I’ve been a lucky duck to be able to take photographs of this beauty the past couple of years and to see her grow is sooo fun. She is a Southern Belle in training and I just love her to pieces! She was very gentle on the piano and was ‘playing’ and singing Christmas songs. Can you say cute And she is one of the most gorgeous little girls ‘eva!

She is well acquainted with a little place called Tiffany & Co. She was VERY proud of her angel necklace with her little guardian angel on it. She showed it off proudly! Her Momma is teaching her early … and I LOVE it!

And who doesn’t heart a little girl giggle?? Cutie – Patootie!!

THANKS Jones Family for trusting me once again with your photos. I love taking photographs of your little girlie .. she is a beauty!

From behind my lens,

Stacy

Christmas Mini Sessions at Stoney Creek Farm in Noblesville were a smashing sucess!! Oh. My. Goodness. We had THE best weather and the families that came out were FANTASTIC! It’s all about location .. location .. location … and having an AWESOME partner for the day was crazy fun! Vickie of Jeremy & Vickie Photography drove from FAR away to play at the tree farm and I was loving having company and help for the day! She had a few clients make the drive and they were beautiful! I’m so grateful to have gotten to work with her … can’t wait until next time!!

Anyway … enough story … let’s see the pics ..

This little family could not have been any cuter. Those two littles are adorable … and with a handsome older brother they are a gorgeous family.

Have to get a pic of Mom and Dad sharing a little Christmas love <3

I was so glad to be able to grab a set of photos for one of my friends! She helped me put together my new office space and painted and lugged furniture and glued a billion corks for a great corkboard … it’s fun to not have to do it all by myself! She and her handsome young man will have wonderful Christmas cards this year I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the photo of him giving her a big Christmas smooch!

It’s always wonderful to see old friends … These two have been on my friend list since high school and I’m so privileged to know them! AND they have two of THE funniest kids I know. Seriously. Funny. I’m soooo glad you all could come out for photographs this year!!

THIS ^^^^ is my FAVE pic of the day. It should win awards because it is sooo funny. I mean seriously. This is how it was … the whole time. ALWAYS FUNNY!!

These cuties had their own props and were ready for some serious picture time I love it when people bring goodies! And what handsome little boys they brought!! Love ‘em!

I’m sorry it took me a bit to get these blogged. I have been busy as a bee getting Holiday cards and photos ready for everyone. It was such a fun day at the tree farm … we will have to do something similar next year! I think that we had a great idea and it is always fun to have had the idea first … there were some other photogs who decided to run with our idea, but we guarded enough of it that we didn’t get ‘scooped’ on the whole deal! I think we rocked it … and I think we rocked it better!

I love. this. photo.

It is so real. It’s always fun when a family is up for some less than perfect ‘looking at the camera photos’.  I’ve known this family for a long time and they are always just this funny. The kids are definitely always having fun and the girly is a camera hamm and budding model. She was always working the lens! Could she be any more beautiful!?!? She was very proud of her new glasses and they look fantastic in her photos

All boy is what this guy is all about! He wants to be climbing and running and standing on something that is not the safest place in the world. He is a bit of an accident prone guy, so we had to always be planning his next move … much to his dismay! I think it is pretty certain that he is going to be a serious girlfriend magnet … what a handsome young man!

There is something about this photo that I love too … again the professional girly is hamming for the camera and the boys are in their own world. So, fun and real at the same time. She is so not interested in the creek!  Playing at the park is always a fun afternoon. There is always something to see and do and beautiful little places to photograph.

Thanks for meeting up with me Henderson Family! It was a blast! I can’t wait to see what you choose!!

From behind my lens,

Stacy

I’ve arranged THE coolest, most amazingly wonderful Christmas minis!  We are going to have crazy fun with hot chocolate, a bonfire to warm our tootsies and a hayride for your lift to the field

That sketch up there ^^ … it’s a very rudimentary way to show you my vision … our vision … since I’m working with Vickie Black of Jeremy and Vickie Photography for this adventure and we are planning to ROCK your Christmas cards!  You will get 20 minutes of our time to create a memory of Holiday 2011 .. and the bonus is that you can cut down your very own Christmas tree right there at Stoney Creek Farm! They have SO many choices and every size and shape imaginable. Bring your saw ..  your muscles for dragging .. and  your cutest hat and gloves and let us capture it forever.

This is only for the lucky few this year .. there are ONLY 7 spots for SGP Holiday photos at the Christmas Tree Farm!  Only the uber lucky who don’t procrastinate any longer will get a spot!

AND .. If you bring 5 non-perishable food items to donate to the local food pantry, you’ll get $5 OFF your Holiday fabulous-ness!  Helping others makes me happy .. and if you help me help others, you are rewarded

Call me soon NOW to schedule your spot .. and check out your card options here. Need additional cards? Pricing is $30 for 24 cards with envelopes! Come on .. send your friends and family some Christmas card goodness this year!

From behind my lens,

Stacy

How lucky am I that I got to meet this little family. I mean they are ALL beautiful (and handsome) and funny, and absolutely fantastic. I met them when I took senior photos for that gorgeous girl up there ^^^ and then getting to see them all again for family photos was a huge bonus!  Tracey had the wonderful idea to go to Fort Ben … which by the way, is GORGEOUS … and there were such beautiful locations with a few left-over trees with color. We even had the right timing to get together when her son was home from school. Perfect timing!

Their little guy was taking the picture above .. he was telling them to kiss and this is what happened. No kiss … just giggling .. oh, and then a silly kiss on her forehead as he put her in a near head-lock Silly men!  Could they be any more gorgeous?? I have the most beautiful clients. Seriously.

Have you ever seen such a beautiful little family of kids!  They all have matching smiles! CRAZY cute! I wish I could share more, but we have some limits around this place. My favorite didn’t even make the blog this time … it’s a secret one, shhhh.  And then there were four …  Thanks for sharing your gorgeous family with me Tracey! I had such a great time and can’t wait to hear about your favorites. I’m crossing my fingers for an ever-moving date, but have faith that all will work out in your favor

From behind my lens,

Stacy

It’s that time of year again. It’s sneaking up quickly and I’m not ready!  I’m not ready to put away my flip-flops .. I’m not ready to dig the parkas from the back of the closet .. I’m not ready to add long-sleeves to my daily wear .. and I am certainly not ready to being Christmas shopping. I haven’t taken our families photos .. I haven’t gotten together Christmas lists for each of us .. I haven’t even begun to get organized for the busy season. The Green family is all-in for the Holiday season. We celebrate Hanukkah with our Jewish friends, we celebrate Christmas with our families and we attend Holiday programs in the city and at school. It’s a busy time of year for us, but we so much enjoy the fellowship and time together.

One of MY FAVORITE things about the season is Holiday cards! I absolutely LOVE LovE LOVE getting cards in the mail. We get about a hundred a year and it makes me excited to see what arrives in the mailbox each day. EVERY time I go to the mailbox and get a card, or cards, I am thrilled. I run in the house and rip them open to see photographs or read the ‘Our Year’ letter. I have absolutely no idea why I get so excited for this silly bit of tradition, but I do. Don’t tell anyone how ridiculous I am …

Anyway, I try heard each year to offer quality products that are festive and a little bit non-traditional. I don’t love the red and green of Christmas. I love the vintage-y feel of the old-fashioned Holidays. The muted reds and the pale greens .. and the toning down from the browns and tans. I love that they are festive, but not all Christmas cheesy. I hope you love them, too!! The words and Greetings are changeable on each card. If you like the sentiments on one card and the design on another, let’s mix it up a bit. If you want another small photo on the ‘back’ side of one of the cards, let me know. That is the beauty of custom cards .. and custom photography .. we can make it work how YOU think it should be. There is no ‘extra’ charge for the quick changes. It’s just part of the SGP customer experience. Seriously .. this is all about YOU!

So .. go on .. pick one. Order them and send them to your family and friends. I bet they love them as much as I do

I will take orders for Holiday cards until December 5 and be comfortable that they will be delivered by Christmas … if you want to get them and mail them out in time for Christmas delivery to friends and family – please don’t wait until the last minute I’m looking forward to helping you send joy to your family and friends!

From behind my lens,

Stacy

I had the pleasure of meeting an amazingly talented and handsome young man this past week. I had photographed his brother before, but had never met him until our session. I was thrilled to hang out with him for an afternoon. We were able to wander his neighborhood to find great backdrops and awesome locations. It was tough to get him to relax and rock his shots, but we eventually got him comfortable and showing his natural smile. Once I had seen it … he couldn’t fake smile anymore. He has a smile that takes over his face … when his eyes smile, you know you have the real one But I love his serious looks, too. Full of personality and a gentleman for sure.

I’m proud to know him and just as proud of his tennis accomplishments this season for our school. He is the state runner-up in Men’s High School Tennis! He is amazing and will be playing in college this next year. Wishing him luck and hoping for more success out East

I told you his whole face smiles … I didn’t lie  It was a pleasure to meet you Brendan!  Thank you for hanging out with me for the afternoon for photographs. You are amazingly wonderful

From behind my lens,

Stacy

I don’t know how I get so lucky. I have great friends in my life and it is always fun to add old school ones to my group. I’m so glad to have reconnected with Bridget – I got to meet her family who are seriously some of the sweetest I know. Her girls are fantastic. They are funny, and silly and FULL of personality.  – Her husband is super cool as well – gotta love those Italian men  – We met up at a local orchard for some fun backgrounds. It was a lovely morning and we snuck in the entire session about 30 seconds before it started pouring! Little Miss A wanted so badly to ride the ponies and she definately deserved it because they were fantastic mini models for me!

I honestly don’t think these little girls could be any more beautiful. Look at them!!!  Daddy is going to be in serious trouble in high school … Watch out Dr. M … get the boy repellent out early!

It’s always fun picking apples and finding one that is perfect for you. We got a couple off of the ground for the shot and then they got to toss them down when they were done. I bet they ended up with an apple treat before they left that day … I would say candy, but there dad IS a dentist. Thanks Margiotti family for an awesome morning. I’m so glad to have gotten together with you all! Those girlies you have are seriously some of the sweetest ever.

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What a privilege to have met this family! They are so very sweet and fun. The are quite adventurous and were up for a hike in the park to capture their family photos  I already knew Mrs. A from an earlier photography event at her office, but I got to meet the two Mr. A men on this day. They both have the same name so I promptly decided I was calling the younger one King John. He thought I was funny, but then he told me that he was NOT the king. I asked him who was and he said his mom THAT is one smart boy! Look how handsome he is … and his personality is so BIG that you just can’t contain it in a photo. Trust me. He is absolutely wonderful.

THANK YOU A family! I had a blast shooting your photos.

From behind my lens,

Stacy

This little family is a set of our old friends …. you know those ones that have been around since kids were little. We met these ladies when Sydney started school at two-and-a-half. They’ve been on our friend list ever since. This is the first time I’ve gotten to shoot them and their family though! YAY for me! Miss Stella is all grown up and is turning into a beautiful young lady She was MORE than thrilled to hang out with her doggie for some shots. Can you say BEAUTIMOUS!?!

You’ve got to love Fall in Indiana. Well, anywhere in the Midwest is probably just as cool and full of the changes that the cooler weather brings. Colored leaves, brisk mornings, sightings of your breath and a glaze of frost on all things outdoor. We were playing in the frost filled morning so it was a little chilly to be glove-free and without a jacket. Though I don’t think Bandit the Dog was even phased. When he wasn’t in photographs he was hanging out with me … tied to an umbrella stand. His leash handle fits perfectly over the tube part of the wrought-iron stand and that means he is goin’ nowhere Genius, I tell you. I’m TOTALLY stealing using that idea next time we need to haul our dog somewhere!

For the record … did you know it is impossible to blow dandelion seeds when they are covered with frost? I mean, I think it would be difficult, but they WON’T go. They will.not. leave the stem .. but it wasn’t for lack of trying! AND if you look VERY closely you can see the frost on the flower in her hair … it must have frozen her little ear right off when we placed it in there!  But she wore it like a champ and ROCKED IT It’s crazy to see our little girlies growing up so fast … Paula, they will be teenagers before we know it! EEEkkk.

I really try to involve the kids in taking some photos of mom and dad each time I do a session. If the kids want to be behind the camera and their parents don’t mind, I try to let them snap away. This was the case on this frigid morning as well. She was absolutely frozen, but she played along with taking photographs and didn’t mention once that she was cold during her moment in the drivers seat  Such wonderful moments for the kids to see happening when they are in charge …

I had a TON of fun with your family, Paula! I am so glad we could get together Let’s arrange a playdate for the girlies .. I know they’d love meeting up again and since winter is coming we’ll need something to do anyway! Can’t wait to hear what you love

From behind my lens,

Stacy