Bow Board~Summer Fun!

So, I thought I would share a little about what I've been up to with my almost 7 year old this summer!  We love projects, especially something that can challenge our creativity.  My daughter has been bugging me in the nicest way possible to create something to organize all her headbands, hair-ties, and clips.  We used to just put them in a bin in her room, and had to dig around to find what we needed.  I did some research on Etsy and Pinterest, and the good 'ole Internet.  I wanted to see what was out there, and the cost of a "bow board" as we fondly call it.  I decided that I could not find what I wanted, and the cost for similar boards plus shipping was kind of outrageous!  So here's what I came up with and the total cost was less than $25--and I splurged a little (I'll explain later). :)

The materials I began with.   A 12x24 canvas (purchased two marked down to 50% off-$7.99!!) , batting, fabric, ribbon, and three wooden block initial letters.  The hooked letters were my splurge item at $4.99 each from Hobby Lobby.  I also used a glue gun and staple gun.   You can choose any size canvas based on space and accessory amount--bigger is better! :)

I wrapped the batting around the frame and stapled the batting to the canvas--be sure to pull tightly. 

 I then wrapped the fabric around the covered canvas.  Be sure to wrap it evenly if you have a design or pattern on the fabric.  Then staple securely.

I then selected a coordinating ribbon to attach to the board.  The ribbons will hold the hair clips and headbands. Be sure to measure the canvas so you can evenly space your ribbons.  I looped and hot glued the last row of ribbon to hold my headbands.

Here's the finished product.  I stapled a piece of fun rainbow ribbon to hold the board.  

Take some time out this summer and enjoy a fun summer project!!  I am thinking of making a second one designed for a boy!!  I am thinking of making it a photo board, and hooks to hold baseball caps!  

Be sure to follow my blog for some more photography news, and some updated craft projects!! 

Summer Newborn!

Summer is here, and in full swing.  I love this time of year, warmth is in the air, late night swimming, and fires in the yard!

I had so much fun meeting this family, and spending time with this newborn!  This little fella was 13 days new, and had a full set of black hair, and weighed in at 10lbs at birth (go mom)!!  What a chunky bundle of love he was!  Mom and dad are first time parents, and to see them doting on this little guy warmed my heart on this hot summer day!!!  Check out his preview, and make sure you like my Facebook page here and follow my blog for updates, deals and more!

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer, I know I am!

Double Baby Love

I recently had the opportunity to photo not one but two newborns--cousins in fact born only 3 days apart!  I would have to say (and I've said it before) newborns are my favorite!  The newness of a baby just makes me squeal!  So check out baby Ava & Aubrey, I see lifelong friends here, and tons of sleepovers for these babies and their moms!  So blessed to be able to share their unique friendship! Like what you see, head over to my Facebook page by clicking here and like me!

A Mother's Love...and her baby (parts)....

Recently I was fortunate enough to travel to Greene County, NY to photo this little darling baby, Hana.  Her parents prayed & hoped for her safe arrival for nine years--so to say she is a miracle is an understatement.  I truly love newborn photo shoots.  There is something magical that happens during those first few weeks of life that I love to capture.  The parents are excited (and fatigued), and it's beautiful to see them so attentive and concerned with every movement or little squeak the baby makes...it brings me back to when my babies were born and how I felt.  I thought they would never get past the "newborn stage" and now my children are 6 and 3 and the time truly does pass too quickly. So I cherish all the photos I've taken and others have taken of my children, and I know this family will cherish these photos forever.  Momma Jen was so focused on me capturing baby Hana's "parts" so she would never forget this stage.  Take a look, and thanks Jen for allowing me to witness your miracle baby, and love her up!  :) xooxoxoxoxox

Happy New Year!

What a great 2012 I had, and I am off to a busy 2013.  I have several weddings on the books for this year, and emails are already rolling in for 2014 requests!  This makes me SO happy! 

I also have several clients that are having babies in 2013 (Yipee).  Therefore since the majority of my business is familes and newborns (which are my FAVORITE), I decided to give famliles the option to purchase a "package" to capture their little ones.  These packages are also perfect to give as a gift (hint-hint hubbies)!!!  So check out my website:  here,  for package details (also listed below).  By pre-purchasing the package you save money per session and I am offering a print credit to be used on my site to buy prints...win-win! Email me at tncphotos@yahoo.com for more detalis or to pre-purchase your package.   Happy New Year! 

Belly to Baby Package:  $250

This package includes two sessions at agreed upon location.  The first session will include a maternity session, with 20-25 images on a CD with print release.  The newborn session will be at agreed upon location (usually at home), within the first 14 days of birth.  It will also include with 20-25 images on a CD with print release. 

**This package will also receive a $50 print credit ($25 each session) to be redeemed on photographer's online gallery.  (Code will be provided with online gallery link).

Baby to Toddler Package:  $375

This package includes three photo sessions at agreed upon location at the newborn, 6 months, and 12 months stages.  Each session includes 20-25 images on a CD with print release.

**This package will also receive a $75 print credit ($25 each session) to be redeemed on photographer's online gallery.  (Code will be provided with online gallery link).

The First Year:  $625

This package includes sessions at the following stages:  Maternity, Newborn, Three, Six, and One Year stages.  Each session includes 20-25 images on a CD with print release. 

**This package includes a $125 print credit ($25 each session) to be redeemed on photographer's online gallery.  (Code will be provided with online gallery link).

$150 deposit is due prior to first session and payments are due at each session (divided by remaining sessions) (PayPal accepted). Print credits cannot be combined, and can only be redeemed per session.  All sessions will be held at agreed upon location.  Extra travel fees will apply to package price if more than 25 miles from Latham, NY.  Sessions are non-transferable, non-refundable, and must be used within one year of purchasing, or up until the child reaches their first birthday.