Out of "Office"

Since I don't really have an "office" unless you consider my TV room an office it sounds a little funny to say that. None the less, I will be out of contact from October 1st through the 6th. I MIGHT have email availability at times, but may not and if so not often. So, if you need something please just email me and I will get back to you ASAP. I just didn't want anyone to think I was ignoring them by not responding to emails for a week. Also, all orders received yesterday through my return will be processed upon my return, so please expect your prints to arrive in about 3 weeks. Pending galleries I will be working on you while I am away, but will be unable to post anything until I get back. I am such an internet junky the thought of being out of touch freaks me out a little :) Anyone interested in the Christmas minis please send me an email and I will fill the remaining spots on a first come first serve basis. Have a great week!

Third times a charm...

I finally got to officially meet little D and J after our third try at a session. We fell victim to the terrible rain we had the last few weeks, but finally got a sunny day on our side. I say officially meet these twins, b/c I actually was talking with Mommy one day at a local park about non-photography related stuff. Of course, in my head I was thinking, man would I like to work with those cute twins! However, it is not my style to pimp myself out at any chance I get, so I was very happy when Mom contacted me from an ad she saw of mine:) Funny how the world goes round. Anyways, we met up at my favorite fields. They are starting to look a lot more "falley" now with some new grasses and remnants of the summer flowers, so I was totally loving the new textures out there. It is funny I have to scope it out before every session b/c it is such a dynamic spot I never shoot in the same place twice. D and J just turned 12 months, so I was honored to get to capture their official 1 year shoot. I have to say they were not so into the whole photo shoot thing today, but we managed to get some adorable shots of them none the less. 12 month olds are almost always a tricky age for me, so multiply that times two and it is a whole new game:) I had a great time working with them and hope I get to do it again some day.

There is nothing I don't absolutely love about this shot. The colors, the bokeh (the blurred background and all the little light orbs for you non photog people), the softness it has. It kind of takes my breath away quite honestly!


A smile from my serious friend :)


This is kind of an out-take but it just makes me laugh. I love how she is going after his cake and he is just kind of looking at her like um, what are you doing??

My last newborn of the year...

I got to meet Miss "M" on Sunday for her newborn session. It was bitter sweet b/c I always love meeting new babies, but she was my last one on the books for the year. I have gotten so spoiled in the last 6 weeks with so many newborns I will miss them. Not to worry I have plenty of older babies still coming to see me before the year is out, so you all can still get your fix of cuteness here. "M" was a pretty awake baby for much of the session, but she finally gave me some good sleep near the end. I managed to blow up my heater near the beginning of the session, but thankfully we managed without it. Good thing it happens to be heater season, so I can get a new one ASAP. I am sad to see it go, it has been a good little heater.

NOTE: I will be away from email and phone for the most part from October 1st through the 6th, so I will return all emails upon my return. Also, any orders received from now until then will be processed when I return.

Sweet slumber...


The benefit of an awake newborn, you actually get to see those pretty eyes...


I always love some tiny, little wrinkled feet.

Meet Miss "T"

I got to meet the very adorable and well behaved "T" today for her newborn session. She gave us a little scare when she started crying the first thing we tried to do with her, but after a little extra Mom time she was good to go. She was soooooo good for our session and let me do lots of cute stuff with her, so I was in heaven. I blogged her Mommy's maternity session awhile back and talked about how I was dying to blog the nursery. Well, now that she is born and everyone now knows she is a girl, I can show you guys the nursery. I am posting my favorite maternity picture from that session and of course a few of the new little cutie. I have the last baby of my baby rush tomorrow morning, so check back soon for my last newborn for the year. Hopefully next year brings a whole new crop of babies so get busy people! I love, love, love the newborns:)

This place is like a fairyland, and the green damask bedding you can't see TOTALLY my thing!


My favorite image from the session...


Can't leave you without an artsy black and white :) Mom says she always wrinkles her brow like this...

Christmas card mini session details

When: October 24th, late afternoon/early evening- time to be determined closer to the date.
Where: An outdoor location in the Mount Juliet Area- to be determined later. I will have a bench or loveseat and some simple decorations (removable if you don't want them) for a clean, modern alternative to posing in front of a Christmas tree, etc. Also I will just have nature available if you want a simple outdoorsy feel.
Cost: $50.00 with one 8x10 included ($20 value)- minimum $50 print/card purchase per session. The session will need to be paid for within 30 days of the scheduled date to hold your place- pay pal or checks accepted
Who: Open to anyone, "grow with me" babies are welcome- only 8 families will be scheduled. You don't have to have children to participate and pending the location pets may or may not be allowed... (** I am having a mini session event at a veterinary hospital in November if you want studio setting portraits of your 4 legged friends**- contact me for details)
The cards: I am offering 2 sided, full color press printed cards printed on watercolor paper. These will be stylish 5x5 square cards. These are all my original designs, exclusively for my clients. My catalog currently has over 60 designs to choose from and I am still adding more. These cards are gorgeous! See a few samples below. I will also bring samples to the event. They will include one or more pictures on the front and back (pending design) and the greetings will be customizable. Envelopes are included and they come in packs of 24. One set will cost $55.00, two or more sets will be $50.00 each. I will send you the username and password to the Christmas Card gallery once the session fee is paid.
Other card options: If you prefer to print your own cards, you may purchase up to 2 digital files with full reprint rights for $100 each. Resolution will be lowered to prevent printing over a 5x7 size. I am also offering a large quantity 4x6 discount for those of you who like to make your cards or just include a photo in your cards. These will be printed on professional grade photo paper and come in a lustre finish. A set of 25 (all same image) will be $90 or a set of 50 will be $130 ( a custom quote can be prepared if you need a different quantity). 4x6 prints are regularly priced at $12.00 each, so this is a substantial savings.
The Packages: I will have some gift print only packages as well as some card and gift print package combos available. Gift print packages start at $155 and include 12 various sized prints. Gift print and card packages start at $225 and include 48 cards and 8 gift prints. My full collection of mounting options will be available for a la carte purchasing at regular pricing (see the "print option" gallery on my website for pictures of my products).
I will accept families up until October 19th and the session will be closed after this time. No "walk in" sessions allowed. So if you are interested please send me an email at lhuntphotog@live.com or you can contact me through my website. Several slots are already filled, so don't miss your chance to have some gorgeous cards this year.

Front design #41


Back design #41


Front design #39


Back design #39


Front Design #46


Back Design #46


Front Design #59


Back Design #59


Front Design #65


Back Design #65


I wish I could photograph products as well as I do people, b/c these pics don't do these cards justice:) These are just a few of the over 65 designs I have available.

More baby girls!

The baby madness continues. I got to meet another sweet baby girl on Wednesday. She was very awake for almost the entire session but really, really good for me. She has an exciting life as a little fashionista ahead of her since we started her session with 4 different outfits. She is one fancy baby! You all know for newborns I am a total sucker for simplicity. So, despite all her splendid get ups, I chose a simple face shot to post first. I had TWO more baby girls born this week, so more baby girls to come in the following week:)



Almost a baby smile and I love her little hands...


Her first fancy outfit :)

E turns 2...

I got to meet up with little Elyza a few days ago for her official 2 year old session. She is a high energy little girl, so I was ready with my running shoes on. We had fun with some outfit changes and my flowery fields are still looking great, so I got to visit them yet again. So, here she is in all her cuteness:)

This is probably going to be my favorite from the session...


I am such a sucker for just a sweet simple gaze...


I struggled to find a b/w b/c the colors were so pretty...


E's first sucker ever! I think she liked it:)


SCHEDULING UPDATES!!!!!
I am not accepting any more full sessions for the remainder of the year. I can refer you to another local photographer if you need to get in with someone. She is awesome, so you will not be disappointed. I will still take people for my October mini session until it is full, but those are my only open dates left for the year. You do not have to use the mini session only for Christmas card photos, it can be just a regular session as well. I will begin taking session appointments again after the 1st of the year (i.e. you can book them at any time though, so if you know you want to come see me, I would schedule ASAP). Baby planners you are already on my schedule, so not to worry. Thanks to all my wonderful clients for the referrals and helping me grow so much this year.

Another beautiful baby girl...

I am excited to introduce another sweet baby girl into my little photography family. Baby "A" arrived about 12 days ago now. She is a sweet, tiny, sleepy little girl. She was sooooo good for our session. I really had fun with her. I am not in a chatty mood, so onto the pics...

I like the rough texture of the basket and the softness of a baby girl


How sweet is a little newborn smile...