I have a confession to make.  I can’t photograph my own children…together….as in all together in the same frame.  This should be an easy task right?  Surely the photographers children would be pros at having their pictures taken right?  Wrong!  Individually they are a dream to work with.  Five minutes and that’s it, but put them all together, and then throw in their cousin and I about pull my hair out.  I haven’t quite figured out what the problem is.  Maybe asking them to be anywhere within touching distance is just too much to ask?  Who knows.  For some reason (maybe I’m punishing myself) I decided to give it a go again!  This time we went to a park so that the play equipment might distract them…it was…interesting. 

p.s.  I am technically still on vacation and will be through Thursday.  If you have sent me an email in the last day or so please know that I will respond.  I am trying to get caught up on all my emails and phone calls, etc.

These next few are of my niece.  She is beautiful (as is every girl), and should know it!

Til next time,

Mindy

This session is the epitomy of what I love.  Family being themselves and doing what you normally do together.  (ok, so they don’t normally put their piano outdoors…)

When Mark told me he wanted to bring his music outside I was thrilled!  Seriously, it doesn’t get more fun for a photographer. 

What else can I say?  These pictures say it all.  Oh yeah, and if you’d like to HEAR how well they sing you can see them perform every Sunday at FBC Rogers. 

Til next time,

Mindy

One of the best things about my job (besides being my own boss) is getting to meet new people.  I just love getting to know families and chatting.  I’ve been known to talk so much I have to remind myself to shoot my camera! 

Mom & Dad are expecting their first baby, and they have decided to let their baby’s sex be a surprise!  I could never do that because I need to know everything!

Melissa I enjoyed our session and can’t wait to meet your little surprise.  Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy your sneak peek from this evening.

Mindy

Happy Father’s Day to all you dad’s out there!  If you are blessed to still have your father in your life be thankful for him!

I was recently introduced to Angela, owner of Gala Girlies here in NWA.  Angela has a party business, but it’s not your typical service.  This party planner comes to you (that’s right no more same old same old)!  Gala Girlies takes care of all the details from planning to cleaning up.  You know what that means??  It means you can actually ENJOY your party (what a concept)! 

Do you want to know the best part?  It’s not just children’s birthday parties…it’s for adult parties too!

So, if you need a really awesome party and don’t want to do the work call Angela at 479-899-6182.  If you need a photographer to photograph your fabulous party call me.  I am offering birthday party services through Gala Girlies only at this time.  You can check out what i’m offering HERE.

Til next time,

Mindy

Okay, really I have a couple clients who really need your vote!  I found this great website that is all about resources for the hip mom.  Well it turns out every month they have a photo contest for professional photographers and I entered a couple shots.  I really have no idea what we win…really it’d just be cool to win.  :)  So to all your hip mama’s out there…and other photog’s go check it out.  Oh, and don’t forget to vote for us!

Baby Daily Times

(once there just click on the photo contest box at the very top of the site.)

That’s all I have to say…I mean just look at him!! 

Our family had a really good weekend.  It was one of those weekends where you get some home improvement projects done and eat ice cream in the front yard. (and itch like crazy from all the chiggers!)

We ended our weekend with some slip-n-slide and water buckets…you know, the kind of play our kids used to do before DS and Wii were invented!  Don’t get me wrong, I love the Wii (Wii fit to be exact), but really…kids need to get outside more don’t ya think? 

Just as the sun was going down I snapped a few quick shots of my daughter (gotta love that sunflare!), but her big brother had some vicious ideas to get her!  I got it all, and then she got him too!  Just so you can see how my kids really behave I put together this little slideshow, ENJOY! 

Ahh sunflare.

and here is the show…

Envisioned your kiddo starring on the blog and web-site, but not quite able to swing the price point? Well, here’s your chance.

How can we, as photographers, better serve our clients despite the economic slump?

We’ll offer smaller helpings of custom photography at smaller prices. (Instead of the banana split, how about a kid-sized serving of mint chocolate chip?)

MJW Photography is offering a kids-cone-sized session to the first 3 clients to book!

Here are the details:

45 minutes - 1 outfit - 1 child (add $10 for a 2nd child)

10-15 proofs in an online gallery

You choose from the 3 groupings below to be included in your session

Take 50% off any additional gift prints (does not include canvas, gallery wraps or accessories)

Groupings:

• (6) 5×7, (2) 4×6 & (1) sheet of wallets
• (2) 8×10 & (6) 5×7
• (1) 10×13, (2) 8×10, (2) 5×7 & (2) sheets of wallets

(total session value of $365)

$300

*Remember there are only 3 slots available so call or email now.*

We took off to Branson with our close friends this holiday weekend and had some fun.  We had 6 children (8 yrs. old being the oldest) between the 4 adults, so needless to say we were outnumbered! 

We ran into rain, but for the most part it was nice…not too hot or cold.  These kids are so much braver than I was at their age with some of the rides we were able to talk them into.  LOL!

We went to The Landing for dinner and a waterworks (with cool fire. ) show Saturday night.  There were these kids that could’nt have been older than 18 playing drums with buckets.  They were really good too!

This was our view from dinner.

Abby was totally outnumbered, but she handled it so well. 

I told you it was a cool show. 

We made the men take them on this ride because we didn’t feel like getting wet.  After seeing how wet they got i’m really glad we didn’t go!

The giant barn swing.  I can NOT believe my son got on this.  It swings you just over a 90 degree angle…pretty awesome.

Hope everyone had a great weekend.  Now get back to work!