I have been Photographing this little guy since he was a little bitty newborn..Then we shot his 3month, then 6th and just shot his 9month! What a q-t pie he is! Such a cool and calm bubba! Then all of a sudden he will get a little excited and screech the cutest noise ever!!
Newborn
3months
6months
And here are a few faves from his 9month session!!! So looking forward to photographing this little guys 1st birthday!!!
There has been a slight mix up in the dates for the Mother’s day simple.session..Here’s the updated info!!!
Don’t forget to Enter to win a FREE mother’s day simple.session..Go HERE to find out how to enter!!!!
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The kiddos spent the afternoon making the cutest “town” in the drive way with their sidewalk chalk. Of course Little Jody my miniature Clint Eastwood drew a gun store and a Wal-mart. Gabs drew a nail saloon and a house of her own and ella drew a drag strip to race up and down with her princess trike. I went to walk inside when I noticed this little gem right smack in the middle of town. Drawn by my lovely son ,who although I embarrass him to the fullest he still loves his Mommy. Gash! How I love that he still calls me “Mommy” Mostly MOOOOM! But mommy and mama are a fave!
If you read my last post you know that I am offering a Mother’s day SIMPLE.Session. Just the mama and her kiddo(s) Well I’ve decided to share the love and give away one of the 5 session spots. All you have to do is head on over to my FB fan page—> FACEBOOK and “like” my page..share..share SHARE..Spread the word that ellie.Van photography is giving away a Mother’s day SIMPLE.session
Then last but not least head back over here and leave a comment letting me know that you have done all 3
Then on March 31st I will announce the winner!! yayI’m very very excited about these sessions..Back to my little chalk town
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The definition of a Mother-A female person who is pregnant with or gives birth to a child.
Really, She is so much more then that. She is the kisser of boo-boos, your biggest fan, your greatest support system. She will love you more then anyone ever will. When I became a mother 12 years ago on March 10th. I never in a million years imagined how my life would change. I knew that I no longer was “I”. I became “we” Then almost three years later “we” became “us” then years later “us” became “Three” I base my world on being a mother. Am I a great mother? I would love to say HECK yeah! but in reality I’m just a mother. I have 2 girls and 1 boy who mean more to me then anything. I make mistakes, I embarrass them almost always. Especially when I try and hold little Jody’s hand when we cross the street. His whole body slumps down and he peeks up at me and says” really mom I’m 9″ I reply with a “really Jote you’re 9″ He will lightly grab my hand and try and make it across the street before anyone notices his 9yr old manly-ness holding his mother’s hand! I can seriously laugh at this now, But the day will come when I have to let go of their hands to watch them walk into college or walk down the isle.
I’m so blessed to have so many images of my kiddos growing up to look back on. But almost all of them I’m behind the camera. I’ve decided to switch things up a little. I’ll be looking to book a fabulous photographer to photograph me with my kiddos for mothers day. I’ve tried to stay on the other side of the lens being that I haven’t lost all of my goal weight yet, then I thought. Time stops for no one. Not me while I try to slim down to my “right size” Definitely not my kids as each day I notice their looks changing, My gabs is already in a 10 woman’s shoe and is just about as tall as me and will soon be a lot taller.
I want to be able to capture these moments for you. And give you images that are simplistic and breath-taking. Images that will burn into your heart and mind..This way when you’re little one is no longer little. You’ll have something to hold in your hand to remember those wonderful days as well as a lifetime of memories to hold in your heart…
I am offering 5 mother’s day sessions April 28th 2012. 175.00 fee that will include a 1 hour session, 20 edited images in an online gallery, 10 digital images. 75.00 is due at the time of booking and the remaining 100.00 is due the day of your session. These sessions will take place in Hawley PA in a gorgeous field with yummy golden light. They will be very simple. I want to focus on that bond between a mother and child with no distractions. Those images fill my heart!
Please contact me for additional information ellievphotography@gmail.com | 845.467.2377 These spots will fill up fast!
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Somethings up, I have been sitting here in my big comfy cozy chair. Lacrosse playing on the tv in the background. I have so many things on my mind. My head is spinning. See, I’m not a great “writer”. I have trouble verbally speaking my feelings/thoughts so typing them…well is an even bigger issue. My mind is jumping from one thought to the next,before I even get the chance to write what the thought was. Ahhhh so frustrating. I guess I’ll start by saying I love photography. I love the feeling I get when I look at an image of my kiddos when they were little bitty babies. When Gabrielle’s hair was a crazy curly beautiful afro…and Little Jody who was SO bow-legged for about the first 5 years of his life. I swear the cutest little walk I had ever seen. I love pulling out old albums, It reminds me of a sweeter time. When I didn’t have to worry as much..They were with me ALL of the time. With the older two in school full time. My worry meter is on over drive. I worry constantly. It’s a problem..really. Anyway back to my point..see my mind is a crazy mess lately. OK. When I decided to take that GIGANTIC leap of faith and photograph others. I didn’t know where it would lead. If I would be good enough. I knew that it was something that I LOVVVEEE to do. But would other people really want me to photograph their kids, their families. THEIR special moments. To my disbelief they did. I am so grateful for each and everyone of them. I love all of the images that I was able to capture. But it’s not me. I don’t want to be the photographer that lines a family up and says “ok look here and say CHEESE” or hold still look at the camera and smile. I want SO.MUCH.MORE for my photographs for those who choose me to capture their family moments. I worry that the image I see in my heart is not what my clients want. I see the little details in the curl of their hair or the way the light bounces off the grass making everything so glowy and wonderful. THESE are the images I want to capture. I need the candid,heart racing,breathless unpredictable images. The kind that you know you will never get twice. But I feel like this may only be my feelings. I always cherished the “off” pictures the ones where ella is looking away and I’ve captured her profile with that sweet little smile peeking through. Anyone can sit a child,adult,couple down and say look here..say cheese. I know I did it. But I felt deep down like I was faking it. The images although so very beautiful and special. I want to give more. I know I can. So over my very long winters break. I’ve sat and thought and prayed..I prayed A LOT!
I’ve decided to shoot what I love. Shoot with emotion. Really slow down and capture those moments that only happen once. The in between the “look here” and “say cheese” I truly hope I can capture the images that my clients who to me are friends. Will truly love as much as I do.
Here are a few images that I snapped while playing outside with ella. The weather we have been having is just beyond wonderful. Enjoy your sunday
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