Author Archives: Terrilyn

The Photographer Gets Photographed

December 3, 2010 – 6:21 pm

Terrilyn-105I know, I know, it’s been REAL quiet around here lately. I promise I’m not avoiding you my precious blog. As soon as things quiet down a bit and I get these last holiday orders shipped and proofs online I promise to spend more time updating you with featured sessions from this past holiday season. In the mean time, I thought you might enjoy looking at another very talented photographer’s work, my friend Heather Skau owner of Catch A Star Photography was nice enough to drive down to my neck of the woods and take on my family for our very own session. No small feet I tell ya, photographers children are not the most cooperative when it comes to getting their pictures taken, they know ALL our tricks. Still, she somehow managed to rock it!!

After the year of trials and tribulations we’ve overcome; Rob’s heart scare, my surviving cancer, it just seemed very important to get out there, have a great time and prove that we are fighters. Rock solid and standing strong and determined to live our lives to the fullest! Heather you managed to captured so many wonderful moments for my family; our love for each other, a little romance, some definite sass and even a little of my crazy side that my clients know so well. Who IS that crazy lady chasing her kids through the fountain?! ha-ha Seriously, I can not thank you enough!

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Cyber Monday Sale | Half Off Session Fees!!

November 29, 2010 – 8:29 am

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Holiday Portrait Updates & A Special Offer

November 19, 2010 – 10:36 am

Happy Friday!! Wondering why the blog is so quiet lately? I’m hard at work editing the images from outstanding sessions. If you haven’t received your proofs yet, you will VERY soon! :)

As reminder to all my clients – the deadline for Holiday Delivery of your portraits is Tuesday, November 23, 2010. If you would like to place an order for reprints please contact me via email as soon as possible!

Need holiday cards? We’ve got you covered! Tiny Prints is running a special through November 30, 2010: $15 off any holiday order of $99 or more OR $20 off any holiday order of $149 or more. (Code: HOLAFF). For a nominal service fee we will upload photos from your lifeXpressions session to your Tiny Prints account. Contact us for more information!

And since no blog post is complete without pictures…here’s a peek from a few recent sessions. We encourage you to stop by our Facebook Page, be sure to click the ‘Like” button to receive updates, special offers, and totally fun extras like the Photo of The Day. While I may not always have the opportunity to publish a full blog post, I’m finding it super fun and easy to share photos with you all on Facebook!

The Photo of The Day features some of my favorite images, both from sessions and from my life. Some brand new, some oldies but goodies. You’ll have to keep checking, you just never know if an image from your session will become our PHOTO OF THE DAY!! Have a special photo from your session you’d like me to upload to our fan page? Just let me know, I’ll be happy to add it so you can tag yourself, share the photo with family and friends and even make it your profile photo!

Okay, on to those pictures I promised!

A couple of super cute rock stars…gosh I love these guys!!lifexpressions photography naples family portraits

One beautiful family who just happens to also have been one of my very first clients many moons ago…GORGEOUS!!

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And one totally cute Santa Baby…

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A little bit ‘o silly for this Momma & her little man…lifexpressions photography naples family portraits

And yes, even some precious photos for this family with their sweet fur babies…lifexpressions photography naples family portraits

And to think, that’s just the tip of the iceberg! *whew* Okay…back to work for me!! Have a great weekend everyone!

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Sneak Peek { Bryce } | Naples Family Beach Portraits

November 10, 2010 – 2:53 pm

lifexpressions photography family portraits on the beach in naples floridaTis the season to be photographing families…fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la….or something like that anyway! I have been absolutely swamped with family sessions this year but you won’t hear me complaining! It’s been a real treat to meet some new faces and have the opportunity to photograph some of my very favorite clients again this holiday season. The family I’m sharing today happens to fall in the category of ‘very favorite clients I’m thrilled to be photographing again”.

This is just a quick post to share a few of baby Bryce whom I haven’t seen since his newborn session back in September of 2008, then it’s back to editing I go. I simply HAD to sneak peek a few of this little cutie for Mom and Dad though. You see, Bryce made me ALL OF US <grin> work a little to try and catch his sweet expressions. Suffice it to say the sand and surf held more fascination for him that me and my silly old camera. That’s okay, I understand little man, lots of cool stuff out there to see and explore! Still, before all was said and done, I do believe I was able to capture a few very sweet moments for Mom & Dad. Hopefully they’ll love them as much as I do. <3lifexpressions photography family portraits on the beach in naples florida

lifexpressions photography family portraits on the beach in naples florida

lifexpressions photography family portraits on the beach in naples florida

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Featured Session { Paisley & Judson } | Naples Family Portraits

November 3, 2010 – 2:17 pm

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Today I’d like to share a very special and completely adorable family with you all. You might recognize these smiling faces as I’ve had the honor of photographing both Judson and Paisley since they were just a few days old. When they called on me to photograph their family this holiday season I knew it would be an awesome session! Judson and Paisley are just as cute as ever and growing up right before my eyes!! Mom and Dad, you have two of the most expressive, and totally adorable, children I’ve ever met! I <3 them!!!

Thanks so much for making the drive to Naples to be photographed in the garden. It was SO much fun to see you all again! :)

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lifexpressions photography family portraits in Naples Florida

lifexpressions photography family portraits in Naples Florida

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Happy Halloween!!!

October 30, 2010 – 10:11 pm

Oh gosh, I’m so sorry!! I am so behind in blog posts…typical holiday season madness around here. I will get back to the sneak peeks and featured sessions once I get caught up on all of the outstanding sessions still waiting for holiday delivery of their portraits….in the mean time I thought I might be able to hold you over with a few more pictures of my kids getting ready for Halloween and the trick or treat candy coma soon to follow! Ha-ha!! Feel free to send in photos of your own children to us and we’ll be sure to share them in a future blog post! I just adore seeing all the kids in their costumes enjoying the magic and mystery of Halloween. Maybe it’s the artistic side of me that so enjoys the opportunity to be free spirited, letting your creativity sour and your heart sing – just being free to be YOU – well, that ALWAYS makes me smile!!

So, while you patiently wait for your proofs, sneak peeks and featured sessions here are some photos of my children preparing for the upcoming holiday….

Pumpkin carving….

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Nick kinda looks like he’s waiting for something to jump out and bite him eh? haha Yeah, can’t say I blame him, they are kinda slimy! heehee But the shot of my oldest helping my youngest carve her pumpkin – PRICELESS. <sigh>

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Okay, now some fun photos of my guys all decked out and ready to beg for candy…. :D Olivia has graduated this year…a mere princess will no longer do. Oh no. She is now the QUEEN. hahaha

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Looking at these photos I’m not sure if I should be worried or not, I mean she is truly beautiful and I don’t think that’s just mommy eyes talking!! Still, on the other hand, her big brother does have a certain fascination with automatic weapons that will surely scare away most would-be suitors. So in the end I’m not sure yet which scares me more…the would-be suitors for Olivia or the military minded Nick…

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Ah, there’s my guy. I know, he’s going to be TEN soon so sweet looks for Mommy are kind of out of fashion but I just adore that grin!! A big thank you to the U.S.M.C. for Nick’s authentic desert storm uniform provided by the amazing marines at Camp Lejeune, NC. You guys were awesome!!

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Good morning! I hope everyone had a fantastically creepy Halloween! I thought I’d pop back in to share one more Halloween capture with you all. Trevor (my oldest) had the honor of being our treat-passer-outer this year. Our house was the spooky hit of the community! Spooky sound effects playing on the outdoor speakers, fog billowing from the front entry, creepy spiders, unearthed bones and even a psychedelic laser light show playing on the garage door. We had a blast seeing our little scene come to life or would that be death? In any case, we knew we did a pretty good job when our neighbors kept asking if they could take photos in front of our house with Trevor.  Ha-ha!

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Trendy Tuesday | Fall Fashion Forecast

October 19, 2010 – 5:04 pm

This just in – the Fall fashion forecast! It may be dark and grey but lots of options are available for your little men and woman to make the weather brighten and pop! Try some great fashion forward “mod” styles for your girls and boys in your next lifeXpressions photo session. Maximize the dark hues in this season’s fall fashion by adding some red to your children’s wardrobe. Then spice up the look with some patterns that add a modern style and create a spectacular look for your next session.

Your little man will look all grown-up in a manly shirt from DMO baby at heypeanut.com.  All the details that the big boys enjoy, only smaller with this shirt.  Roll the cuffs and open the collar to show off a contrasting fabric. Coordinate with his favorite dark jeans or these ultra modern grey cargos from pureboyclothing.com. I can’t wait to see these adorable men at my next shoot.
Your girl will brighten up the day with this ultra cute outfit from Persnickety. This tree top and circle skirt is just simply 2DIE4. She will coordinate perfectly with your little man in his cool outfit. Both your children will brighten any day in their clothes.

Don’t be afraid to coordinate many patterns in your photos. But keep the same color family so their smiles are still the most important part your photos. You will be surprised at how fresh these outfits look and how happy you will be with the end result.

Happy shopping.

Trendy Tuesday dressing for your fall portrait session with lifexpressions photography and Terrilyn O'Neil

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