My sister-in-law Robin is the baby of the family, so I think it’s hard for everyone to see her growing up & dating now.  Last year she started dating a really sweet guy, Joe.  Now I don’t know much about Joe yet, but I do know he possesses these great qualities:  he watches the same TV shows as me, he runs to clear his mind (like me), he’s in the Army, and he thinks Robin is super awesome.  Those pretty much make him a good guy.  Well, he & Robin will be starting the long-distance thing since the Army has called him away for a while.  And before they swept him down south, we headed out to Broadneck park for some casual “Just Because” photos of the two of them.  As Robin said, I take better photos than a cell phone, so she asked me.  Thanks Robin.  I like to think I blow a cell phone out of the water, but not to get cocky….

On to their photos!

And Rita’s Italian Ice, you are welcome to contact me for licensing to this super awesome pic by your store.  I’m thinking your new slogan can be “Ice. Custard. Love.”

I’ve been a tad remiss about posting my 365 daily for the last three days.  I’ve been neglectful, and I apologize.  BUT, I do have photos!  I took them on their date, but just didn’t get them posted.  So here they are…

Image 193 – Puddles

It rained, we were bored, and they asked…what more can I say?  If you’re my friend on Facebook, you can see more in this puddle series.

Image 194 – Mini, as in “mini-session”

Crazy girls!  They were so much fun during our mini session yesterday.  They laughed, made faces, did toe-touches, and jumped super duper high!  And I used to teach Sara in kindergarten!  I can’t believe she’ll be entering fourth grade this year!  So glad we got to reconnect.

Image 195 – Piggies

These piggies belong to my niece, Leah.  We had a mini session today with her at a beach & apparently her tootsies are too good to be dirtied by sand.  La di da!  The only way I could get her near it was to put a stick down for her so she didn’t have to sully her precious feet.

Until tomorrow…..

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.**