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Awkward and Awesome Thursday! - Omaha Professional Photographer

Awesome & Awkward Thursday!

Awkward:

• Not so awkward for me but I'm pretty sure it was for my brother-in-law, Ben.  Last night Ben and Anna and the kids came over for dinner to celebrate Anna's birthday.  Ben went to open a container of baby food -carrots to be exact-  when apparently there was a mishap and somehow orange mush went flying through the air and landed on our custom blinds in the kitchen.  He tried to deny it was the carrots.  We all knew better.  THEN he tried to tell us he had did us a favor. ...He might be onto something there.  I hate those dang things! - but shhhhhh!! don't tell him I said that ;)
• Not seeing a spider web and putting my hand right through it. - EWWWW!  I absolutely detest that sticky web feeling on my skin.  Hopefully the spider was out hunting and nowhere near when I inadvertently destroyed his clever trap.  I hear they like to get revenge.....
• Auto-correct on my droid. If you send a text about fairies and scream (berries and ice cream) then yeah, I think you have the right to question what the hell the makers of Android auto-correct or voice to text were thinking. It seems to me something went awry somewhere....
• My sister's unhealthy fear of squirrels ; it's awkward AND hilarious!  She always thinks the sneaky little guys are after her when all they really want is for her to share her apples. (It's a case of Sciurophobia ;) )

Awesome:

• It's my sister's BIRTHDAY WEEK!  Whoot! :D Happy Birthday, Anna!!  It was so awesome to get together and have dinner to celebrate Anna's birthday last night. <3  I always enjoy our time together.  Ben's not too bad himself. ;)  **I was going to use photos of our celebration last night but Anna pretty much put her foot down.  It had been a long day at the zoo and she had left her model face at home, MMMkkkk? Who can argue with a birthday girl??
• Apple Carmel cupcakes!!!  (with cream cheese icing.  {decadent}
• Breakfast in bed (along with Phineus and Ferb if you ask the little one)
• I get to see my parents soon!!!!  I miss them so much and I am really looking forward to the visit!!
• Late night chats with my sister Kendra. ...she doesn't talk on the phone much so it's always a treat when she decides to spare a minute or two. <3
• Spending the last week of summer before school starts soaking up my girls.  I can't believe they will be starting school next week!

Be sure to find your way to my {Awesome} photog friends' blogs to see what they have to share with you!

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End of Summer Mini Sessions! - Omaha Professional Photographer

I'm very excited to announce the End of Summer Mini Session dates! :)  *happy dance*

This time I decided to approach the mini-session a little differently and offer two weekends for you to choose from when scheduling your mini session.  I understand how back to school, last minute vacations and winding up the end of summer can be a tad crazy so after listening to your feedback I decided to offer two different weekends for your convenience! 

Come on, what are you waiting for?!  Take 20 minutes out of your end of summer schedule to relax and have a great time getting some beautiful photographs to share with friends and family!  This limited edition mini session is a fabulous offer with huge savings so be sure to contact me soon  at 402.306.1738 or email me here  (click the CONTACT tab) so you can guarantee the time slot you pick on the date of your choice!

The fine print:

• You may choose to purchase back to back minis. This is recommended for those of you whom have three or more children being photographed during your mini session - The 20 minute mini is being offered for $150 (value of $310).  Purchasing two in a row minis will require an investment of $280 (valued at $620).  Back to back or two in a row minis are sold to individuals or individual families only...in other words no sharing costs with your best friend's family to take advantage of the extra discounts.
• up to 4 models are included in your session, additional models will be $20 per individual.
• 6-8 images will be presented in a password protected online viewing gallery for 5 days.
• A la carte items and collections will be available for purchase.
• No minimum purchase order is required.
• In the event of inclement weather, the sessions will be rescheduled on a planned rain date or scheduled the same date/time for the studio.  Please confirm your availability for both your scheduled mini session time/date and back up time/date when you call to book your session.  If you have questions regarding the weather please call 402.306.1738. 

Awkward and Awesome Thursday! Omaha Professional Children's Photographer

Awesome & Awkward Thursday!

definition of awkward: shooting in full manual and then getting distracted by other daughter asking question, realizing the girls are giggling and quickly moving the camera back up into shooting position knowing then and there that you are going to kick yourself for not having it in AF because perhaps the cutest real photo op just been missed because you know the image is going to be blurry.  definition of a mother's love: who cares?  It's a damn cute photo regardless of the OOF situation.  True story.  Also awkward?  Run-on sentences.  ;)

Awkward:

• The above *blurry* photo.  As a photographer you always strive to put your best work out there for your clients to see.  I knew the moment I decided to try to capture the girls giggling after taking the camera away and holding it down by my hip this was going to be the outcome of that image.  I didn't care.  I did it anyway. I love it. ...even with all its imperfections.   I included it because it makes me smile. It is far from technically correct and that's okay.  Even if it is a little awkward to share out here on my blog. :)
• The TV randomly turning on (no it wasn't set on a timer or even a channel I watch! and NO I didn't not roll over onto the remote and turn it on, the remote was nowhere near me-it was on the nightstand) super early in the morning and it being a sermon on taking control of your emotions.  It seems God was speaking to me through today's technology. I'm not an out of control kind of person but it seems lately I have been letting other people's actions and choices affect how I am feeling.  I needed to hear it obviously, so thank you Jesus for smacking me in the forehead. 
• Telling myself I was going to get back into exercising  daily starting August 1st....today is the 4th and the most exercise I have done would be walking driving to the mailbox.  What is my DEAL?!

Awesome:

• Being the first person to wish my daddy HAPPY BIRTHDAY today!!!  He is the most amazing man and I am blessed to have him as a father.  It is because of him and the role that he played in my life that I was able to find such a fabulous husband...who makes quite a fantastic daddy to our girls. :)  I love you, daddy! xoxo
• Our BFFs--  Michelle and Daphne are so much fun!  Yesterday Daphne brought over a shirt for Lela so they could have matching BFF shirts- how cute is that?!?!  To our dismay they didn't have the shirt in our size. :) haha! 
• Steve is coming home today! :D  I am so excited to have him back in Omaha after his Gatlinburg trip.  I am also very thankful that everybody had a safe and enjoyable time.  If you have the inclination- please say a prayer Steve, Joe and Lonnie find their way home safely today. :)
• Becca had a great time competing in the D1 meets this past weekend!  She did a fabulous job.  I am so proud of her hard work and commitment to the sport. :)

Remember to check out my awesome Photog friends' blogs to see what they have to share for this week!

Heather A. Scott Photography and Design

 Missie Jurick Photography Sunflower Studio

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Awesome and Awkward Thursday! - Omaha Professional Photographer

Awesome & Awkward Thursday!

Awkward

• Going to lunch with a great friend and my girls only to be asked by the waitress (who knew my friend from highschool) if we were his family.  Um, no. ... and as if that wasn't awkward enough she then asked if Becca was his girlfriend to which he replied, "No. I'd be in jail if Becca was my girlfriend." LOL  It was funny but it was definitely slightly awkward for all of us.
• Apparently one of the moms at the swim meet last weekend implied that Becca and one of her teammates were dating.  Not awkward for me but awkward for Becca....she says that they were just talking.  I think that they were flirting.  This is NOT my first rodeo. ;)
• My new found addiction to Cheetos.  It's awkward walking around with orange fingers at this age, okay?

Awesome

• Becca made a D1 cut for swim! :D  She will be swimming the 100 back and all 15 and over relays!!  GooooooOOOOOoooooo BARRACUDA! :D
• Becca brought home 3 medals from the D2 meet (D1 qualifying meet) this past Saturday!!!  Awwwwwwww YEAH!  Get it get it get it!
• Steven made me a mix cd.  That's right, like those mixed tapes you used to get from your sweetheart in highschool...it's the best gift ever! <3
• Watching Steve drive off on his Harley.  I'm going to miss him but I know he will be creating precious memories on the trip to Gatlinburg, TN with his friend, Joe, my daddy and his own dad.  It makes me happy that he has this opportunity to have these vacations with our fathers.  *PLEASE keep all of them in your prayers for safe travels and good times!
• .Going to lunch with Tom who is back home for a semester.  Tom, LMR and I took photography classes together here in Omaha and always had a great time together- working on projects and regular photo class kinds of things (going to art galleries, critiques) We often were each other's subjects for projects and always had a great time in the darkroom- the three of us would scout out enlargers right in a row.  Color class was probably the most entertaining.  I don't know if you've even been in a darkroom but it's called that for a reason.  (Black and White film darkrooms are not as dark as color darkrooms because there is a dim light.) So when I say darkroom for color class I'm talking Mark Twain Cave dark where you can't see your own hand in front of you....our class was slightly rowdy and we were always pulling shenanigans or scaring each other horribly.  Good times.  Anyway, it was nice to go to lunch and catch up with Tom.  This time it was Red Robin, next time Pepperjax.  *yum* (wish you were here, LMR!)
• The video text Maddie sent to Becca from Florida.  It was so cute and so sweet!  I love that those two girls have such a great friendship. What a blessing for them both. :)

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