I meant to post yesterday because I feel like I have so much to say, but the day just got away from me! The kids and I loaded up and headed to The Children’s Place first thing yesterday morning in search of some winter wear and then the rest of the day just flew by! The temperature has dropped out here in the desert and we are freezing!! I vividly remember some friends of my parents who lived out here for a few years and when they moved back to Kansas they were miserable! I specifically remember seeing them in Wal Mart one time right around Christmas and the wife was wearing ear warmers! We didn’t think it was all that cold, but she was freezing! I TOTALLY get that now!! Anyway…sorry for that little tangent!!
First of all {because I am extremely excited to finally be sharing this!!}…I am taking the plunge!! I am taking my love for photography to the next level and starting up my own little business! I know it will take time to build and maybe by the time my kids are both in school full time, it will have taken off!
Here is my fabulous new logo!! Whatcha think? I LOVE IT! The colors, the name, the concept…all of it!!
I wish I could say that I designed it, and although my Photoshop skills have improved dramatically, I am far from being able to create things at this level! I worked with the fabulous Tracy at Sugar Lime Designs. She was so patient with me throughout my numerous emails to her. I even totally changed my mind {and added the lollipop!} after she had already created a super cute design for me! But she didn’t bail! We kept working until we got the lolly how I wanted it! I will say that Chris and I did some of our own editing and changed the font and made some other minor adjustments to make it more “me”, but the lollipop is all her! There may be a few more tweaks before I start printing this, but nothing too major!!
It all seems a bit surreal to me. I was thinking about my business cards and such and on them it will say, “On Location Natural Light Photographer.” I have been simply “Mommy” for so long that having another “title” so to speak is just so foreign to me!! I guess when I got my degree in Sociology and entered the work force {for all of 11 months!}, it felt natural to be called a “Family Support Worker.” I mean, I had studied for four years and had a degree in it after all! With photography, there is no degree. No formal education. No pass or fail. But there is passion, a desire to learn more and improve with each shoot. Not to mention I LOVE it!!
As for the business name, I have to give credit to one of the moms in our playgroup! She had been shopping at a store called “Hissyfits” and casually mentioned it. It was like a lightbulb went off in my mind and I KNEW that was perfect for me! Since my love is photographing kids and I never foresee myself shooting weddings or taking a different path, I went with it! It is such a fun and playful name!
So…there is that!! Wish me luck over the next few months as I see where this goes!! And if you happen live around here and want to book a session, let me know! I am building my portfolio and would love to add some new faces to it!! My website is in the works and once it is up and running I’ll post a link to it as well!! {One major issue is that the web colors are not nearly as bright and cheery as I want them and the whole design is not so catchy because of that! AHHH!! Why can’t anything be easy?!!}
Now…back to the shopping!! We only hit one store…I purposefully avoided the mall since I didn’t want to deal with the temptation of Pumpkin Patch and Gymboree! {Although, as soon as Gymbo comes out with their new candy line, I have a feeling I’ll be online ordering!!} The Children’s Place actually had some super cute things and great deals!! The poor kids only had jeans…no windpants or velour or anything comfortable, so I needed to get them some long sleeved stuff and some comfy stuff! And since I love to share, here are a few of the things I picked up!
First of all, how stinkin’ cute is this going to be for pictures? EVERYTHING I buy I think in terms of photos! Is that bad?
They had a matching sweater, scarf and gloves but I exerted some rare self control! Plus, I found this sweater that I liked better anyway!!
And this one! They are both sparkly and shimmery and oh so fun!!
And then for my dapper little fella…this SUPER snuggly sweater!!
And if sissy gets a hat, well, Huntler must have one too! Here is the boy version…and he got the scarf too! Last year he became OBSESSED with scarves somehow and looked SO darn cute in them!! Of course, he was wearing Chris’ and it was WAY too big, so now he has one of his own!
Huntler also scored two pair of windpants, two shirts to go with the said windpants and a pair of jeans!! Since we all know that most boy clothes aren’t qui
te as cute and fun as girl clothes, I’ll spare ya! Plus, I couldn’t find either of the shirts on their site anyway!!
te as cute and fun as girl clothes, I’ll spare ya! Plus, I couldn’t find either of the shirts on their site anyway!!
I SO LOVE this time of year!! I love the fact that it is no longer 90+ degrees and it is getting dark early! Now, we are having major trouble getting up in the morning because it is staying dark longer AND it is so darn cold in our house {it is getting down to about 73 inside overnight…we have yet to turn our heat on}, but I am loving every second of it! Not loving the sickness though. Poor Gentry girl is still battling a nasty nose and cough.
Okay…moving along since I am so full of it this morning! As far as those hair lollies go that I posted Monday. I am by far no expert, but if I created a little tutorial and posted it, would anyone be interested? I am not saying my way is the right way or the only way {or anything like that}, but if someone desperately wants to create some of these gems, I am happy to share my method! Or, let me know and I can make a set for you!!
On another random note…Christmas cards!! YAY!! Have you ordered yours yet?!! I have!! Well, I am actually going to have two different ones this year, but the first set has been ordered and received and the second set has been designed (thanks Lacey!!) and is waiting in a file folder on my desktop for me to get everything else I want organized and my print order sent off!!
Anyway, the first set came from Peapod Announcements. I absolutely adore this little shop! This was my third order from them and just as the case with the other two, the cards are amazing and the service was phenomenal!
Here is just a sample of one of my faves…but this is not the one I ordered {I don’t want to ruin the surprise for those that will actually be getting a card!!}! If you are wanting a different color scheme or something different on it, just let Heather know…she can work with you to get the design tailored to fit your style!! She offers a wide variety of other cards too…be sure to check her out!!
And I can’t mention cards without also mentioning my good friend Laura! She quit her job over the summer to stay home with her new little guy {Barrett} and has since been working to build her stationary business as well! She is a super sweet friend and I know you will not be disappointed if you work with her either!
And one more thing I keep forgetting to mention! If you have been following along for awhile now, you know my obsession with The Bachelor. LOVE that show! So, I was online a couple of weeks ago (on People) and saw that Jesse and Deanna had broken up! HOLY COW!!! I can’t say I was too shocked, but I guess I was? I can’t find the original story I saw, but here is another one!
Whew!! I guess I better get off the computer and on to cleaning up this wreck!! Knock on wood that it is noon and Gentry has not had an accident yet today! YAY! And Huntler slept in until 9:30 and then ate TWO breakfasts…I think he must be growing!! He generally eats like a bird and is up at the crack of dawn!!
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Oh . . . my . . . word! That logo is perfect!!! I almost squealed when I saw it! The font, the colors, and that lollipop — I’m in heaven!
Best of luck in your new endeavors!
That is the cutest logo ever! I love the lollipop, and yes, it is SO YOU! I have someone working on one for me right now and I told her I love cherries, so I can’t wait to see what she comes up with! So congrats on starting up the new biz! You’re going to be great!
That font is very cute. And the colors are very playful. I responded to your questions about the gingerbread men over on my blog. Enjoying seeing all your cute photo opts.
The logo is amazing. What an exciting adventure you are about to be on. Looking forward to the website!
oh, and I vote yes on the hair lolly tutorial. want to make some.
You crack me up how you always make your songs match your posts! Hee! Hee!
Yes, please share the lollipop clip tutorial! I think I could figure them out, but it would be nice to see pics of the back and also what did you use for the stick? I know you can buy real sucker sticks on the baking aisle at Hobby Lobby…
I showed the logo to Brian and he was very impressed too!
LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!! Great work on the logo…it’s is so perfectly YOU! Can’t wait to see the website.
You’re too sweet! Thanks for sharing my biz on your post today. I am having a ball designing cards!
One more thing…Are you SO EXCITED about the new Bachelor? Have you heard yet? I just saw the preview while watching the CMA’s! It’s OUR MAN, Jason!! I can’t wait. Way to go Deanna.
Congratulations!!! Best of luck…and if you ever need any help, I’m just an email away
Love the logo! If I lived closer I would definitely book a session with you. I have so many GREAT photo’s of my kids that you took. I am so happy that you found your passion in life and wish you only the best. =)
Love,
Mistie
CONGRATS BETHANY! I love the logo. Looks just like you. How exciting to be jumping into a new adventure. Wishing you the best with it!!!!
Love ~abby
Love the logo!
Ok and that is too funny that you mentioned the Bachelor… I have only watched two seasons and that was one of them…. I was addicted! Anyways.. I was just wondering yesterday what ever happened to them?!
Girl we have way too much in common…. crafts, stamping(I am not talented enough to make my own), and all things photography!
hehehhehe… too fun!
Congrats, Crystal
Very exciting!!!! Congratulations!!!! You will do great, if I could schedule an appointment with you I would in a heartbeat! Not sure what your travel fees are
Sarah
Congrats on your new venture. I’m so loving your logo. The font is just too whimsical and fund and so is the lollipop!! Wonderful job!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! If I didn’t live all the way over in Carolina I would surely hire you! Love the logo…especially the striking color combo and unique font. And the Lollipop is the perfect touch!
Have fun following your dream…you most certainly have the talent to be very successful!
The logo is DEFINITELY you! Very cute. Good luck on your new adventure but most of all I hope you have alot of fun with it! Love, Debbie
Cute Logo…I love the Children’s place. I have to go there soon to look at their winter clothes. Not that my son needs any LOL…I love the hats you got.