just because : autumn fields

I love driving down the road and finding random spots that I think would make for a great backdrop in future photo sessions, and this next location was one of those spots I was dying to shoot in late autumn. So I put out a casting call of sorts on my blog several weeks ago for some kids who'd be willing to play in some fields one Friday afternoon. The below photos are some of my fave shots from that afternoon. Thanks again to Araceli and Alison for being brave souls who allowed me to take their little ones deep into the field. I'm sure they had lots of fun giving the kids their baths later that night! :) Enjoy!

First up, the oh-so-sweet Maddie:










and add in her beautiful and loving mom!








next up, it's one half of the smith twins...meet the wise for his young years, Carter!


and because I couldn't decide if I liked this next photo better in color or b&w, I am posting both!




and because i love eyelash photos for some reason...and look at those curls!




the other half of the twins...the always silly Sydney!








switching over to their older sister, the gorgeous Rachel!




and because I love genuine laughing photos:


then bring back in the twins!






time to add their beautiful mom!






thanks again to everyone for being so willing to jump in! I will leave you with this final photo of the kiddos :)

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focus : burchfield

Wanted to share some of my favorite images from a recent shoot in Starkville with the Burchfield family. I had such a blast with them and can't wait to find out which images are their faves! In the meantime, here are a few of mine... :)











i absolutely LOVE this one...so candid and so much fun!




happy baby aubree :)


sweet kenzie claire...


...and almost all grown up rylee!












the gorgeous momma, Amy


the dapper dad, Kevin










To see the more images from their session, click HERE for their facebook album and HERE for their proofing gallery.

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Win a Free HP

Nice looking computer, eh? Did you know the monitor is a touch screen? How cool is that! I just entered to win this multiple times on multiple blogs...and you can, too!

It's a catch-22 really! The more ways I tell other people to enter to win this computer, the more chances I have to win it, too. But the more I do to increase my odds, the more people I tell who end up going to enter as well. So, is it really helping me? Probably not! But at least I am trying. :)

I have had my eye on this computer for awhile and am actually saving up to buy it. But how great would it be to win it and use those funds for something else, like a new camera or lens. haha!

Anyways, here is where you can go for you chance to win one. There are at least 5 being given away!

- Win one at Kelly's Korner

- Win one at A Year of Slow Cooking

- Win one at My Charming Kids

- Win one at The NieNie Dialogues

- Win one at BooMama

Good luck to you...but not too much luck! I want to win one, too ;)

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Coming Up : Black Friday Sale

DBP clients - past, present, and future - if you have been waiting for the perfect time to book a session or order some prints & products, you just might want to take advantage of some of our Black Friday specials! We'll be offering discounts on future sessions as well as on prints from past sessions and some of our favorite products. The sale will start this Friday (11/27/09) and carry on through the next Sunday (12/6/09).

BLACK FRIDAY SALE

FOCUS sessions
- Book a 1 hour or 2 hour FOCUS session to be completed between Black Friday 2009 and April Fools Day 2010, and take $20 off the regular-priced session fee. Payment is due upon booking.

Lustre and Metallic Prints
- All prints will be automatically marked down by 15% on my proofing site or you can contact me to obtain an order if you would rather not order them online.
- Add a little punch to your favorite photo by ordering it on metallic paper! Just add $5 to the cost of each print. Contact me directly if interested in purchasing metallic prints.
- NOTE: If your gallery is no longer on our proofing site, contact me to have it uploaded again to be able to order prints.

Coffee Table Albums
- Take 25% off the purchase of any size coffee table album, hard cover or soft cover.
- If your session is no longer on our proofing site, I will re-post it for your convenience once you have paid for your album.
- If you intend on booking a session between now and April 1, 2010, you can even prepay for your coffee table album to take advantage of this special.
- Contact me directly to order an album at a discount.

Accordion Mini Albums
- Buy one, get one free.
- These make great brag books for grandparents!

Gallery Canvas Wraps
- Take 15% off one wrap, 20% off two wraps, or 25% off three or more wraps.
- If you'd like to see how a certain print would look in a particular size, contact me to have a mock-up emailed to you.
- Contact me directly to order wraps at a discount.

Creative Storyboards
- Take 10% off all storyboards.
- Colors, fonts, style, etc. is completely customizable by you!
- Contact me directly to select size and photos so we can begin design.

Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

And come Friday, happy shopping! :)

Oh, and because every post deserves a photo, here is a sneak peek of one from a recent session with the Burchfields!

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