We’ve got a lot things in the works around here! Not only is this a sneak peek of Jenn’s maternity session (who, by the way, I’ve known since high school- which makes for a fun session catching up!), but it’s also a sneak peek of part of our new branding (see the watermark).
I’ve got a love/hate relationship with branding because I love design, but I hate having to put myself in a defined category or box so to speak. I love all colors, so it’s hard to pick just one or two for a logo. I love many styles: whimsy, modern, traditional, contemporary, victorian, natural, vogue, sleek, fancy, you name it! But, one can’t be all things to all people. And sometimes it’s good to get a focus. So, that’s what we’ve been doing. You’ll see more of our new look on our new website that will be going live as soon as I get all the bugs worked out.
We are also now selling Westcoast Baby Products. Right now I have the Aviator Hats and the Cocoon Blankets in chocolate, wasabi, blue, and pink. These are my most favorite blankets for newborns because they make even the most clumsy dads parents capable of a nice, tight swaddle like the nurses do in the hospital. I for one never got the baby burrito wrap perfected until I purchased my own for Isaiah.
Other news, we are opening up a new gallery on our website for children. I was doing maternity, newborn, and baby portraits for babies under 1-year-old, but there has been quite a demand from many families for older children as well. I was only providing this service to current clients that have had newborn sessions with us, but now I’m opening it up to anyone. My schedule is filling up quickly, and I can only do a very limited number of sessions per month. So if you are interested in a session, please book as far in advance as possible. Soon after our new website launches, our prices will also be going up. But if you book now for any date in 2010, you will lock in our current prices. I hate that I can’t photograph everyone that inquires, but I do my best to fit in the sessions that I can.
I’m also excited that I’m working on a book! It’s not primarily a photography book, but I will of course be using my images in it. I can’t say too much about it, but it is related to maternity and babies- what else!? 
Part of me mentioning it is to make sure I meet my monthly goals in finishing. So now you all know, and you can check up on me from time to time to keep the fire lit.
And lastly, I occasionally need newborns for a few quick product shots. I try to use the newborns and babies that I am already doing full sessions for, but sometimes I have a gap. Like right now for instance, most of our babies are still inside tummies. The rest of them are “older” babies that don’t fit into newborn clothing. So, if you are interested, or know someone who might be, in a very short session to model a piece of clothing or a product, I have them available from time to time. Just e-mail me and inquire. **Note: these are available on a first come, first serve basis, but priority goes to clients who book a full session.
Okay. Enough chat! On with the photos!
PS: Ignore any above typos, odd verbiage, improper grammar, and over all scatter brained chatter- At such an hour of the night as this, I cannot be held accountable for such things
Once again, I’m long overdue for a blog post! I have lots of things to post… Christmas photos, product reviews, session photos, lots of stuff. But for some reason I forget to blog, and then new sessions come along and grab my attention. So, here are two sneak peeks from this weekend’s sessions before I go any further. Enjoy! And hopefully I’ll be back with more soon! HOPEFULLY!!
3 week old baby Jacob
This photos is one of my all time favorites! Little Izzy is getting big!
There are some people that are just easy to get along with. And baby Logan’s parents were two of those people! I had so much fun chatting with them, and we all worked really hard to get this cute boy to sleep!
Here’s what’s been going on at our studio!
Katie over at Little Lids is making some CUTE hats that you guys should get a hold of for this winter! I’ve been doing some product photos for her, and these hats are wonderful! They are made out of warm fleece materials and are very well made. Check out her site, and let her know I sent you!
I had a fun session with these guys. I couldn’t decide which photos to share, but these are a few of my favs!
And here is little Elisabeth. She’s definitely grown since the last time I saw her! And Her daddy was able to jump in on the session this time!
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October is probably one of the busiest months out of the year for our family. We’ve got lots of birthdays, including mine. And with birthdays come cake, food, emissions testings, tag renewals, birthday shopping, more cake, and busy days. So I’ve neglected the blog quite a bit. Not sure why exactly. It’s not difficult to type a few lines and post a picture. In fact, I’ve got tons of pictures I’d like to post. But by the time I look at them all, I can’t decide which ones I want to share, and my motivation for editing and posting slowly dissipates. But today, I’m just picking some and going for it!
Cute Baby Kennedy at 6 months!
One of the many pictures I took of Hannah wearing this tutu that Justin’s cousin, Jennifer, made.
Noah’s 2nd Birthday! We had a football party.
And cake.
And here’s Izzy workin’ on the his best drool bomb! ~talent!~
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The girls have two twin beds in their room, and they always fight over who’s bed is who’s. So I’m going to get a large canvas of each one of them and hang it over their beds. And picture labeling will be my attempt to solve a fight. I’m going to use the top one for Rebecca’s bed. It’s so her!
*photos are property of de luca photography. Please do not download, save, or print in any form without permission. © de luca photography 2009
I’m knee deep in editing, but I wanted to share a photo from this little sweetie’s newborn session. Babies like this make me love my job! Not only was she easy to work with, and not only is she really cute, but she also brought along some fun people with her to her photo shoot. I met Elisabeth’s mom and her Gram when I was in middle school. 6th grade I believe. And her mom and I graduated from high school together. I feel the need to break out some old yearbooks!
I’ll be back with some more photos when I come up for air!
Check out who I got to spend the afternoon with!
