lucky winner as another component part of my 1,000 fan FB milestone! to enter, you must do all 3 of these things:
- go “like” MOD on facebook here and leave a comment to let them know MDP sent you and to share your favorite product or pattern!
- go “like” MDP on facebook here and let us know you stopped by & want to enter the contest
- AND leave a comment to this post.
contest ends at midnight cst on friday, feb 3rd. winner will be selected at random using random.org and will be notified via email.
enjoy a few tidbits from our shoot this fall and be sure to check out modstraps.com for a complete listing of patterns and products and to buy yours today! they also have a new blog , which is a fun read, and they are beginning a spotlight series on various photographers. you can read up on mine at life on a camera strap – thanks MOD!
sweet mr. h, you make life slow down. when i hold you, nothing else matters. you will forever be my baby and i’m clinging to every precious day with you because i don’t ever want you to grow up. if you have any less photos of you in your life than your older brother and sister, then i promise its because i can’t put you down. you are my buddy, my bobo, and i love you beyond words.
you are now almost 8 months old and i can already see how much you’ve changed in not even 2 months. i don’t want to forget all of the perfect of you at this moment in time – 6 months old below. you remain as snuggly as ever and in love with your blankets! you began sitting up around 5.5 months and you are sleeping 12 hours through the night. i nursed you for the last time this month (sniff, sniff) and you learned to hold your own bottle. you got sick for the first time – bronchitis – and you got your first tooth as well. you have started this silly move with your mouth where you love to either eat your lips or suck on one lip and pout at the other…oh, how i love those lips!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Posted in Seniors
this might be one of the reasons all 3 of our kiddos have blue eyes despite having 2 brown-eyed parents:) i’ve got it on my side too, so recessive genes definitely won out, but meet my sister-n-law! i’ve got some work to do on the darst side of the family because none of them like being photographed, but since this was a christmas surprise for her mom, i finally won out and got to get my hands on her…and isn’t she beautiful!! maren definitely favors her aunt casi, and we are so lucky to have casi close by and on call for lots of fun and help!
come play with our hearts, our lips and our mustaches! sessions will take place indoors (at the studio). set-up is bright and white with a tad of shimmer for a classic look that you can play up or down! come dressed in your heart day finest or even let your little one sport their favorite princess dress or superhero costume:) anything goes and we’re sure to have fun. bring it to life with a custom valentine card – ideas included below. session designed for children only. cost is $125 for 15 minutes, which includes 1 digital file (sized for reproduction up to 8×10). a digital file means one single image from your session, not all images on disk:) email me at melissadarstphoto@yahoo.com or call 817-455-5918 to reserve your spot today!
i am hosting a matilda jane trunk show up at the studio on saturday, feb 4th, 2012 from 10am-12pm to celerbate the new “serendipity” spring release. L-O-V-E is in the air!! Come join us and celebrate…
…my LOVE for all of YOU who encourage me, support me & helped me hit 1,000 fans on Facebook…
…my LOVE of Matilda Jane for WOMEN & GIRLS!! Check it out at matildajaneclothing.com (spring release kicks off 2/1). It is very Anthropolgie-esque….full of texture and patterns & nice colors…all great for photos! love the way they describe their line below on the website…
…my LOVE of Valentine’s Day!! I will have some special treats while we chat & shop…
…And lastly, I will be giving away some LOVE with a drawing of free products & by hosting a MJ mini session event for only $25, where you can sign up to have photos taken in your new MJ goodies at an all new, amazing location!! More details to follow. Will be held in late Feb.
Feel free to bring friends! You will receive an extra entry in the giveaway drawings for each friend that you invite and attends.
Click here to RSVP and for best results, try from your computer (as opposed to your cell phone).
*all photos courteousy of matildajanelclothing.com
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Posted in Cards
for years now, you’ve heard me blog and rave about my dear friend, jill, of stamped paper co. i was blessed to shoot some quick headshots for her and her up-and-coming, all-new website (which i’m sure will be totally fabulous). i say *quick* headshots because i had all 3 kids in tow, it was freezing outside and we had some crazy ideas, which ultimately went by the wayside due to wind and temps, but hey, i love what we got and i love her even more, and i want to encourage you all to go become a fan of hers on Facebook here and stay tuned for the big website reveal coming soon!
so glad one of my friends and clients emailed me to remind me about this week’s i heart faces photo challenge – by the book. was so hard to decide which photo to pick from the kids’ library shoot but going with this one below. i love i heart faces and all they do to support and encourage photographers and creativity!
This photo was submitted to the I Heart Faces photo challenge – www.iheartfaces.com
i absolutely loved the colors of this family’s wardrobe paired against this rugged, neutral background. and love all the texture! mom did a great job dressing everyone and her boys all did a wonderful job for me. it was great to meet you m family, and i can’t wait to show you the rest of your session!
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