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2011-11-10T14:49:00.001-06:00

New location

2009-04-15T22:21:00.002-05:00

Please visit
http://blog.lifesimages.com
for Life's Images Photography Blog

Houston photographer for newborns, babies, pregnancy, maternity - www.lifesimages.com

mama's baby

2009-01-29T14:38:00.002-06:00

Sneak peek for R... no such thing as a non-photogenic mama!
Beautiful - thank you for our session!

Houston photographer for newborns, babies, pregnancy, maternity - www.lifesimages.com

Weddings?! Look no further for your photographer!

2009-01-28T21:23:00.006-06:00

My good friend from back home is a wonderful wedding photographer and is taking a limited number of out of town bookings to cover weddings in HOUSTON!

Bring her here - maybe we will convince her to stay! **Plus she promised I could be her "gear chick" for the day :)

If you or anyone you know is looking for a wedding photographer - here's your chance - contact her directly: http://www.thuffmanphotography.com

Check it out! New images in the galleries!

2009-01-20T23:03:00.000-06:00

www.lifesimages.com
Have a look around at the new gallery images!

Houston photographer for newborns, babies, pregnancy, maternity - www.lifesimages.com

Announcing Price List Updates...

2009-01-16T19:41:00.002-06:00

Life's Images has updated the price list for 2009.

You will be happy to find that while there are some upward adjustments, some prices actually went DOWN and some new items added, mainly to focus on the highly requested "digital image".
For the first time there are packages available as well!

If you'd like to book your session using 2008 prices (including the lower 2008 session fee), you may "lock" your rate in by making a deposit for your session by January 31st. The session need not be booked in that time, but your deposit must be paid.

Contact me with any questions! debi @ lifesimages.com

Houston photographer for newborns, babies, pregnancy, maternity - www.lifesimages.com

New Year Fun - contest!

2009-01-15T08:57:00.004-06:00

The Hope Calendar project is coming to a close (but next year's is right around the corner)... and we have tallied over $3000 in donations WITHOUT even collecting from all my helpers yet!
Amazing - thanks to everyone helping, purchasing, supporting the project :)

Thanks for playing! WINNER - T.T S.T
And for some fun - send me by EMAIL (not in comments) the name of January's child for the calendar and win your choice of prizes:
1. 2 Hope Calendars (I'll even sign them - haha)
2. $50 gift certificate to Life's Images for your own angel :)

Yes anyone can play...

Houston photographer for newborns, babies, pregnancy, maternity - www.lifesimages.com

Happy New Year! Hope Calendar updates!

2008-12-28T09:57:00.006-06:00

Happy New Year!!!

The Hope Calendar campaign to raise funds for Montgomery County Women's Center is still going on - thru the end of January and I am so happy to report early success! On the last day of 2008, I made a quiet donation of $3000 for the first half of the money raised!

We have at least a thousand more but the wonderful volunteers helping to sell them are patiently collecting that money to turn it in at the end of the month and we will donate it then.

If you haven't already (or if you need more) - please visit www.hopecalendar.com and purchase a 2009 calendar... it is an adorable calendar, only $10 each, and the entire proceeds are donated to the women's center :)

Let's see how much we can write that second check for!!!

Merry Late Christmas!

2008-12-28T09:54:00.002-06:00

Sorry I am late with Christmas wishes ;) We had a great time visiting family and are starting to think about cleaning up and putting away the holiday decor... thinking
Wouldn't it be great if you could just leave it out all year - it'd really make July festive!

Houston photographer for newborns, babies, pregnancy, maternity - www.lifesimages.com

Just in! Hope Calendar at the malls!!!

2008-12-11T19:45:00.000-06:00

You can now find (and purchase) the 2009 Hope Calendar at the Calendar Club stores in the Woodlands Mall, Baybrook Mall, and Memorial City Mall! Hooray!

You'll also find the calendars soon at our newest volunteer retailer: Glitz & Glam, 20121 W. Lake Houston Pkwy, Humble, TX, 281-358-4526 www.glitzandglamgirls.com

Black Friday Sale! Happy Turkey Day :)

2008-11-25T12:33:00.005-06:00

You won't have to wake up at 4 am or scratch off a ticket to discover how much you save... but it is Friday only and you'll save a bunch just in time for the holidays!

Life's Images portraits
Great gift for those you love or like or just need a present for ... and at a heck of a deal! And yes, you can buy and use them for yourself :)

The sale
$50 gift card for $35
$100 gift card for $70
$200 gift card for $150.

Simply click the buy link below, send payment for the desired amount and you will receive the corresponding gift card in the mail (or you can pick it up). (Send $35, you'll get a $50 card)

BUY A GIFT CARD

Holiday Fun - you have to see this :)

2008-11-24T20:01:00.002-06:00

Because it is HILARIOUS!!

... if you loved it, feel free to make a donation to the Hope Calendar project!

YOU suggest the next contest!

2008-11-13T09:35:00.002-06:00

Contest below is still active - so move on over to www.hopecalendar.com and order a calendar so you can win that digital keychain!

We have some bigger prizes coming down the line here and I need some great ideas for the contests - so YOU get to suggest one! Must be easy to enter but require at least a little work on the part of the entrant... and the whole idea is to promote the Hope Calendar... so keep that in mind! Can't wait to hear these ideas!

send to: debi@lifesimages.com

Announcing the 2009 Hope Calendar! AND contest fun!

2008-11-12T16:11:00.007-06:00

It's finally published and ready for sale! The 2009 Hope Calendar!
$10 each donated to Montgomery County Women's Center...

www.hopecalendar.com - buy button is right at the top of the page and you can poke thru the site for information about the calendar and the charity...

WON: Red heart shaped digital keychain that displays 60 images!
Perfect for your purse! I'll even load it up with calendar images :) Super cute see here
hooray for Joy and Lani!

Houston photographer for newborns, babies, pregnancy, maternity - www.lifesimages.com

724 pounds and it's here!

2008-11-06T18:14:00.008-06:00

I am so excited I am putting up 3 previews.
AND don't forget - I have 2000 calendars so that means y'all have to start buying some!! www.hopecalendar.com

December Sneak Peek - "Make me Laugh" contest

2008-11-06T14:44:00.006-06:00

December's preview (and SURPRISE!... there are 6 more pages after December!!) so keep looking!

And contest time... because they are so darned fun!
MAKE ME LAUGH - win a bracelet (see here)

OK - I asked for funny and you played along - thank you so much. I'll tell you what made me spit Coke (you owe me a keyboard) is the comment to the post above this one in which I initially said "It's 724 pounds and on its way here!" to which my quick witted reader said "is it your MIL?" I love my MIL BUT that just caught me in the funny bone! And no it wasn't my MIL, it was 2000 of the Hope Calendars :)
MandyM email me!!

And of course - visit www.hopecalendar.com to purchase a calendar - they'll be here this weekend! All proceeds go to MCWC

Debi on Facebook!

2008-11-05T13:40:00.002-06:00

Come for a visit!

November Calendar Peek! Jennifer V - contact me!!

2008-11-05T08:17:00.009-06:00

November's sneak peek - we are nearing the end of the calendar peeks just as the calendars are set to arrive!!! I am so excited! Visit
www.hopecalendar.com
to order your calendar today - they'll be in stock in less than a week!

-expired- thank you all so much for making such a fun day!
And now... let the games begin!
It is what we call a "comment contest". Leave a comment below with your first name and initial (unless you want to leave your full name) THEN get all your friends (not you I'll be moderating comments now) to visit and leave a comment with your name there as well.

I think it is safe to say "Jennifer V - contact me for your prize!"

Choose your prize:
1. $50 gift card to Life's Images Photography
2. Set of 25 custom holiday cards (using an image you send)
3. 1 Hope Calendar

You can order a calendar by going to www.hopecalendar.com -
there will be a BUY button right at the top of that website.
ALL proceeds benefit Montgomery County Women's Center

Nov 4th - Happy Election Day (and a recipe!)

2008-11-04T07:52:00.008-06:00

-expired-

There are no voting booths or political debates at Life's Images today but I thought it'd be fun to let you be the winner on Election Day! Email me with the name of your favorite good ol' American dish (and recipe if you want!) and you will receive a gift certificate (electronic) for 10% percent off your next order at Life's Images.

Yummy - chicken and dumplings, chicken fried steak, steak on the grill and corn casserole!

Corn Casserole (I am told it is wonderful and simple - you can't mess it up!)
8oz of Sour Cream
1 can corn - drained
1 can creamed corn
1 stick melted butter
1 box Jiffy Cornbread Mix

Mix all ingredients in 9x9 or 13x9 baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 60 minutes!!

And a sneak peek before someone hurts me :)

Contest WINNER Halloween weekend!

2008-11-03T15:27:00.002-06:00

Ok so if you didn't notice the Hope Calendar is coming out soon (it is already available for pre-order)... so we've been celebrating with contests and prizes! Halloween inspired the contest for this weekend!

PRIZE: Win your very own copy of the 2009 Hope Calendar!!

Send in your Halloween picture... Stacey B won!!
Congrats!!

Send to debi@lifesimages.com, subject "Halloween contest"

Sneak peek for Hope Calendar:

Mama Mia and Papa too!

2008-11-03T15:20:00.001-06:00

Working feverishly on proofs for this expecting mama and papa...

won't be done for a while but wanted to give a sneak peek!

New calendar peeks! Creole contest winner!

2008-10-30T11:53:00.003-06:00

Yummy food y'all have been craving!
Kay's Creole gift certificate winner: Jill Y
She is going to order the Boudin and crackers and Gumbo :)

Our August sneak peek! Calendars are $10 each and can be pre-ordered at www.hopecalendar.com

Hope Calendar sneak peeks and CONTEST FOR GIFT CERTIFICATE

2008-10-29T11:37:00.002-06:00

CONTEST $15 GIFT CERTIFICATE to Kay's Creole Cafe in Old Towne Spring!
Visit the cafe website then email debi@lifesimages.com and tell me what you would order with your gift certificate :) It's some yummy fixins! I'll post the favorite dishes here :)
We are getting Crawfish Etouffee , fried crawfish, gumbo, corn and crab bisque

Winner picked by drawing on Thursday!!!

Enjoy the sneak peeks!
Gosh aren't they cute!!!!! Leave a comment for these beautiful kiddos (no names please) :)

Kingwood Wings Peeks

2008-10-28T21:53:00.001-06:00

IF you signed the permission section of your order form, a sneak preview is below! The proofs won't be done for a few days but here's a peek!

Weekend calendar peek - CONTEST WINNER! YEAH!

2008-10-24T22:39:00.009-05:00

Pheobie WON!!

Contest is TRIVIA! Prize is $50 gift card to Life's Images Photography! Ending Monday, Oct 27th.
Email your answers to debi@lifesimages.com to be entered into the drawing:
What date was the 2008 Hope Calendar release announced (it went on sale in 2007)?
How much was the check that was presented to the charity last year?
What was I wearing when I presented it?

*information is all publicly available and all 3 questions must be answered*
Sneak peek of Hope Calendar 2009 for the weekend!

Calendar peeks - Jennifer V contest winner!

2008-10-24T08:13:00.001-05:00

Jennifer V - commented below - you need to contact debi@lifesimages.com with your email so that we can get you your prize!!

Baby Cha-Cha Boutique is offering one lucky someone the chance to win their very own Flower Beanie Hat!

Visit www.babychacha.com, then come back here and post a nice comment about something you saw - be specific! (emailing your comment is fine too) Your first name, last initial in the comment is fine - I'll post the winner here so you can email me privately with your contact information.
The contest will run now through Friday October 24th and the winner will be announced on Friday !

And now for the 2009 Hope Calendar previews (you can leave comments about those too!) ...
click to view larger:

Houston photographer for newborns, babies, pregnancy, maternity - www.lifesimages.com

Another preview :)

2008-10-23T18:21:00.005-05:00

Don't forget to enter the contest 2 posts below! Drawing Friday!
Click to view larger:

Houston photographer for newborns, babies, pregnancy, maternity - www.lifesimages.com

Sneak Peek - too funny to miss! (contest is the next post down)

2008-10-22T22:54:00.003-05:00

There he goes... (don't worry, no babies were harmed..)

Hope Calendar Previews and a contest!

2008-10-21T09:34:00.007-05:00

Some previews of this year's calendar (click to view larger) :) And a contest below!

For a WoodlandsMommy.com year long membership (which includes a savings program to local merchants)...
Visit WoodlandsMommy.com and find where your kids can eat free when it is raining outside!
Email your answer along with your contact information to debi@lifesimages.com!

Houston photographer for newborns, babies, pregnancy, maternity - www.lifesimages.com

Woodlands Wings for Hope Peeks

2008-10-19T12:48:00.007-05:00

Peeks from our sessions on October 13 (for those that signed the permission to share form :) )

©2008 Life's Images - please respect
Houston photographer for newborns, babies, pregnancy, maternity - www.lifesimages.com

Babies and Mamas

2008-10-15T20:18:00.001-05:00

Houston photographer for newborns, babies, pregnancy, maternity - www.lifesimages.com

"Wings for Hope" Events - few spots left!

2008-10-04T09:52:00.002-05:00

UPDATED DATES - only a few spots left!

The 2009 Hope Calendar is themed "Wings of Hope" and features children adorned in wings to raise money for Montgomery County Women's Center. The calendar sessions are limited, so we thought it would be a fun way to raise even more money by hosting "Wings for Hope" mini sessions - so that your child can be photographed in the beautiful wings for a donation to the cause!

2 EVENTS
Call 832.257.3880 or email debi@lifesimages.com to sign up

Oct 13th
(done)

***********************************************************************************

2nd event Oct 25th, from 10:00 to 2:00

Kingwood Merry Go Round

$35 donation - due when you reserve your time

(click to view invite)

**Please also remember that the event is for a charity project - www.hopecalendar.com - if you could pass the word so we will have as great a response when the calendars are out!**

Some peeks for the Kingwood Angels :)

2008-10-03T19:26:00.006-05:00

"Wings for Hope" participants! Thank you - you are helping to raise money for Montgomery County Women's Center through an event inspired by the Hope Calendar!
(pst... there is another such event Oct 13 and Oct 25 if you'll read the blog!)

If you love 'em - leave a comment!

©2008 Life's Images - please respect

Hope Calendar Updates!

2008-10-01T13:20:00.003-05:00

Small Delays...
As I am sure you are painfully aware, that hurricane did a number on many of us. We were personally lucky and thankful, but a bit behind not being able to work with no power. So the calendar is a wee bit behind. Fear not, it'll be out, just later than I hoped!

Your proofs and gift!
ALL sessions have been proofed from the Hope Calendar. If you have not seen your images due to circumstances that didn't allow you access to computers, let me know. All 8x10 gift prints should be taken care of in the next few weeks or risk losing the ability to get one :)

Calendar Printing - need sponsors!
The calendar should be in printing very soon, but I still would like a few more business sponsors to cover the cost of printing. This allows to give ALL the calendar money to Montgomery County Women's Center instead of deducting costs. If you know a business owner (or anyone else) that would be interested, please contact me!
I'll also need retail locations for the calendar, so if you have a favorite store that loves charity, forward their name and I will ask if they mind carrying them!

Spread the word - I'll help you!
The calendar is only as successful as the number of people that know about it (and buy one!). In that light, please tell your friends - offline and ONLINE. If you need help, I can send you some images with permission to use them so you can post them on your website/blog/forums online... just email me!!!

Contest!! Hope Calendar

2008-09-30T08:22:00.001-05:00

If you own or see the 2008 Hope Calendar -

email me something out of place about this week in the calendar and receive a $50 gift card for Life's Images!!

We have a winner - but feel free to play just for fun!
debi@lifesimages.com

Newborn babe

2008-09-26T20:39:00.001-05:00

2 weeks old - I was so happy we could get this little guy in while he was so little - despite our struggles with the weather!

Enjoy the peek!

Calendar Baby

2008-09-26T19:59:00.001-05:00

This beautiful, brand new angel was photographed for the Hope Calendar before Ike came to visit!

Getting back to business I am able to start processing pictures again :)

Enjoy the sneak peek...

Hurricane Updates

2008-09-16T16:26:00.003-05:00

Update on our hurricane status...
We are back at home with power! And who thought it would bring tears to the eyes to see meat and milk at the stores?! This means that Life's Images is resuming business. There are some delays in processing and special projects like the Hope Calendar, but we will work to get caught up soon!!

If you have questions about a session or order you have placed or something else you might be expecting from me - don't hesitate to ask for a status! debi@lifesimages.com
Thanks!!

Wings for Hope Event Updates

2008-09-11T16:24:00.002-05:00

Wings for Hope portrait event in the Woodlands scheduled for Monday Sept 15 will be postponed, new date to be announced. The sign up sheet will remain the same so you are entitled to your current time slot on the new date.

Event in Kingwood on Sept 27 will be held as scheduled and we will be adding one additional date in October as well.

Thanks so much for understanding and stay safe and dry!

Sneak Peek - next to last

2008-09-02T08:14:00.000-05:00

Only one more session to go for the calendar - gosh they are coming out so darned cute!!

Hope Calendar Sneak

2008-08-29T20:42:00.002-05:00

One sweet, beautiful girl and mommy :)

Thank you so much for coming in and participating!

Testing a video service - you like?

2008-08-29T13:58:00.001-05:00

Hope Calendar 2009 Previews

2008-08-28T09:22:00.001-05:00

We are nearing the end of the Hope Calendar photo sessions - after these there are 2 more to go. Then comes the hard work of determing which beautiful photos go into the calendar itself - a chore I do not relish :)

www.hopecalendar.com to keep up with the events and the release of the calendar in October - please support Montgomery County Women's Center by purchasing a copy and telling everyone you know!

Hope Calendar in the News

2008-08-20T13:01:00.005-05:00

Life's Images charity project "The Hope Calendar" is featured this week in The Sun, a Houston Community Newspapers publication. Go and read it - they are showcasing a few images from the project as it progresses this year:

Cy Fair Sun, Aug 20

**Please understand that the images they asked for during the interview are from a work in progress - this does not mean that any particular images have been selected for the 2009 Calendar and the ones shown in the article may not even be used in the calendar**

What big eyes you have...

2008-08-18T22:44:00.001-05:00

Newborn photo sneak peeks... brand new baby boy :)

Oh what a face...

2008-08-18T21:12:00.001-05:00

Mommy... here is a peek from our newborn photo session - I know you can't wait and I appreciate your patience so here is a peek! Isn't he a cutie?!

More Calendar Sneak Peeks!

2008-08-17T15:42:00.003-05:00

Almost done with the calendar sessions... www.hopecalendar.com ... they'll be ready in October for purchase :) I appreciate all the time and patience of all the parents as these are a bit more chaotic and quick than "regular" sessions. The pictures are coming out so beautifully I really think there is an angel working in my camera :) Enjoy!!

Published in National Magazine

2008-08-15T13:40:00.006-05:00

More happy news!
My article and photos were published in a national magazine for professional photographers! The article (August 2008) inspires and instructs other photographers to use their talents for charitable causes by highlighting my Hope Calendar project.

Happy Anniversary

2008-08-15T09:05:00.001-05:00

10 years today :)

The premise of my photography business is to celebrate life and love, and this is definitely my personal chance to do just that. So Happy Anniversary to Me (and Hubby)!

With all the anniversaries going on (2 yrs in Houston, 7 years in business) I promise I am going to celebrate and include all of you with contests/prizes, but much much going on right now if you'll peek below!

Hope Calendar previews - wings and cuties!

2008-08-03T20:00:00.003-05:00

More previews from Hope Calendar photo sessions... I truly don't think I could have asked for more beautiful kids :) Don't they just light up a room?? Thank you for sharing them with me!

(leave a comment if you love them too!)

Baby Face

2008-08-01T09:54:00.001-05:00

The cutest little baby face - sneak peek from a 7 month photo session this week.
Isn't his hair great :) Reminds me of my little one at that same age!

Thanks for coming to visit the studio...

Hope Calendar Peeks

2008-07-30T22:20:00.001-05:00

Be sure to scroll down and read because there are lots of new posts recently!!!

The Hope Calendar photo sessions are going well :) The children are sure to inspire all who buy the calendar for next year!

www.hopecalendar.com

My first loves...

2008-07-28T14:34:00.005-05:00

Mine and my sister's - and for the first time this year they got to spend a whole week together!! Previously it had been 1 or 2 days a year as they live pretty far away :) They were so happy (as was I when they agreed to willingly have a portrait made!)

First Hope Calendar session!!

2008-07-23T16:23:00.001-05:00

Sneak peeks of the first photography session for the Hope Calendar, 2009! If you haven't heard, I am publishing a calendar full of local children from which all profits are being donated to Montgomery County Women's Center - go see what is going on: www.hopecalendar.com

And some random photos of the first beauty - aren't children (and wings!) just so special?!

M. - Thank you for giving your time and sharing your daughter for this worthy cause!

THIS WEEK ONLY - Mini Maternity OR My Little Angel

2008-07-21T10:22:00.005-05:00

Had a little extra time in the schedule this week...

Book your Mini Maternity or My Little Angel session July 22, 23 or 24 for only $40!
Times at 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11

Reservation includes 30 minutes and 2 changes of clothes.
You will choose your prints from 10-15 proofs

**My Little Angel sessions are for children ages 6 months thru 7 years, 30 minutes only

Mama, mama

2008-07-17T19:45:00.001-05:00

Maternity portrait sneak peeks from the weekend... we kept some really beautiful ones for private viewing :)

beautiful summer mommies (and daddies)!

Participants have been notified! Hope Calendar for Charity

2008-07-12T07:46:00.002-05:00

The participants have been selected and notified - check your email!
I'll be posting sneak peeks here as the sessions are taking place. (You can see peeks of the test session below!)
If you did not get a chance to participate in this year's calendar you can still sign up for a "Wings of Hope" mini session which will also benefit Montgomery County Women's Center - details pending.

AND you can participate in the most important part of all - buy a calendar - tell your friends - everyone's small part makes that donation spectacular!

www.hopecalendar.com

so sweet

2008-07-09T20:59:00.001-05:00

Maternity portrait sneak peek! So sweet, so cute...

Love it - don't mom and dad just slightly resemble a heart standing together??

Test images for Hope Calendar

2008-07-05T20:28:00.002-05:00

Gosh she is beautiful! I can hardly stand it! (and, yes, she's mine...)

My guess is her sister will be participating in test photos in the future since everyone is gushing over this angel :) she's a bit jealous! hahaha

expecting...

2008-07-05T11:35:00.002-05:00

Mommy and daddy to be (and our Baby Faire drawing winners!)

Lots of other posts this week too - be sure to see them all below!

Summer babies...

2008-07-05T11:29:00.002-05:00

What better way to celebrate summer than with a new baby!

Maternity images are just so inspiring!
And look at the last photo - you can see baby's foot... ready to make an entrance??
**update: I guess so because baby boy was born the next morning!** Congratulations!!

Happy 4th! Celebrate!

2008-07-04T10:54:00.001-05:00

Beautiful mommy to be in the studio this week...

This year's Hope Calendar!

2008-06-30T20:35:00.002-05:00

Tomorrow starts the process of selecting the models for the calendar and I am happy to say it is going to be a very difficult job! Who could imagine that there are so many generous families willing to take time out of their schedules to share their beautiful kids with all of us!!
Stay tuned for updates as we begin photographing :) I am excited because out of my norm, I have purchased a stack of various wings and have been knee high in tulle for matching tutus... I'll share some peeks in a few weeks!

Cousin to the baby below :)

2008-06-25T21:48:00.003-05:00

How sweet is that??? I had newborn cousins visit me this month!
Thanks for being patient for your sneak peek, I know it is late at night...
Tell me these aren't gorgeous!!!

Leave a comment if ya love 'em :)

3 generations

2008-06-09T16:32:00.001-05:00

Beautiful family, inside and out! Thank you for sharing baby and big sister for our portrait session!

I hope it'll be worth the "work"! Here is a teaser... the proofs are almost ready :)

Anniversary coming up!

2008-06-03T10:49:00.000-05:00

Life's Images will be celebrating 7 years in business AND 2 years in Houston later this month!

Keep your eye out for a contest and a prize :)

Seeking Local Child Models for Charity Calendar

2008-06-02T07:39:00.002-05:00

Life's Images is proud to announce that the Hope Calendar for 2009 is in the works and we need kids! The second annual calendar theme is "Wings of Hope", and ALL profits from calendar sales will be donated to Montgomery County Women's Center (MCWC)!

The Hope Calendar features 12 months of beautiful, rich pages filled with black and white photography of children by Life's Images Photography. The images portray the hope, beauty and innocence of the children we live with every day... and that just might include your own children!

Please visit www.hopecalendar.com to learn more about the calendar and how you can apply to have your own child featured for one of the months. Sponsorship information is also available at www.hopecalendar.com or by contacting admin@hopecalendar.com.

Spread the word - the more calendars sold, the greater the donation will be!

**Photographers - click on "for photographers" on the calendar website if interested in helping your own communities**

Image wins Photo Contest

2008-05-28T08:32:00.004-05:00

Thanks to a beautiful mommy and her newborn, one of my images was chosen as the winner of a "Mommy n Me" photography contest!
Read about it here:

http://www.411marketsource.com/blog/artanddesign/?p=566

blast from the past...

2008-05-23T14:32:00.001-05:00

I am told these girls like "window shopping" for babies on my website - which just thrilled me so much! And because I have since moved away I no longer have the pleasure of photographing them, so I wanted to post a blast from the past and say HELLO!!! Where did the time fly - this was nearly 3 years ago!

Drawing Winners from Baby Faire

2008-05-22T08:54:00.005-05:00

Expect your email today!!! I am giving away
1 grand prize - a portrait session and 50% off your entire order!
and 25 runner up prizes!!!

Dance, Cheer, be beautiful!

2008-05-21T11:06:00.003-05:00

Man are they cute or what!!??

Dance/ cheer recitals from The Dance Studio last week :)

American Baby Faire at Reliant

2008-05-12T09:37:00.002-05:00

Come and see me!!!

I will be exhibiting at the Baby Faire in downtown Houston (Reliant Center) this weekend.
My free tickets are already all gone, but come and visit anyway and enter the drawing for 1 grand prize and 25 runners up!!! Yes I said 25.....

Have fun!

Happy Mother's Day

2008-05-10T14:59:00.000-05:00

It's a fun greeting you can share with your friends!
http://www.lifesimages.com/mother2008.exe

And if you are looking for an official gift of sorts - Life's Images offers gift cards in any amount!

Sneak peeks for Mother's Day

2008-05-10T13:52:00.000-05:00

Thanks for visiting today! It was a lot of fun to meet you and photograph your family...

Here are the sneak peeks from your session - enjoy!

Have a wonderful Mother's Day!

2009 Hope Calendar - Charity

2008-05-05T15:12:00.000-05:00

I am happy to announce that I will be working with the Montgomery County Women's Center for this years "Hope Calendar"! Great mission and a shining example of HOPE.

http://www.mcwcthewoodlands.org/

PST - there are lots and lots of "wings" involved - that's the only clue you are getting! Be on the look out for details as we begin production this summer - we will need some pretty cute babies/kids for the calendar!!!

Tech Baby :)

2008-05-01T18:52:00.001-05:00

Gosh I love babies! How beautiful is he?
Teaching the Texas Tech fan early (that's grandpa's football!)...
Thank you so much for coming in to the studio - enjoy the sneak peeks!

Newborn - love them!

2008-04-25T12:44:00.000-05:00

Here is a quick peek before the weekend - thank you so much for letting me share in the fun of having a new baby! She is beautiful, and I can't wait to show you the rest of the images from the photo session!

I am so excited!

2008-04-23T08:31:00.000-05:00

I have 2 shipments of child-sized wings coming in for this summer's photo shoots for the Hope Calendar!

Angel wings of every variety, fairies, butterflies...

That should give a good hint of what will be in store for the 2009 calendar kids :)

I can't wait to begin!

Special thank you to www.trendbus.com and www.nightmarefactory.com for their generous spirit helping out the Hope Calendar and Houston area charities!

Speechless

2008-04-18T14:50:00.004-05:00

I am able to work on proofs from a recent photo session and this image caught my breath... not because I am such a great and wonderful photographer (though I won't argue if you say I am!) but because it reminds me of why I chose this career, begged for this career. Because babies are just soooooo beautiful - I can hardly stand it really. And because I don't ever remember any event during my career as a computer programmer that literally took my breath away :)

She works hard for the money...

2008-04-16T22:03:00.003-05:00

Mom (and Tío) - I am so glad you stuck this out with me! It is a lot of hard work to photograph a newborn - and not just for me as all my moms can attest - but so worth it...
Hope you got a nice backrub after today!
Just a few...

Oh those dresses!

2008-04-16T22:00:00.002-05:00

Perfect for a picture! Little girls in beautiful dresses!
Thank you so much for visiting the studio...

And just who is calling at this hour???

Mothers of the Woodlands Business Expo

2008-04-10T09:28:00.002-05:00

APRIL 26th - first annual!
10:00 - 11:30 am

Open to the public - come drop by and see me and my portrait work!
The Woodlands United Methodist Church (B210),
2200 Lake Woodlands Dr, The Woodlands (north of Houston)

New products for Life's Images!

2008-04-09T11:08:00.004-05:00

I am working with a jewelry maker to have brand new, unique portrait items to offer you... I can't wait to show you! Show off your pictures of baby, child or your whole family in a very beautiful way!

Look for the unveiling!

Wonderful Artist...

2008-04-06T13:30:00.001-05:00

Maternity and newborn portraits isn't my only love... so is this little artist!
Visit her work here - I promise you won't be disappointed!
http://marshartist.blogsome.com

Happy Birthday to Me (and you)

2008-03-29T07:08:00.001-06:00

It's my 34th birthday today! And that means photography prizes for you!
First 3 people to send an email card to debi @ lifesimages.com that sings "Happy Birthday" (you can make your own if you can't find one) will receive a $34 gift card to Life's Images for portraits.
*Be sure to leave contact info and add me to your list of safe email addresses so I can contact you!*

Baby B in the oven :)

2008-03-28T14:21:00.006-06:00

Thank you for sharing these special moments with me... you can see why I love maternity portrait photography!
Beautiful!! Pregnancy is mother nature's very own work of art...
Can't wait to photograph baby :)

Galleries Updated!

2008-03-05T10:52:00.002-06:00

Finally - I've updated my image galleries... come for a visit to see the all new maternity, newborn and child images from Life's Images Photography!
www.lifesimages.com

Love. Life. Dance.

2008-03-04T11:37:00.007-06:00

Beautiful dancers joined me in the photography studio today :)
It was a nice change of pace from the maternity and newborn session (that I love so much)...
Sneak peek for you - enjoy your portraits!

Leap Day Sale! (sorry expired)

2008-02-29T09:57:00.004-06:00

Happy Leap Day!
I got a bit of a late start on the festivities, but I wanted to do something that is rare for the rarest day of the year!

BOGO (that's buy one get one free) for your order of prints from previous photography sessions!!! Be it maternity, newborn or your family portrait - they are all fair game!

AMAZING Soup Recipe - low calorie too!

2008-02-24T16:58:00.001-06:00

I don't cook as a passion, but I enjoy it - IF it is quick!
I love love Mexican flavors and got to this soup recipe by way of modifying the rice which is a staple of many Mexican dishes. The soup is yummy and low on fat, calories, not so much on the sodium :)

6 cups water
6 tsp chicken bullion
1 can diced tomatoes (think Rotel)
1/2 to 1 cup rice

Bring water to just about a boil. Add the bullion - this is really to taste - I don't use stock because the bullion has such more concentrated flavor but a lot of sodium. When this is dissolved I add the Rotel. Any diced tomatoes will do and if you look around you will find them in many flavors now adays. I recently used a rather hot one and it was GOOD! When this is all to a good boil, add the rice and let the whole thing simmer about 20-30 minutes. The more rice you add, the more water it soaks up so it will make the soup more or less soup-y :)
Now for left overs - if you keep some left over in a tupperware it will be great the next day as well BUT the rice will continue to soak up juice so it will be much more thick than you remember.
Feel free to serve with garnishes - try: crumbled crackers, fried tortilla strips, avocado, lime juice, cheese (yum), meats of your choice.

Babe

2008-02-21T11:09:00.001-06:00

Newborn portraits - how sweet is that?

$4200 presented to Texas Children's Hospital

2008-02-15T16:58:00.001-06:00

As a result of Life's Images Hope Calendar charity project, $4200 was raised and presented to Texas Children's Hospital today! Thanks to all who made this truly community effort possible!

Happy LOVE day!

2008-02-14T09:19:00.002-06:00

Because my favorite topic is LOVE, and it is the basis for my life's work - I wanted to show you some love!

Submit your favorite quote/saying/phrase/story about LOVE or LIFE via email (debi@lifesimages.com).
I will choose my favorite and you will receive a FREE (yes, no cost) session in the month of March!
That's a $75 gift :)
Winner will be drawn when I receive either 10 entries or by Feb 16th!

Don't forget your contact information, add my email to your "safe list" so it doesn't get trashed, and be sure to share the fun with your friends! Please don't enter twice!

All right, all right.. my turn

2008-02-12T14:53:00.002-06:00

Once in a blue moon, the photographer has to be on the other side of the camera :)
Not as cute as a baby I know, just wanted you to know it isn't as scary as you all make it out to be!!!
Haha
Have a great week!

Over $4000 for Hope Calendar!!!

2008-02-08T11:47:00.002-06:00

The Hope Calendar photography calendar charity project is wrapping up and we have raised over $4000 for Texas Children's Hospital in Houston!
This was a community effort for certain and I am so happy, proud, excited, humbled by each person that made contributions just because they care about children!

www.hopecalendar.com for more information and to see the photography!

2 weeks

2008-02-05T14:50:00.001-06:00

L&R - here is your peek! I hope your enjoy your baby and your portraits - I sure love photographing them!

take a peek!

2008-01-31T12:51:00.001-06:00

I love photographing newborns! It is so amazing to be regularly in the presence of miracles. I hope you enjoy your portraits!
soooo tiny :)

ten toes:

aaaaahhhhhh:

Mama Mama

2008-01-28T08:57:00.001-06:00

Thank you for joining me in the studio! It was to photograph the growing belly. I can't wait to meet and capture your newborn :)

2008 Calendar for sale - proceeds donated

2007-12-24T10:37:00.000-06:00

2008 Hope Calendar features work from Life' s Images and all proceeds are being donated to Texas Children's Hospital! Read about it on the Texas Children's website

www.hopecalendar.com to purchase yours (they make great gifts for teachers, friends and anyone who loves kids!)
The current donation stands about $3400 - we'd love to bring that even higher!

Wishes for the Holidays and New Year!

2007-12-11T14:29:00.001-06:00

Here's hoping your holidays bring closer the blessings of life and love.
Please celebrate and enjoy my year being part of those very things :)

http://www.bestsharing.com/f/H1iGA378643
(Click on "download file" found at the VERY bottom left of screen... it is a rather large file but you will enjoy it!)

Feel free to send your own wishes by pointing your friends to this blog!