Mommy & Me Photography Blog » Pleasanton Photographer http://mommyandmephotoblog.com everyday moments. life's art. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:58:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Happy Birthday!!! http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/08/17/happy-birthday/ http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/08/17/happy-birthday/#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:58:45 +0000 Denise Olson http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/?p=233 Happy Birthday to a special little guy….. born on August 17, 2006 premature weighing just over 3lbs….

This is Matthew at 1 years old

Matthew now!!!  What a big boy he is!!!  Promise mommy that you will not grow up anymore….

Happy Birthday!!!

]]> http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/08/17/happy-birthday/feed/ 0 what to wear…. http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/07/20/what-to-wear/ http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/07/20/what-to-wear/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:57:36 +0000 Denise Olson http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/?p=230 This question is always a topic for discussion when preparing a photography session.  But it is the aspect of the session that should never be overlooked.  Not only do you want everyone in the photo looking good, but you also want to consider on how the photos will be displayed or used.  Inspired by the recent blog article posted in the National Association of Professional Childrens Photographers {which I am a member of}, I decided that I really need to sit down and think about how I can help clients get ideas for their sessions.  I came up with these arrangements using one of my favorite kids clothing stores, Gymboree.  Half of my childrens’ closets are filled with their clothes.  Love ‘em.  Not to mention that I also have the Gymboree VISA to receive added benefits!  Stay tuned for more clothing ideas!!!
PS.  Sorry I’ve been gone for so long.  But I’m back!

]]> http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/07/20/what-to-wear/feed/ 2 thank you 800 fans on facebook… http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/04/30/thank-you-800-fans-on-facebook/ http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/04/30/thank-you-800-fans-on-facebook/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:29:24 +0000 Denise Olson http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/?p=221 and because of this everyone gets the benefit of a give-a-way!!!  So for this first prize winning adventure, I’m going to give-a-way a Mommy & Me Photography tote {the one I make for my new packaging} along with a special surprise for the inside….

To enter all you need to do is…….{and I thought of this in the shower}…….name a movie, show or series where dandelions are featured.  For example, in Charlotte’s Web, the non animated movie, dandelions are featured in the ending credits (love that illustrated art btw!!)….enter your comments on my blog.  Double your chances by entering on my Mommy & Me Photography Fan Page ….. triple your chances by retweeting on Twitter.

oh, I will add:  you don’t have to be local to enter!!! I’ll send you the package!!!

A winner will be drawn Monday morning, May 3rd.

GOOD LUCK!!!!  Happy Friday and have a wonderful weekend.

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]]> http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/03/02/rain-days-are-fun/feed/ 2 some polaroid fun… http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/02/23/some-polaroid-fun/ http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/02/23/some-polaroid-fun/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:24:22 +0000 Denise Olson http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/?p=187

]]> http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/02/23/some-polaroid-fun/feed/ 0 a celebration with Cinderella… http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/02/12/a-celebration-with-cinderella/ http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/02/12/a-celebration-with-cinderella/#comments Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:28:51 +0000 Denise Olson http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/?p=176 At the end of January, we celebrated Maddie’s 5th birthday party.  Every year we throw a birthday bash for her, and every year it turns more and more into a huge glorious production.  This year, I decided to bring in entertainment {for my sanity, although, it was still totally crazy here!!}.  I met up with networking friend, Jenny Waters, owner of the Social Butterfly and co-owner of the Cinderella Company to discuss my intentions and plan of action for Maddie’s party.  We mutually decided on Cinderella for storytelling, singing, magic and face painting….and a coronation ceremony for Princess Maddie.  WOW!!!!  When Cinderella came to door, Maddie was more than surprised….she was totally enchanted!!!!  With 17 knights, princess maidens and little blossoms running wild with sword fights, makeovers, play doh, food, and candy…Cinderella stole the show and bestowed a whole bit of her magic upon them….

Thank you Cinderella…..as Maddie said on her delightful day, “This is the BEST Party EVER!!!”.

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For a limited time, you’ll be able to receive benefits with your photo packages if you book your session on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays mornings. Contact me for more details!!!!
-denise:)
email: mommyandmephoto@sbcglobal.net
phone: 925.858.0911

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This year was full of many events….
~Jackson was diagnosed with Autism in Feb ‘09 and has since undergone many therapies and is currently enrolled in a wonderful preschool with children specializing with his similar condition….despite the diagnosis, he is the MOST social animal alive and so full love; soccer camp is next in line…
~Maddie started preschool and has been loving it. She recently started ballet and tap dancing and is learning to become the glorified princess she wants to become…
~Derrick graduated from high school, got a scholarship to play football for West Liberty University and played as a freshman for the team, which ended their season being one of the top 8 teams in the country….quite an accomplishment…going strong, he has already begun training for the next season…
~Keith took on a new opportunity and decided to work for a public profitable company, Life Technologies. Although on the road much of time, he loves what he does because he is one of the best at what he does…he turned 40 this year…
~the loss of both of my grandmothers was sad, yet both sustained a huge life of over 90 years…so proud to say that I’m their granddaughter. They will be dearly missed…
~our families, whether dealing with the loss of loved ones, or fighting battles of illnesses…much was endured and the strength of family helped them through…
~as for me, elected to the board of directors of the PPGBA (www.PPGBA.org), met many new and wonderful friends and reconnected with many, created a brand for my biz and worked diligently on marketing material and a web presence, trying to balance family with work {augh!!!}, and also turned the dreaded 40…

hoping for a prosperous, simplified year….


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