Jonah is at the BEST baby age right now! Six months is perfect - he can sit up and play, but he's not mobile yet. He's funny and easily amused, but he doesn't get into any mischief yet. Perfect!
I got his hat from
Leap of Faith Designs on etsy.com. LOVE her stuff! And this is the same wagon I used in his
newborn photos! I'm planning to use it again when he turns one!
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your families! We had a great day - we stayed home, watched the parade on tv, played games, did some crafts, and cooked a big meal. We have SO much to be thankful for this year. Here's a short, random list, but I could go on and on....
- a happy marriage
- God's grace and mercy
- our health
- our four amazing kids
- our families
- dvr - we still watch way too much tv, but at least we're not a slave to the schedule anymore!
- a church family we love
- living in America - sure, it's got it's problems, but I'd still rather live here than anywhere else
- seasons - I'd get really bored if they didn't change!
- colors - just think, God could have made the whole world in black and white and we'd have never known the difference. Not sure if it's for our benefit or his pleasure, but either way I'm thankful for it!
- Joey's prayers
- my parents - they are such an amazing example to me in so many ways!
- a van than runs (well) - we've had so many crappy vehicles, this really is a blessing!
- Jonah's giggles
- Abbie's crazy sense of fashion
- a warm and cozy house
- Jack's silliness
- facebook - yes, I waste a lot of time on there, but I've reconnected with some old friends and it's nice to see what everyone is up to
- pinterest - another time suck, but I've found SO many great ideas on there
The Thanksgiving special prices are over now, but if you buy a gift certificate before Christmas, not only will it be delivered already gift-wrapped for you, you'll also get half off a second gift certificate, or get half off your next session! Gift certificates are available for Lifestyle, Storyteller, or Portrait sessions. Email me at amy@amyfoltz.net to purchase.
2012 brides...don't forget, if you book your wedding with me before the end of the year, you'll get 50 free custom-designed save-the-dates!
For the last 4 years, Joey's life has been all about Lego. I'm pretty sure that I could get rid of the rest of his toys (other than his Wii and DSi) and he wouldn't even notice. This is his life.
Want your child's life captured in creative black and white images that are printed in a book that's custom-designed just for you? Want the images on CD so you can print whatever you want and an online gallery to share with friends and family? Try a Storyteller session. Click on the "session information" tab at the top of the page for more details, then click on the "contact me" tab to schedule your session! I also offer gift certificates. This would be an awesome gift for any mom on your list! Purchase a session for yourself or as a gift before 11-26 (that's THIS SATURDAY) and get $150 off! Prices won't be that low for at least another year, so take advantage of those prices while you can!
Where has the time gone?!? I can't believe my little man is six months old! Jonah has been the easiest and maybe even the happiest baby yet (that's a tough call - they've all been pretty happy). He sleeps all night, he laughs and giggles, he loves his brothers and sister. I couldn't ask for a better completion to our family.
I've done about half of his "official" 6-month photos and I'm hoping to finish them up this weekend, but my favorites are the little moments I've captured over the last 6 months. I LOVE taking adorable pictures with cute outfits and locations, and we have plenty of those too, but these types of photos are my absolute favorites - just lots of precious little details and moments that I don't want to ever forget.
So, here's the first 6 months of Jonah:
If you'd like moments like this captured for your baby (or toddler, or big kids, or whole family), email me at amy@amyfoltz.net. I now offer special Storyteller sessions to help you tell your family's story. Some great ideas for Storyteller sessions: a series of 3 or 4 sessions during baby's first year, birthday or anniversary parties, choosing and decorating your Christmas tree, playing in the snow, family game night or movie night, a morning or afternoon at home, a day with Grandma and Grandpa, a trip to the park, hiking, whatever you want to remember about this time in your family's life. Want to try a Storyteller session, but still need a couple of portraits for your wall and for family? We can usually fit in just a couple of those too. Let me know what you're looking for and we can plan a session to fit your vision. Time flies...capture those moments now!
Don't miss out on my special Thanksgiving deals! Now until Saturday, you can get AMAZING deals! Read the post below this for all the details!
Thanksgiving is right around the corner (next week actually...how did it get here so fast???) and I have SO much to be thankful for this year! Our family is now complete (unless God laughs at that plan) with the birth of Jonah, Abbie started school (and LOVES it), Joey found a sport he loves (football), and Jack is the funniest little 2-year-old ever. I'm married to my best friend, who is absolutely perfect for me. I have amazing friends and a wonderful family. So much to thank God for! And I'm also SO thankful for my clients...the business has finally started to really take off this year and I am so excited about that. So, to say thank you, I'm offering some special deals for the next 10 days only. Scroll down to read the details!
- 2012 weddings for only $1295 (that's $400 off!)
- lifestyle and storyteller sessions (click here to read about the difference) for only $245 (that's $150 off!)
- portrait sessions for only $195 (that's $50 off!)
- current clients who have had sessions (or weddings) in 2010 or 2011 get an additional $25 off!
Those are some AMAZING deals, but they end at midnight on November 26th! You can pre-purchase a session for yourself or gift certificates for friends/family to lock in this deal, and then the session can be scheduled whenever you're ready...whether it's next week or next year, or whenever.
Gift certificates never expire and you can purchase as many as you'd like. Maybe a series of storyteller sessions to document your family in 2012?? Email me at amy@amyfoltz.net to purchase these special deals or if you have any questions.
Sessions/gift certificates and wedding deposits must be paid in full by midnight on 11-26-11.
Hope you all have a very happy Thanksgiving!
I was so excited for my first official Storyteller Session this week! I spent an evening with the Hammond family just capturing a typical evening at home for them. There were plenty of games, puzzles, books and cuddles! I loved how little miss Elaine insisted on calling me Amy Foltz every time she talked to me...not Amy, not Miss Amy, just Amy Foltz. She cracks me up!
Click
here to read all about storyteller sessions and how you can book one for your own family! I also offer gift certificates if you're looking for an awesome gift idea!
Just a few random shots of my kiddos! October was a busy month around here so I didn't get around to sharing these earlier.
Want something a little different for your next photo session? Try a new Storyteller Session! These sessions are photographed completely in black and white (to keep the focus on personalities and relationships) and tell the story of your life right now. Think about your life right now...what are you going to want to remember in 10 years? Is it the way your son plays with Legos for hours on end, or the crazy faces your toddler makes? Maybe cuddles from your baby, or family game night? Hiking or riding bikes, or a Saturday morning at home? Whatever it is, we can plan a session around it!
Storyteller Sessions can last up to three hours and can include as many activities and locations as you can fit into that time! There is some direction (like suggesting the place with the best light, etc.), but no posing. This is just your family being themselves!
You can see more information if you click the "session info/pricing" tab at the top, or you can email me at amy@amyfoltz.net for more information or to schedule your session!
By the way, these images are of my daughter, Abbie, who is in kindergarten and just learning to read! I love how she's concentrating so hard! She's such a good little student and I'm so proud of her!
I had the BEST time at this session with the Marshall family on Sunday afternoon! We met at the farm where they board their horses and walked around to their favorite spots. SO glad Laura thought to tell me to bring boots....I definitely needed them! This was an awesome location, we were blessed with amazing light for most of the afternoon, and the whole family was so sweet and funny.
Laura warned me that photographing horses was about as challenging as photographing toddlers, and she was right! They definitely had their own agenda, and we had to take a little break when they both decided to run off in the middle of the session! I'm SO glad they included them in their session anyway. They spend so much time riding them that I'm sure they feel like they're a part of the family!
The farm also had a really great swing hanging from a tree. This is one of the times I wish I were a better videographer...I wish you could hear John's laugh as he was swinging!
I loved how they all kept their mud boots on for the whole session. Laura carried around a bag with their other shoes because she thought they would change into them once we got through the mud, but then she decided to just keep them since that was "them." I LOVE it when families do stuff like that! I love making images that capture the essence of a family, and I think these really do!
