Just like the majority of the surrounding states, Ohio is getting blasted with snow. I grew up with lake effect snow in western Michigan (which means that I’m used to seeing snowflakes as big as my head) and even I’m impressed. No one is happier with the snow fall than Beau. And since this only happens a couple times a year I wanted to make sure he gets as many opportunities as possible to enjoy the weather. We took these photos yesterday after our first big snow fell. We had about 8 inches. Today we got another 6-8″ on top of this. Beau and I were back out in it, but the snow was falling so quickly that I was afraid to take my camera. I’m glad that I didn’t, because after our hour at the park we were both soaked. So enjoy these photos of our Snowy Beauy…and just imagine how much fun he had today with 6 inches on top of this. 
Don’t be afraid of the crazy eyes above….he’s just excited.
And see…..Beauy’s fur DID grow back. (If you’re confused, click here for one of the best doggie grooming stories ever.)
I’ve been doing some little and a few big improvements here and there to help build my brand and my business. And it’s about time I have a new fresh face for the rest of the world to see! A huuuuge thank you to the many special faces and places that have a spot on my new business card. This card is a true representation of my growth – both in photography and in myself. I couldn’t have done it without you!
This is the front….
and this is the back….
Finally! I’ve been waiting and waiting and teasing and waiting and scheming how I could debut this very special project. Not only for my current and future clients, but for my family. A while back, you met Lyn-Dee. She is an extremely special girl who our family has been waiting for what seems like forever. Catch up on her story here. She finally arrived home on November 5, 2009. Many of you followed my family’s story and let me share a few sneak peek photos of her first weekend home. I’ve had the majority of the photos sitting on my computer waiting to be processed. Over the last two months, I’ve had bits and pieces of time to finish them, but still wasn’t satisfied by just blogging about them. I needed to do something more - I mean, this was a special child!
As I was also pondering my current business plan, I decided I wanted more products to offer my clients. My first big product blog debut was that fantastic, customized CD case. (LOVE IT!) But as I explored more product options, I also fell in-love with album design (thanks to the The Album Cafe). And then it hit me….Lyn-Dee’s photos of her first weekend at home and my first album were the perfect marriage! And so the project began. And talk about an emotional first little project. It took my breath away when it finally arrived on my door step.
The book pages are printed on 110# hinged paper in semi-gloss. The hinged paper allows open pages to lay flat as well as provides a thicker, more upscale feel to the book. I was beyond impressed! Not to mention the adorably sweet face that was gracing every page!! I custom designed the book cover and back as well. This project was such a joy to work on, I think you can tell I had a ball putting it together.
The majority of our family is pretty spread out over the east and west coast, not to mention the little mid-westernites like me! So I wanted to post a few of the pages from the album. It won’t be quite like having the book in your hands, but it’s the best virtual sneak peek that you’re going to get.
Keep in mind that each spread that you see is actually 10×20.
Welcome Home Lyn-Dee!
This was her faithful entourage.
I think the page below was the best one to put together. And it’s actually backwards. Uncle Tom coming through the terminal is on the left hand side and our FIRST glimpse of Lyn-Dee is on the right. These photos are very blurry, as I was snapping photographs through tears and shaky hands.
She grew so much in that first weekend at home. It was amazing to see the changes in her in just three days. I know I’ve thanked you before, but I want to thank U Tom and A Lori again for allowing us to share your incredible journey. I’m so glad your China Doll is finally home. We love you Lyn-Dee.
I’m very excited to be able to offer this customized product for my clients and my family. Trust me, it will be an item that you will never forget about and will have a hard time putting away. Contact me for print pricing and packages. megan@mnrphotography.com. Be safe out there today. Happy Super Bowl Sunday!!
The snow is falling like crazy outside!! I thought it was the perfect night to post the rest of my photos from my sibling shoot over the holidays. These kids were a BLAST to work with. We kicked off the shoot with a snow ball fight!
What good sports!! Jonathan was allllll about the snow ball fight. You can also see in the picture above that he was a main target. Something about those little brothers….
This family had a few traditional shots that they capture every year so I was happy to help them with this year’s photographs. We did a tough guy pose…that was hard for everyone to keep a straight face through.
And we got one of just the girls….
Aren’t these girls beautiful!?!? I said they looked like they were straight out of a Gap commercial. Loved it!
Instead of throwing snow at eachother, we decided to throw it up in the air….this just looks like fun!
Love those snowman ears!
I know I posted this photo on their sneak peek, but it has to go up again. It looks like it came straight out of a clothing catalog. You guys look awesome!!
Thanks for the fantastic photo shoot guys!!
…can melt hearts!! I took this photo of my sweet Godson back in September, but I’d completely forgotten about it until today. I’m currently rounding up all of the photos that I have for him so that his mum and I can design and album. Yay! Have I even mentioned the fact that I have albums now? Well I have a great sneak peek for you, but it will have to wait. I have one very special album in transit as I type this. Hopefully it gets there today! Until then, enjoy this precious photo of my sweet Tyler. And no….I did not enhance those eyes in Photoshop. They look liquid don’t they!?
It’s been a little quiet around my blog and the main reason is I’ve been swamped in business planning. Yuck!! But I guess it’s all a part of the game and it’s made me VERY excited about what I’ll be able to offer my clients this year. Today I dropped off Jenn’s senior photos. I loved the squealing, ooohing and awwwing! We certainly made a scene at Starbuck’s! Now that I’ve debuted them to Jenn, I can finally show the rest of the world…check out this fantastic packaging for my client CDs.
I love the freedom that I have to design my own covers. I’m able to personalize each product. I’m thankful for Facebook stalking…that’s how I found Jenn’s high school colors!
I’ve been waiting a lllloooonnngggg time to be able to offer something like this. Most of my clients (bless you!) have received their CDs with my yucky handwriting scrawled across their disc and tucked into a jewel toned case you can purchase at Best Buy. Blah! I will be bland no more!
This is just one of my very exciting new products that I’ll be debuting over the next couple of weeks. I still have a few more clients that have yet to receive their goodies, so I can’t spoil the fun just yet.
In other news, Drew and I have just about finished putting together our bedroom. It will be one of three rooms in this huge house that are 90% complete. We still haven’t picked out paint color (it’s up for discussion) but most of the little touches are almost done. This canvas print was one of my last big personal purchases.
It’s a large 20×30 print of our town home in German Village. I thought it was sweet to have a photo of our first place together in our first home together. I took that photograph during a heavy storm from our back porch so there’s lots of urban texture to it. Loving it! It’s the first thing you see when you walk into our room. Next time our room is clean, I’ll take photos of the rest.
It’s late and I have a flight to catch tomorrow morning. Nighty night!
I hadn’t seen my Ty Guy in quite some time. It was driving me crazy, so I made a point to stop by Grand Haven last week when I was there for work. I spent some quality time with my little monster and he’s growing like a WEED!!! He’s super fast, he loves to say “OOOOOOOH”, and his smile will melt your heart. Enjoy this little photo. (Courtesy of my mother! She’s getting good behind the lens. And no mom…don’t say my camera takes good pictures, it’s the person operating it!)
When I booked an appointment for a sibling photo shoot, I was hoping they would come dressed looking kind of like the Gap Cheer Factory commercials. Remember those – they were on tv non-stop before the holiday. You can imagine my pure joy when they showed up and I saw that they read my mind. How freaking awesome do they look?!? AND it started to snow right as we got started. Perrrrrfect! This is just a sneak peek…I’m working on getting the rest up and ready. Enjoy!!
You probably thought that I had completely forgotten about the rest of little Lyn-Dee’s photos. I swear I haven’t. And the wait will be worth it. I don’t want to ruin my surprise – I love teasing! – but I had to post this picture. It’s made me smile for the past two days and I wanted to pass it on. Enjoy!
I recognized that I haven’t done many personal posts on my blog lately, so I decided today would be the day that I catch up on myself. My family and I had a beautiful Christmas together in West Virginia. We spent time together laughing, talking and eating (not to mention a few glasses of wine here and there.) The holidays tend to fly by and this year was no different. I got Drew a ping pong table for Christmas. He was so surprised! (I’m still surprised that I pulled it off and managed to get it in the house without him seeing it – thanks to the help of many!) Drew surprised me with something I’ve been wanting for a long time….a disc painter!! You might think that sounds boring…but I’ve had my eye on one for a while. It adds my own flair and professionalism to the discs I give my clients. I wanted to post this photograph of my best project yet, but I didn’t want to ruin Nancy’s surprise! I got an elated email from her bubbling with excitement over her discs, so I can now post the photograph without ruining her surprise.
Isn’t that great?!?! I love that I can personalize each and every disc for my clients now instead of just scrawling their name on the front of a blank CD. You know you are excited about a Christmas present when you open it up immediately and then get it out of the packaging. I couldn’t wrap Drew’s ping pong table, so I threw some sheets over it and put a bow on it. We ripped into the cardboard as soon as it was unveiled! Same thing with my disc painter. I opened it up and Drew took it straight to my studio to set it up for me. We painted 4 CDs within the first 20 minutes!
Our families went overboard on gifts for us (and our pets) again this year. You are all so wonderful and I can’t thank you enough. Drew and I are truly blessed. If you’ve followed my blog in the past, you know that this is a very difficult time of year for me. I’m travelling consistantly and I don’t have as much time for my blog as I normally do. So if I seem absent it’s only because I’m busy being a road warrior. This too shall pass. I’m off to catch up on a few photos, laundry, grocery shopping and email. Have a beautiful (and warm!) week!
