Tis The Season

I can't believe it's almost Christmas! I feel like it's all happening so fast that I'm missing it! I have been so busy with family photos and Christmas cards, but it's coming to a close in the next few days and I will have a 2 week break to enjoy with my kiddos. There is so much work involved in a photo shoot and the majority of it is at my computer. Don't get me wrong, I totally love it but it does take a lot of time from my family. Next year I will be starting much earlier with Christmas pictures and not overloading myself at the end.... that's what I've learned so far this year!

I have a lot of photo ops planned for the new year. I plan to take a beach trip in February and schedule beach sessions for that time. Then we have the awesome wild flowers that show up in the foothills in March. Followed by Easter photos which I hope to have real bunnies for, then Senior pictures over the summer as well as another beach trip, which will take us into early fall when I will be starting family sessions for Christmas 2010! See how time flies? And of course all the other day to day sittings in between. I will be doing some pregnancy pictures soon.... which leads to newborn pics. Also, coming soon is little girls in tutu's! Lots of color! So fun & exciting. I can't wait to see my own creations. If any of the above photo ops interest you, make sure you email me so I can put you on my list of people to notify. I will be announcing the beach sitting very soon and have only a few spaces, so I'm sure they will go fast. I'm working on a package deal and pricing, as well as exact dates now. So, stay tuned. :)

Something NEW that I am so excited about is my new website!!! www.aprilcooperphotography.com If you haven't seen it yet, go there next. With my site I can now post my clients pictures in a proofing gallery for them to see, make print selections to order and pay using PayPal (allows you to use your credit card) or make arrangements to pay me directly. It's so easy to use!

I want to thank all of you who have allowed me in your life to "capture your moments." Each photo sitting leaves me inspired and gives me great ideas to carry on with me. This has happened so fast, it's unbelievable! But, it's been a great creative outlet for me during this crazy year I've had. I want to wish you all a very Blessed Christmas! I'm going to leave you with some of my favorite photos I've done recently.... enjoy!=)

I Love Fall!!

I absolutely love this time of year! The warm fall colors, the cold crisp air, and holidays on the way. I'm not much on baking, except this time of year. There is nothing better than baking just to smell the house up like sweet goodies!

I have been so busy with photo shoots that I haven't had time to take it all in... and I can't believe Thanksgiving is in just a few days! Where does the time go? Here is one of my latest sessions out at Hart Park, where the fall colors display so proudly! It is beautiful out there right now!

More pictures...

I did these Senior pictures for Makenzie in our beautiful downtown area... well some parts are really great for my photos anyway. :) This was a fun photo shoot. We were in an alley and I was snapping away when a guy pulls up on his Harley. We all were thinking the same thing, wouldn't it be great to get a pic with that!! Makenzie was already wearing the leather and the boots, it would be perfect. So we started to tell the man on the bike that it would be a great photo op... and he was sooo nice and generous, he just said go ahead and he insisted she sit right on it! How many senior pics are on a Harley? That was way cool. I posted a few of my favorites below but to see the rest of what I have up so far, visit my facebook page by clicking the link on the right upper part of this page. I took so many pictures of her and so many came out really cute. I'll probably add a few more to her facebook album when I finish all the editing.

Thanks Makenzie for letting me capture these moments with you and Michelle (her mom) you were a great director for posing and ideas! Luv it!

Catching Up...

Where does the time go? I have been so busy lately! Delivering babies at the hospital, taking pictures for people, and trying to keep up with my own family! I'm really enjoying my photography sessions. I've got to see friends that I haven't seen in a long time, which is so nice. I've been having a hard time falling asleep at night because my mind just races with new ideas I want to try with my pictures... if only there were more time in a day.

I am working on a logo or just a cute way to write my name, to watermark my pictures with and to use for letterheads, business cards, etc. I wasn't planning on starting a business when I started my photography classes... I just wanted to take great pictures of my kids ... but one thing has led to another and it looks like I'm becoming a photographer! I have been flooded with requests to take pictures for people I've never even met! And of course several requests from my friends too. It's very exciting. Thanks to everyone for your support and feedback, it really means a lot to me. Be sure to check out my facebook photography page too, there is a link on the upper right side of this page. I post more pictures over there because the upload is much faster.

Other things I'm working on are Christmas photo cards, photo package deals, and price sheets. Everyone wants to know how much? I'm working on something I can post. I am also planning to start a website if things continue to stay busy for me. So check back often. :)

I'm leaving you with a card I just created for my friend Janie. I used the pictures of our pumpkin patch shoot. She's a cutie! Click the image to enlarge it.

Pumpkin Patch!

I absolutely love fall. It is my favorite season. I love the warm smells of baking with cinnamon & spices, the warm fall colors, the bright pumpkins, the cooler weather.... I love it all. Each year I look forward to taking pictures out at Banducci's pumpkin patch. It is so darn cute out there! This year was even more exciting since I know how to use my camera now! Here are a few of the many pictures I snapped the other day. Did I mention that I have the cutest kids ever? I know I am a little biased. ;)

Twins Birth Announcement

Here is another style of birth announcement that I put together for the twin boys, Chance & Jonathan, I photographed last week. :)

Birth Announcement...

I am in the proces of designing templates for birth announcements and holiday cards, so now is a great time to get family photos done that I can put right into a Christmas Card for you. Here is a birth announcement I just did for baby Rider. It is designed in a perfect 5x5 square and is ready to be printed. Click on it to see the details.


I am so excited that fall is here... it's my favorite season. More exciting is taking pictures at Banducci's Pumpkin Patch! I take Emma there every year. The bright pumpkins make for the cutest pics. I'm excited to take Sophia too this year, she is 10 months now and I know she is going to love slapping those pumpkins. I'll post the pictures I take so keep checking back!

Sneak Peak for the Dahl's...

Chance & Jonathan....Twins!

My friend Lisa just had twin grandsons and I had the pleasure of photographing them. Newborns are the perfect subjects... when they are sound asleep! I'm learning that getting & keeping them asleep isn't easy. With twins you have to coordinate their sleep, which wasn't really happening so I only got one good picture of them together. Below there are several individual shots of both boys, though you probably won't be able to tell them apart. Thanks to Lisa and her daughter Leah for letting me "practice" on their precious babies. Also, big sis Zoe was a great model and I got some shots of her too.

Daisy's girls...

I had fun photographing my friend Daisy's girls. They were such great models for me to practice on. :)

This is actually funny because she does this with her fingers and says "dos" all the time.

My Own Beauties