A little break from the newborn babies with today’s sneak peek! I love family portraits too - especially ones with grandparents and grandchildren! Love capturing these precious moments in time for my clients! This little guy though all my silly antics were quite amusing! I had my own little comedy show going on during their session! hehe Enjoy your sneak peeks, “B” family!

PS. I’m looking forward to photographing all my families who signed up for holiday mini sessions this Fall!!!

This year, the “W” family lost a close family member to breast cancer. In her loving memory, they wore pink for their holiday portraits! I love the outcome of the session! I have so many great pictures - it was hard narrowing down just a few to share in this sneak peek. I hope you enjoy your sneak peek, “W” family!

Back again, sharing another sneak peek from Sunday’s Holiday Mini Sessions - my 2nd family of the afternoon. The last time I saw this sweet family was around the time their little daughter was born! Now she’s 2! Time flies! I hope you enjoy your sneak peek, “R” family! It was fun seeing you guys again!

Look at his gorgeous eyes!!

Just a quick blog post to say Happy Birthday to my oldest little man who turned 3 years old on November 6th! It was 3 short years ago that I became a mommy and it’s been quite a ride! I love you Hunter! Mommy is so proud of the thoughful, empathetic, energetic, orderly, intelligent boy you have become! You are my pride and joy, my breath of fresh air, my “brain” most of the time - reminding me to grab my purse, wipe up a spill, where I last set down my keys… in this crazy busy season of Holiday Portrait Photography, you help me get from point A to point B without losing my mind completely. I love you little man. And I love how much interest you show towards Mommy’s work, you tell me daily that “when I get older, I be photography like mommy does” - you already take some pretty great pictures with my iphone. Mommy will definitely take you up on your offer to help one day, sweet boy. I love how you still want to hold my hand when you are falling asleep and when you first wake up. I love how you help keep tabs on your brother, you have saved him from hurting himself so many times. Your ability to predict what will happen next amazes me. I love watching you grow up. I love watching you light up at the thought of doing something that interests you. I love your smile. I love your sense of humor. Sometimes I can’t believe your only 3, you seem wise beyond your years. And then most of the time I can’t believe you ARE 3 years old. Where has the time gone? Happy Birthday, Hunny. Mommy loves you so much!!! XXXOOO

Love, Mommy

I had an amazing mini session with Miss “C”! Isn’t she gorgeous?? She’s modeling my newest red pettiskirt and top that is available for a second or third outfit at any of my photo sessions! Just looking at these pictures makes me excited for the holidays! Enjoy your sneak peek, “F” family!

By popular demand, I one last round of holiday mini sessions for 2009! These 30 minute mini sessions are perfect for having professional portraits done for your family Christmas cards or holiday gift giving! Take a look at all the recent holiday mini session sneak peeks on my blog and then email me asap to book your holiday mini session today!

Date: Sunday, Nov 22nd (2 open spots remaining!)
Times: 2:30, 3:15, 4:00, 4:45

What is included:
30 minute outdoor portrait session
Up to 5 family members
10-12 hi-resolution retouched portraits on CD (with print release - print to your heart’s content!)
6 gift prints (8×10 or smaller)
25% off additional purchases on holiday cards, mini albums and storyboards

Price: $250

These final four spots will go quick! Email me if you want to book one!
elle@ellabellaphotos.com

I was secretly jumping for joy when I saw my 4th family walking towards me at Mayfield park on Saturday. Big sister was wearing a beautiful Kaiya Eve pettiskirt in my new favorite color - purple. I knew it was going to be a magical mini session…

You might remember this baby girl too from earlier this year. One of my favorite things about my photography business is being asked to come back and photograph your children again - and seeing how much they have grown and changed. Enjoy your sneak peek, “S” family!!

Look who’s 5 months old already! This littlest UT fan here. Little “J” was all smiles on Saturday which made my job easy!! Enjoy your sneak peek, beautiful “E” family!

PS. I’m intentionally not posting any “family” portraits since some of my blog readers will be getting these families’ holiday cards in the mail and I don’t want to ruin the surprise! The family portraits are very cute though!!!

My next sneak peek from the first Ella Bella Photography Holiday Mini Session Event is the “R” family! You might remember them from a blog post earlier this year! Little “E” just turned 2 years old and had a blast exploring Mayfield park. He is the most adorable little boy and such a joy to photograph! I hope you enjoy your sneak peeks!!

My first round of holiday mini sessions took place this weekend! It was sunny and beautiful out Saturday morning and the only thing we had to compete with was ALL the other photographers who had the same plans to decend on Mayfield park for family portraits! Craziness! We did a pretty good job of staying out of each others way, BUT cloning out the fuzzy photographer in the background has become a standard practice in my photo editing routine.

I was going to post all the sneak peeks of the event in one big blog post but I think I’ll give each family their own day - which means MORE sneak peeks to look at! Little Miss “A” was having her 4th birthday party the same day as the mini sessions! I brought along 3 red balloons to the event (so people could easily spot me amongst the sea of photographers) and I took some pictures of her with the balloons at the end of their session! Happy 4th Birthday! Enjoy your sneak peek! (Mom & Dad - I got great family portraits that you will see in your private gallery next week!)

Isn’t she cuuute??

Her baby brother is such a doll too!

This has to be one of my all-time favorite sibling portraits!

And one of her red balloons!