The Cobbler's kids have no shoes...

I love the old saying about the Cobbler's kids who have no shoes...perhaps his kids wouldn't let him measure their feet?

Here is what happens when I whip out my camera at home:



So, now there is no wonder as to why I don't have beautifully framed and matted photos covering the walls of my home! The photographer's kids have no pictures. Because they refuse to pose!


So...I resorted to snapping this shot of my freshly painted toenails. I broke down and bought black nail polish because as Dr. Evil would say, "I'm hip, I'm cool."



I wonder if the Cobbler himself had plenty of shoes?

a fun senior template!

courtesy of lch designs, via the pay it forward blog...I LOVE this. It can be made into a card, a print, canvas...the sky is the limit!

Two posts in one day...

...because I have loved this shot since the moment I captured it...and because the owner of those fabulous red shoes said I could...and because I found some new textures that were so fun, I couldn't help myself!

A couple of baby templates...and a Christmas Card!

Here we have two examples of baby announcements...thanks to two fabulous designers who "paid it forward" over at the Pay It Forward blog. Thank you, Jenica at Lemondrops Photography and Lindsay Docherty Photography--I am thrilled to offer these to my clients!
Here is a great announcement that can be used for baby girls or boys.


This annoucement is also available in pink.


A Christmas Card...it's about that time to start booking family sessions with photo cards in mind. Here is an example of a 5x7 card...thanks to LCH Designs for this fabulous template.

Meet Me...at Lover's Key!

The winner is Lover's Key for my next Mini Session.
Thank you to Ms. Diane Brown for the great suggestion--I am thrilled to award you with a mounted 11x14 print from your session.

I now have the 5:30 time slot open on 8/31 due to a cancellation. Contact me if you are interested in booking it!

ps. Happy Birthday, Mom.

If I had another baby...

I would buy all this stuff! When I see great products from fellow small business owners, I get really excited and love to spread the word...so, here is what I am excited about these days:

This birdy onesie is so "me", that I would love a T-shirt version for myself!


I have seen and felt this diaper bag--the stitching is flawless, the canvas is durable and the pattern, well...who can resist polka dots? These are two different bags here, just in case you were wondering. The brown version has polka dot handles!



And now, the onesie that I want to stock up on for baby shower gifts:


To see more adorable baby clothes, accessories, diaper bags, and other creative must-haves for babies, check out Stacey's website--you will get lost in her creativity. She inspires me!

Mini Session Update for 8/31

The mini session time slots for August 31st, 2008 are all booked up. Thank you for your interest and your votes! The location will be announced on Monday, August 18th.

Beautiful Baby

I was so pleased to meet this beautiful baby girl after photographing her mom's belly. She is sweet, tiny and perfect as you can see...

Mini Session Times for August 31st

Cost: $125
Location: TBA--place your vote in the poll to the right!

Time slots:
1. 5:30pm - 5:55pm **booked**
2. 6:00pm - 6:25pm **booked**
3. 6:30pm - 6:55pm **booked**

So glad you found my blog...

Just to clear things up...
my recent email for the next set of mini sessions had an error in the link to my blog...and if you found yourself on a blog about a Stacy Marie other than me, you weren't the only one! I apologize for the confusion and since you are reading this, I guess you found the right place. Phew, that was a sticky situation.

Four boys a beautiful girl...

A few family pictures from one of my recent mini sessions...they were full of laughter and joy that continues to make me smile.

August Special

Please enjoy a 35% discount off of prints for all sessions completed in the month of August!

If you would like to stay up-to-date on my monthly specials, let me know and I will put you on my newsletter mailing list. Email me your email address at: stacy@mystacymariephoto.com.

My favorite treat...

is super simple so I am going to share it with you all!
1. Melt white chocolate chips and spoon onto pretzels.
2. Top with M&Ms (perfect for the holidays because M&Ms have seasonal colors!)
And then...watch out because they are addicting.