A babe is born

It is fun getting ready for the holidays... the season inspires families to come together for love and celebration - and often to record the magic of their own families that particular year in the form of portraits. No season is necessary, however, for the magic of a new baby:

A smile

Simple adoration

The magic of every detail

Have Camera, Will Travel

Officially the traveling photographer... I just returned from a very brief (but long!) trip "home"... to West Texas. I had a great time and thank these families for welcoming me into their homes and sharing their families. Here are a few from two of the families. I just had to add an outtake as well - it is amazing what you can tell from just a few short hours with a child - he is a HAM for sure!!!

It's November...

Some important things going on:

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It has been a busy time here lately.

• Life's Images Photography's first annual Purple Ribbon Sessions have been completed! I will post information about the donation to Montgomery County Women's Shelter when all orders are in. Look for this event between August and October of next year!
• Five auctions at local community events have been completed and I am proud to be a part of raising funds for some very worthy causes. You can read the updates on the "Art of Giving" page of my website.
• I have been working on a display outside of my studio, and in a week's time you will be able to enjoy some artwork (and pretty darn cute kids) while shopping at Baby Towne Spring.

Cuties from this week :)

One week left to join me in the stand against domestic violence!

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Life's Images supports this very important issue, and I invite you to help out! For a limited time, October 16 - 27, I am offering the chance to book mini-sessions - with all profits going to the local women's shelter. Of course, if you wish to enjoy a full session, those will be eligible too! If you have already had your portraits made, fear not, because you can participate as well. All reprint orders made during this time will also qualify.

Contact me for details : debi@lifesimages.com

Custom Holiday Cards

Here are just a few of the custom holiday (or any occasion) cards that are offered through Life's Images. These can be printed as glossy or linen folded cards or printed as single-sided photos. These, and other similar, pre-designed cards can be used OR you and I can create yours from scratch!

Easy (oh so easy) Chocolate Souffle

Souffles have always scared me - not sure why, but they seem to scare bakers in the movies.  I happened upon this very easy recipe in a cookbook intended to make any dish with 4 ingredients.  Well you would think that with only 4 ingredients, I just might have all of them on hand.  Nope!  So adapted (and quite yummy) here it is:

 

3 large egg whites

1 packet of hot cocoa (I ran out of regular baking cocoa)

1 tbs rum (or water if you choose)

1 - 2 tbs sugar (the hot cocoa mix already has sugar)

 

Heat oven to 375 and put in a baking sheet to heat.  (You will place the souffle baking dishes on this sheet.)

Grease a baking dish(es) of your choosing for souffles, mix a spoon of cocoa and spoon of sugar and use to coat the dish(es).

Mix packet of cocoa with rum - this will make a very thick paste.

In a clean bowl, whisk/beat the egg whites until stiff peaks are forming. 

Whisk sugar into egg whites.

Get 1 or 2 spoons of egg whites and stir into cocoa paste to soften.

Then gently fold in the remaining egg whites so as not to deflate them.

The mixture will be fluffy and light brown.

Fold into dish(es) and bake for 12-15 minutes.

Serve immediately and enjoy!!!!!

 

Makes 3 servings - which in our house equates to about 2, so I used 2 clay pots when cooking mine.

 

 

Help awareness and prevention of violence just by having your picture taken

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Life's Images supports this very important issue, and I invite you to help out! For a limited time, October 16 - 27, I am offering the chance to book mini-sessions - with all profits going to the local women's shelter. Of course, if you wish to enjoy a full session, those will be eligible too! If you have already had your portraits made, fear not, because you can participate as well. All reprint orders made during this time will also qualify.

Contact me for details : debi@lifesimages.com

If you are unable to participate with me, I encourage you to find your own way to do so, if even just donning your black-and-blue or purple ribbon for awareness. My own efforts are in honor of Angela....but if you need more motivation to help out, read some excerpts from this website.

http://www.ncadv.org/learn/TheProblem_100.html
http://www.ncadv.org/programs/RememberMyNameProject_119.html

In Just 12 months

A one year old can give you a run for your money when you are chasing her down with a Canon (camera that is). But an even greater talent (and a much cuter one too) is the way she learns to express herself:

Oh that look!

It is hard to get the attention of a newborn, but oh those eyes when they do look your way :)