Awaiting the Arrival of Baby "S"

It has been over a year since I have seen this family and I was so happy to see them! Little "M" is two and all boy. I had such a fun time playing with him and watching all his boy antics. When photographing 2 year olds it is usually about tricking them into doing what you want because they usually are not willing to just do as you ask :) So, it is always fun just kind of letting them do their thing and waiting for the moment you can get what you need. Mom is 27 weeks along with baby number 2, another little boy, and is looking amazing as ever. I did get lots of shots of Mom by herself, but the interactions of this family were the shots that were really tugging at my heartstrings. I have been a bad blogger and haven't posted my last 3 or 4 sessions at least, so don't forget to go to my facebook page and see what you have been missing!

Just the right amount of wind blowing in her hair...


just plain love this one...


probably my favorite family shot EVER and that is saying a lot! It is perfection in my mind...I love how everyones arms are in just the right place making them so close


Just hilarious


Lovin it!


THIS is a photo shoot with a 2 year old boy :)


The new spot we tried out, beautiful!!!!


Looking and smiling at me, it can be done!


I just adore his sweet face in this one


Boy did I have to work a game of "I am going to get your chair" for this one ;)


A little Easter action


and this is what 2 year old boys do with Easter baskets :)


Thank you "M" family for an AMAZING session! I am having the hardest time narrowing down the gallery, always a great sign!

Easter Minis Are Coming!!

I am happy to announce 2011 Easter Minis!!!! I was so sad to miss them last year but I was just about to have a baby so figured as soon as I scheduled them he would arrive early :) This year they will be occuring on Sunday March 27th. The time will be determined but will be in the afternoon so as not to interfere with church. If the afternoon fills, then I will also do a morning session. They will be held in the Mount Juliet area. Details will be given to the participants. You can certainly do it up with Easter clothes and baskets, etc. but you may also just use them to update regular pics if you do not want to be "themey" :) I will have pettiskirts, tutus, and fairy wings availble for little girls and a very cool vintage firetruck pedal car for boys available.

Date: March 27, time to be determined
Where: outdoor location in the Mount Juliet area
Cost: $50 for a 20 minute mini session including one 8x10 ($25 value). 10-15 fully edited proofs to choose from in an online gallery. Discount print and digital packages available with the session starting at $75 for a package including one 8x10, two 5x7's, two 4x6's and 8 wallets (regularly priced at $110). Option to add a digital card to send out to family and friends for $15.00 (you may send it digitally or print it to mail, print release is included). $50 minimum print purchase per session.
Slots will fill on a first come, first serve basis and I will need the session fee paid to hold your slot (check or credit cards via paypal accepted).

Contact me with any further questions or to book via my website, facebook, or email at lhuntphotg@live.com !!!!

If you haven't been to my facebook in awhile, head on over as there are 5 sessions "sneak peeked" there I didn't blog.

Welcome to the world "R"

I was so excited to meet 6 day old "R" this morning for his newborn session. It has been about 6 months since I have had a newborn, so I was soooo ready to get my hands on him. He is a total chow hound and is keeping his mamma busy just keeping his belly full. He was totally awake when I got there and I worked HARD to get him to sleep. Turns out he is a total snuggle baby and only likes to sleep while someone holds him, can't say I blame him really. So, he gave me some sweet sleepy shots with his mamma and a brief time by himself but other than that he was awake! I am sure he slept well once I left :) He is a pretty chunky baby weighing almost 9 pounds at birth so he had some great chubby cheeks. He is the baby brother to one of my favorite kiddos "P" and I know she will teach him all her tricks! "R"s mamma likes to come see me every 3 months when they are babies, so you will be seeing a lot of this little guy, and "P" as well, throughout this next year. Slow season is officially over, so I will be back to blogging on a regular basis!! I have got three babies due in February, so it is going to be a crazy, fun busy month of new babies, ahhhhhh, perfection...

"J" turns 6 months

So, baby "J" came to visit me yesterday as well. He is a big 6 months now!! It really seems like last week we were doing his newborn session. Mom said he can be a little shy around strangers but he did great with me. He is probably the best 6 month sitter I have had, all by himself and straight up too! He has the sweetest Momma and Daddy and they just adore him to pieces. Such a wonderful family all around. He was a trooper and was on board for everything except the naked booty pics, but I managed to get a cute one between fusses :)

Santa baby!!




Snuggly in Christmas jammies


Totally posing for me...


Mommy kisses are the best!

"P" is getting a baby brother!!!

Miss "P" is my most photographed kiddo hands down, so I am super excited she is getting a new baby brother soon since I know I will see him just as much. This also assures I get to keep seeing "P" every 3 months as well, so I am a happy clam. She has ALWAYS had so much personality, even as a tiny baby, so now that she is 2 and talking up a storm, she is hilarious. Mom is looking good with only a month or so to go. Baby "R" will be my first newborn of 2011!!! On with the pics...

Ack, getting behind on posting again...

I have missed a few posts on the blog but they are on facebook, so as my usual posts go, jump on over to my facebook page and check them out. I will attach a couple from my session yesterday. A and M came to visit me for a little mini session. Did you know I offer mini sessions now???? These are only $60 vs the standard $115 session fee and are a 20 minute session at my home studio or an outdoor location in the Mount Juliet area. A great way to update family pics, 1/2 birthdays, etc. Big sister was so much fun and so full of personality. I loved her! Little sis was just sweet and very cooperative, oh and did I mention just beautiful!!! I had such a fun time with them... There are a few more on facebook I didn't post here and also a post with a super cutey rolly polly baby :) I have a belly session on Monday and then I am off for a few weeks for Christmas, so things will be quiet. I will be back mid January with some fun things going on!!!

Calling all you hot mamas out there!

Hi all,
Soooo I know at this time in the year we are all go, go, going with Thanksgiving and Christmas fast approaching. Lots of time cooking, buying gifts, and catering to our families. So, I KNOW Valentine's day is nowhere on your radar BUT I am working on something and need to start planning now. I am wanting to host a "Boudoir" mini session event just for all you Mama's out there. Now, I know what you are thinking, ummm, boudoir, no thanks BUT just hear me out. By boudoir I am not necessarily talking lingerie and certainly NOT nudity but I am talking about a session JUST for you! I know most all of you have probably not had pictures focused on just you since, well, your high school senior pictures which for me would have been about 17 years ago, gah! I want Mom's to have a chance to be pampered a little, get dressed up in whatever you feel comfortable in and have some beautiful portraits made. No chasing kids and being stressed. I plan on getting a very nice hotel suite to host in and having people there to do hair and make up as well. So, if you feel pretty in jeans and a t-shirt, fine do it. If you want to be a little bit or a lot sexy, great, let's do it. How about your husband's work shirt or his favorite sports jersey?? You can do sexy without being revealing. If you are like me I am sure you have your insecurities about your weight, or your post baby bodies, but trust me, I can make you look beautiful and believe me it is all about posing and camera angle. I will remind you that you are a beautiful woman! I had my hair and make up done and then portraits when I was 8 months pregnant with my second child. For the first time in a LONG time, I felt really pretty and liked the way I looked, even at 8 months pregnant. We will focus on your best assets and you will come away with portraits you love that will be awesome both for you and to give your hubbies for Valentines day. It will be a chance to take down our ponytails and put on some make up more than just a little powder and lipstick and show ourselves that we still have "it". Even if "it" is not the same as it was in our early 20's:) I have no details worked out yet, I am just putting out feelers to see if anyone is interested in this since I will need a minimum number of participants to cover the cost of the suite and to get the hair and make up ladies in line. I do know it will be held mid January sometime so there is time to proof and get orders in before Valentines day. So, geez, that would be about 5-6 weeks from now! So, please send me an email if you might be interested in participating and if there is enough response, I will get it in the works. We ALL deserve a chance to feel pretty and good about ourselves as we are now. Our husbands love us and think we are gorgeous, so lets have a little fun and make this Valentines exciting!!!!