Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

What a perfect capture from this darling little boy from yesterday's session.  The perfect picture to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day, and a special thank you to all our men & women in uniform, and their supportive families.  More to share later, but for now off to celebrate with my family!

Music Man - Life Long Memories Photography

Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. ~ Berthold Auerbach

What a difference a few years makes…

I’ve been planning this session with my oldest son Kyle for a long time now.  He has a natural ease in front of the camera and he totally inspires me.  He likes to come up with his own ideas for poses and such too, and those many times tend to be my favorites.   Of course, he’s also the one of my five who when he decides he’s “done” there’s no convincing him to get back into it.  

He is about to finish up 8^th grade and become a high school freshman this fall.  He picked the Bass to play in the beginning of 6^th grade…the one instrument that I asked him not to pick, of course, and though I was a little annoyed that it was the most expensive and hardest to find, I had to admit it was a pretty cool “prop”.   I took him out for a session then, and have a 20x30 canvas hanging on my wall.  When I see that canvas, I barely recognize the little boy captured there.  The baggy jeans, the round face and the innocent eyes that look back at me.

THEN:

He's grown so much in the past couple of years and love the difference I see when I compare both sessions.  I'm proud of the young man he's becoming and wanted to share the difference with all of you.  Don't forget to capture your babies at this stage too!

NOW:

Life Long Memories is announcing its very first Mother’s Day contest.

Mother's Day Contest!

Mother's Day is quickly approaching, and what better gifts to give yourself or that special mom you know than the gift of portraits.  If you're like most moms, you're rarely in front of the camera, so this is the chance to change that!  The deadline is quickly approaching, so send your entries today!

Here's how to enter:

1. If you are not already a fan, join my Facebook fan page, by searching for "Life Long Memories Photography" on Facebook.

2.  Submit a recent non-professional photo of the mother and her children you'd like to enter into the contest...this can be of yourself or any mother you adore...by email to kimberly@lifelongmemoriesphoto.com.  I will post them to a special contest album on my Facebook fan page on Tuesday, May 3rd.

3.  Send your friends, family, co-workers, etc. to join my Facebook fan page, if they haven't already, and VOTE for their favorite picture (i.e. YOURS!)

4.  The winner will be announced on May 8, 2011, based on the total number of votes for each entered image.  Votes are counted as comments on each individual image/entry.  A person must be a fan of my Facebook fan page to vote.  Votes from people that are not fans will not be counted!

Contest Rules

Entries must be submitted by Monday, May 2, 2011.  I will post all entries on Tuesday, May 3rd, and the voting will begin immediately!!!

     * ONE entry per mom
    
     * ONLY separate comments to a picture that state "vote" will be counted as a vote. 
        Simply clicking "like" by the picture will NOT count as a vote!

     * ONE vote per person!

     * Voting will continue from May 3 - May 7th.  The winner will be announced on Sunday, May 8th!!!

 THE PRIZE!!!

The winner will receive a complimentary portrait session, an 11x14 Wall Portrait, and a 4x5 preview album showcasing the best images from your sesison.

The session must take place in Fredericksburg, Va or close by and be redeemed by September 1, 2011. 

LET THE FUN BEGIN!