I’m giving away 6 free sessions.  Yes, SIX FREE SESSIONS.  Those on my email list have already been given the head start on all six ways.  You blog only stalkers are being let into another way right now.  But all six will be released on my facebook page.  So if you haven’t liked my facebook page, do so now!  Lil Sweet Pea Photography Facebook

Now onto another way to win…..Simply comment on this blog post.  That’s it!  Just say hi, plead your case, what ever you feel like saying.  One lucky commenter will win a free session!  So get posting!

During my fall minis this year I got to meet E.  E is the tiniest, cutest little girl I’ve ever met.  I love that when I met her, she was clinging to mommy and daddy.  And for awhile there I think mom and dad didn’t think we’d get any photos past this……

E would not smile, or let go of dad’s hand.  But after pulling out some of my silliness I managed to get this…….

Getting closer with a smile   After some teddy grahams and some juice we really started to warm up!

Notice, no parent hand or body parts in the photo.  We were on a roll!   By the time our session was ending, E was smiling, laughing, jumping, running, giving me high-fives and posing.  I had a blast at our session!  It was great to meet you E

B and his family feel like family friends to me.  I’ve been shooting B since he was a newborn.  He’s the lil’ guy on my blog and website curled up naked with the Michigan football.  I love our yearly sessions because they are always in the fall which means we can spend the whole time talking Michigan football.  At least this year was a bit more pleasant then the last few years.

As if I didn’t get enough fill of B and his family, Maddie started dance lessons with B’s mom this fall.  Yup, I get to see “Ms. Melissa” every Monday night.  In fact, Maddie was upset when I wouldn’t let her come with to “Ms. Melissa’s photo session”.

This session is always a favorite.  And I always look forward to it every year!  Till next fall…..errrr, I mean Monday.

Now for this last photo, I was cracking up laughing as were B’s parents when he sprung this pose on us.  I feel like I need to put his name and graduation year in the corner for him to pass these out at school!

Come shop the new fall collection at my Matilda Jane Trunk show.  I’ve seen this in person.  It’s TDF!

You & Me

Friday, Sept 2nd
between 4pm & 6pm

19487 Scenic Harbour
Northville, Mi 48167

Please RSVP to amy@lilsweetpeaphotography.com

Images of the new items will be online on Sept 1st
www.matildajaneclothing.com

Wishlists can be forwarded to our Trunk Keeper Alison
at alisons@matildajaneclothing.com

I look forward to seeing you!

Amy

Fall Mini Sessions

This year I will be offering two rounds of mini sessions; September sessions in downtown Northville, and October sessions in Ann Arbor.

September Mini Sessions

• September 18th
• Downtown Northville
• Cost – $100
• Includes a 20 minute photo session. Please no clothing changes. Siblings may need to book back to back sessions if more images are desired. You will be guaranteed 12 images to chose from (more may be included).

October Mini Sessions

• October 23rd
• Ann Arbor – Law Quad or Downtown
• Cost – $100
• Includes a 20 minute photo session. Please no clothing changes. Siblings may need to book back to back sessions if more images are desired. You will be guaranteed 12 images to chose from (more may be included).

Click here to book your fall mini session.

My poor neglected blog.  It’s amazing what 2 kids and a full time teaching job can do!  Needless to say, I’m back.  And I’m happy to share my session from a few weeks ago with Miss S.  Now, I’ve been shooting her since she was a tiny little baby.  Now she’s turned into a big 5 year old!  Where does the time go?  Miss S’s family moved away a few years ago, but sometimes when they pop into town,  I get to have fun at a session with them.  I’d also like to share that when this family books a session, it’s a lock that we will have a heat wave.  This session in May…I think it was 90!  A session I did for them a few year back in October….90!  So I think that the B Family needs to start booking sessions in Dec/Jan when we’d all love a heat wave

I can’t believe I’m already looking at booking fall mini sessions.  Believe it or not, I’ve already been contacted by several people to schedule them!  So I expect these to fill fast!  I will be offering a round of mini sessions in September and October.  My September mini sessions will take place in Ann Arbor, my October in Northville at Mill Race.

September Mini Sessions

• September 19th
• Ann Arbor – Law Quad or Graffiti Alley option
• Cost – $100
• Includes a 20 minute photo session. Please no clothing changes. Siblings may need to book back to back sessions if more images are desired. You will be guaranteed 12 images to chose from (more may be included).

October Mini Sessions

• October 17th
• Mill Race Village – Northville
• Cost – $100
• Includes a 20 minute photo session. Please no clothing changes. Siblings may need to book back to back sessions if more images are desired. You will be guaranteed 12 images to chose from (more may be included).

Please email me ASAP to secure your fall session!

Hey girls…..

If you haven’t been stalking Denise’s site like I have, you may not have known that the first release of Field Trip is online.  There will actually be two releases this fall.  And I fell in love with BOTH of them.  That said, I decided to book a secondary trunk show for th 2nd release, and switch my 1st release trunk show to a virtual.

Is your head spinning?  What these means is my in home show for August 13th is now cancelled.  In it’s place I will now be hosting a “virtual” opening day show!  Which means no worries about sell outs!  All you have to do is send our wonderful trunk keeper Alison an email or drop her a call between now and Friday (August 6th) at 11am, and you’re set!  So email me or comment below if you need her information!

My 2nd release show will be held at my house on September 3rd from 4-7pm.  Email me or comment below for more info    And just as a teaser, some more MJ eye candy!

Hey girls….sad to say, but back to school shopping is nearly upon us.  And trust me, as a teacher and now mom to a soon to be kindergartener, I’d like to hold off the BTS shopping as much as possible.  That said, the only good thing about BTS shopping is MATILDA JANE’s Fall line!  Woooo!

I will be hosting a trunk show at my house w/ the wonderful Alison on August 13th from 4-7pm.  If you are interested please drop me an email, amy@lilsweetpeaphotography.com for more information and my address.  The new line, Field Trip, looks AWESOME!

It seems I blinked and we’re already half way through July.  Where did June go?  I had 2 concerts (NKOTB and Jimmy Buffett), shot my first wedding, finished the school year and visited with old friends.  Then July snuck up on me and I found myself in Atlantic City celebrating my sister’s bachelorette party and hosting my 3rd “I Shot Someone in Detroit” workshop.  And here we are.

I’ve got lots to announce over the next few days, and lots to share, so keep checking the blog and the facebook page.

First up……………..

Lil Sweet Pea Photography made it into the final round in the Nickelodeon Parent’s Pick for best photographer in Detroit.  So I thank you for all the votes to get there.  Now I need your help in the final round!  You can vote daily (I know, daily….ugh!).  I appreciate any votes you can send my way.

Nominated for best family photographer in Detroit, MI. Vote now!

In addition to the Parent’s Pick, for the second year in a row, Lil Sweet Pea Photography is competing in Channel 4 (WDIV) Vote for the Best, in the best portrait photographer category.  Good news for this, only one vote   Again, I appreciate any votes you can give.

Thank you again for all your help!  I wouldn’t be going on my 4th year without great clients like you and your support.