Birthday girls! | Helena, Montana Child Photographer

As I'm sure you know, I have a special place in my heart for sisters. Especially sisters who are just about two years apart. Meet K&J -- two adorable little cuties celebrating their first and third birthdays within days of each other. They traveled from Butte to come see me for their birthday photos. I must say they gave me a run for my money -- they totally made me work for it! But it was awesome, and they're beautiful and I'm so happy with how the images turned out. I quickly gave up on the "is there a bug on my head????!!!!" to get them to look my way, and instead followed them around (a million miles an hour!) just snapping away and capturing *them* being *them*.

Happy birthday, girls!

Hope to see you again when you're 2 and 4 (or before - who knows!)

2011 Holiday Card Designs

They're here, they're here!

2011 Zo-Mak Photography Holiday Card Designs! YAY!

These card designs are available to any prior Zo-Mak Photography client, using images from an existing session, or for those families who have sessions scheduled between now and the first week of November, 2011.

There are still a couple spots available in my upcoming family mini sessions at Kleffner Ranch (on October 15th) and Reeders Alley (November 5th). Check out the details here, and call me to reserve your spot!

These first four designs are brand new for 2011!

Ornaments

Noel

Merry & Bright

Deck the Halls

Seasons Greetings

Merry and Bright

Happy Happy Christmas

Merry Christmas

Holly Jolly

Joy to the World

Peppermint Trifold

Prices are available under the "details" tab on my website. Any card with scalloped or shaped edges is considered "Luxe", while any square or rectangular shape is a traditional card. Please call with questions!

Sylar is One | Helena, MT Baby Photographer

Well, this past Sunday was a popular day for photos! I met Sylar and his Mama at Reeders Alley for his birthday session, and we ran into three other groups there doing photos as well! It's such a gem - so many great little spots for wonderful backdrops. Can't wait to do my family mini sessions there later this fall!

When I first started thinking about this session, I knew I wanted to have a few props. I generally don't do many props at all, but this little guy and this location... the antique typewriter all but jumped off the shelf at me when I was perusing the antique shop last week! ...as did the phone, the tractor, the old coffee cans and books... And I have to admit - as cute as those shots were, I still just absolutely adore shots of him being himself.

Happy Birthday, little guy! Hope to see you and your beautiful mom again soon!

Lilly is One! | Helena, MT Baby Photographer

Another of my baby's first years comes to an end! I love having all these birthday kiddos this summer - it's so fun to watch them grow up and capture such special memories for their families.

The story from this session: The cake smash that wasn't. Cutest cake ever -- a 4 1/2" tall pink and purple panda bear sitting on top of a purple cake covered with balloons. Couldn't get her to touch it with a ten-foot pole! Oh, and the balloons... Who wants balloons when there is a perfectly exciting chunk of wood to check out?! Love this kid. Thank you, mom & dad, for allowing me to participate in this year with you guys!

Take a few minutes to watch miss Lilly grow with me: newborn, 3 month, 6 month and 9 month sessions.

xoxo

Baby Gracelyn | Helena, Montana Newborn Photographer

Aaaaaaah, babies. Everyone knows I love the cuddly, sweet smelling, soft and cozy little ones...... Little Miss Gracelyn is no exception! She reminded me a lot of my oldest daughter - the round chubby face, the thick tummy and chunky legs. Aaaaaaah. So perfect.

Holiday Mini Session - Updates | Helena Mt Family Holiday Photographer

It's my favorite time of year!!!

I know, I know. It's only September. But Christmas really is right around the corner. Before you know it, we'll be building snowmen instead of forts, sledding instead of slip-n-sliding, and searching for the perfect gift for grandmas and grandpas, aunts and uncles. Trust me. There's no better gift than a beautiful photo of you and your loved ones.

Fall is the most beautiful time of year for family photos, and I've got some incredible locations lined up!

If you start the planning now, the stress will be non-existent later! Check out the details below for my three mini-session dates for Holiday Mini-Sessions. There will only be four sessions per date, so call now to reserve your spot.

2011 Holiday Mini-Sessions include the following:

30-minute session for up to 5 people

10 proofed images in a password-protected online gallery

25- 5x5 or 5x7 flat holiday cards (you choose the design)

Peace $250 ($335 value)

2- 5x7 or 16 wallet prints

1- 8x10 or 8x12 print

1- 11x14 print

15% off additional a la carte prints

Love $450 ($610 value)

Option to upgrade to Luxe Design Cards at flat card price

4- 5x7 prints *or* 2- 5x7 and 16 wallet prints

2- 8x10 or 8x12 print

1- 11x14 or 12x12 canvas canvas

20% off additional a la carte prints

Joy $645 ($860 value)

Option to upgrade to Luxe Design Cards at flat card price

2- 8x10 or 8x12 prints

1- 11x14 print

3- mini accordion books

Low Resolution CD with all images from proofing gallery (suitable to print up to 5x7) *or* 16x24 canvas

25% off additional a la carte prints