Thursday, July 31, 2008

Landon and Nolan Brown: Carthage, MO

Photographing these brothers was so much fun! We love everything about their portraits, from the cool clothes to the big grins. What sweeties!

Landon is 4 and Nolan is 15 months. Cute, cute, cute. (These are real kids, I promise. People are going to start thinking Calotype only photographs professional models!) Haha! :)





Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Emily Kelley: Welch, OK

Emily's a senior at Welch High School. We had a gorgeous summertime day for her Session, and we made so many great images I honestly have had the hardest time I've EVER had, choosing my favorites to post on the blog. I finally settled on these... but goodness, they were all fabulous!

Special thanks to Emily's mom, Diane, for helping us out by holding the reflector and the gobo. I love to put parents to work. ;)

Thanks for choosing Calotype, Emily and Diane. We had a great time!












Grace Weston: Neosho, MO

Say hello to Miss Grace, the new baby daughter of Tracy and Adam Weston. (The first time we photographed Grace, she was in Mama's belly!) Now, she makes her solo portrait debut, and of course, we love every image. What a precious little girl!

Congratulations, Adam and Tracy, and thanks for bringing Grace to Calotype.



Thursday, July 24, 2008

Jalynn and Braden Fellers: Weir, KS

Jalynn and little brother Braden are SO CUTE it's absolutely ridiculous. They're four and two-and-a-half, and just SO CUTE! Did I say that already?

They're the children of Jason and Brittany Fellers from Weir, Kansas. (Mommy and Daddy have another little one on the way, due in September. He has a high standard of cuteness to live up to, but I'm sure he'll make it).






Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Little Models: And The Winners Are....

Congratulations to Myka and Mylea Schlessman from Seneca, Missouri, for being voted the "Cutest Little Models!" Myka and Mylea win the $50 gift card from Belly Buttons Boutique in Jane.

The "Cutest Little Model" contest has been open since June, and contestants win simply by being photographed during our "Little Models" kid's special, and then by attracting the most comments when their images are posted on our Calotype blog. Myka and Mylea each received 63 comments on their blog post! Wow!

Congratulations, girls! Myka and Mylea are the children of Mike and Kristi Schlessman.

Friday, July 18, 2008

Ryder Martin: Anderson, MO

Ryder is one year old and WOW- what fabulous blue eyes!! (So fabulous, in fact, that I had to use one of Ryder's portraits— the first one below— as the main image in an upcoming magazine ad in Peekaboo).

Ryder brought his John Deere wagon along for a prop. So cute! Ryder is the son of Blake and Jessika Martin from Anderson.




Thursday, July 17, 2008

Powell Family: Fayetteville, AR

Michael and Melania Powell brought their brand new daughter, Morgan, to Calotype for their first family portrait. What a precious little girl! We enjoyed photographing this young, new family and we're so appreciative they chose to come to Anderson, Missouri for portraits from Calotype. Congratulations, Powell family, on your growing addition— and thanks for choosing Calotype!




Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Belly Buttons Boutique Grand Opening: July 19th

We are excited to let you know that Belly Buttons Boutique is celebrating its GRAND OPENING! Join them Saturday, July 19, from 10 am to 6 pm, for fabulous in-store savings! All Summer items marked 25-50% off! As part of their celebration, they will be having hourly give-aways, great refreshments, personalized children's CDs made on the spot, and even a sneak peek at some of their new Fall arrivals. (See images below for a sample!)

Join in the fun! Belly Buttons Boutique is the perfect place for dressing your little superstars ---from bows to toes--- in unique, trendy, one-of-a-kind fashions!

Besides, Calotype is proud to have their portraits on display throughout the store. Cute clothes, cute kids and great photography— what a perfect combination! :)




Friday, July 11, 2008

Enderle Family: Bentonville, AR

We were so happy to have the Enderles back for a family Session at Calotype. We had previously photographed Kim and Ava, mother and daughter, and this time dad Jonathon made an appearance! I love the fun, casual feel of these family portraits (and we're glad that the Enderle family loved them, too!)

Kim and Jonathon are the editor-in-chief and creative director for Peekaboo Magazine in Northwest Arkansas. And Ava? Well, she's the resident model. :)

Make sure you pick up a copy of Peekaboo's July issue— portrait photography is discussed (by Julie, yours truly) in the article "Luxury or Necessity?" on page 38. I included some favorite images of our Calotype clients, like Gracie Epperson, Lance Pyron and Kelsey and Jerid Davis II.




Wednesday, July 2, 2008

"Little Models" Ally Dill: Anderson, MO

Ally is Max's little sister. What a cutie! This little girl owned the camera room! Ally's the last one from our "Little Models" Kids Special, wrapping up some fabulous great looks from Calotype. We had a great time— thanks to everybody who participated!

YOU CAN STILL VOTE FOR THE CUTEST LITTLE MODEL! If Ally is your favorite, let us know by leaving a comment. Whoever gets the most comments will be the "CUTEST LITTLE MODEL" and will win a $50 Gift Certificate to Belly Buttons Boutique in Jane!

We're going to keep the voting open for a few more weeks, just to give everyone a chance. Who's it going to be?? We'll put the winner on our main website so EVERYONE will know!

Our "Little Models" Kids Special for $25 is over, but you can still get great looks like these from Calotype. Call us or email us for available appointments.






"Little Models" Max Dill: Anderson, MO

Max is the son of Brandon and Amy Dill. What big brown eyes! Max photographed great, even coming up with his own ideas (see the last picture, below!)

VOTE FOR THE CUTEST LITTLE MODEL! If Max is your favorite, let us know by leaving a comment. Whoever gets the most comments will be the "CUTEST LITTLE MODEL" and will win a $50 Gift Certificate to Belly Buttons Boutique in Jane!

Our "Little Models" Kids Special for $25 is over, but you can still get great looks like these from Calotype. Call us or email us for available appointments.







"Little Models" Mylea Schlessman: Seneca, MO

Yes, Mylea is the little sister of Myka, below. She's seven, and also the daughter of Mike and Kristi Schlessman. What a smiler! Her eyes and expression are as bright as her adorable clothes. We had a great time with Mylea and made some fun, unforgettable images.

VOTE FOR THE CUTEST LITTLE MODEL! We'll be posting more "Little Models" Sessions over the rest of the month, so keep checking back for more; but if Mylea's your favorite, let us know by leaving a comment. Whoever gets the most comments will be the "CUTEST LITTLE MODEL" and will win a $50 Gift Certificate to Belly Buttons Boutique in Jane!

Our "Little Models" Kids Special for $25 is over, but you can still get great looks like these from Calotype. Call us or email us for available appointments.






"Little Models" Myka Schlessman: Seneca, MO

Cute little models just keep coming in! This is Myka, and she's the 10-year-old daughter of Mike and Kristi Schlessman. We think Myka is just absolutely gorgeous, but you be the judge!

VOTE FOR THE CUTEST LITTLE MODEL! We'll be posting more "Little Models" Sessions over the rest of the month, so keep checking back for more; but if Myka's your all-time favorite, let us know by leaving a comment. Whoever gets the most comments will be the "CUTEST LITTLE MODEL" and will win a $50 Gift Certificate to Belly Buttons Boutique in Jane!

Our "Little Models" Kids Special for $25 is over, but you can still get great looks like these from Calotype. Call us or email us for available appointments.







"Little Models" Emma Meek: Joplin, MO

Emma took part in our "Little Models" special. She's fifteen and the daughter of Stephanie Meek. Emma brought along her pointe shoes, and her Yorkies. Beautiful dogs, beautiful girl, beautiful portraits! Thanks, Emma and Stephanie, for coming to Calotype.

VOTE FOR THE CUTEST LITTLE MODEL! We'll be posting more "Little Models" Sessions over the rest of the month, so keep checking back for more; but if Emma's your favorite, let us know by leaving a comment. Whoever gets the most comments will be the "CUTEST LITTLE MODEL" and will win a $50 Gift Certificate to Belly Buttons Boutique in Jane!

Our "Little Models" Kids Special for $25 is over, but you can still get great looks like these from Calotype. Call us or email us for available appointments.






John and Denise Thurber: Gravette, AR

Denise and John celebrated 25 years of marriage with a portrait Session at Calotype Photography. Aren't they cute?! Congratulations, Thurbers, on 25 years— and thanks for choosing Calotype Photography.