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Archive: December, 2009
{Taylor Photographer} Shoes
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009{Austin Area Photographer} My Family.
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009A few weeks back a good friend of mine, Shayla took our first family photos as a family of 5. Yes, our youngest daughter IS 2.5 years old and we have never had family pictures done. It’s my fault. I always wanted to change something about myself, or wait until Tae’s hair grew back or her teeth came in, or this or that…excuses, excuses, EXCUSES. Now I look back and just wish I would have had family pictures done a looong time ago. I’m sad. I can’t get that time back. So finally after nearly 5 years (last time was March of 2005!!!!) we have some family pictures and I am so grateful to Shayla for taking them for us.
I can tell you one thing, it will not be another 5 years before we have another family portrait done. I’ve learned my lesson. Here are the shots from Shayla, edited by me. More to come soon!
Hubby and I…been together since we were 15!
My new headshot;)
{Hutto Family Photographer} Friends
Sunday, December 6th, 2009I Love this family.
Gina is such a giving and loving person (as is her husband), currently they are working on Hutto’s Orange Santa Program If you can donate any moniess or new unwrapped toys we would really appreciate it!
I first met Gina over 2 years ago through Craigslist, yes…you read that right, I said Craigslist. We met shortly after our first few email exchanges through a moms group here in Hutto. I felt a connection with her the first time we chatted, we were so much alike. Our friendship didn’t take off right away, she was a busy girl and I was suffering a little bit of the baby blues and really had to force myself to go to that play date that day. I was out of my comfort zone, it was few and far between (and still is) that I venture out to play dates with moms groups. Don’t get me wrong I love chatting with people and getting to know that but it is me I have the issue with. I’m just not comfortable in my skin and that is something I am working on…very slowly.
In April of 2008 I photographed her kiddos for part of my portfolio building, they were just gorgeous and so well behaved!
So anywho….it took awhile for our friendship to take shape and now that it has, I can’t even say how thankful I am. Our families just mesh. The kids don’t fight. Our husbands both love the Yankees and have the same way about them. It’s just nice. I don’t have to worry about what I say around her, I can be ME! There are few people I feel comfortable enough around to let my guard down and Gina is one of the few.
Back in July, she and her hubby welcomed their sweet new princess into the world and I got to capture her first professional photos at just a few days old. I’m so happy to give them these images to treasure forever!
I loved this session. Even though it was FREEZING and windy, I love the images….of course that could just be because I love the subjects.
XOXO
Heather
{Hutto Photographer} Orange Santa & Free Mini Session
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009Orange Santa is Hutto’s version of Blue/Brown Santa and helps families in need this Holiday Season. We are in need of Volunteers/Toys/Donations and wrapping supplies.
Volunteers are needed for:
Friday 12/4
McDonalds – Come get your photo taken with Santa inside the Kidszone from 6-8PM! We are needing 5-8 helpers for this event!
Thursday 12/10
Olde Tyme Christmas – We will have a booth set up for pics with Santa and are needing 8 volunteers for this event!
Saturday 12/12
Gift Wrapping Day – This is also a big one! We will need wrapping paper and supplies donated along with baked goods/snacks for our little elves! We need help wrapping for as much time as you are able to give. We will be wrapping from 9am-9pm. If you have a small group to volunteer or just want to volunteer yourself we will be at Hutto City Hall on Front Street.
Contacting Businesses for Donations
Toy Donations – We of course need TOYS for all ages! Please donate an unwrapped gift
Collection bins for toys will be placed at area businesses and public buildings. Bins will be located at:
Hutto City Hall
Hutto Chamber of Commerce
Hutto Fire Station
First State Bank
All campuses of Hutto Independent School District
Shopping!! We will also need some volunteers to help out with the shopping for gifts on Friday 12/11th!
I am offering an incentive to volunteer some of your time with Orange Santa this year…
Volunteer a minimum of three hours and get a Super Mini Session (15 minutes) here in Hutto, on location and one fully-edited, digital file sized to print up to an 8×10 as my Thank You for helping with Orange Santa.
Session can be redeemed from January 23rd, 2010 until March 27th, 2010
No additional purchase necessary. 1 per family.
Hurry- this offer is limited to the first fifteen volunteers! If you would like to know more about what volunteer opportunities are available, email Gina Auditore (ginaauditore@gmail.com) or Cindy Hodge (cindyhodge6@gmail.com).
Please email me heather@vanityphotography.net and put Volunteer in the subject line. I will then email you the .pdf file for you to print and take with you on the day you volunteer to help Orange Santa.
Lets make this a great year for those in our community that need a little help to have a Merry Christmas!!!!
