I recently started using a new company for albums and portfolio boxes. The have gorgeous colors, textures and options for albums and portfolio boxes. I ordered a sample for the studio using some of the images from beautiful Sydney’s Tutus & Tulips session and I think it’s just gorgeous. And evidentally the Finao Company did, too –they’ve asked my permission to use my portfolio box as one of their samples! So beautiful little Sydney will be on display all over the country and you can say you saw it here first.

These boxes are big and beautiful – and wrapped with a beautiful canvas print of your child (or pet). We can even put your birth announcement design on the back! Each holds 15 matted prints which can be removed and put in a frame or on an easel and then returned to the box at any time. Great for preserving baby’s first year memories as you can add portraits from different sessions as your child grows. The box sells for $750 and  includes prints, mats and all the design work.

Just wanted to post a few images of adorable little Sammy (short for SAMANTHA) in all of her girly cuteness. She's one of my calendar models for the 2009 Puppy Calendar. Isn't she the cutest???

I really pay attention to body language. Just relaxing in front of the camera is really the secret to getting a great portrait. I recently photographed these wonderfully relaxed and playful kids… who really loved each other. I often have to coax the little boys to hug their sisters but these two – wow! They really love being together and it shows! So sweet.

Valencia turned 6 this week – and she celebrated with a Supermodel Birthday Party at the studio! Her two BFFs came along and we had a solid hour of costume changes, dancing (to the latest Hannah Montana CD) and modeling. It took a whole 5 seconds for them to get into the mood…. here's a sneak peek.  Watchout Project Runway!    

Some fun from recent sessions… 

We had our "Dad & Me" sessions last week – just thought I'd post a few of my favorites!

Here are more of the celebs from the Yappy Hour. I'm just having so much fun with these guys!

 Our Yappy Hour was a big success! These fabulous cookies came from Dachshund rescue – aren't they adorable?? Many new two legged and four legged friends came to see the new studio – and we had lots of fun. Here's some of our guests in their costumes!  I'll post more of our party pics tomorrow…