Mini-Session Morning: Daisies :-)

WHEN: Tuesday, June 15 (9:30-11:45)

How would you like to have some beautiful shots of your child/children in a field of daisies? Well, there's a little hillside next to Bartlett Playground (in Schenley Park) that is full of white daisies(a photographer's dream) and I thought it would make an ideal location for a morning of mini custom photography sessions. The session will cost $30 and you will get a 20-30 minute photo session in the daisies and then 5-8 retouched photos in your own private online gallery (prints are not included). For an additional $25 you can purchase a gift CD of your session with high resolution digital files and rights to print up to size 8x10. You can add the CD at any time.

Space is limited to first come, first served- or in this case email me asap and I'll put together a list. I'll start shooting at 9:30 and wrap up at 11:30. Click the link to visit my website and check out my gallery!

Friends, Families, and Little Ones...

It's been awhile again since my last post. My work certainly seems to have an ebb and flow to it and I guess now I'm in the flow these days but loving it. Mother's Day weekend I managed to say yes to 3 photo sessions all on Saturday. Normally, I try to limit my self to 1 or maybe 2 a weekend but not 3 in one day. Thankfully, my hubby didn't mind entertaining the kids for the day :-)

I started bright and early- a family session with my next door neighbors. They have an adorable little 2 yr old and were hoping to get some new family shots. We walked over to Schenley Park and checked out the graffiti wall and just had fun.





Next it was off to a session with a 1 yr old little girl. Mom and Dad received a photo session gift certificate and were looking forward to having pictures at home. We started out with some pj shots and then tried a couple of different outfits. She was such an expressive little girl. I could barely keep up with all the faces. We did manage to make it outside for a little bit but the wind really kicked up and made it challenging and quite chilly.



Finally it was a do-over with a friend who is expecting her 3rd child and was hoping for some belly shots with her family. Our first time together proved a little challenging and we decided it would be best to try another day. That turned out to be the perfect solution and we got some beautiful shots. I was also able to use my backdrop for the first time. It offered a studio feel to her pictures in the comfort of her own home and I think it went really well.







I'll be back to see them in a few weeks when their newest little man makes his way into the world. I can't wait!

April Showers

Yesterday was a bit of a rainy day but the sun came out for a bit and I was able to convince Sadie to go for a walk with me (of course, I just happened to have my camera). It was fun but she was a little disappointed at doing all that walking and not getting to go to the playground. I owe her a special trip this week.

Hope you like these!



I've always wanted to get a shot of one of the kids wishing on a dandelion and finally got it yesterday :-)





This graffiti wall is sooo cool! I used it for my cousin's sr pics last year but I'm thinking of doing another shoot with both monkeys at the wall in the near future.




This face is just priceless! I couldn't get her to smile naturally at all (she was so moody all day yesterday) but I love this anyways.

Photo of the Day @ Digital Image Cafe!

2 days in a row!!

Digital Image Cafe Photo of the Day Selection Notification

Congratulations! Your submitted image, SuperNova, has been selected in our 'Photo of the Day' contest for 4/12/2010.

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This time my photo was for the macro category. This is a cactus I found last month while visiting Phipps Conservatory. I loved the deep purple leaves and the glowing center. I just happened to be there shortly after the were watered and got to catch the water drops on it as well. I only wish I would have paid attention to the name of this cactus to be able to add that but oh well...

I never expected to have POTD 2 days in a row. How cool is that! :-)

Photo of the Day @ Digital Image Cafe!

Congratulations! Your submitted image, Princess in Tennis Shoes, has been selected in our 'Photo of the Day' contest for 4/11/2010.

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I was so excited to get this notification! This is my second POTD and my first for the People category.

This was taken last Sunday while out at my mom's for Easter. Sadie was in her Easter dress and knowing her, the tennis shoes suited her more than dress shoes. I was right. She spent most of the afternoon running around the yard with her brother and being a real Tom-boy. I was so happy to be able to capture the fancy dress with the fun tennis shoes and her pose just adds sweetness to the whole shot. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite pictures and I'm so glad to see it recognized.

New Maternity/Newborn Package!!

Spring is the time to celebrate new life and I happen to have some close friends who are anticipating additions to their families in the next few months. It got me to thinking about offering a new package so moms-to-be can have these moments recorded both the anticipation of the new arrival and welcoming them home.

So now presenting......... the Maternity/Newborn Package (unless I can come up with a more creative name for it) :-)

1- Waiting-for-Baby, Maternity session (2 hours of photos with mommy-to-be, daddy-to-be and any immediate family)
1- Welcome Baby, Newborn session (2 hours of photos with the new arrival, mommy, daddy and any immediate family)

1- Digital CD with 35 high quality files for printing up to size 8x10 from both sessions

1- 8x10 print to celebrate the new family

This package is worth over $300. I'm offering it for only $250 (plus tax).

This makes a great shower gift for a new mom and a wonderful way to celebrate baby's arrival!

contact me if you have any questions

Spring Blossoms

Spring has finally arrived in Pittsburgh and we're so happy to have it here. I had to take the opportunity to share some spring blossoms I captured on a recent trip to Phipps Conservatory. This was my first spring time visit there and it was wonderfully. An entire room filled with hyacinths (my favorite spring flowers) needless to say, I loved the smell :-)







Oh and my flower images are also available for purchase on my website- www.jodiwalshphotography.com