So, this photo is probably my “interesting” to date.  I was lacking inspiration for today’s 365 picture and almost forgot about it until I started reading Understanding Exposure before bed.   I’ve been going slowly through this book and the chapter on “Implying Motion” caught my attention.  When the 4th of July rolled around I wanted to try one of those cool, trendy sparkler-spells-a-word pictures, but never got to it.  Our sparklers were duds!  So tonight I picked up Josh’s iPhone & it has a cool app that makes the flash a flashlight.  And this is what I came up with!

It’s good to challenge yourself, right?

I’ve had these mini sessions opened to my Facebook Fans for a bit and now I’m opening it up to anyone else who might not have heard.  (Sorry for those of you who’ve been bombarded by all the mentions of it…not too good at this marketing thing!) And for those of you wondering, “What the heck is a mini session?” let me explain.

Sometimes we just don’t have 2 full hours to dedicate to an entire photo session.  Sometimes we don’t have the money to dedicate to an entire photo session.  Or sometimes you can’t take 2 full hours of me – it’s okay, I understand.  The mini session is the perfect time to try me out, see how we click, and get a great deal on a small amount of poses.  We make it quick & easy.  You come to me.  I snap, snap, snap and wham-0!  In about a week I have a private gallery online for you to view your 5-10 proofs.  So, if you want an updated head shot for your resume, a photograph of your newly growing family, a picture with your dog, a photo for your 2010 Christmas card…whatever it may be, I can’t wait to see you!

Summer Mini Sessions

$80 for a 20-minute session.  Includes:  Session time, 5 to 10 edited photos in an online gallery for viewing, (1) one digital image for personal use (i.e. Christmas card baby!) OR (2) mini 3×3 accordion album featuring photos from your session.

The Details:

August 19th @ Broadneck Park (park feel)

5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm, 7:30pm

August 20th @ Jonas Green State Park (beach feel)

6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm, 7:30pm

August 21st @ Jonas Green State Park (beach feel)

6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm

Times with a STRIKE THROUGH are already taken.  Please e-mail mandysroka@gmail.com (or sign up on my Facebook Page) for a time slot.  The $80 session fee is due BEFORE your time slot.  Any other questions?  Contact me via email!  Hope to see you there!

**Restrictions: Mini sessions are for groups of 5 or less, immediate family  ONLY.  If your family is larger than 5, I encourage you to purchase two back-to-back sessions or consider a full 2-hour session.**

It’s hard to get a bath shot without getting a butt shot too!  This one seemed to work out good.  Not sure what game they were playing, but it just looked fun.  We’re gonna need a bigger tub if they keep growing!

Yesterday our dear sweet friend Jaime came over and gave Emma & I haircuts!  (mine included a little color too!)  Emma said she wanted a haircut like mommy’s so that meant short!  Here she is with most of it chopped off!  Now she really does look ready for kindergarten!

And if any of you moms dread getting your haircut because: A) you’ll have to pay for a babysitter too, or B) you just don’t have time, then get in touch with Jaime!  We met at our daughters’ preschool and in MOPS and she is certified, trained, formerly worked at Bubbles & comes right to your house!  It was great!  The girls played while she highlighted & cut my hair and it was such a relief!  Let me know if you want Jaime to come do your hair too.  She also does those fancy up-do’s for weddings & special occasions too!

The girls were playing Ballerina in our room the other morning and decided that Ruby would like to be a ballerina too. So, we put her in the doggy dress that someone gave us & she danced too!  Then she gave Brooke a kiss!