A 1-yr old session and cake smash!!

I was lucky to get to work with this family again... I first took N's pics last fall when he was only 3 months old (see the link here: http://heidikreitzphotography.blogspot.com/2008/11/mini-session-with-two-sweet-munchkins.html ). Now, we were commemorating his 1st birthday!!

He wasn't real thrilled about smiling whenever I stuck that big black box in his face, but we managed to get some adorable shots nonetheless.

I was excited to get some pics with him and mom's gear. She is a firefighter, and I thought these photos were so cool! The helmet was awesome... it belonged to mom, and her father before her! Great family tradition!!

Then we broke out the cake!! N did not hesitate to dive in and get his hands (and face, and everything else!) dirty. I think we can safely say this was his favorite part of the session :)

Love how his hand is completely buried in the cake up to his wrist!

And finally, one that is kind of an outtake, but I think it is SO funny I had to post it! We all know this feeling, when we have stuffed ourselves and feel like we cannot possibly eat another bite. Ever. The way he's kind of sitting there in a stupor is just priceless. Love it!!!

So, thanks again to the C family for allowing me to work with you! I had alot of fun, and I hope you did too. Enjoy your previews, and I'll let you know when the entire gallery is ready for viewing!

A Special Maternity Session

I had the honor of photographing A and S, who are expecting their first baby. S is one of my husband's oldest friends, so it was exciting to get to witness this special time for them. Knowing S as we do and having seen him age (mature might be too strong a term!), fatherhood might come as somewhat of a shock... for instance, child-appropriate TV channels include Disney or Nickelodeon, not MTV. Just one example!! Luckily A will be there to set things straight :)

I was excited to try this shot incorporating the ultrasound... baby's first photo, I guess!!

We did some of mom (and belly) alone...

and then a few with both parents...

Thanks to A & S for letting me document this special time in your life! Congratulations, and enjoy your preview. Can't wait to meet Baby Girl when she arrives next month!!

Sweet baby girl...

Well, I returned from vacation to find a message that my maternity client from June had delivered a baby girl while I was gone! I was so excited to have a session when I got home!!

Little Miss O was just the sweetest thing... she would alternate between being awake (and wanting to eat, pee or poop LOL) and sleeping just long enough to get some great shots in!!

This was the base of table in my clients' home... we just took off the glass top and set it in the hallway. I loved the texture of it... and so did their cat, who kept jumping up whenever we would move Miss O!!

This blanket was extra special, as it was knitted by Miss O's great-grandmother before she passed away.

I was SOOOO excited to have a newborn girl again, since my last few newborns have been boys. I had a fun flower hat I wanted to try with her... so imagine how happy I was when I arrived to find my client had this little hat!! I was in heaven :)

I tried a new "honey" like process on this photo to give it a different, dreamy kind of feel. I think it works well on this one... what do you think?

B and K, I hope you enjoy your sneak preview! I had so much fun with these... congrats on your adorable new girl :)

Summertime Fun Family Session!

I recently had an evening family session, and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day! This family was willing to try any location I suggested, and I was so happy we went to the waterfall. The water level was perfect AND we were lucky that there was nobody there!



Look at this great group shot!

And here are a handful of other shots...

This Dad was on leave from the armed forces... thanks for your service and sacrifice!

And I couldn't resist an eyelash shot... they were quite possibly some of the longest I've ever seen. Just gorgeous!!!

I hope you enjoy your sneak peek... the whole gallery will come after my vacation :)

Summer Special!

Summer is just flying by!! July is here, and before we know it, it too will be gone and the kids will be heading back to school.

In honor of this fun summer of 2009, I'm offering a photography special! Schedule a session to be held during the month of August and pay only $50... AND receive a complimentary 5x10 Summer storyboard with every order of $400 or more!

I will be on vacation for a week, so I will be back to work on July 20. Feel free to email or send an inquiry through my website to reserve your date... things are starting to fill up :)

Happy Summer :)

Fun With Kids and Toad...

A toad and some kids usually makes for a good combination... and some fun photos! After editing the family's entire session, I thought these were too fun not to share...

Baby N with a toad on his head... he knew something was not quite right, but wasn't sure what. Immediately after this shot he took off crawling and the toad made his escape!

Miss E was having lots of fun with this little guy... she was not in the least bit freaked out. She reminded me of my younger days when we would spend hours hunting for frogs and toads at my grandparents' cottage. She was awfully proud to show off the little guy!

And finally, I think my favorite shot of the day... Little Miss A, kissing her toad and wishing for her prince. Some day, A, some day...

Thanks to the kids, and to Mr. Toad, for being so cooperative :)