Rocks to Build upon

Ah. Sneak Peaks. Here is one from a fun shoot with my brother and his girlfriend last week. We hiked up (she was in HEELED BOOTS) into the canyon, shot; hiked, shot; etc, etc. But it was worth it and SO fun. And this photo is one of my favorites because? SOOC - straight out of camera (as opposed to compton).

I love to shoot. Really, I do. Sometimes I love to edit more than shoot, which is why it's been so great to be so busy lately!

I'm also really excited because my business is really taking off. In the next 3 months, I have 12 shoots planned. That is not including the promised pre-arranged shoots from my summer special (the ones that are waiting for their hair to grow out or their kids to get their casts off). Nor does it include some pin-up/budoir photos my Sis.-in-law wants done, and my own family portraits which hopefully will happen next month when my own sister is in town.

And the best part about new clients? They are not related to me. Yes, I can finally say I have clients who are actual clients (and not victims of a family tree).

It's stupendous. Thank you all for supporting me in my dream and my goals. And thanks for keeping me busy. Between edits and homework, who knows... I might have had time to eat cookies and sit on the couch.

Love to you all.

Final Edits

Well, these guys aren't seniors anymore. It's official. With the start of school, they have been replaced by new seniors. Now they are "in-betweeners" (which still kind of rhymes with seniors so that's okay).

Thanks for spending your senior year with me, Guys. It was fun.

Package Deals Available!

I am now offering package deals. If these don't suit your needs or your budget, something can always be arranged. Contact me for more details at cherryblossomphoto@rocketmail.com.

Package #1:
Book your first session, and get 50% off your second!
Total cost: $100 for two sessions.
*Sessions need to be booked and arranged at the same time to receive discounted price.

Package #2:
Infants: Newborn, 3 month, and 6 month sessions - capture the time when babies change the most.
Total cost to you: $125 for all three sessions.
Add the 9th and 12th month for just an extra $50 dollars.
Total Cost: $175 for FIVE sessions. (That's less than $40 a session!)

Package #3:
Toddlers/Kids: Younger kids can get bored easily, so I offer a solution: 30 minutes for half the regular fee.
Total Cost: $35 - Add an additional child to the fun for just $10 dollars!

Package #4:
Large groups: If your group is larger than 10 people, it will be set at a flat rate (instead of the additional $5 per person beyond 4.)
Total cost: 10-14 people: $100; 15-19 people: $150; 20-24 people: $175

Last 2 Weeks of Free Sessions!

Are you itching for a free session?

Have you been procrastinating calling for yours?

Well, time is running out.

School is starting and this student is headed for a busier schedule, and I'm sadly ending my offer for the free first session.

But there is still a little time! 2 weeks, to be precise. If you book your session before August 23rd (even if it doesn't occur until later) you will still get the discount.

Sessions can be booked out as far as October 31st!

Contact me at cherryblossomphoto@rocketmail.com

Baby "C"

I head up to see my cousin's once in a while, but it's not often I get to take pictures of a precious one! Thanks, Chels, for the opportunity!


[I may be slightly addicted to baby feet and hands]

Sleeeeeepy girl. Slept the whole time.

Isn't she sweet?

Out of the Box

I prefer shooting by the seat of my pants. Really. Posing and propping and all that jazz just gets too complicated for me.

So I relish in getting dirty with puppies, shooting with family and friends, and working with businesses on their own projects.

Enjoy some randoms today :D

(This AMAZING cake was done by Liz Delion. It was so sweet! And it oozed red goo when you cut into, as requested by the birthday boy. If you want to special order something for a special day, let me know, I'll get you in touch.)

More "R" family!

You think I'm joking when I say that I could not stop smiling while editing these pictures. But seriously, just flipping through trying to pick the best ones makes my cheeks hurt!