Oh I SOOO know the set for Halloween!!!!
September 2, 2010 | Filed Under Misc | Leave a Comment
We’ll be opening up our Halloween quick takes for scheduling next week! These will go SUPER fast so be prepared - not Monday as it’s a holiday - but keep an eye on the blog for the annoucement. We will not schedule them until we have formally annouced their opening. Stay tuned!!!
Anyone know where I can get some bales of hay already?
Sweet 4 month old | {Jacksonville baby photographer}
August 27, 2010 | Filed Under Sneak Peeks | Leave a Comment
AHHH… the ages and stages of that first year. We always like to capture milestones vs ages around here as those are the most memorable. Of course that first milestone we typically capture is soon after birth so we get them all tiny and squishy (always before 2 weeks of age). Then as every baby is different, each baby reaches the next milestones at slightly different ages. Some accomplish things a little earlier than others. The second milestone we recommend capturing is when baby can push himself up on those elbows and hold his head up high (and usually will flash a quick smile or two a well). This milestone occurs between 3 and 4 months of age. The next milestone is sitting up and then of course first birthdays but we will save those for a little later.
This “holding head up high” stage is honestly a difficult age to photograph but can be so much fun and very rewarding with a little hard work. Of course baby is smiling and cooing at mom, dad, siblings and those they see on a regular basis. Sometimes they flash smiles and giggles for people they don’t know well but you know what happens when you replace a person’s smiling face with a big black box (aka : camera)? Yep.. that smile goes away. Any parent of a baby this age sees it all the time: Baby is happy and all smiles. Mom runs to get the camera and tries to snap a picture. Baby sees mom’s smiling face and continues to smile. Bring black box to face to focus and good-bye smiley baby and eye contact. (I can see a lot of you shaking your head right now). Well here is a tip… come see me… hehe.. OK the real tip. You have to be quick. If you have a point and shoot camera you know they have a delay when focusing and usually baby loses his smile or eye contact before you get the shot. SO focus first. Keep camera focused (usually this means keeping the shutter button pushed half way down) and move your head to the side of the “black box” (be sure you don’t move the camera). Baby will see your face, smile and while he smiles you finish pushing that button down the rest of the way. Try it.. see how it works for you! Of course I usually prefer the more serious expressions - but I do love a good smile now and then.
Now on to this precious guy! 4 months old and WAY cute! It was a pleasure to meet you lil’ man (and mom too) and I cannot wait for you guys to see the rest of the images we captured!
Catching up, updates and school!
August 27, 2010 | Filed Under Biz Anncts, Just Blabbin' | 2 Comments
It’s been a while since I posted on the blog - my bad ;) Guess you could say I’ve been a little busy with summer coming to an end and school getting started. Seems like August has flown by - I blinked and it’s almost over. We did take a short vacation to visit family up in Michigan. Had a great time visiting with those we haven’t seen in forever, enjoying the weather, visiting the zoo and picking raspberries!! MMMMM good!!! There is nothing better than eating a raspberry right after it’s been picked. The boys had a blast too - we even braved the bees!!!
Here’s a quick snapshot (with my new simple point and shoot - taken by my FIL)
And one of the raspberries. MMMM… did I say that already? I say it again… MMMM!!!!!
AND of course school started. Believe it or not I didn’t take any pictures of their first days of school. I know.. bad mom! But it’s been raining and I always do it outdoors in the same spot. Honestly this morning it wasn’t actually raining - just wet - and I forgot! LOL! So I might have to “fake it” next week and get a snapshot of them as we head out the door. That and the fact that they are never ready to go on time. Adjusting to this new wake up time is really getting to all of us! But I have a middle school kid now and I feel old. That’s all I have to say about that.
Schedule is filling up fast for those of you that have not booked your holiday sessions yet. September has some slight wiggle room in there, October a little bit more wiggle room but those dates are filling in fast! Don’t forget that our holiday cut off is November 13th (20th for orders). If you have had a session earlier this year and would like to use those images for your holiday cards please let me know! I’ll be happy to share our holiday cards with you!
Studio Samples… YOURS!!
August 19, 2010 | Filed Under Misc | Leave a Comment
I’m cleaning out old studio samples - I’ve posted them on my personal FB page If you see your child’s face and you would like to have the sample portrait please let me know and it’s yours (minus the frames). I’ll be adding more through the day so keep your eyes open on FB!!
You must pick up the portrait as I will not be mailing and they must be picked up in the next few days.
One more newbie… (and schedule update) | {Jacksonville newborn photography}
August 5, 2010 | Filed Under Sneak Peeks | 2 Comments
A quick peek of this peanut that came to visit this morning. SO CUTE!!!
ON another note - I will be taking the next week off to do some fun activities with my boys before school starts. If you have a “portrait emergency” please leave me a message via voice mail or shoot me an email and I’ll get back with you as soon as I can. I will not be available for orders, sessions or pickups during htis time but will return working week after next. Looking forward to a little rest and fun times with my boys!
My niece!! Isnt she the cutest? | {Jacksonville baby portaits}
August 5, 2010 | Filed Under Sneak Peeks | Leave a Comment
It’s hard to believe that she’s already 4 months old but LOOK!!! Here is her newborn session if you want to take a peek at how much she had grown and changed. And big sister (whom is usually SO not into doing portraits) decided to jump in on one too (pool hair and all LOL). Sadly I don’t think I ever blogged big brother’s portraits!
Yeah.. you laugh but you know it’s cute!~
OH WAIT! Yes I did blog big brothers portraits… click here
Day 11 - 12 Days of Christmas {in July}
August 5, 2010 | Filed Under Biz Anncts | Leave a Comment
I got SO busy yesterday that I forgot to blog about this one… funny thing is you all called anyway which I adore!! Thank you!! And oddly enough yesterday’s gift was so popular (even without you knowing about it first) that I am going to repeat the gift today (b/c honestly it’s better than the one I already had planned for today)
on the eleventh day of Christmas {in July} Nitz Photography gave to me…..
a set of 4 mini notepads. OH I love these things. I use them all the time!! Wonderful to tuck into your handbag or clip to the diaper bag for jotting down a quick note. Really comes in handy when someone rattles off a phone number and you need a place to keep it!
You gotta call today to get today’s gift. After 7PM tonight they will no longer be avaialable (for free anyway) Only today and tomorrow left!
Remember the 12 days gifts are for those scheduling full sessions - not mini sessions. Here is the post with all the rules *- Call today at 904-472-7060 or email me: tina@nitzphotography.com by 7PM to book and retain your session and it’s YOURS!!! And don’t forget, if you want it - book today. Once it’s gone it’s gone.
Beary Cute! | {Jacksonville baby photography}
August 4, 2010 | Filed Under Sneak Peeks | 7 Comments
Crazy title I know… but really do you blame me??
And look at those lips!!! 
*sigh* Where does the time go? | {St. Augustine children photographer}
August 4, 2010 | Filed Under Sneak Peeks | 3 Comments
You will probably recognice this sweetie! Everyone always comments about her pretty hair!! I have been photographing her since she was all of 5 weeks of age - every milestone and every birthday and holiday. It makes me smile to see her grow up right before my eyes. Kinda makes me sad too 
I guess that you would call that bittersweet. I always feel so honored when parents choose to bring their kids in annually for me to photograph them as they grow. My heart melts.
We had a blast at our session as we always do and it was fun to carry on a conversation with a little person with such innocence. The hugs after every couple of shots were nice too. Her personality is just in full bloom… see…
hehehe… sorry mom but I had to do it! Just too funny. Here’s a more toned down shot.
ANd this is what I get when my new kitty cat decided to come up for a visit during our session.
I think this one is my favorite - and the very last shot we took!
Day 10 - 12 days of Christmas {in July}
August 4, 2010 | Filed Under Misc | Leave a Comment
I got SO busy yesterday that I forgot to blog about this one… funny thing is you all called anyway which I adore!! Thank you!! And oddly enough yesterday’s gift was so popular (even without you knowing about it first) that I am going to repeat the gift today (b/c honestly it’s better than the one I already had planned for today)
on the tenth day of Christmas {in July} Nitz Photography gave to me…..
A wallet brag book!!
(please excuse the bad product photography - I did a quickie grab and snap so you can see them)
You gotta call today to get today’s gift. After 7PM tonight they will no longer be avaialable (for free anyway)
Remember the 12 days gifts are for those scheduling full sessions - not mini sessions. Here is the post with all the rules *- Call today at 904-472-7060 or email me: tina@nitzphotography.com by 7PM to book and retain your session and it’s YOURS!!! And don’t forget, if you want it - book today. Once it’s gone it’s gone.