What are Presets?

What are presets? Have you heard that word being thrown around? Lightroom presets, mobile presets, desktop presets…

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Creating a Wall Gallery

Do you have a lovely but empty wall in your home? Are you considering creating a wall gallery of photos? I’ve put together a tool to help you design, plan out, order, and hang your own beautiful wall gallery of pictures or art. Sometimes it can be a little daunting to have a large empty…

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fall family sessions

I am excited for the cooler weather and to photograph some sweet families during this upcoming Fall season. This Fall I will be offering full family sessions with the intention of getting some lovely custom framed print collections and gallery wrapped canvas collections up on your walls. I will be making in-home design appointments and helping…

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lovely custom albums

These keepsake custom albums have gotten sweeter this year. These ones are 8×8 with hard library bound covers. The pages are thick, firm, lay flat and are printed on a lovely felt paper. Pictured below are a custom photo cover and a solid linen cover. Your session title or family name can be debossed on the front…

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excited for new things

I’m excited for new things to come. I’ve been working on major upgrades to my custom framing. Here’s just a little sneak peek… more details to come when it’s all ready to go! 🙂 Let’s just say reclaimed barnwood and many more unique and deluxe complete framing options are on their way.

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gift giving

It’s gift giving time…. Need some ideas? For you to ask for… Or for you to give… either way! An online workshop to learn how to use your fancy camera on manual…. gift certificates available for this as well.  Details here: http://bruisesandbandaids.com/shop/workshop-your-camera-on-manual/ Lovely 5×7 luxe custom framed images of your favorite people. Mini 3×3 accordian…

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gifts for them, gifts for you

Well lovely people, it’s November. Crazy right? I love the Fall season and the holidays and all that fun family stuff. And with all that ….. pretty soon Christmas is coming! I know, it’s still a little ways away but I wanted to show you a few fun gift ideas just in case you wanted…

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tis the season

It’s that time again lovelies….  I’m updating the Christmas card styles that I will be offering for this Fall season. These purty cards featuring your beautiful family come on your choice of papers: felt, pearl, linen, or smooth. They are offered in 5×7 flat, folded, and wide folded styles. Oh and the return address labels…

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a unique opportunity

It’s such a sweet privilege to have some images that I’ve taken up in one of my favorite pediatrician’s offices. This is the office of Dr. Judi Krogstad. She has taken care of my little boys since they were born. She is truly a fabulous pediatrician and her staff is just awesome. These ladies just…

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photography chairs

I love incorporating some lovely chairs into my portrait photography. These are some of the chairs that I have available for my client’s to sit on during their sessions. Just adds a little color and a spot to put a booty or two or three.   🙂 (teal chair) (light blue chair with a bit…

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