Welcome baby Logan!

Baby Logan was born on January 13, so he is only one week old today. He was still really scrunchy and squishy - the perfect age for a newborn photo session! Logan is lucky enough to have a big brother to teach him the ropes. Congratulations to Logan's family, what a blessing he is!

Welcome baby Charlie!

Charlie was born January 3, and he is so precious. I love the colors and textures on this little outfit he wore today - it was his coming home outfit, so it's particularly meaningful. Amazingly, he didn't even fight the hat! I've seen many babies who simply can't stand hats, but little Charlie dealt with it quite well. Congratulations to Charlie's family, and enjoy your new little one.

Happy Birthday Braylon!

Isn't Braylon a cutie? He's one year old and looks like he can't wait to get into mischief. It's hard to believe that it's been a year since I took his newborn photos, but time has a way of flying when there are little ones around. Happy birthday, Braylon - and may you have your fill of cake for many years to come.

This couple is celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary this weekend. I can only imagine the memories you share when you've been married for so long! It's certainly a blessing to be able to share your life with someone you love just as much as the day you married them. I wish them many more years of wedded bliss, and enjoy your special day.

Girl Scout cookies are here!

It's that time of year again...Girl Scout cookie time!

Cookies are $4 per box. This year's flavors are Lemon Chalet Creams, Trefoils, Do-Si-Dos, Samoas, All Abouts, Sugar Free Chocolate Chip, Tagalongs and Thin Mints. Most of them are classic flavors, but there are three new flavors.

The lemon chalet creams are vanilla sandwich cookies with a hint of cinnamon-ginger spice and a lemon creme filling. The All Abouts are vanilla cookies with a fudge coating. The sugar-free chocolate chip cookies are just what you'd expect, minus the sugar.

If you'd like to help out my daughter and her troop, just e-mail me at Heather@lovebugsphotography.com and I can place an order for you. Cookies should be in around February 20 or so.

Happy New Year!

Now that the holiday season is over, I finally have a chance to sit down and take a breather. I know I got behind with posting sneak peeks to the blog, but December was really a crazy month. Maybe it's a good resolution to get the blog updated more frequently!

This was the first session in 2008. This little girl has grown so much since I saw her for her newborn session. Now she's excited to play with her toes, and what a sweet little face she has. She was so cooperative for most of her session, so that's a very nice way to start off 2008.

End of year "sale" - book now to get 2007 pricing

It's the end of the year and time to re-evaluate the financial end of things. Unfortunately, since inflation and expenses always seem to go up, both session fees and print prices will be increasing as of January 1, 2008.

For customers who have already booked or are members of the Little Lovebugs or Watch Me Grow clubs - no worries! Your prices are locked in and you will pay the 2007 prices.

So, if you've been thinking about booking a session and have just been holding off - DON'T! Book before January 1 and you'll pay the 2007 prices. Even if you're pregnant and not due until June, by reserving your session now you'll save a little money and get yourself first choice of appointment times.

Please note that the 2008 prices have already been added to the main website, although the 2007 pricing is in effect through the end of the year.

Remembering our lost little ones

For a photo blog, this is a rare occurrence: a post without a photo!

Tonight is the annual lighting of candles in remembrance of all of the children who have been lost. This is a worldwide event, and it lasts 24 hours. During the darkest part of the year, people in each time zone light their candles for one hour, from 7 to 8 pm.

Many people attend local ceremonies; many more light their candles privately.

I will be lighting my candle tonight in memory of my son Nicholas. He was with us for 11 days in 1999. He died due to complications from surgery he had after developing necrotizing enterocolitis. His brother and sister, born 5 days after him and weighing a few ounces more, will also be remembering him this year.

I am also lighting my candle in memory of the little ones I've met as a photographer for NILMDTS - nine little boys and girls who were only able to stay with their parents for a very brief time, but whose memories will live on forever.

If you'd like to know more about the candle lighting, visit the Compassionate Friends site.

Happy birthday!

Aren't these just the cutest little ones you've seen in a long time? Not only are they celebrating Christmas, they have their first birthday coming up later this week!

Multiples can be tricky, they never seem to want to do the same thing at the same time. The key is the Santa Hats. Give them something that they can steal from the other one and they'll stop trying to get away and start spending their energy on removing their brother or sister's hat!

Happy Holidays from Max!

Max doesn't really like to sit still for photos. Although he loves to hang out in the studio and keep the kids smiling, when it comes to pictures of HIM - he'd rather not!

I did manage to keep him occupied by giving him a beautiful Christmas-themed chew toy, so this will have to do for his holiday photo. No Santa hats for him...he's just not that kind of a dog.

The holidays are here!

I last saw this family when the youngest one was a newborn - my how she's grown in 9 months!

It's hard to believe the holiday season is starting, when it has been in the 90's all week and you still need the a/c in the car sometimes. But the holidays are definitely here, as you can tell by the festive outfits in this shot. Somehow it's hard to get into the holiday spirit when everyone is still wearing shorts, but there are little signs that winter really is on its way.

Welcome, baby Elizabeth!

Elizabeth was born on October 29, and I got to meet her when she was only 2 weeks old. What beautiful little hands she has, and the most expressive eyes. Congratulations to her family, what a wonderful little girl she is!

Niyema's baptism

I just saw this little sweetheart a couple of weeks ago for her Halloween photo (she's the little bee from October 26). She was recently baptized and her she is, looking absolutely beautiful in her Christening gown.

Holiday photo cards - deadlines are approaching!

Be sure to book your holiday portrait session in time for holiday delivery. If you plan to order holiday photo cards, you should book your session for November in order to receive your cards in time to send out before the holidays. Orders placed after December 7 can not be guaranteed to be received in time for Christmas, due to overwhelming demand at the printer.

Call 623-556-1227 or e-mail Heather@lovebugsphotography.com
to book your session today!

Happy Halloween from a busy bee!

Happy Halloween from little Niyema! She's certain to get lots of candy and goodies with that sweet little face and precious smile.

Baby Annie - 3 months old

Three months can be a difficult age to photograph a baby - they aren't sleepy newborns any more, but they aren't yet old enough to be able to be entertained very easily. Baby Annie was such a great subject, though - she was full of smiles and was so easy to work with. Here she is safe and sound in her daddy's arms.

Playing catch-up

I've been so busy with the start of the holiday season that I've fallen sorely behind on my Blog! Anyway, I loved this little girl's outfit, so retro but so perfect for her. She wasn't too happy when we started our session, but I'd like to think we were friends by the time she left. I love this silly expression, it's so typical 4-year old girl!

Halloween/Fall photos from Lovebugs Photography!

Just in time for Halloween, Lovebugs Photography is offering
special Halloween mini-sessions! One day only -
October 27, 2007 - the studio will be set up with pumpkins,
straw and a cute fall theme. For $50 you will receive a
15-minute mini-session, one 5X7 and 4 wallets
(all photos same pose). As a bonus, if you bring a donation
of two cans of non-perishable food, you will receive an
additional 4 wallets for free! All ages are welcome,
even newborns will be able to show off their cute costumes
this Halloween.

The number of mini-sessions is VERY limited - so don't wait,
book today by calling 623-556-1227 or e-mail
Heather@lovebugsphotography.com

Happy birth day, Tatum!

Tatum is such a precious little girl - so cooperative, and she pretty much slept through whatever I did. She did open her eyes for a few shots, and what beautiful eyes they are. When she wasn't sleeping, she was certainly interested in everything that was going on around her. She's only a couple of weeks old, and what a beautiful addition to her family she makes.

Maddox - a bundle of energy

Maddox recently turned 2 years old, and he had his birthday photos taken at Sun City Grand. He chased rabbits, met a cute little girl, threw rocks in the pond and generally had a good time. Happy Birthday, Maddox!