My New Adventure... "The Hunt"

Okay, okay, those of you who know me are probably SHOCKED about my "new adventure".  As most of you know, I've never said two words about hunting.  Whether it be deer or duck, I've never thought twice about trying to break into this market... until I held a "hunting" session.  You know what they say, "don't knock it until you've tried it".  So, that's exactly what I did.  I put on three layers of clothes, a nice warm hat, rain boots and headed out to a beautiful lake in Laurel, MS... of course with my camera bag full of goodies.  So, instead of a gun, I used my camera... which was pretty cool.

I wasn't nervous at all.  I felt more excited than a three year old in a candy store.  It was something new.

Tommy, who is a friend I've known since 1998 is the one who hired me to do this session.  He wanted me to capture images of him and "Rowdy" (his 13 year old Black Lab) going on a "duck hunt".  Rowdy has hunted with Tommy ever since he was a puppy.  Rowdy has such a sweet disposition and I loved working with him.

I can't deny it, this shoot was the most fun I've had in a long time.  Just watching how they prepared to hunt and how the dog worked with his "master" was awesome.  It's not something that I could've seen myself shooting when I started my business.  I loved every minute of it and I look forward to shooting "a hunt" again.

Thank you for this amazing first time experience Tommy and Rowdy!  Enjoy your Sneak Peek!
Andrea :D

I heart Gallery Wraps!

One  of my most favorite products is the "Gallery Wrap".  They are so modern and unique.  It is a different option for those who like the framed look for their images.  I love frames also BUT I love the way a gallery wrap hangs on a wall and how far it comes out... like a museum piece of art.  And that's exactly what it is:  your life as art.

The gallery wraps that I order are 1.5 inches thick.  The images are printed on Canvas and then they WRAP the canvas around a real wooden frame.  I use an open back (with a wire hanger).  A wire hanger is what I recommend using to hang Gallery Wraps and/or a frames.
If you are going to use more than one gallery wrap for your Wall, I recommend doing different sizes to give it a "Designer Wall" look.  Or you could do 3 of the same size (very classy).  Be sure to measure your wall before you put any holes in your wall! :D

The images below are a couple of gallery wraps that I ordered for clients.  There is are (2) 16x20's, a 10x10 and a 10x20.

You will see the horizontal 16x20 hanging on my wall to show you how far the gallery wrap comes off of the wall. Very cool.   And as you can see, the canvas is wrapped VERY tightly around the wooden frame. awesome.

PHOTOGS:  You can find cool collage templates for products and images at:  www.lbobi.com/templates.html
Allison and Jeff Rodgers own "Allison Rodgers Photography".  They are fabulous photographers and designers!  They offer a wide range of products for their clients and for photographers.  Awesomeness. :D

Time for me to run, check out the gallery wraps below!
Later,
Andrea

Miss Cayden +Sneak Peek+ !!!

I am LOVING little Miss Cayden!  She is so precious and has the most beautiful brown eyes!  She was so much fun, crawling everywhere, smiling at her momma and getting into the "goody jar".  She did not like the tutu BUT I captured a few really great shots before she pulled it off!

Enjoy your sneak peek!  Thank you for choosing me to capture the precious story of your little girl!  She is such a joy to be around!
Andrea :D

Leighton Ryan +Sneak Peek+

 This has GOT to be the cutest cheeks I have EVER seen!  Leighton is SO beautiful, she has the prettiest lips and cheeks!  I loved photographing her.  As you can tell by my sneak peek, it was hard narrowing down my favs! :)  Girls are so much fun, but get ready... the wardrobe bill isn't so pretty.  ha!

Congratulations on your new arrival Banks Family!  Thank you for letting me capture the story of your new baby girl, Leighton!  Love you all!
Andrea :)

Ava Grace +Sneak Peek+!!!

Announcing the beautiful arrival of "little miss Ava Grace" !!! She is beautiful and such a joy to be around. I loved every minute of our session together. She is my 2nd cousin, my 1st cousin Breanne's first child. :) Breanne loved watching the session and loved bonding with Ava. Thank you for letting me capture your story of being a first time mom. I loved being a part of Ava's "first" session. :D

Enjoy!

Love you both!

Andrea :)

Christmas Order Pick-up:

I am SO super excited about my clients' images are cards this year! I can't wait for you to get home and open your special packages. :D

**Clients that are placing their orders THIS Friday, December 4, please read below:

Your order will be here in time for Christmas and you will be contacted when the order is ready for pick-up.

Below are the times and dates you may stop by and pick up your gift bags:

Thursday, December 3 @ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Friday, December 4 @ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday, December 5 @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Sunday, December 6 @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

PLEASE send me a message with the date and time you are coming to pick up your bags. I do not ship images or Christmas cards. You must come by to pick them up. Thank you and have a WONDERFUL Holiday Season!!!

I appreciate your business!

Andrea and crew :D

Vowell Family +Sneak Peek+

Oh my goodness, this little girl is PRECIOUS!  She could SO be a Matilda Jane model.  I fell in love with her little personality.  It is so amazing to watch and capture a child discovering a new place.  We shot at the old theatre in downtown Magee.  She was on the go all of the time but she did stop to smell the "roses". ;D  

Erin and Todd (mom and dad) were so sweet together too.  Erin just had a baby boy and looks amazing!  Her hair is gorgeous and baby boy is so alert!  

Thank you for letting me capture this special time in your lives!  You have a beautiful family!  Can't WAIT for you to see the rest!!!

Andrea :D

Weaver Family +Sneak Peek+

The Weavers are a fun family!  They brought their boys' bikes and let them ride around while we shot.  It was a blast!  They are so handsome too... and they have gorgeous eyes and are ALL into being boys!  They were running around, riding bikes, playing chase.  It was a great time.  

Mom and dad just snuggled in the background and watched their boys "be boys".  hehe!  

I had a wonderful time with you Weaver Family!  Thank you for letting me a part of this special time in your lives.  

I can't WAIT for you to see the rest! 

Andrea :D

And the Winner Is...

THE YARBROUGH FAMILY!!!

Everyone from the Christmas Mini-Sessions had their

name put into the "hat" for a drawing on Thanksgiving!  The

name that was drawn, by Lila, was "The Yarbrough" Family!  

They will receive a FREE 11x14 CANVAS PRINT of their 

choice, from our Christmas Mini-Session!

Congratulations Danielle and Family!!!  We appreciate

your business!  Have a wonderful Holiday Season.  

With Much Love,

Andrea and crew :D

Baby Boy Carver +Sneak Peek+!!!

I drove to Hattiesburg to meet this precious bundle of joy for our photo session!  He was around one month old for the shoot, so I got to take a glance of his personality.  And let me tell you, he is such a fun baby!  He is totally in love with his mommy and is so aware of his surroundings!  I had a blast photographing him.

Thank you Erica for choosing me to capture this special time in all of your lives~~~

Enjoy the +Sneak Peek+!!!

Andrea :D

Senior +Sneak Peek+ Sullivan

We had a BLAST shooting this Senior Session!  Thomas was so much fun to photograph.  He loves football, hunting and his dog!  He is full of Southern charm and loves to make you laugh.  He pulled a good one on me and made me think I had a snake behind me while we were shooting.  Yes, I jumped about a mile high.  

Needless to say, it was a GREAT time!  Enjoy the +sneak peek+ and enjoy the rest of your last year of high school!  Thank you for choosing me to capture this special time in your life! 

Andrea :D