Gallery Wrapped Canvas SALE! | Bozeman Helena Montana Photographer

I have never, ever done this before.

But hey, it's a new year, and there's a first time for everything! Get yourself some art!!!

Doesn't this make more of a statement on your wall

than this?

The following sale is good for any Zo-Mak Photography client who has had a session in 2010 or 2011!

35% off canvas 20x30 and larger

25% off canvas smaller than 20x30

*Image must be chosen from an existing gallery (I can put older galleries back up for a limited time)

*Order must be placed by Jan 20, 2011

* Limit four canvases per client

*Regular prices can be found here

Call or email zo.mak.photography@gmail.com with questions!

Liam 9 months | Bozeman Helena MT Baby Photographer

I know kids grow fast, especially their first couple years. It always amazes me how I look at older pictures of my girls and wonder where the time has gone with they're not even in kindergarten yet! That's one reason I am so happy when parents ask me to photograph their baby's first year. The changes in these little ones every three months just blows me away.

I met Liam the first time when he was about a week old. He gave me a run for my money, but looking back I still can't get enough of his little wrinkles! A few months later, his mama and I met at Lindley Park for an outdoor session. He was even cuter than the first time. By the time he was six months old, he was already figuring out how to get himself around! And now, at 9 months, he's even more of a charmer and SO aware of what he wants!

He's been giving me this look since day 1:

But all it took was some of his daddy's antics to get him to flash me that big grin!

I couldn't resist the whole ET thing when I saw all his adorable friends in his nursery. What a lucky guy to be surrounded by so much love!!

Go get 'em, kiddo!!

See you for your birthday - I know it'll come all too soon!!

Winter Special | Bozeman MT Family Photographer

*Session fee valid for any location withing Bozeman/Belgrade area. Travel fees may apply for other locations. Valid for up to 5 people. Option to purchase disc based on minimum print order being met.

Montana Couple | Bozeman MT Family Photographer

As much as I adore photographing kids and babies, it's nice to have a reprieve every once in a while! I headed up to Springhill Pavilion on rather overcast day to tromp around in the snow with a very fun, very handsome couple.

Par for the course, we started out a little shy... I try to get the posed shots out of the way so that my clients can really get comfortable and open up and just be themselves. Nothing wrong with a stolen kiss or two along the way...

I think men generally expect photo sessions to be rough. For whatever reason, men usually come with a little apprehension about the whole process. I got a wonderful compliment from Fred at the end of our time together: "It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be." I'll take that :) And I'll take this genuinely happy moment.

I learned during our time together that Fred and Tracie have never had professional photos taken -- not even at their wedding! With that bit of information, I encouraged them to think back on their time together and remember the younger days of their relationship.

When we met, Tracie told me the only thing the location had to have was a split rail fence. I'm not sure that this is technically a split rail, but I think it made the cut.

And no, I couldn't resist the Marlboro man pose against the fence while checking out the Scottish Cattle (I think?!)

The love between these two is so evident -- I followed them around for about an hour and a half and ended up with far more images of them laughing, gazing into each others eyes, and just enjoying each other than the posed, looking at the camera and smiling shots. I'm happy about that.

I figured since this was the first, and maybe the last time they had professional photos taken, I'd get a couple individual shots. Love 'em.

Thank you, Tracie and Fred, for the opportunity. I had a great time spending the morning with you, and I'm totally pleased with the images. Hope you are, too!

2010: What a Year | Bozeman MT Photographer

Happy New Year!

Throughout the past few days I've been thinking a lot about my first full year in business -- the good, the bad, the must-work-on stuff, the stuff that needs to change, the stuff that needs to stay the same... I've been organizing and restructuring. But above it all I've been thinking of all the wonderful people I've met; all the amazing families who called on me to capture moments that otherwise would have gone by with the wind. It is because of each and every one of you that I am here today, thankful for every client, every image and every memory I've made. So thank you.

And with that, I pulled together a few of my very favorite images of the year.

Here's to many, many more beautiful memories in 2011!

(And for those of you who are curious, as I just moved all my data from 2010 off my working external drive, I saw a number larger than 28,000. Twenty-eight thousand images of YOU all. Wow. That's a lot!)

Oh, my peas! I just want to gobble her up! | Bozeman Helena MT Baby Photographer

Little Miss Elizabeth is getting more and more edible each time I see her! I am just blown away by this beauty - I can't get enough! A summer solstice baby, I first met her for her newborn session in June then again for three months in September. Her six-month session was on winter solstice, her six-month-birthday, a beautiful sunny day. I can't help but want the next three months to hurry past so I can see her for her next session!

How could you not want to gobble her up, all dressed in sherbert?! YUM!

Move over, Suri Cruise!

I love that her mom can't get enough PINK! We joked that someday our girls will want to wear all black with black lipstick and mascara... so by george make them dress in pink now!

Can't help but include a few of my favorite baby parts :)

Winter Wonderland ~ Bozeman, MT Photographer

The girls and I took the long way to church this morning since we had some time to kill... I can't say enough how much I adore waking up on days like today. Everything was covered in frost, and the sun just glistened off all the ice and snow. It was 8 degrees as we drove around, and I just felt invigorated and energized. I'm so grateful to live in such a beautiful place!

I took the liberty of processing a few images a little different than I normally would. WOW.

I think this is my favorite from the day. So Montana.

Back to my roots ~ Bozeman, MT Photographer

As I sit here in Upstate New York at the house I grew up in, I can't help but think how far out of the loop I am having been without my own computer for the past 10 days! Yikes!

Rest assured, I am still around, still booking sessions, and staying SUPER busy! So far I've had three incredibly fun sessions here in Ithaca, NY, and have been taking full advantage of all the beautiful gorges, trees and leaves in the area. What a wonderful and welcome change (and challenge!) from the wide open Montana sky that I'm so used to. I've been having a blast connecting with people I have known since childhood, now getting the chance to meet *their* children and capture these memories for them.

I can't wait to get home and proof all these sessions and get back into the swing of things! In the meantime, I apologize for my absence and thank you for checking in!!

...now off to get ready for this afternoon's session!

This just in: Super Awesome Luxe Holiday Cards! ~ Bozeman, MT Photographer

There's still more than enough time to get your personalized photo Holiday Cards from Zo-Mak Photography!

Holiday Cards are available to any 2010 Zo-Mak Photography customer. Use your images from sessions throughout the year, or sign up for a year-end session now! More Holiday card designs are shown on my website here.

The two round designs shown below (with or without scallops) can be ordered with a hole punched in the top so your card can double as a keepsake ornament. Each card is die-cut in the shape shown, and are printed on beautiful 107# cardstock with a shimmering pearl finish.

(Prices for Traditional and Luxe cards can be found here).

What Women Want To Know Expo! ~ Bozeman, MT Photographer

Be there! Tomorrow, 10-30-10 from 10-5 at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse on MSU Campus.

The What Women Want To Know Expo has free parking and admission, wine tasting, and information on more than you can every imagine. Oh, and me. Suzie. of Zo-Mak Photography.

Come find Zo-Mak Photography for a chance to sign up for a free photo session AND a free 16x20 gallery wrapped canvas (That's a $400 value! Holy Moses!). You can also book a session at the show for a KILLER discount and get free prints for booking your session at the Expo.

See you there!

Richards Family ~ Bozeman, MT Family Photographer

Do I ever mention that I love what I do? Because I do. I always have so much fun meeting people and getting to know them throughout the course of our photo session. This family was no exception -- the pride in their little guy just beams out of the parents, and although they requested mostly pictures of the baby by himself, I couldn't stop snapping shots of the three of them together.

Enjoy your preview, Richards family! I can't wait for you to see the rest! We sure made the best out of a super cloudy day!

Don't worry -- I have plenty of his gorgeous eyes, but I keep coming back to this one. I can't remember what he was looking at, but I'm intrigued by his curiosity. This age is so fun and exciting -- they pick up on things so quickly, and never let anything pass them by!

It's here! 2010 Holiday Mini Session info! {Bozeman, MT Family and Child Photographer}

**Please note -- the November date has changed to November 22. Sessions are available on the half-hour from 2:00 - 4:00**

Here it is! Be sure to check below for a sample of my holiday card designs for 2010 (and check out more on my website here).

Sessions are bound to fill up quickly, so contact me now to reserve your spot!

Darden Family ~ Bozeman, MT Family Photographer

Finally getting to my last Alaska session! Good things come to those who wait, right?!

The oldest girl is my oldest daughter's very first friend -- even before they were born they were commiserating in the womb :) That connection made this session so special to me, and I'm glad I was able to do it for you! Your girls are beautiful, and so full of life. Your incredible parenting really shines through in them!

I'm pretty sure I can't get away without posting this one, since it was Tyson's idea and all. Good call! I'm always excited to put a client's idea to the test and this one was a great idea.

Love you guys -- it was great to see you and spend a little time together!