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dare.

February 13, 2010

I had a hard time thinking of just the right word to use to describe this post… which tends to happen every now and then. Other times it seems i just keep thinking of the same words, no originality. So tonight, i went through the discussions i had with this gorgeous woman, thinking about just so much from the session… then i looked at my own wall, here in my office. It just struck me as appropriate. One of my best friends gave me a small wrapped canvas, with a bamboo print on it, with the words “Dare to believe in yourself”. Perfect. Perfect for so many reasons, for believing in yourself, your dedication, devotion, inner and outer beauty and for believing in me to capture them for you.

You can imagine how powerful this statement means to me. This last year has been full of challenges, both personally and professionally. Because I keep photography so close to my heart, the struggles i faced with it, hit me personally as well. My family and friends have kept encouraging me and loving me and always reminding me… so i keep that canvas right at eye level, beside my computer. I can finally say that i believe it. I believe in me. It feels so good and liberating, like a weight lifted… I know there will still be struggles and ups and downs but i truly feel confident to face them and believe i am doing just what i am meant to be doing.

Whoa. Deep, right. sorry! On to the fun part, the photos! I had so much fun, which i always do at these sessions. You truly are a beautiful woman, thank you for allowing me to share… _MG_7007 IMG_7327A

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St.Louis

February 4, 2010

Well, I’m off! I have been anticipating this for actually just over a week! It all just came together in one day and i am soooo excited. I will be attending a workshop in St.Louis on the weekend. There is just a never ending supply of knowledge in this field, and i am so pumped to learn more. I can’t wait to come back rejuvenated, inspired and completely motivated to start off 2010’s photography season. I’ll post some shots from the workshop, when I get back, once my head stops spinning from all the info i am sure will have me really thinking!

See ya Tuesday!

xoxo

Alli

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touching base…

January 22, 2010

Hi! I just thought i would take a minute to pay some attention to the blog! Not that i am ignoring it… just finishing up a couple sessions hoping to post those soon! In the meantime, i thought it would be ok for me to just chat with you and keep in touch!

I’m not exactly sure what i wanted to talk about, i was hoping it would just come to me as i type… and re-type .

Let’s start with some thoughts, mine first. Then i would love to hear from you. I have exciting thoughts, looking forward to the months ahead, the sessions booked, the photography workshops (which is always fun, i think photography is something a person could learn about forever, there can be just sooooo much to it!), i am actually excited for all opportunities. When you find something you love for yourself, the drive to improve and keep learning is so profound. It’s just so challenging and fun! I mean, i never felt this way throughout school. I just did it, the best i could and graduated. But now, holy, if i only had the money, i would be investing in so much photography gear, traveling, meeting new people and mentors! I am excited this year to be learning and creating through the weddings, engagement, family and glamour shoots i have booked. When i say this i mean learning both creatively and about the people i photograph. I love the connection i feel with the people in front of the camera. So one of my goals is to keep in touch, with all those who touch me. I really want to encourage people to keep in touch with me too and ask questions about anything!

Also, i am excited about our trip to Mexico with the kids and our best friends in May , and the camping-evey-weekend summer! (I leave from the camp site to go to weddings, almost always!)

I’m excited about the goals i have set out for myself personally and professionally…

So, what about you? You can always connect with me on facebook too, the link to my facebook page for Moments Photography by Allison is the little button at the top.

Thanks for taking the time to read this. It’s not too often i take the time to reflect personally on the blog. I have always thought of this blog as a place for my business, but i think every now and then people want to know the real person behind the client posts… I think i will try and take more time to do just that…

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valentine

January 5, 2010

Valentines

Guys, remember that gift certificates are available!

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Happy New Year

January 4, 2010

I just wanted to take this time to wish all of you all the best for 2010. I love this time, a chance to look forward, a time to remember, to get excited for all that the new year has to hold, even if we don’t exactly know. I’m excited for all this year has to bring! When i look ahead, i am already starting to account for the weekends that aren’t already booked, and plan all of our family things, including home projects, camping and get-a-ways! I can’t wait for the weddings this year and the other sessions that are scheduled! Thank you so much to you, those who keep me clicking away, doing something that i just can’t get enough of, you make this possible! I look forward to your life events, that you invite me to be a part of!

I wanted to sum up 2009… CHEERS! family2009 engwedglam2009

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Christmas Cans

December 28, 2009

I just want to thank all those who participated in the comments for Christmas cans, as previously posted. In the end, I decided to just use all the comments on the blog, since i started it… then rounded up ! So, i bought over 50 non perishable items for our local food bank. It was a wonderful experience, and something that i would like to keep up.

Originally the comments were supposed to go through to the 22nd of December. However, i read in the paper that the food bank would be delivering the hampers to those in need for Christmas, then be closed as of the 18th. So when i took my daughter to gymnastics, we went grocery shopping after together (that’s why she has on the red suit under her shirt ). She had fun picking out food she thought would be super appreciated, especially for Christmas (hence all the cookies). I took the opportunity to really talk to her about the importance of giving and how this is the spirit of the season. Even though it was something she knows, it’s hard to truly “get” it, unless you see it. We are just so fortunate and so blessed, that it is hard to explain it just the right way to our children. A few days later, Madison had the chance to wrap presents for Santa’s anonymous with the fire department, thanks to her friend. But still, I’m not quite sure the true comprehension is really there.

The next day when i went to the food bank to deliver my seemingly small contribution, i was able to meet the staff, see the operation and was explained how it is run. For Christmas, they were doing well. Had much food and necessity’s donated… then comes January. When this stock is depleted and people go back to their every day busy lives, forgetting that even though the holidays are over, there are still those in need. Then with speaking with the good people there, i have decided that this is something that needs more awareness, so through my small space on the web, i would like to speak periodically about the food bank and just send small reminders throughout the year. Also, Wednesdays are the soup kitchen. When they open up to offer a nice hot lunch for anyone needing it. Volunteers are so appreciated for this too.

I guess this kind of fits into the new years resolution category. I would like to volunteer more and bring awareness to the fact that we live among people who do need these basic necessities and we don’t even recognize them. I want to bring my kids in to help out with this… what an appreciation and life experience.

So, thank you all again. Not only for the comments, but for helping the realization and bringing awareness.

I pray you all had a blessed Christmas and from my home to yours, i wish you a wonderful new year, full of love, family and all the blessings of a beautiful life.

xoxo

cans1 cans2 This list taped to the post is what is needed to be put into the hampers which are delivered at Christmas. So, in the end, it had to be more than cans… cans3

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Comments for Christmas Cans

December 1, 2009

Even though the rush for the much anticipated Christmas season is upon us once again, so is the need to give to those less fortunate. With all the chaos of the wish lists, shopping, baking, decorating along with regular everyday life, it is easy to forget about those little things we can do to help others out, that literally take a minute and maybe a few dollars.

Incredible photographers, Michele Dyson and Andrea Blair, have posted on their blogs “Cans for Comments” and is urging other photographers to do the same. I think it is a great idea and I’m on board!

It’s really easy, we just need you to make this uber successful!! All you need to do is leave a comment on my blog, starting today, December 1, on any post. With each comment left i will donate a can of food to the much needed food bank in our community. This will run until December 22. I will also total up the amount of money spent on cans and equal it on a gift for Santa’s anonymous, hosted by our local fire departments.

So there you go! Are you up for the challenge, spread the word, let’s see how generous we can be during this wonderful-yet oh-so-crazy time!

xoxo Alli

P.S. Couldn’t post without something to look at. I have been wanting you all to see what a print looks like on canvas, so here is a pretty good idea of a gallery wrapped canvas. This is where the print is stretched around a 2 inch bar and wrapped around to the back. Requiring no framing. Just hang and LOVE! canvas

Here is a christmas card sample! No sillies… this isn’t the one she is sending!! I just loved it and wanted to show you, it also has a back! small

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Gift Ideas.

November 28, 2009

I’m trying something a little new. I will be offering jewelry products (including bracelet charms, pendants, etc.) as well as keychains and ornaments with a photo(s) from your session. These make terrific gifts for anyone, grandparents, Godparents, aunts… truly anyone! As well as an idea for bridal party gifts, the possibilities are endless. They are absolutely timeless and beautiful! Please email me for more information or to see some samples. Ordering for Christmas this year would have to be done by next week. forphotographers(3)

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confidence.

October 24, 2009

And it shows! It’s hard to believe that in the very beginning of these sessions, these women were nervous! It doesn’t take long for the fun of it to take over and the beauty just shines through! I truly believe that everyone should do one of these sessions, either for that special someone in your lives or just for your own confidence booster!

After about an hour into this shoot, my batteries died, both in my camera and energy speaking for myself , so we finished the session the next day and continued the fun! Thank you so much for asking me to do these for you and for allowing me to share such intimate images from your session, they are definitely worth showing off!

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beauty.

October 21, 2009

So excited to post from a recent boudoir shoot! I love how these sessions bring out the confidence in a woman and lets her true beauty shine through. Really, these sessions are just so much fun! Aside from couples… I have to say these are a fav! Thanks so much for letting me share and for trusting me with these!

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