Pear Blossom

I have the super duper fun Instax Mini 7S Instant Film Camera by Fuji available for sale.  My previous buyer fell threw (or never came through LOL) and I never got around to updating the blog

This camera has only been used a handful of times, it is in like new condition.  Price $75 bucks, that’s cheaper then Samys!

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 7S is the compact, ultra-hip, instant film camera that you’ll want to take everywhere. Rounded lines, retro styling, and simple operation make this point-and-click great for parties, art projects, and anywhere you’d like to take instant photos. Like larger Instax cameras, the Mini 7S produces near-instant, vivid, high-quality prints. Unlike other models however, the Mini 7S uses Instax Mini film cartridges for pocket-friendly, credit card-sized images. Bring back the fun of instant photos! Give prints away or trade with friends. The Fujifilm Instax Mini 7S lets you shoot and share amazing pictures with ease.  FEATURES:

• Fun, credit card-sized prints
• Motorized film advance
• Exposure Compensation controls
• Built-in flash

Our chickens have grown so much, they aren’t even a year old and already they are full grown and laying eggs like crazy.  I love them so much, they really are a super easy pet to have and they’re quarky cute.  They run around the yard all day long, grazing on the lawn and occasionally begging for food right along side the dogs.   Both our chickens are so beautiful and unique.  We actually just brought home three more baby chicks to add to our flock.  They are being booted out of the house this week, waking up in the morning and finding them strolling on the dining room table is enough!

Lucy is our Brahma hen and she’s so beautiful, her colorings are gorgeous!  She’s the top dog currently and she rules the nest at this point.  Madison loves to chase her and catch her (they are extremely fast) thankfully Madison is so close to the ground herself she can catch them pretty easy.

My strategy to getting caught up is start from the top and work my way backwards.  Lets see if that helps.  I had the fabulous opportunity to photograph a sweet little thing named Ani and she was so soft and sweet, she had the most adorable little smile!

This year I’m celebrating a special dad.

I’m looking for someone who is deserving of a special gift.  I’m asking you to nominate your favorite deserving dad, please write a small snippet on why this dad deserves a special fathers day gift.  This year I will be giving away one shoot for fathers day.  The session will include a beautiful album featuring all the gorgeous pictures.Important information!  

The submission timeframe is 6/8- 6/10 (not too long!) and the shoot will take place on either Sunday, June 13th or Monday, June 14th.  This will ensure you receive your gift before Father’s Day.I will not be judging this, as always i like my contests to be fair and I often have people that I personally know entering into contests and special offers so I always use a third party.  This year I will be using a friend who is completely unbiased, she will be the only one to read all the submissions … I will only read the final choice made by her.

Please submit your nomination to info@madisonavephotography.com and use word DAD for the subject line.   Tell us why your nomination is so special and deserving!

Shannon

Looking up at the stars,

Your holding me in your arms.

I’m wrapped up so tight,

I could not escape with all my might.

You’re my protector; you’re my shield,

From life’s playing field.

I want to thank you from my heart,

I believe that nothing could ever tear us apart.

Shayna Montgomery 

I’ve been meaning to blog this session forever!  I always think about it and then when it comes time to actually do it I’m caught up doing something else.  This was one of my favorite sessions, not only did I love the styling of the clothes on little B but I also just adored my little subject.  We had a lot of fun in the freezing cold, we danced around and made funny noises so we could forget how cold we really were.  Everything awesome about B comes out in these pictures, her sweet smile, soft demeanor and her playful attitude.

I’ve never seen a child look so dang angelic and gorgeous in the color blue.  She looks absolutely dreamy!!

I’ve been such a terrible blogger!  It’s just so hard to make time to blog when I’m busy.  I finally made myself stay up late tonight just so I could update the blog and get some new stuff out there.  I have had such fun photo sessions and I can’t wait to share them.

My first family up is all the way from Tennessee!  I had the pleasure of photographing them last year as well, lucky me!  Mandy is the sweetest thing possible and her family is equally fun and adorable. I’ve known Mandy for years, we go back to the old ebay days when I was selling hair flowers (when Madison was a wee little baby).  It’s fun to have stayed in touch and get to even meet each other.   I hear they might be going to disneyworld next year so I knew I had to blow this shoot out of the water for them.

I’s so behind I’m lost, I have no idea what I’ve blogged, what I haven’t and whats been shared on facebook.  My procrastination has caught up with me and has left me feeling out of sorts.  Since I have been so terrible at keeping up with my blog I’m going to blog a sneak peek to a shoot I did today (this way I can’t forget LOL).  BTW, I got this shirt in the boys section at Target!

When I found out Nancy was pregnant I was so excited, selfishly I could not wait to photograph her!  I even scored ebay looking for dresses and coming up with a concept.  Things were planned and then last minute I took a completely different turn and I’m so happy I did … the style and color of the images is perfect for Nancy … they are warm, magical, nurturing, welcoming and breathtaking … everything that she encompasses.  Love this girl!

short and sweet