Summer Newsletter

I am soooo excited!!!!!  Beka and I have been working all summer (oh yeah, and Steve too!) on new ideas for the business!!!  One of these ideas was a newsletter - one that would highlight who we are and who our clients are - not just push products and specials (although we did mention a few - but just a few I promise).  Our first edition - Summer is finally out - take a look and let us know what you think!!!!

-Laurie

Katie Class of 2011

I love Senior Season... and I especially love it becuase of sweet people like Katie. Katie was so quiet and reserved in the beginning of the session but as we dodged cars and watched as many crayons bravely gave up their lives for the perfect shot the true Katie came out!!!! Then the fun started - after hours of scouting all the perfect locations possible from Pelham through to Tallahassee we came back home exahusted and full of beautiful images!!!!! I can't believe you are old enough to be a senior Katie but you sure are one of the most beautiful ones I know!!!!!

And the password is....

I did not mean to cause so much confusion on the password to the proofs - here is how it works...

1. put in your email address - this email will be used to follow your order - it is not a specific one that we know already.

2. password: the password on all three days is the same it is the name of the director of the studio in all lowercase. The reason we do not just give you the password is so to help ensure the privacy of the dancers - this way only the people associated with the studio and their friends and family can acess the site.

If this does not work for you please feel free to call Steve or Laurie at 229-294-9694 or 229-221-3830. Thanks!!!!

Flint River Dance Arts

What a privilege it was to be able to photograph this year's recital. Steve was thrilled to accept the challenge of photographing so much action in such a quick time!!! The dancers were amazing and hopefully these images will show just a glimpse of their beauty. You can find the proofs by going to our website and clicking on the word proofs which is located all the way to the left under the heading Blog and More.

http://www.inthemomentphotographyanddesign.com/

It will take you to our proofing page. Simply click on the dance recital and enter your email address. Once you have entered your email you will be prompted for a password which is the the dance instructor's first name in all lowercase letters (After 30 years I am sure everyone knows it). You will then enter the first page of many. You can change pages at the top right of the screen. Each performance has a seperate screen. Steve was able to shoot over 1,000 images each night, specifically trying to get each dancer.

*** 2 things to note***

1. These images are performance images which means sometime the focus is slightly off and the lighting maybe harsh. However with any order which is placed online we will hand edit the images to enhance their quality as best as possible.

2. Although Steve made an attempt to catch every dancer at their best, it is not possible to predict and plan every move. So if somehow your little one's image was not of your favorite moment we are very sorry.

Because of these two considerations, we have drastically reduced our studio prices for these images. Image prices are:

4x6 images - $4.00 5x7 images - $7.00 8x10 images - $12.00

If you would prefer to place your order with a check you may call the studio at 229-221-3830 to place your order.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call Laurie or Steve Walton at 229-221-3830 or 229-294-9694. Thanks so much!!!!!!

Another life begins...

I love weddings! There is something magical about the fact that for an entire day the world stops and revolves around one couple and their love for each other. I especially love it when I pick up on things that make me know a couple has a special bond. That was the way it was with A and J! I knew it when we took their engagement pictures and they laughed non-stop! But when I saw how a nervous bride began to glow when she saw her husband, how calm she became, I knew. I knew that this couple is what love is about: they are stronger together then as individuals and that is a sign of a good marriage. Steve and I wish you the best!! We hope that you are always better together than apart!!!!

As They Grow....

It never ceases to amaze me how quickly theses little one grow up - the last time she came to she was so shy and scared...and now she is a big girl who laughed and played. Growing up is great for pictures but sad for Mommy and Daddy I am sure!!!!
-Laurie

Look up at our Banner...

See the precious baby with the tutu on...see ho she has grown!! She is still just as precious in her tutu...and if any of you know me at all you know how partial I am to tutus (especially since I told my two they could be anything they wanted for Halloween as long as it involved a tutu). Here is another one who was everywhere...full of life and full of energy (if we could only bottle it and sell it...) anyway as you will see in the and...candy always tames even the wildest child - and makes for the cutest pictures as well.
-Laurie

Halloween at M.A.M.'s

Get ready to sigh out loud... These babes are beautiful!!!!!

The perfect light for the perfect family

I love how this job allows me to meet new people all the time. This family is no exception!!! Not only are they all precious but I could set up my studio at there house and be perfectly happy with all of the beautiful places to shoot. This evening the lighting was perfect, the little one had a steady stream of jelly beans and magic happened!!!! Wait until you see the new little one - he is just as perfect!!!

-Laurie

Surrounded by Girls!!!!!

What a fabulous family!!!!! Steve is always complaining that he is outnumbered - he has no reason to complain. It was so fun to photograph all of these beautiful girls each with their own unique personality and style. (Even the Mommy) Thanks L family - it was to much fun!!!!
-Laurie