Raising Relief Funds for the Community of Joplin, MO - Omaha Professional Photographer

I've heard the news reports, watched you tube videos, looked at photographs and listend to stories about the devestation that rocked the community of Joplin, MO.  It's left me sad and speechless with a need to reach out and try to help in some way.  I want to do my part to help but I need your help to do it. I want to help raise funds for the local chapter of the Red Cross.   Together, I believe we can make a difference.  I would like to offer my professional services to help raise funds for the people of Joplin.  Here's what I came up with to help our fellow Americans.  In addition to the donation made by you, I will donate 10% of the profits of any collection or print purchases made through this fund-raising event.  I hope you are as excited as I am about this opportunity to work together for a good cause.  Email me to reserve your session.  Together we can make an difference!

First Holy Communion - Omaha Professional Photographer

Lela made her First Holy Communion on April 10th this year.  Here is a photograph (okay so maybe a few photographs) of her in my studio that morning before we left to go to church.  I loved her dress!  It was simple and soft and classic.  Her dress was hand sewn and my mother made her headpiece and veil.  (The little stinker refused to wear my First Communion dress from when I was little.  She said it was ugly.  *gasp*  Meanwhile,  Becca was annoyed that she was never even given the option of wearing my dress.  Oy!  My girls.  ...at the very least they keep me on my toes. ;)

Cupcakes! - Omaha Professional Photographer

Hey, if you knew how little I baked, you would be excited too! ;)  Here are a few photos from the last time it was my turn to host bookclub.  I chose House Rules by Jodi Picoult.  It is a really great read.  I highly recommend it.  Anyway, I was feeling a bit adventerous and decided to bake homemade cupcakes.  It was a success!  I didn't burn down the house AND they were tasty!  Don't worry, I actually had Jimmy John's and some fresh fruit from Hy-Vee to feed the guests as back-up. 

I've Been Featured! - Omaha Professional Photographer

I am excited to share with you out here on the blog that I have been featured in an online photography magazine. :D  I would love it if you would check it out.

You may remember awhile back in this post that I had been interviewed by Kim Kravitz on the ShopTalk Blog.  I was super excited to have that opportunity and feel just as blessed to have been interviewed by Saidee with Picture Perfect Baby Boutique for this month's (May) "Behind the Lens" section in the Photographers Bling online magazine!

Please check out the feature here.   I'd love to hear what you think of it!

A Fresh New Start - Blog Overhaul :)- Wordless Wedneday- Omaha Professional Photographer

As I mentioned just minutes ago on my 365 blog (RIP), I am going to be overhauling this main blog of mine.  I intend to use this space for both personal and professional use-- I will be sharing projects from work and projects from home, blogging about things I like to use while on the job and fun projects I like or the girls like to do at home.  I hope you stick around and enjoy the changes that will be going on around here.  Happy Wednesday! 

And because it is Wordless Wednesday- or in this case NOT so Wordless Wednesday- here is an image that I photographed last night before the storm.

I Love Eyelashes - Omaha Professional Photographer

This is a personal photo of one of my super cute and handsome nephews.  This little guy just melts my heart.  He's got such a sweet disposition and great personality.  And the blue blue bluest eyes ever with the longest eyelashes! I just wanna squeeze him! 

Marian High School After Prom Donation - Omaha Professional Photographer

My daughter attends Marian High School (love this wonderful school!) and recently, a letter was sent home explaining that they are hosting their annual Junior Senior After Prom Party.  This letter was sent out to explain the concept of the afterparty, where it is hosted, who is invited and also requested donations.  I think this is a fabulous event that the school hosts for their students and the students' guests.  The gala is chaperoned and encourages the highschool students to celebrate responsibly and safely.  I am so thankful that I have the opportunity to support such a great cause for our youth and I am excited that I had the opportunity to donate. :)

E. Vining Photography is donating a $470 gift voucher for one lucky student to win a Senior Portrait Session.  This gift voucher will give cover the cost of one super fantastic senior session and the minimum print investment for the student who wins this package.  I *can't wait* to meet the winner!!

I always love packaging my clients' orders and the donations to the organizations that I get involved with in the community.  I thought today I would share with you what that lucky student will receive when their name is called.