Sara Moon Photography

New Blog Address!

2007-07-17T17:20:00.000-05:00

Don't get too excited ;-) It's got the same look, just a new banner across the top! I couldn't get this blog to do anything with the banner - some kind of a formatting problem. So I'm ditchin' it!

Bookmark me!! http://www.saramoonphotoblog.blogspot.com

I've been working on this tonight

2007-07-16T22:04:00.001-05:00

My banner is still broken up there...I might have to just get a new blog. Waaaaahhhhh.

Here are a few photos of 2 beautiful siblings...

Working on a new banner

2007-07-15T17:11:00.000-05:00

And having technical difficulties - of course.
Here's a couple pics just because....
Lily and Luna having peanut butter straight from the jar. My kinda girls.

For Debra

2007-07-13T08:10:00.001-05:00

Baby C, Mr. P, and the gorgeous Miss L!

Debbie's Babes

2007-07-12T19:51:00.001-05:00

Aren't they sweet??

A Not So Big Hairy Monster

2007-07-10T10:55:00.000-05:00

Picture of the day :-)

For Farrell

2007-07-07T20:23:00.000-05:00

Here's just a couple for you Farrell; they're some of my faves from your shoot. I'm almost done proofing so I'm only including two here. You'll hear from me on Sunday!

And Farrell commented on my last post about music, so I have to give a shout out to a couple more musical treats!
Check out (and buy) Regina Spektor (so fresh and delicious) and one of my absolute faves that Farrell referenced: Joshua Radin (perfection in my ear.)
On to Mr. Keegan!

Happy Thursday!

2007-07-05T09:18:00.000-05:00

I hope everyone had a festive 4th yesterday :-) despite the rain.
Wanted to throw it out there that I am all booked for July! Yay! Bring on August!

And a random tidbit for those of you who have iPods...my absolute favorite song of late that gives me goosebumps everytime and I never get sick of listening to, is Hey There Delilah by The Plain White Ts. For 99 cents on iTunes I highly recommend you get it!

And I have to recommend a few more now that I wrote that...
Love Song by Sara Bareilles
The Way I Are by Timbaland (LOVE this song)

Tutus Part II

2007-07-03T10:46:00.000-05:00

Make sure you read the post below for more tutu mania! As you can see, I could post all day. These girls were beautiful and cooperative and I want to than everyone who helped us that day! Tutu/accessory Diva: sonya@midwayimporting.com

Are you ready for some tutus?? Part I

2007-07-03T09:31:00.001-05:00

Here we go! Please tell me what you think blog readers!! And to get in touch with the amazing, amazing tutu maker - Sonya Pena - here is her email address: sonya@midwayimporting.com Your little girlies need these tutus and accessories!! They are just gorgeous! Sonya is some kind of talented...more on her coming soon!

Whose little stinker do you think the one below is???????????? Twirp.

All Girl

2007-06-28T19:26:00.000-05:00

We're together too much, she and I.

Poll :-)

2007-06-28T16:06:00.000-05:00

This is why pictures are worth it

2007-06-28T09:16:00.000-05:00

I was so moved and inspired by a wedding slideshow this morning that I felt I must share. I don't know these people, but watching these pictures float across my screen I got all teary. Imagine these being your pictures. I really do want to create this feeling for people, be it in a wedding or in your daily lives with your families.
What an inspiration! Not to mention the music is by David Gray, whom I adore, who did my wedding song as well. Watch this and have your volume on.
Jessica Claire rocks. Photography rocks.
http://www.jessicaclaire.net/index.cfm?catID=3

Looking for a Tutu Model!

2007-06-25T12:18:00.000-05:00

Update: We got 'em!! Thanks for your interest!!

Hi Blog Readers! (are you out there?)
I am looking for a little girl (preferably aged 2 to 5) to come to a "fashion shoot" this Saturday morning from 8:30-12 at Mercer Arboretum in Spring.
She'll be putting on 3 different tutus and other accessories (shoes, tops, etc.)
I'm photographing an aspiring tutu maker's pictures for her website and clothing tags!
Sonya makes the coolest tutus and is hilariously funny. I think you might even snag a tutu from the deal!
There will be 4 other little girls there, too, my little Lily, and my mom to be the tutu wrangler.

Hurry! Please email me with interest!!! (If you don't have a little girl, do you know someone who does?) saramoonphotography@gmail.com

This 'n' That

2007-06-22T14:27:00.000-05:00

You need one of these. You really NEED one of these (or one similar!) I got mine today and instead of being underwhelmed...for once I was overwhelmed. The woman who makes them is a gem. Go here to order yours: http://lisaleonard.blogspot.com/2007/05/sterling-stamped-jewelry.html Thanks for the heads up, Stacy Mc!!

Detail of the chain:

The "dog tags". One says Mikey, the other Lily Bean :-) And there's a freshwater pearl in the middle...representing moi of course!

Remember the movie "Nell" with Jodie Foster? Well, when Lily has a really bad hair day we call her Nell. Witness:

"Chicka, chicka, chickabee. / T'ee an me an t'ee an me. / Ressa, ressa, ressa me, / Chicka, chicka, chickabee."

Last, WHO TAUGHT HER HOW TO SAY CHEESE??? Because it wasn't me. Never teach your kid to say cheese! These are from the last 2 days...she thinks she's just too funny.

Have a great weekend! I'm working on your stuff if you're wondering...yes, YOU!

My favorite photo of the week

2007-06-21T14:57:00.001-05:00

It's artsy fartsy, and I LOVE IT!

Market Street Monday pics have all been finished. I'm on to Market Street Tuesday. Be on the lookout tomorrow for your emails!

Is anyone out there thinking...

2007-06-19T16:52:00.001-05:00

that the weather today is our version of a winter blizzard? I feel trapped in the house.

Good gracious it's stifling - can you spell M-I-S-E-R-A-B-L-E?????

Had to complain to someone besides Lily. That's the great thing about toddlers - they can't really complain yet! But I can!!!!

I wish I was them...(watch this for a big ol' awwwwwwwwwwww)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epUk3T2Kfno

Time to Shine!

2007-06-17T17:36:00.001-05:00

Take a look at these kiddos from Richmond (a bit past Sugarland). Good genes floating around out there, that's for sure! Thanks for having me out there, Stacy, Jennifer F., Jennifer D., Katie, Melanie, and Sarah! I'm in awe of your friendships that have lasted for sooooo very many years. Friends rule! (ETA: For some reason the pictures don't look quite as "spicy" as I'd like them to look here on Blogger, but they look wunderbar on my screen. I didn't switch to sRGB if you're a photog looking at these...)

Happy

2007-06-12T13:25:00.000-05:00

Thank you to all of my clients who have shared their beautiful children with me over the past week! I am going to have to go underground and edit my heart out to get all of your pictures ready!
Carla, Suzanne, Stacy and Friends, Market Street Monday and Market Street Tuesday! You have the world's most beautiful children - all of you!
Check back soon for a little sneak peek of all of these faces!

For Carla

2007-06-10T16:39:00.001-05:00

If these aren't the cutest brothers you've even seen...
I could have posted all day. These are just a few of a gajillion more, Carla. So good to see you!

What a day!

2007-06-08T20:17:00.001-05:00

I had two GREAT shoots today. Reaffirms how lucky I am to have fallen in love with a camera.
Couldn't help but post this pic when I saw it.
YA GOTTA LOVE TIPPY TOES!!

For Mariana

2007-06-07T17:20:00.001-05:00

I love my job. These pictures make me happy.

Buffalo Roaming

2007-06-07T15:00:00.000-05:00

I'm back from my hometown...Buffalo, NY.
Here are a few of my faves.

Taylor and Sara (Lily's heroes)

Soccer Lily

Beautiful field behind Jackie and Larry's house. Sunflare. My fave.

My dad and Lily with the house he grew up in behind them.

More of my beauty.

Uncle Larry (or Boppa Narry) as Lily would say. (Dad's brother.)

We had such a good time!

Going Out of Town

2007-06-01T11:37:00.000-05:00

Hello!

I will be out of town Saturday through Wednesday of this week. I will be away from email and phone. I will be back in action on Thursday the 7th.

Until then...

Market Street Mini-Sessions

2007-05-29T12:14:00.000-05:00

Some of you may have read about this in my newsletter already.
(What's that? You say you don't get my newsletter?????? Email me and I can get you on the list. It's the hottest thing going...hee hee.)

Here's the deal: I'll set up shop at Market Street on June 11th and 12th. You meet me there at a pre-arranged time. I devote 15-20 minutes of my undivided attention to your kidlet(s)! They can splash in the fountains, run, eat ICE CREAM from Coldstone (makes for cute pics!), etc.
$25 session fee. You will have about 10 pictures to choose from in your gallery.
Email me with interest. saramoonphotography@gmail.com

Giant in the castle

2007-05-28T14:04:00.000-05:00

Not a great picture, technically, but this will probably be the first and last time Mike gets in Lily's house. He's 6'5 and this house was made for a mouse. Thought it was kinda cute.

Newsletter coming on Monday

2007-05-24T14:48:00.001-05:00

My monthly newsletter is going out on Monday. If you don't receive it, or know someone who might find it interesting, leave your email in my comments, or email me and I'll get you on the list!
saramoonphotography@gmail.com

Top 10 Things I'd like to accomplish in my life

2007-05-24T14:37:00.001-05:00

Saw this challenge at http://bludomain.typepad.com/blus_daily_blog/. It's great to stop and think about the big picture sometimes.

1. Raise a happy, well-adjusted, well-educated child
2. Stay married for life and always strive for happiness together
3. Always have a few good friends nearby (emotionally nearby if not physically)
4. Make a true living with photography, continuing to get better
5. Convince people to adopt homeless dogs and cats rather than buy perfect puppies and kittens.
6. Volunteer, volunteer, volunteer and have my child(ren) with me when I do
7. Be able to afford to live somewhere beautiful
8. Worry less, accept things more
9. Make my parents proud, really proud
10. Stop wanting and needing and start appreciating

Add your list to my comments!

For Melinda

2007-05-21T11:19:00.001-05:00

Such fun boys, a relaxed, very pregnant mama, and lots of energy! Melinda, these are just a few...I could have posted all day!! I hope you *love* the photos as much as I do!

Here's what I'm thinking...

2007-05-21T10:31:00.000-05:00

I am baby-free the dates of June 7-17th and can come and go at will! Would any of my readers be interested in doing a Summer-Themed mini-session??

We could eat watermelon, run through the sprinkler, blow bubbles, etc for about 20 minutes per shoot?

I would tell you the date, have a sign up list and offer a greatly reduced session fee for you to get a few really cute summer pics up in your house?

If you are interested, post a comment and I'll see what I can do! It would be tons o' fun!

Bursting with Excitement

2007-05-16T13:20:00.000-05:00

My new website is up!!! Yee haw!! http://www.saramoonphotography.com

Feedback please!?!?

My Favorite People in the World

2007-05-15T15:24:00.000-05:00

Meet my parents...the most amazing people I know. And a few with the Bean. She always wiggles her way into the pictures.

Sneak Peek For Jenny and Jd

2007-05-15T10:31:00.000-05:00

Beautiful family, and mom's famous! Check out this link to see Jenny's handmade journals and photo albums featured on Channel 13s Hometown Live series! http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news&id=4834730
To see Jenny's website and get some of her fabulous stuff, click here: http://guntercreative.com

Shoe Picture Entries!!

2007-05-12T08:02:00.000-05:00

My first contest!! If you missed it in my newsletter, the contest is to take a picture of shoes...in a creative way of course! My favorite (or I may let you all vote) will get a session for half off!

Boots...by Summer.

Loyal Readers...

2007-05-10T08:21:00.000-05:00

There were at least 3 ways to earn 1/2 off sessions in my May newsletter. One of them was soooooo easy! No one has taken advantage! C'mon peeps!!

For Kelly

2007-05-07T21:06:00.000-05:00

Just a sneak peek! What a fun family :-)

Mom, Dad, and brand new baby Emma

This might be my favorite picture of all time...Aiden snuggling his new sister.

Love the vintagey feel of this pic...such a nice moment.

She'll kill me one day...

2007-05-05T23:20:00.000-05:00

but how could I not take these? I love the colors and the light. She was sick as a dog this week; cranky, whiny, demanding, inconsolable. But I think I'll keep her.

Well said.

2007-05-03T12:28:00.000-05:00

I read the following quote today on www.bludomain.typepad.com. I check that blog...hourly. What a fun website even for non-photographers! They have the best heads ups for fun stuff to buy...

Anyway, this goes out to all my clients, past, present and future. I am making a lot of mistakes as I start my business, but I'm so proud of myself for setting out to do what I love. Please be patient with me. Running your own business all by yourself is a BIG DEAL. I'm trying so hard!

"Any business is a process and we have resolved that you are never going to get things right all the time. There are going to be moments when you slip, just as there will be moments when you make real progress. The key is to accept the process. I believe the reason most people fail to reach the finish line is because they confuse a setback with a failure. A setback isn't a dead end: a setback is just a learning curve on the journey to success."

For Andrea and Alex

2007-04-30T13:12:00.000-05:00

Adorable couple awaiting their October wedding!

The ring...

lounging

Their doggie Kerbey

Look at those shoes!! Love 'em!

The lovebirds

So many more good ones, Andrea!!

My Best Friend's Wedding

2007-04-27T14:43:00.000-05:00

On Saturday April 21, my bestest friend Clarissa married her loooooongtime love, James. I was lucky and honored to be a part of it. I only shot the before wedding stuff and a teensy tinsy bit at the reception. That's why you won't see the handsome groom, James! He looked great.

Here we go! (click on any picture for a larger view)

Thursday's Bachelorette Party!!!

Mojitos and Flirtinis (?)

Getting Ready

Clarissa's mom wore this hair clip and veil at her own wedding!

The DRESS

The rings

The Reception!

Gorgeous flowers: roses, hydrangea and gerbera daisies

The cake!!!

Rock Star Brother of the Bride

The best damn mariachi band ever! (Clarissa and me in background!)

What a great wedding! Congrats, Claire-issa!!! (She had a fabulous photographer named Eddie Seal. Check out a great pic of Clarissa and James at : It's the first pic you'll see!!!)http://www.eddieseal.com

A Beautiful Couple

2007-04-26T08:35:00.000-05:00

My favorites from the fabulous Carey and Chip:

By the way, Carey is more than 6 months pregnant and looks like a ROCK STAR!! Ahhh, tall skinny women make me envious!!

Back from Clarissa's Wedding

2007-04-23T14:02:00.000-05:00

I'll post some pics from my friend's beautiful wedding in a bit, just want to say I'm working hard on my Mother's of Multiples pics, Baby "C", and Chip and Carey. Stand by!!
Happy Monday!?!?

Multiples Galore!

2007-04-17T06:05:00.000-05:00

Sneak Peak... this is only 1 pic of many for each of you, and I purposely don't pick my favorites. They get even better!!! You'll have to give me some time, though...
What beautiful familes!

Exhausemerated

2007-04-15T23:44:00.000-05:00

That's my husband's and my word for whooped, bushed, tuckered out, beat, spent, tired, worn out...you catch my drift. It's been quite a few days, and it's not gonna get any better soon. So busy personally and professionally. It's all good things, though!

I need a hug.

P.S. If any of my mom's of multiples are peeking in, I'll have some sneak peaks for you soon! I photographed 11 sets of multiples on Saturday at Mercer Arboretum. Yes, I said 11. 10 groups of twins, tons of singletons, and 1 set of triplets! Phew. Their fearless leader Summer needs a hug, too.

Anyhoo, I'm up way past my bedtime and put together a couple of the many things I've been working on.

Baby "C"

And for my hubby...this is what Lily does when he gets home everyday. Priceless.

Check back soon for some multiples galore!

For Amy

2007-04-08T21:27:00.000-05:00

Oh my goodness, I had the dream family of the century at a session on Saturday. Amy, Bo, and little Gabriel. First, Amy is stunningly gorgeous, Bo is dreamy handsome, and Gabriel couldn't be any cuter, funnier, sweeter if he was delivered by the Easter Bunny. Not only is Amy beautiful, she is one of the absolute NICEST people I have ever met. Anyone who knows me well, knows how much I love NICE. I want Amy to adopt me as her new BFF. And I want Bo to adopt my husband as his new BFF.
It was cold, rainy, and snarly outside, but we had a blast. We played with guitars, jelly beans, umbrellas, apples, picture frames, a snake, little people, trains...
Here's a sneak peak for you Miss Amy!

Insert Scream Here!

2007-04-07T20:55:00.000-05:00

I'm getting a new website!! Stay tuned! It's gonna be wunderbar!

When you don't have a pool...

2007-04-05T16:00:00.000-05:00

any ol' thing will do...

Super Secret Shooting Location...

2007-04-02T09:11:00.000-05:00

that will turn out F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S.
If you're interested, be the first to comment to this post and your session is half off.

(If you've already booked something with me, or have a discount pending for a future shoot, this isn't for you...sorry ;-)

Bluebonnet Girl

2007-04-01T09:21:00.000-05:00

Year 2 of Lily in the bluebonnets.
Round Top, Texas

2 from today

2007-03-29T21:40:00.000-05:00

Oh how I love thee, Lily Bean

and

The great state of...

Priscilla's Portrait Party - Sneak Peak Part III

2007-03-28T18:54:00.000-05:00

Priscilla's Portrait Party - Sneak Peak Part II

2007-03-28T18:52:00.000-05:00

Priscilla's Portrait Party - Sneak Peak Part I

2007-03-28T18:50:00.000-05:00

Look at me! With Audrey Woulard!!

2007-03-27T09:01:00.000-05:00

She rocked.
http://andreashirey.blogspot.com/2007/03/chicago.html

My Workshop

2007-03-23T20:47:00.000-05:00

Audrey Woulard rocks. She talks about "my" workshop in this link!!!!!
http://alwblog.typepad.com/blogging_with_audrey/2007/03/a_changed_woman.html

Anyway, some things I learned are reflected on my website...can you spot the changes??

http://www.saramoonphotography.com

Baby Grant

2007-03-17T22:20:00.000-05:00

Such a cutie! Thanks for introducing me to Emily, Swayze!!

Dawnn's Portrait Party

2007-03-17T22:12:00.000-05:00

What a beautiful family! Dawnn truly understood how to make a great portrait party. Thanks for letting me in on your secret, too! Congratulations again!

My Girl

2007-03-06T10:50:00.000-06:00

Engaged!

2007-03-05T19:29:00.000-06:00

My lovely friend Clarissa, with her lovely ring, at her lovely shower. Congrats!!

March is gonna be C-R-A-Z-Y!

2007-02-27T11:19:00.000-06:00

I literally have something happening everyday in March. If you are looking to book a portrait party, or private session, there are very few dates left. Hurry!

Storyboard Fun!

2007-02-24T20:15:00.000-06:00

Thanks, Kate and Alderson! You guys were soooo fun!

Stacy's Portrait Party

2007-02-16T08:06:00.000-06:00

I had a blast at a portrait party this past Tuesday. The kids were so adorable and it just reaffirmed how much I love looking through my lens at them. Thanks Ella, Amanda, Addison, Jackson, Tyler, Gabriel and Erik! And thank you Stacy for inviting me out to do this! I hope you all enjoy the photos as much as I do!

My Slide Show

2007-02-11T19:11:00.001-06:00

New Shoes!

2007-02-11T08:56:00.000-06:00

These are Lily's new Pink Converse!!! Are they adorable or what?

Do any Potential Clients View My Blog?

2007-02-08T10:47:00.000-06:00

If so, be the first to email me, or leave a comment, and your $60 session fee is free!

Lily's Playgroup Friends

2007-02-08T10:00:00.000-06:00

Peyton

Emma

Elliot

Joey

Brooke

Always the Best Present

2007-02-08T09:58:00.000-06:00

Lily, of course, not the Ballatore. Although I'm such a sucker for sweet Champagne!
Birthday was last week...just wanted to post something happy.

Sadness

2007-02-06T10:32:00.000-06:00

I participate in a photography forum called Grow. It was started by my favorite children's photographer named Barb Uil a.k.a. Jinky. I have a link to her work on my blog. Anyway, I have met so many amazing child photographers on this forum, most just like me - moms who love to take pictures and are trying to start a business doing what they love. We chat daily and share info and tips and our work for critique and growth. One such mom, Sheye Rosemeyer (also on linked on my blog bottom left...) lost her beautiful 3 year old daughter Ava over the weekend. They live in Brisbane Australia, where it is summer. Sheye and her husband and 4 (gorgeous!) children live next door to her inlaws. Right next door. The kids always go back and forth, back and forth. Well, little Ava decided to play a trick on everyone, being 3, and hid in the family's black car in the driveway. The grandparents thought she was at home, the parents thought she was with the grandparents. Due to the child locks being on, she could not get out and the temps rose to probably over 100 degrees in the car in about 10 minutes. She lived for 2 days in a coma, but unfortunately passed away. Our photography forum is devastated for numerous reasons. One, Sheye is such a funny, giving, amazing photographer/person. We are aching for our friend. Two, we all looked at her beautful photos and felt like we knew her children personally (look at Ava up there!) Three, we all know this could happen to any one of us. All of us on the forum know it sounds weird to have "cyber friends" but they are real, and I am so sad. Sheye wants to remind everyone to always keep your cars locked in your driveways and teach your children as early as you can to honk the horn loud and long if they are ever trapped inside. May strength and peace find my friend Sheye and her family at his horrible, unbelievable, tragic time.

Please leave me comments!

2007-02-01T22:00:00.000-06:00

Pretty please? Just say hello and tell me what you think of the blog...Pop in every so often!

Here's a recent pic I love - it's for you Sonia!

My Favorite Photo

2007-01-31T09:59:00.000-06:00

This is my work. I'm always learning. Every single day I learn something new. I am having a ball and have found my passion!

New Blog!

2007-01-31T09:51:00.000-06:00

Thank you to my Grow friend Patti, for updating and beautifying my blog. This is more me!