Just because you are married and expecting a baby, doesn’t mean you can’t be silly and fun!!

This first image is so classic Chelsea

This lovely lady was one of my girls back in my college/their high school days.  She was a burst of crazy silly fun and there was never a lack of laughing and shenanigans with our little group of gal pals when she was around.  Chels, I love seeing the woman you’ve become… still that fun girl, but also the beauty that years of growing in your faith adds.  You are a gorgeous momma to be!

Ben, you are Chelsea’s perfect match!  These photos prove it!

Chillin with your best friend and the little miracle in your belly… that’s some of the best stuff in life.

Another classic {C}…

Loved your urban, fun, crazy, sweet stylin Chelsea!  Baby boy is one blessed little man to have you as his momma!

Can’t wait to meet your blessing from above!

Joyfully, Erin xoxo

Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs in my field, since the payment is pure love.  ~Mildred B. Vermont

Have you ever meta princess that isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty?  Meet Gracie…

Little girls, like butterflies, need no excuse.
– Robert A. Heinlein

And then we found some purple dirt… PURPLE DIRT!  How perfect is that for a dirt diggin princess?!?!?

playful, silly, sweet and fun… that’s what this little girl is made of {& so much more!}

My mom is a neverending song in my heart of comfort, happiness, and being.  I may sometimes forget the words but I always remember the tune.  ~Graycie Harmon

The tie which links mother and child is of such pure and immaculate strength as to be never violated.  ~Washington Irving

A daughter is a little girl who grows up to be a friend.  ~Author Unknown

A daughter is a gift of love.  ~Author Unknown

Gracie… you have one cool momma!

I think I need to schedule some photos with just me and my girl now too!  What a wonderful relationship you and your sweet girl have {M}!

Joyfully, Erin

here’s the gist of what you missed:

Since we are more than half way through this year, I thought it would be a good time to send a quick update! I’m so grateful to have so many of you that invite me to photograph your family time and time again. Truly, it’s a blessing to be a part of such precious moments! This year I made the decision to only take sessions for maternity, newborn and families with young children. This will most likely continue into 2011 as well. Since the amount of sessions I can take is limited at this point in time, I wanted to make sure there was availability in my schedule for the sessions that I find the greatest joy in. I know some amazing photographers that specialize in seniors and general family photography, so if that is the type of session you need, I would be more than happy to send you some referrals!

EMP WEDDINGS

This year I officially opened up Erin McFarland Photography Weddings. This has been quite an adventure… and I am truly enjoying it! The website for EMP Weddings is in the works and I’ll be sending another newsletter update out once it goes live, but for now all things wedding related can be seen on the blog. Thank you so much to my 2010 brides and those of you who have referred your friends and family to me for wedding photography!  There will be an announcement here on the blog when it goes live!

EMP PORTRAIT

The EMP Portrait Website also just received a little face lift! New images that reflect this year’s sessions have been added. Check it out HERE… if I photographed your belly, newborn, or small child(ren) this past year, you will likely grace the galleries!

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2010 SESSION AVAILABILITY

The scoop on regular sessions… I am completely booked for 2010, but am currently booking for January and into the spring of 2011.  If you expecting a baby in the new year and have been thinking about a session, please contact me soon!  I would love to get you more information and an official spot of the schedule!

HOLIDAY PORTRAITS

I have had many inquiries as to whether there are going to be holiday mini-sessions this year and I wanted to keep everyone updated so that you can make your holiday portrait plans. I will be doing something a little different this year. I will be doing one morning of what I’m calling “Holiday Snaps.” This is a 15 minute session designed to get a great holiday portrait. The cost is $95 + sales tax.

This will include:  a 15 minute session, an online gallery with approximately 5 finished images, your choice of ONE full resolution image (no sizing restraints) that will be sent to you via email zip file. You will receive a photographer’s release with your image so that you can do your holiday prints and cards with your image. The other images in your gallery will also be available to purchase in print or digital format if you choose.  The full amount of $95 + sales tax is due when you schedule your session to hold your spot. If you have to cancel, session payment is non-refundable, but you are more than welcome to find a family that could take your place and reimburse you for your session fee. Holiday Snaps will be held at the home of Erin McFarland. Below you can see what your scenery will look like… lots of green and I’ll have the couch out there to get you all nice and snuggled up with your loved ones! And as much as time permits, I’ll take some photos of your kids individually as well for your gallery.  There are only a few spots available for Holiday Snaps (Newsletter Readers got first dibs) and will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis. The sessions will be held on Saturday, November 20th from 8:00 to 10:35 AM.  Email me if you are interested in grabbing a spot or if you have any further questions!!

I’ll be back tomorrow with some photos!  This is some kind of blogging record for me this week! ha!

Enjoy the rest of your summer… and Fall, PLEASE come soon for us desert dwellers!

Joyfully, Erin