A Happy BDay Momma Sneak Peek

HaPpy HaPpy BirthDay to You Stephanie!!! xoxo

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Just had to share a few of this very Beautiful Sr who has a laugh that I fell in love with immediately!! Today is her very sweet momma's bday and I hope all her wishes come true. I know she is very blessed to have a Daughter who favors her in so many ways. I sure miss seeing my baby girl's smile everyday so I'm happy to capture this for her mom to keep when she heads off into the next chapter of her life.
I have so many I need to post and just want to say a quick thank you to my clients for not expecting them even tho some of you have gotten your pictures already..sigh.. juggling two jobs and family is juggling my brain! I'm so thankful for the perfect clients I'm blessed with!
xoxo

Newsboy cap...

Baker Boy, Apple Cap, Eight Piece Cap, Eight Panel, Cabbie, Jay Gatsby (from The Great Gatsby), Fisherman's Cap, Pageboy, or Applejack Hat...whichever you want to call it you can't deny it is just sooooo stinkin cute! This little man's mom had this with her and He wears it so well doesn't he? I am a huge hat person, I have more then I care to admit in public (but just between you and me I never pass a new one up when I see it so that should tell you something;)shhh...

 Here is a little background on the caps for all those curious like I am about why, where and when of things..Pageboy Caps

           

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We have all kinds of hats for the Father's Day minis so if your a hat fan to and aren't stocked, no worries we will go over what your bringing and fix you right up:) Remember to contact me at this new email april@onelifebyapril.com

Father's Day Mini Me's

I've had several requests to do MiniSessions and so I am adding 'Mini' studio portraits to the business for all those moms who want so very much to capture all those milestones of their little ones growing at a rapid speed to share with family and friends often.

Things You Need To Know:
MiniSessions are different then my Signature Portraits in the way they are priced for lower budget and typically last between 15-30 min max; usually seasonal and themed. There are limited proofs and number of sessions offered but are so perfect for those families who are on a budget. I'm so excited for all the ideas of mini sessions going through my head! As you can imagine I feel like a kid in a candy store coming up with each one of them. Not much makes me happier then my creative mind spinning with fun little things lol;)

So to KicK Off my MiniSession intro, I got to spend the RAINY morning with this little handsome! oh he is soooo lovable and was an absolute Sweetheart from the second he saw me. Thank you so much Rachel for last minute availability. You made it so easy:)

And here's your Father's Day Mini Info...

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It may be an End.. But it's also a Brand New Beginning...

  Wow what an exceptional year of Seniors! It's been so rewarding watching them strive and achieve in the things they love to do. So proud of them, they are indeed true One Life Senior Client Examples by living life to the fullest:) I'm just so blessed by that and wish for them everything Life has to offer and can not wait to see where it takes them five years from now.
Closing out the 2013 Senior year with one more feature of my very precious Niece. I will not get all sentimental and teary because this may be the end of a journey but I know it is really only the beginning of all God has in store for her. I love you Shay and think so often how wonderful it is to see Nanna's spirit in you and all you do. I pray you always keep that with you, never lose your faith and always keep dreamin <3


 A beauty in RED...

Pretty In PINK...

Fearless in Denim...

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   NOTE: I am booking Senior 2014 Clients already so plz msg me if you need on that list! Also will be sharing something special on the blog before Mother's Day so stay posted or follow along :) 

And if you happen to see A 2013 Senior out and about be sure and tell them CONGRATS! We have some extraordinary Youth in our area and day and time for that matter! They deserve to know we are proud of who they are:D

Prom Glamor

Back to one of my favoritest times of the year..PROM TIME!! I feel like a little girl in a candy store when I see all the Teens glitzed up and decked out for a night of fun and dancing:) And of course they did not disappoint me in the least! Loved loved loved them<3

Madison you were stunning as always and that was definitely THE dress!

Ooooo.... now those that Know me well know I was beyond giddy to capture this girl. I've always wanted to have that creamy complexion and red hair. She is sooo strikingly beautiful! Loved the details, the RED shoes & lipstick, black clutch w glasses, the dress color and jewels omgosh yes I was giddy!
Beeeauuutiful<3

The girls were sinking in those insanely tall heals and we balanced on a piece of cardboard the best we could! I had a feeling if one was going down they both would lol, love u girls

 Now my next stop just had me teary eyed thinking. My niece's last Senior Prom...just doesn't seem AT ALL possible that this precious girl is fixing to be out on her own. There is just no mistaking that she is all grown up into a gorgeous young lady that I'm so incredibly proud of. Love you so very much Shay

 The girls were all beautiful and I loved these dresses they picked out:) The guys of course were awesome and weren't camera shy in the least. Loved the take-outs but too many to post

I know I am always going to see smiles when I get around this ray of sunshine! Love that about her:) she was so pretty in my favorite blue. 

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Five years in a blink...

I know as a parent myself I believe my kids just shoot up way to stinkin fast for my taste. I've wondered over and over... why why why lol. It is all I can do to keep up with them much less capture every little detail I want to look back on years later when the nest is empty. So it warms my heart when moms take the time to say, "You know what? There's never going to be enough time or the right time to have pictures done but I'm going to make it happen!" Well let me just say I really don't think five years down the road your gonna regret that. Such is the case for this young man whom is a Senior this year. I had the blessing of capturing him five years ago right before he shot right up passed his momma's sweet head....sigh
Don't know how she does it but she has some of the hardest working but absolutely the sweetest most polite kids I've ever known. We used to talk about these days, when our kids would come to this time in their life and we prayed for the best. Well Dawn I've been blessed with capturing two of your boys and they are two of the best:)

THEN:

AND NOW:

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Live in the Now...

Time is so fleeting and this Senior Yr has been no different. It is no surprise to me why Seniors are so special for me to capture. They inspire me more then I can begin to say.  They live in the Now, they do not just exist they live, laugh, love, dream. Do they have worries? Certainly I would say so, they carry more pressure then my day and time on several levels and yet they are some of the most beautiful souls that I feel are often not given the credit or recognition they deserve. 

learn from them, live all your moments as if today was all you have.

Life is an adventure... yours <3

Ahhh my dear sweet beautiful M. How I will miss you in front of my lens you are:

Breathtaking...

 Serious Yet Fun...

 and simply stunning...

I wish you all the happiness in the world and may all your dreams come true<3

Leave a comment and inspire others... how do you live in the now? What's on ur bucket list that's soon to be scratched off?