School Pictures with Child Life Childcare Center

Hello and Welcome to my very first blog!  

I have chosen to blog about one of my favorite yearly events, and that is the school pictures of some very special little ones.

My friend Jen has been a child care provider/teacher for many many years.  I met her 3+ years ago when I was looking to get my daughter into daycare, but did not want to do the big box type place.  I had looked around for weeks and as a last resort I checked out craigslist.  The very day I searched online is the same day Jen posted her add.  I called 4 different people and then Jen called me back.  Our conversation was so comfortable and light, that I immediately knew this is where I wanted my daughter to go.  We set up a meet and greet and it was etched in stone.  Not only did I love Jen, but Olivia did as well and that is what is truly important.

Jen has become family to me, and is still considered Aunt Jen to my daughter.  

Jen knew my passion of taking pictures, and knew I wanted to expand and do it professionally but just wasn'tsure how to do it.  2 years ago Jen launched her own center and had an Open House.  She asked me to come and set up a little stand where kids could come and get a picture ad check out the center.  This was my start into the professional world of photography.  

Now not only has my business grown tremendously, but Jen's has as well.  And she has me come in and do School pictures for the kids.

I enjoy this day immensely.  I get to see lots of little friends that I have known since birth, but also meet many new friends.  I love watching all of the kids different personalities.  You have some kids that are complete cheese balls and sit right down and take fabulous pictures.  Then you have some kids that are just not thrilled to be sitting still, let alone getting their picture taken.  Those are the fun ones .. we end up doing all kinds of crazy things to get a smile out of them.  Needless to say, singing is usually the one that brings the best smiles out :-) 

Check out some of the pictures we took this year.