Canvases are bold. They make a statement. And they are simply gorgeous. They make spectacular heirlooms for your family portraits.

And best of all, a fine art canvas arrives ready to hang. No need for a frame. Simply unwrap it and hang it on your wall. Decorating with a canvas couldn’t be easier.

You can either order an image from a previous session, or think ahead and order one in advance for a session in 2010. Just don’t wait, this sale ends this Thursday (February 25) at noon!

16×20 canvas…. $225 (normally $350)

20×30 canvas…. $325 (normally $450)

*these images come from the canvas that I have currently in my own home.

And no first birthday is complete without a little birthday cake. He’s a pro at this.

I can’t wait to continue to watch him grow!

Next is the S family. I think these girls are the most cooperative I have ever photographed! And they seriously adore each other, I could tell just in the 30 minutes I was with them. I had a lot of fun with this family, just check out the shots I got!

Third was the A family. I love this family. They are just a joy to work with. They are so darn cute and they love each other so much! Just the sweetest family you will ever meet. I saw them just a few months ago down at the beach, but the boys have grown even since then!

And the fourth family is the E family. Check out the curls! I just love them! See what I mean about beautiful families? These three were so fun and up for anything!

Thank you all so much for spending a little time with me and sharing your beautiful families! I hope you enjoy your sneak peek, and I will be in touch soon with the rest of your images!

And his awesome big brother….

Thank you so much for sharing your precious bundle with me! I will be in touch soon with the rest of your images!

The Milestones Plan is a series of portrait sessions spaced out over the first year (or so) of your baby’s life, with the intent of celebrating your baby’s growth! The plan includes 3 sessions, one when baby is pushing up (around 3-4 months), one when baby is sitting well (around 6 months) and the last session is when baby is standing well and/or walking (around 12 months).

The Milestones Plan also includes an 8×10 print from each session, and a 10×20 storyboard with one image from each session (custom created and printed after the final session).

Also, when you purchase the Milestones Plan you are locked in to the current pricing for the entire span of the plan.

The cost of the Milestones Plan is $300, a savings of $125. If you book the Milestones Plan at the same time as a newborn session, you will receive your newborn session for half price.

I can’t wait to watch your baby grow!

I just wanted to take a minute and update the details for my holiday mini session special.

The dates from this special are October 10 and October 24. The sessions will be held in the late afternoon/early evening. I have only a limited number of slots on each day so if you want first pick act fast! October 10th I will be at the beach in Grand Haven. On the 24th I will be at a park, either in Spring Lake or Grand Haven, depending on how things look as far as fall colors as the date gets nearer.

As a reminder the sessions are $70, due at the time of booking. This will get you a 20-30 minutes session, expect 8-10 proofs in your gallery. You also get one full resolution digital image with a print release so you can make prints at the lab of your choice (I have some suggestions) and a digital holiday card (I have several options to choose from, you will get a password with your gallery password to view these). The digital card is also included in the print release so you can make your own prints as photo cards to mail to your family and friends.

When you book this session you are also eligible for a few more goodies at discounted pricing, check my original post for the details on that!

I can’t wait to book your session!

Oh, and I sure am glad we stuck it out for that sunset!

This week they are giving away a pretty awesome Tamron lens for Nikon and Canon dSLR’s. If you know me, I’m always in the market for new toys, so you better believe I entered!

Go check it out!