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June 20, 2009
My NEW BLOG: Mommy & Me Photography - the Blog
it is still under construction as I pretty it up for viewing pleasures!!! Also my NEW WEBSITE is almost done....Just need to finish picking gallery photos, fix up a few pages, and polish it up so looks all sparky!!!

Sandy Puc created some awesome brushes and textures while quarantined in China for 7 days because of a passenger suspected with the Swine Flu while en route for her 3 week journey to China with her two children. One of the reasons for going to China was to do her daughter's senior portraits. Well, the series started at their lovely hotel in Shanghai. By all means it was no lap of luxury. The authentic grunge grouping includes, cigarette burned carpets, cracks in the walls, and filthy bathroom stains. They are available at www.samsworlduniversity.com and all of the proceeds will go to help orphans in China. These kids live like this everyday..... {Visit the Campus Store if your are not a member of Sam's University!!}




Used the following: The Quarantine Brush Set
Wall Stain 3 Texture
Fuse Box Texture
lch Designs, 20x20 sloppy borders


Poor Jack!! Yes, he did feel quarantined in his dragon outfit for Halloween this past year. I know that this would have been me if I were in Sam's place in China right now.

Hearts to you, Sam and your family!!!!

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Happy Father's Day....  

Posted by Denise Olson




I cannot say enough good things about Leah of Ich Designs. Visit her blog to see the wonderful template she has made for you photographers. Last year she did the same and it totally sparked my creativity!!! Using her Urban Girl Album template, some of her frames, and her "daddy" template, I created a stunning 30x30 piece of art that hangs in the entry way of our home. Gorgeous and just makes me smile everytime I walk past it. Happy Father's Day Keith!!! You're the best daddy ever!!!!

and of course, this is for this year...


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The Cutest Blog on the Block  

Posted by Denise Olson

Yeah I got it working....my signature and other little graphic stuff. I guess I'm learning html!!! YEAH!!!

A great gem of a site for blog redesign and cool tidbits. The Cutest Blog of the Block

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SOOOOO Sorry.........  

Posted by Denise Olson


I've been neglecting this poor blog for months...believe me when I say, I'm still in the month of April, LOL!!! I have started posting in my new photography blog.
Click HERE to go see!!!!!
So, will this blog be totally gone?....no. I may use it for a photographers reference, tidbits on the latest and greatest, how-tos, etc. In the meantime, please forgive me and go ahead and visit my new blog. I'm still fixing it up and making it pretty!!! Have a good weekend!!!

-denise:)

Mom Paparazzi...."take this mama!!!"  

Posted by Denise Olson


I think we can all relate when doing a photo session of our own children.....


be ready for a transition...new blog almost done!!!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!!  

Posted by Denise Olson



and for a FREEBIE!!!!....the "Sweet Clover" background paper and png brush of clovers.... clovers were taken in my backyard, and digitally enhanced in photoshop as brushes for my designing purposes.... ENJOY!!!
Terms of Use....just don't resell as is...make pretty creations, then sell your creation!!!! ... oh and leave some love... xoxo
Happy St. Patrick's Day!!! Salute!!!

"Sweet Clover" background paper

"Sweet Clover" png brush

Oh baby!! you so cute!!.....  

Posted by Denise Olson

Remember Mary and Nana and their "puppy" Max Parker....I photographed their holiday/maternity session on Point Isabelle during her 8 month of pregnancy. And a month later, Baby Evie arrived...on the same day as my Maddie's birthday!!! and what a cute little muffin she is.... she keeps her mommy and daddy very busy with her wake times...as well, there was no sleep for this little one during our photoshoot. Between Max Parker wanting to kiss her (actually he just wanted keep licking the milk off of her little face), and my son Jack Jack bellowing from his room in the background we were able to acquire good documentary. So I got my baby fix, but can't wait to see her again...I'm bringing the pom pom hat again!!!





Designing / Prop Credits: Jessica Dittmer - InkPen Album pages and dandelion sketch; Design Aglow - Proofing actions; Pay It Forward Photography; lch designs - Wall Border Art; chocolate Puff Ball Hat - Kamieo's Custom Creations
; oops...and another addition: IttyBitty - Coutour Papers

Fellow Photographers....  

Posted by Denise Olson

Mommy & Me Photography provides lifestyle portraiture and photography for families in Greater San Francisco Bay Area: maternity, birth, newborn, kids, families, seniors, and sports. If you’re not in the nearby area, shop around for photographers using this list. (To be added to this list, you must be a PT4P member and follow the instructions on the membership board.)

Create your packages using Wall Displays...  

Posted by Denise Olson



"Home Devine - a display of Life's Art" is a collection of wall displays where my clients will be able to create their own packages. Here is an example of a wall display that was recently created...my client just received her photos, so I can't wait to see what it will look like in her home...

There will be many options for the wall displays...just prints, fine art velvet, fine art watercolor (coming this summer!!), custom framing, stretched canvas, and framed canvas... the possibilities are endless...

{Designing credits: Design Aglow, Pinkle Toes Photography, and little of my own personal touch!!}

enjoy!!
-denise:)

In addition to my blog, which by the way, will be changing soon too, I'll be creating a newsletter called, "dandelion Kisses" exclusive for my clients!! As part of a survey that was sent out a few weeks ago, one of the notions mentioned was to send out notices via email to get notified of upcoming photography events. The first one will be due out in March!! Stay tuned!!....

Plus, I've been working on my "Mommy's Closet" site...This site will soon be the new site for archiving all of Mommy & Me Photography's galleries - sports and portraits, detailed creations, and personal memoirs...it will become a secured site to ensure the privacy of my clients and my family. In addition, as part of my pricing packages, digital negatives will be an option. And for the convenience of my customers, I will have those photos ready for you to print through my online gallery (with only select packages). Go ahead and visit: www.mommyandmephotography.com and visit, "Mommy's Closet".

A new website, splash page, and blog are in the making for Mommy & Me Photography with the help of Kim Townsend of Kimtown&Co. {http://www.kimtown.com} and designer, Jessica Dittmer {http://www.jessicadittmer.com}. Cannot wait to launch all the marvels!!!

And finally, my sports will have a separate home: http://www.sportsstylephotography.com
....and will feature news and athlete highlights!!!. The galleries and pricing information for Sports Style will currently remain within Mommy's Closet for direct ordering and viewing.

enjoy!!
dandelion kisses!!
-denise:)

{Designers Note: Thanks for the feedback everyone. A lot of people have been asking about the font title. It is called LD Cursive Flourish....currently on sale as part of a bundle on ScrapNFonts. This font was designed by Lettering Delights which provides the cutest fonts ever!! ...commercial license pending...}