Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!!!!!

Ok guys, I'm closing up shop for a week or two while my kids are out of school. I'll still be shooting here and there and checking emails/messages every few days in case something comes up, but for the most part I'll be baking, ice skating, wrapping gifts, visiting Santa, and enjoying my wonderful kiddos for a bit. I hope you all get a chance to do the same!

I blogged about stressing over the holiday cards this year...so had to share what I finally came up with. My clients should have all gotten this in the mail. And the number one question has been: "Did you photoshop the noses on them??" The answer is no, I actually taped red pom- poms onto them, including the baby. Anything for a picture. If only I had thought of the photoshopping :)


I've got SO MUCH planned for 2007 so stay tuned!!

PS-I am in desperate need of a new part-time babysitter--if you know of someone, can you please email me? deanna@devine-memories.com

Congratulations!

Voting in our Image of the Year Contest is now closed.

Congratulations to our winner, "Dance Like No One is Watching"! It was close all the way until the end. I really appreciate all the votes in this fun little contest and all the wonderful feedback.

Look for our little dancing girl to be featured on the splash page of my website in 2007! The other nominees will also be featured throughout. You can also check out lots of my other favorites in the end of the year slideshow, 2006-A Year of Love

More fun contests are coming soon so be sure you subscribe to the blog so you can have my blog posts sent right to your email! Click here to subscribe.

I'm off to spend the evening decorating cookies for my son's classmates, I hope you're all out there enjoying the holiday fun :)

Deanna

Wow, it's close!!!

I'll be closing the voting Wednesday...it's still a close race so if you haven't voted already, please do! Thanks so much to everyone who has voted so far!! See the blog below to vote.

Back to the holiday madness.

Vote for your favorite image of 2006

Vote here for your favorite image of 2006!

It was really, really hard to narrow it down to these six, and I wanted to only do five but couldn't let any go. Please vote for the one that evokes the most emotion when you look at it, no matter what emotion that is (laughter, joy, sadness, etc.)and the one you feel could be a Devine Memories signature image.

The winner will receive an 8x10 of the image and a $50 gift certificate, plus will be the new featured image of the main page of my website!

Please vote only once. You can click on the image to view it larger. I will announce the winner here next week.

Image #1-Little Ballerina

Image #2-Kiss from Mommy

Image #3-Dance Like No One is Watching

Image #4-Waiting

Image #5-Monkeys on our Backs

Image #6-Choked up Dad

Voting is now closed.

Christmas Lights

I know everyone probably saw this video on the commercial, but I love it and wanted to share...be sure you watch the grand finale at the end-unbelievable!



My goal is to someday do something like this to my house ;) Wouldn't my neighbors love me!!

Can you imagine the electric bill?

Dance Like No One is Watching

I had the absolute pleasure of being invited into the world of little Mia and little-er Ella this past week. The moment I met Mia, I wanted to get my camera on her...at our consultation she was taking me by the hand and leading me from room to room to play with her. With those big brown eyes and sweet curls, she is completely irresistable.


Ella was born just a couple of weeks before my own Maddy, so taking her picture tugged at my heartstrings. I recognize at a heightened level right now the amount of emotion that those first smiles and coos evoke from a little baby girl of only 2 months. Her porcelain skin and gorgeous eyes that photograph like crystals made her an easy subject.


After we were finished, Mom and I were sitting and chatting and we looked up across the hallway, and Mia was dancing away, having the absolute time of her life. Ah, to be a kid again...

(click on image to see it bigger)


***side note---I had a manic rush of creativity after my last post and finished my holiday cards in record time...they may actually arrive before Christmas Eve this year!!

Little Miss Sunshine

I'm sitting here in a complete stressed out daze. You see, when you are a) a children's photographer who has created thousands of Christmas cards for local moms and dads, b) a mother of three, and c) mom of a brand new baby.... there is A LOT of pressure to have the greatest cards ever. Best pictures, best designs, best ideas....here's what I have so far....




yep, that's right, nothing.

Why oh why do I wait til the last minute every year...I keep telling myself that I am most creative when under pressure. It's not helping.

In the meantime, I thought I'd make myself feel better by sharing some pictures of my little sweetie, who is turning 2 months old tomorrow!! I haven't taken her picture in a few weeks, and while I was shooting I couldn't believe how much she has already changed. Her little personality is coming out and I have fallen in love with her all over again. I can't imagine life now without her.

Anyways, here she is, little Miss Sunshine, Madeleine...


Also, make sure you guys subscribe to the blog (just enter your email address and follow the instructions over here on the side) because starting next month, I'm going to be having tons of giveaways, prizes, and other really cool stuff. We're working on some ideas that you are not going to want to miss, so sign up and you'll be notified when I post a new blog!

Back to stressing...

Holiday Gift Ideas - Gift Certificates

GIFT CERTIFICATES for Devine Memories Photography are such a great gift for moms, dads, grandparents, sisters, brothers, and friends. Portraits are gifts that bring an entire lifetime of joy, what better way to show your love?

Gift Certificates are available in any amount and can be picked up or mailed to you the day you order them, so they make great last minute gift ideas.

Call 972.596.5500 or email us to order your gift certificate for the Holidays!

Why you should book the Baby Plan for your baby...

...because they grow THIS FAST!!!!!!!

This was just in August, twins Caroline and William had the first of their 4 photo sessions when they were only a few weeks old...



And here they are in November, only 3 months later...need I say more...


And here is big brother, who was busy at "work" while we were shooting away...


The Baby Plan is 4 photo sessions over the course of your baby's first year of life. At the end of the year, we create a coffee table book with pictures from each session that documents all the changes and milestones during that precious time. This is a very popular option for new moms and dads so space is limited, so it's best to book while you are still expecting. A maternity session can also be substituted for any session. Call us or email if you would like more information or want to book your Baby Plan, 972-596-5500.