Sunshine and smiles - The Family "R"

Fun, fun, fun photo shoot yesterday! This was the happiest and most loving family and it was a joy to work with them. They're building a home in the hills of Georgetown and their land made for a really beautiful backdrop. Here are some of the images from our session:

Halloween Portrait Party

Success! The Portrait Party went really, really well this weekend - 12 families, 18 kids (20 if you count mine who HAD to have their photos taken, too), and lots and lots of pumpkins! The kids seemed to have fun, the costumes were wonderful, and it was a great early Halloween celebration. (Big pumpkin cookies with lots of icing might have contributed to everyone's happiness.) We had zoo animals, princesses, two Dorothys (one of whom was NOT happy about showing up in the same outfit), Star Wars characters, an astronaut, even a lemur! I'd love to make this an annual event - if I recover from this one in time. Here are some of my favorite shots of each little goblin:

Busy, busy

Whew, this is turning out to be a great fall! I have several clients lined up next week, more ready to do Christmas card photos, and my Halloween Portrait Party tomorrow! I'm excited and running around like mad. I'll post some photos of the cute little pumpkins that I get to photograph tomorrow. I can't wait!

Halloween Portrait Party!

Little Blooms Photography presents a Halloween Portrait Party!

Come enjoy snacks and activities and have your little goblin’s photo taken in their Halloween costume.

When: Saturday, October 24, 2009 9am-12pm
Where: My very own front yard studio in South Austin
(a map will be provided)

$15 per family
(includes a 10 minute session, one 5x7 print, a private online gallery where you’ll have the opportunity to view and purchase more images, and a pumpkin for your little one to take home)

Reserve your spot today – space is limited!
erika@littlebloomsphotography.com

And baby makes 5!

I had the pleasure of photographing this wonderful family a few weeks ago when their baby was still warm and cozy inside Mom's belly, and yesterday I got to see and photograph this little beauty in person! Big sister and big brother seem to love the new addition and Mom and Dad were calm and happy (but maybe a little tired). :) It was a really fun shoot and we got some great images. Here are some of my favorites:

(I've been playing around with some new editing software and LOVE the black and white, antique look that it gave to some of these images.)











big sister, baby sister, big brother


and the star of the show . . .






I think she was tired of having her picture taken by now. She was sure sending me a message. :)

Gearing up

Things are starting to pick up after a quiet and HOT August. I'm busy preparing for upcoming shoots with clients new and old and I'm excited about the apparent change in weather. It's actually raining today! Could Fall really be around the corner?

Stay tuned for my Fall/Halloween special. Think cookies, pumpkins, costumes - a portrait party! Details coming soon.

I am also making a "postcard" to leave at area businesses, specifically My Gym (who is having an Open House this weekend) and thought I'd post the work in progress here.

Happy (almost) Fall!

Little Blooms is 1 today!

Happy Birthday to my little business! I'm so thankful to my family for the unwavering support and encouragement I have received. I certainly could not have pulled it all together without them. And I'm so grateful for the fantastic clients I've had the opportunity to work with. It's been a crazy year!

In honor of this milestone, I'm offering a great special this month. Book a session in the month of September and receive $20 off of the session fee and a free 8x10 print.

I also have a beautifully updated website with lots of new client photos, specials, and packages.

Check it out - http://www.littlebloomsphotography.com

Yea for birthdays!