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Leather Craftsmen is in the building!
I have nothing but love for Leather Craftsmen. I knew I wanted a good album company when I started, so I researched a few before deciding to go with LC and I am so glad I did. They have a new client orientation that I went to a few months back and we were able to go into the plant and actually see them working on the albums. Every part of their albums are hand made and can be custom designed based on what you want. I left with a deep appreciation for their work and so much gratitude towards the people that work there. From the time I placed my order the communication was just awesome. I have some pictures of the album and big thanks to Nick for being my designer, this is definitely something I will be leaving up to the pro :) Sorry but the pictures don't do the album justice. In the coming months I will have more album pictures and album designs to share including infant and senior portrait albums.
These little 4x6 albums make great guest books!! You can take the engagement pictures and when designing the album we would leave ample white space for your guests to sign. I suppose you could do one with a maternity shoot and use it as a baby shower guest book. The possibilities are endless!
Pictures anyone?
Ok so yesterday I had a bridal shoot with a really sweet couple and in the middle of the session I started having some ideas. Now normally I would jot them down in a little red journal that I have but for obvious reasons I couldn't. Well luckily something finally stuck with me and I was actually able to remember! (this does not happen often)
Ok now to the point. I think there are maybe one or two of you out there that actually read my blog lol I need your help. If you or someone you know is willing to help me out on a project I need you to email me with a picture at info@araxiphotography.com. I will probably be doing two of these sessions for now. You will receive a disk of images from the session along with an 8x10 print.
Requirements:
1. Must have a wedding dress (please no puffy shoulder dresses, I need something a little more modern :P )
2. Willing to get the wedding dress dirty. Not trashed just a wet and a little dirty.
2. Photogenic and comfortable in front of the camera! You need to be open to trying something different.
3. Available in the next month on a weekday.
Here is one of my favorite shots from yesterday that got me thinking.
Happy Birthday Mom!
My mom celebrated her 60th birthday on Friday! I am so excited for her this is such a big milestone. A new beginning of sorts. She has endured more than her fair share in the last few years and it is so great to see her looking so good, feeling so good and doing so well for herself. My mom is the type of mom everyone loves! When I was a teen she was the one to schlep me and all my friends to the mall, the movies, or she would open up our home to sleep overs, even when my friends and I made a big mess and ate all the food. If you know her you love her and if you don't know her you would lover her. Isn't she beautiful? Happy Birthday Mom!! We love you!
**ETA: I just noticed we smile the same***
I love this shot of her and Alex.
My Dreams Have Come True
I just saw this at Target the other day, Im not sure where I have been because it seems as though it was re-released in 2006! Why didn't anyone tell me??? I absolutely loved this system as a kid. I remember getting one for my birthday and thinking I was the coolest kid in my apartment building. Soon everyone flocked to apartment 1 to play video games. Kids where lining up from apartment buildings down the street. Ok a little exaggeration but thats how I saw it in my 6 year old mind, and that is truly how I felt about getting this game system. I have never been able to get into gaming and games since then. Its just too complicated now I love the fact that the ATARI had a joystick and ONE button. Not one hundred and thirty buttons, and a million different ways of pushing those buttons for CHEATS! There's no cheating in PacMan. You run around and eat ghosts, occasionally out of the blue a pretzel or a piece of fruit will hop around but thats it. The next level brought the excitement of a new color and all was right with the world. I MUST get me one. Anyone with me? Up for an ATARI PacMan tournament? Glamorous I know but its the little things.
oh no he didn't!!
So I went to the local camera shop to rent a lens to play around with this weekend and because Alex had the day off from school he went with me. Welllllll outings with him seem to always make for a rather interesting and sometimes awkward moments and today was no different. I think he was channeling his inner Nick today. This is short so pay attention or you might miss it lol
Me: handing my credit card over the the cashier
Alex SHOUTS: HEY MOM WHERES YOUR CASH!
Oh no he didn't.
I do love him for this sort of thing though. He totally has my personality, we are in so much trouble.
And with that I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
