Meet Maternity Model #2! Isn't she a cute little thing? And can you believe that these jeans are pre-pregnancy? Yeah... I'm pretty sure I could not get mine up past month four. Anywho... it's not about me is it... LOL
I think she looks spectacular and only about 5 weeks to go! I can't wait to meet baby K!
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I just happened upon this happy little family walking in the woods the other day and thought I'd take their picture.
Okay... not really, but doesn't it look that way? You would never know that it took 2 rolls of smarties and a really funny teddy bear to get that little boy to crack up at me.
I never said I was above bribing my subjects.
And a favorite sister shot. Love it!
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It's fabulous!
It's famous!
And it's just for you!
Together with Wendy Deane owner and artist at The Gallery, in Valley, NE, we are bringing you the portrait event of the season!
I am so excited to be able to offer such a fabulous and unique location for contemporary child portraits to my customers! This is an event you don't want to miss out on!
Join us on Saturday July 19th at The Gallery in Valley, Nebraska for a totally unique portrait event!
The Gallery Sessions Include:
*A 30 minute portrait session in the fabulous Gallery loft, featured on HGTV.
*One 11x14 Wall Portrait, one 8x10 and five 5x7 portraits (substitutions available)
*Add on holiday cards and digital files for up to 45% off reg. price.
Call before July 11, 2008 to schedule your portrait session at The Gallery and receive a complimentary 3x3 mini album of your session
*Available for any child 0 - 18 years old - a great add on session for high school seniors!
*Babies, kids, tweens and teens only, no adults or family groupings.
*Sibling groups will be accomodated - up to 3 children.
*Additional packages and bonus items available!
*Call before July 16, 2008 to schedule your session time.
*$300 all inclusive fee ($100 due at booking, $200 due day of session)
If you would like to view additional sample images from a session held at The Gallery, please click the link below.
1) Choose "The Gallery" in the drop down menu
2) Password is Gallery (case sensitive)
www.beckyedwardsphotography.com/OnlineViewing
This is for mom, who is nervous and worried that little dude didn't smile much. She must have a bad memory because there are several more that are just like this. :)
Well... okay, that might be a stretch, but here's how it really went.
Yutan 10 & U vs. Ashland
June 18th, game time 6pm
Also happens to be Kelsey's 9th birthday
Going into the top of the 5th (and final) inning score is tied at zero.
Yutan's amazing defense is down and ready.
Ashland hits one over their heads for an in-field homer.
Another runner gets on base advances to third - she comes home 2 batters later.
Yutan stops the bleeding at 2 runs.
Coach Nikki gives an inspiring speech to the Yutan hitters.
Noelle hits an AMAZING in-field homer and really gets our bats moving.
A couple more girls on the bases and another girl comes home.
Score tied 2-2 bottom of the 5th with 1 out. Bases are loaded.
Kelsey steps in the batters box with some birthday determination. This is what she looks like in case you forgot. Only she looked a little bigger and meaner staring down Ashland's pitcher.
The Ashland coach, in a competitve move, brings all nine players into the in-field... What's THAT all about.... Apparently legal in 10 & U Rec ball, but soon to find out... not a good move.
Third base coach Becky (me) gives Claire some inspirational running tips (make sure you touch the base at all costs... knock her down if you have to - we don't slide yet)
Kelsey fires off a foul tip. strike 1
Another fowl tip. strike 2
She gets a few balls thrown her way (good eye... good eye)
She's waiting for a good one.. the count is full
She cracks the bat, the bench stands up, everyone is screaming...
Claire gets to home plate with 1/10th second to spare!
Kelsey makes the game winning RBI on her 9th birthday and FINALLY gets to 1st base without getting out (first time this season)
THE CROWD GOES WILD!
Third base coach (me) is acting like we just won the College World Series.
Yutan 3, Ashland 2
rematch Friday June 20th in Ashland... be there for the excitement
Remember that Super Cool Top Secret Portrait Project that you all wanted to know about but I couldn't tell??? Well here is model #1 and the new babe!
Then & Now
Then & Now
Beautiful Mom & Babe - stunning really.
And little peanut all by herself. She was so comfy and sound asleep!
Don't worry, there is more where this came from! The Super Cool Top Secret Portrait Project is not complete! So stay tuned for even more in late July.
A sneak peek for this family that wanted a bit of everything! We started with some fabulous garage light studio work - yes, it was really in my garage! Freshly cleaned, compliments of my wonderful husband, Tom.
Check out these pools of light called eyes. They look like emeralds or some crazy ocean water off the coast of some wonderful private island. 
Then we moved the party to a nearby state park, where we frolicked... in the mosquito haven. Good thing we had some "off" in the van. I don't think that stuff works on me. I must have some crazy chemical make up that bugs find irresistable.
I will say though that this first moment was completely unstaged. They were just doing their thang and being super cute! I adore this image! It screams happy childhood!
And don't you just love the look on big sister's face? I mean, that is total joy right there. And totally real. Pretty little girl, with her pretty dress, digging in the dirt with her brothers. This one just makes me happy!
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you loved your sneak peek!
I think I heard angels singing when I opened my framing samples today. These frames surpass all my expectations! I'm so excited to be able to offer these to you all!
A 16x20 image in a beautiful black 24x28 frame
I love the wire hangers! So much easier than the saw tooth thingies of the past!
Three 8x8's matted in a 15x34 distressed wood frame - GORGEOUS!
Here is an extra sneak peek for R & T, the. most. patient. family ever! Thank you for hanging in here while I fall behind. This is your week, I guarantee that!
And just for your patience, an extra sneak peek of M and G.
Isn't she just adorable! A true heartbreaker in the making.
And my main man, who is full of life and joy!
I'll bet you one millllion dollars (said in my best Dr. Evil voice) that none of you have ever had to hear THIS argument from your kids before....
Me: Happily changing up my splash page image - just to keep it fresh you know? Happens to be a picture of Kelsey because it was easy to grab (oh and I LOVE it too). Here is the original splash page version. http://www.beckyedwardsphoto.com/
Jill enters stage right: "MAAAAWWWWMMM! Why are you using a picture of KELSEY on your site!?! I want to be on there!"
Me: Okay, hold on, I'll change it (thinking that Kelsey will never be the wiser, Jill will get over it and we'll all move on) Click here for version #2 http://www.beckyedwardsphotography.com/
Just before kids are heading to bed, I pull up version #2 of the splash page file and start to tweak it a bit. Low and behold, Miss Kelsey enters the room. "MAAAAWWWWMMMMM! Don't put Jill on your website! My picture is better!"
Oh for the love of PETE! So then Kelsey goes and GETS Jill and they both started FIGHTING about it. Of course Jill TELLING her that I had Kelsey up first and changed it for Jill. Then I got the ol' "Put MINE up. No put MINE up...."Thank goodness I have 2 site names, so I can load two different pictures... (for now)Lordy... I think there's been a little bit too much togetherness this summer.
Just a reminder that there is still plenty of time to book your Summer Digital Session (or any regular Summer session for that matter!)
The Summer Digital Sessions are available from June 15 - July 15 only. You can read all the details at this blog link http://beckyedwardsphotography.blogspot.com/2008/05/summer-days-digital-craze.html
Don't worry though, if you aren't a member of the digital revolution (yet), you can still schedule a regular portrait session during this time also!
Just a quick sneak peek for newlyweds A & J! Can I just say you were the picture of happiness this weekend! Congrats and here's to a long and happy life together!
Reeeelaxed!
A newly announced Mr. & Mrs.!
Happy Bride
Handsome Groom
Cheers!
A few happy tears
JOY!
Here they come!
Rings and Things
The happy wedding party at a private reception
Enjoy!
Yep! It's that time of year again! Time for the Edwards kids' yearly birthday portrait session! Now... I love it, I really do. But when I have a specific idea in my head and that involves carting several pieces of lighting equipment with me to a new location, getting everyone ready by 9:30am (we're not all morning people here), taking a babysitter and a friend with me (hey, I need moral support too sometimes) and trying to keep Jack from destroying a VERY beautiful room with lots of VERY beautiful (and I'm sure expensive) pieces of art work in it (nice job Paige), well... let's just say I'm wiped out!
I must give props to Wendy Deane at The Gallery in Valley http://www.wendydeaneartist.com/ for 1) allowing me to come and basically move in for the morning and 2) for trusting us not to destroy your place. LOL I think The Gallery gets more beautiful everytime I see it!
When did she grow up? Kelsey age: 9
Simply beautiful Jill: age 11 
Everybody's little buddy. Jack age: 3
And because there are just too many to choose from, I'm throwing this one in here too. Heck I could post them all, but that would be a bit overkill now wouldn't it! 
A quick sneak peek for R&T, the coolest parents on the block, just so you can breathe a sigh of relief. You know... I hear it from EVERY mom and dad about half way through the session, "Oh my, how do you do this? I'm just stressing out!" But I know it's there, it's always there, it just takes 1/200 of a second of everyone looking and smiling to get "the one". Good thing I have a fast trigger finger, because this crew had me hoppin'!
Quite possibly one of my FAVORITE sibling portraits EVER! I just LOVE the joyfulness on their faces!
This little GQ dude is only 2. Can you believe it? I think he has an old soul. He looks like he has been studying the Ralph Lauren catalogs.
Dashing good looks AND an all around cool kid, if only all kids could have him for a big brother, the world would be a happier place.
