The Graftons

Here is a family that almost feels like my own. I love these guys and am so happy for them all - look at all those beautiful babies!! I believe Diane got her wish with a house full of grandchildren!

It was good to see all of you!

And the WINNER is....

There were a ton of votes for the Halloween contest. We had a few parents out there campaigning for their kids. I even think I saw a plead of facebook! :)

The votes were very close!! And the winner (drum roll please) is MEGAN THE WITCH!

Congrats to Megan for winning her family a free session with Mandy Hall Photography.

And in second place (and very close behind) was Stetson the Pirate!

Thank you to everyone & I plan to do the Halloween mini sessions again next year - so be looking for those next October!!

Happy Halloween everyone!!!

Repeat Customers

Lets all go back in time to when John & Katie were in high school. I remember doing John's senior photos and his mom saying something about homecoming that night, and I asked, "Who are you going with?" and John replied...."Katie Thomas." Love must have blossomed that night, because a few years and three little girls later, here they were again!

Actually, I have done other sessions for them - Katie informed me that I took their oldest daughters very first photos! I love repeat customers and I hope John, Katie and their three beautiful girls keep coming back for years to come.

Thanks guys, I had a blast with you!!

Katie

Katie and her mom came all the way from Columbus for me to do her senior session! She is my cousin and I was so so happy to photograph her. We had to dodge the sprinkles and keep praying for the sun to poke its head out - and it worked - sometimes! The rainy day did produce one wonderful suprise - A RAINBOW!

Thanks Katie & Dorothy for the fun day!!

Another Favorite Family

My wonderful girlfriend, Deb & her equally wonderful family spent Saturday afternoon with me. As I was doing this session I kept thinking how time just slips past you & before you know it years have gone by. When I became friends with the Reimans, Cade & Ally were just toddlers....and look at them now, all 6 of them.

Thanks Deb & Kevin ~ you guys are the best!!

The Kudrnas

This was one fun session! Not only did I get to spend the morning with one of my favorite families in the whole world, I got to be super creative & end the day with ice cream. Yum!

Kristin had this great idea for a Christmas card and she went all out! I really want to show you the card, but I better not, I will spoil all the fun for her & her friends. So, here are some family pics we started off with.

This is the very first image I took. Doesn't Scott look pi**ed & Kristin look totally amused? I believe Scott had a little critter fly into his mouth! :)


Now we are happier...



I could show you a TON more, but I won't. sorry.

Time to Vote!!

Halloween Mini Sessions were held today! It was a sunny, crisp fall day perfect for outdoor photos. I had a pretty darn good turn out, considering there was NO advertising involved (except this blog & an email!) Thank you to all the little goblins and ghouls who came out today - I had a blast seeing you in your costumes.

Here is how the voting will work - pick your very favorite little cutie and email me at hallfc@alltel.net or go to my website, click on contact & send me a message. You may also leave a comment below to cast your vote. You have until October 28th at midnight to vote. PLEASE only vote on time per email address! Remember, the winner will receive a free session with Mandy Hall Photography valued at $100!!

On to the kiddos....

Pirate

Welsh Family


Wright Family


Superheroes


Fireman #1


Clown


Fireman & Flower


Fireman #2


Pumpkin


Racecar Driver


James & Ella


Witch


Spiderman


Neiman Family


Batman


Fireman #3


Fairy


Flower


Jeanneret Boys

You can't vote for these guys, but I had to share them too!!

Spiderman

Batman

Tony Hawk

Thanks again to all the parents - be sure to email your friends & family to get lots of votes!!

Another Card Sample

Here is another Christmas Card idea...

Front:

Back:

The Andersons + Holiday Cards

Sunday my family and I took a trip to visit some family friends and to do a family session for them. We had so much fun spending the day at their place. (especially my boys - who ran, ran, ran and came home exhausted & very dirty!)

I thought I would post this one a bit differently. I have two of my faves put into custom holiday cards. I am currently working on some samples to have available to anyone interested. If you would like to order holiday cards, please contact me asap so we can get these done for you!

I think these are so beautiful...




Thank you for all your hospitality - we had a wonderful time getting to know you all and hope to see you again soon!!

The North Family

This family shoot was almost too easy. The early morning light we had was beautiful and we had so many places for great images just in their own yard. Thanks Suzanne for arranging everyone to get together - I hope you had a fun family day together!

Here are a few of my many faves...