You*Nique!

I am so excited to be launching this event!  It's my new baby.  Something I can't wait to do!

You-Nique!  Is going to be AWESOME!!!  Girls ages 10-12 are invited to come for a modeling session - free to be completely themselves.  I want to capture in camera their different You*Nique! personalities!

Because I've had such a great response so far, this event has only room for 2 more models!  First come, first serve.  This year, there's no cost to you!  If fact, you'll receive free prints!  Depending on the success and feedback from parents, we will be holding more of these events with all ages.  Here's a BIT of what to look forward to:

Model Call!

I just spent an evening with a great photographer Dawn McCarthy who is from Jacksonville, FL and said Ya'll a LOT.  So, now I really want to say Hey, Ya'll - and speak with a southern accent!  But, I don't think I can pull it off....doggone it!

I was very blessed to head to Grand Rapids, MI with Mike for just a night to learn an incredible amount from Dawn and to get to visit the lab that prints all my beautiful images (thanks Brandi!!!).  Every single time I do something to better my craft, I walk away inspired with new ideas!  I LOVE that.

I am holding a model call for a young girl (I may take more than 1) ages 10-12.  Here are a few criteria:

• She must be able to provide specific clothes - colorful, layered, frilly, fun (I'll give more detail to those who show interest)
• She must have a free spirit - open and willing to "modeling"
• She must be available on Sunday, Sept. 26th

If you know of someone or have a child that would like to participate, please leave a comment on this blog or email me: lisa@lisafeatherphotography.com

Those participating will receive a free session, an 8x10, 2 5x7's and 8 wallets.

This call will end on Sunday evening 9/5/10.

Remember When...

I've been laughing with quite a few High School Seniors lately as we get together for their Senior Sessions.  My how times have changed.  Now, I am ONLY 34 years old, so many of you can relate to many years previous to that, however, just in the 16 years since I have graduated (O.My.Word!)  senior pictures have truly evolved!  

Remember these?

Or these...

Or...

(Admittedly, that last one looks QUITE similar to my husbands Senior Pictures!)

I can't wait to see how they continue to evolve.  I don't like to be stuck in the past - I love to move forward.  I had to share this picture of a BEAUTY that I just did pictures for...I typically love, love, love bright, fun colors but I love the simplicity of this photo!  

Makes you want to dig out all your old Senior pictures, doesn't it?!?!

Random thoughts of a MOM photographer

I've heard this before and thought it was so cliche.  But, this morning I looked at my 4 year old and wondered how she got to be 4.  It isn't that I feel I missed out on the last 4 years...it's that I question what I have done - what I've accomplished - what I have become...in the last 4 years.  There is nothing more I want in this world than to be doing what is pleasing to God.  Than to know I'm on the right track - pursing the gifts He has given me.  I have never felt before in my life that I'm "on the right track" as much as I do now.  I am learning & growing (and failing & growing) in the field of Photography.  I love this business.  I love the people I meet.  I love seeing a finished product and the few pictures that give me butterflies in my stomach because I feel "it's that good".  I WANT to learn.  I WANT to grow.  I WANT to try.  I WANT to fail.  I know that if I never fail, I'll never learn.  

I pray God uses me in an amazing way that what I do will ultimately glorify Him.  It's most important to me.  And, in 4 years I want to look back and say...WOW...look at ALL you've done.

Now, look at this sweet thing.  Her Daddy's going to have to be careful with those big baby blues - you're precious Little Miss V!

All the beautiful girls...

And two handsome men!  This family just gushes with beauty.  It was so fun to take these family pictures as Miss J gets ready to leave for COLLEGE!  (Hard for me to believe she's that old!) 

Treasure your times together as a family...the time goes all too quick!

And the WINNER(s) is...

LISA RIES & The Herman Family!!!!

Congratulations!!  

I used a random generator to choose the winner, and had a witness so it was all fair!  

Thank you, Lisa, for entering the contest and for nominating the Herman family.  I'll be getting in touch with you soon!!

Thanks to ALL who entered!

Fun with Miss K & Mr. T!

Had a wonderful shoot today with Miss K & Mr. T (Mom and Dad too!!!)  What a HOOT Mr. T is...and what a BEAUTY Miss K is!!!  You just have to see to believe it!

See...told ya!