{newborn | maternity summer special}

For all you expecting moms that want to capture your babies peach fuzz, squishy folds, sleepy face, and yes, first cries, too, this is for you! Krista Mason Photography is offering an amazing summer special for our newborn sessions.

An incredible offer of up to 4 hours of photography coverage in our studio, 4 set-ups which include our adorable props and various poses all for $250. This session values at $400! Plus, add a maternity session for $75, usually $200!

Please note, this includes time and photography talent only, prints and digital files are not included, but can be purchased.

So, if your precious bundle is growing and you want to pre-schedule this amazing deal, call us to book your session before September 15, 2011. Newborn sessions are done within the first two weeks of babies debut. We would love to schedule your session as a floating appointment based on your due date.

{monday moments}

{friday photo tip}

Don't shop on price alone. Sure, it is good to compare what professional portrait prices are in your area. But, be sure to compare store portrait prices to a fine art studio. Take a good look at their work, creativity and style. Is it everything that you are looking for, from style to personality of the photographer? A good photographer will bring out your true personality, not just take your snapshot. Don’t pick the cheapest photographer. Quality, style, product and customer service are a huge factor when selecting a photographer to capture your special milestones. Often, your sessions are milestones where there is no “redo”, like weddings, newborns and maternity. And even if there is, you will end up spending just as much, if not more, than if you had gone with the fine art photographer to begin with.

{thursday treats}

Left: I need to start finding a place to wear all these beautiful dresses I find, lol! Another great dress by Vera Wang via Love Wed Bliss. Top Center: How sweet is this photo and those outfits, so adorable via absolutely beautiful things! Top Right: Love these cupcake liners, great for an outdoor theme. Handmade by cupcakeaday. Bottom Center: More peonies, can you guess my favorite flower, lol. Just wish they were around for my bday. Bottom Right: OMG...how cute are these little slipper flower shoes. Just dying and they come in so many colors via etsy!

{loves me | loves me not}

Loves me: Today I am going with carmageddon! All that anticipation of the worst traffic ever and it was the most open I have EVER seen the freeways. I vote we have carmageddon everyday. Sadly, next time won’t be so clear because we all know it didn’t end in disaster. But it was fun for one weekend!

Loves me not: Losing things. I lost my eyeglasses (aka eyeballs) about 3 weeks ago and have looked high and low every place I think they could have possibly been, including every place I ran errands. They still have not shown up and I think I have to bite the bullet and buy some new ones. Not very happy about that. Luckily I can see and drive without them, but still a pain.

{monday moments}

{friday photo tip}

Don’t rush through your session. Take as much time as needed to make sure you get the amazing photos you want. The best thing to do is don't schedule any appointments or activities directly after your photo shoot. Great photos require time and often times more than you realize, you don't want to rush through your session and have mediocre photos.

{thursday treats}

Left: Love everything about this dress and photo! It is just so intriguing from the color to the design to the layers ,etc! Top Center: Been a little obsessed with hats lately and this shot is so beautiful! Top Right: Loving the trend of the doilies on the cake, and this is my one of my favorite by My Sweet and Saucy! Bottom Center: Ahhh..peonies and love the vintage pitcher. Bottom Right: This is so cute! Been wanting to do a shoot at a carnival and this just feeds to that inspiration.

{loves me | loves me not}

Loves me: Poker nights. Once a month I have the chance to get together with some good friends and enjoy company and a friendly game of poker. Nice to have something to look forward to each month in my hectic schedule!

Love me not: Reformatting my computer, especially after it has crashed. It is so difficult to find all my preferences and get back up and running at 100%. I have been out of my computer for over a week now trying to get up and running. Hopefully, I will be at 100% by next week, preferences and all.

{monday moments}

{loves me | loves me not}

Loves me: mani/pedis, love getting pampered and all the color options to sparkle up my hands and toes. Feel so relaxed and refreshed after a good mani/pedi.

Loves me not: heels, they are so cute, but oh so uncomfortable. I am a flats girl all the way, but every now and then you will catch me in a pair of heels, lol.

{friday photo tip | wedding | engagement | portrait}

Ladies, make sure your nails and toes are well manicured. Chipped nails are not a good look.