'get to'... ... [sneak peek]

i was beyond honored to 'get to' laugh with the ladies of Redemption Church, Women's Ministry team & be a part of the creative process for upcoming programs.

Baby B... ...[sneak peek]

sweet.ness

JOY to the world

this year we had our family pix taken by Summer Montoya Photography and then i designed a simple photo card to share with our friends and family.

and another of my dear friends & fellow photogers, mary, allowed me the honor (two years in a row!) of taking their pix and custom designing a card for them.  we worked well together and i fell in love with the final product.



i took a bit of a break this year from creating/designing holiday cards but i missed it.  i think i'll start sketching in january and be ready for some fun new layouts in the Fall of 2012.

shout it out... baby T

look at those eyes.  his & hers.

you are such an amazing mother!  i will so enjoy watching your family grow.

the gift of a child

you've heard it before... 'life is a gift'. 

this little newborn life is truly a gift. 

baby T... ...[sneak peek]

little.brown.toes.

mr. & mrs. B + belly

simple. true.  real.  i learned a lot from this shoot.  fancy coordinated and finely ironed clothes don't make the photo.  professional landscaped backgrounds don't make the picture.  a clean shaven man and glamorized girl don't make the picture.  what is simple.  what is true.  what is real. that is what makes a picture.  these two are no strangers to my lens, see their sweet wedding session here .  i thought i was prepared to preserve this season in their lives...but that overcast day, in their front yard, during a break from home improvements for the new bundle arriving just weeks away, i was taken by surprise.  thank you f & j for being you and letting me into your world.  mrs. b you shine, i mean really shine when mr. b is being goofy. most wives would have been annoyed with their husband being silly during a maternity photo shot, but it was so obviously clear to me that you were meant for eachother. she shines, really shines when he is being goofy.  and trust me he was being goofy. i feel like i was blessed with seeing and capturing you two and your love in its purest form. looking forward to snapping some pix of that handsome baby outside your belly.

below is a custom announcement i designed to announce the birth of their little man.

Anna... ...SENIOR

Meet Anna. Quiet, sweet, g.o.r.g.e.o.u.s. Anna!
One of her best features is that she doesn't even realize how pretty she is.

Anna's custom designed grad announcement

holla!

Shout to the world...

a new baby or new home? celebrating a graduation, birthday or anniversary? need friends & family to save a date or know how much you appreciate their thoughtfullness? YOU-nique & custom, affordable announcements.

note: photos courtesy of PIXbyemily unless noted otherwise

summer montoya photography

summer montoya photography

summer montoya photography

N & A...wedding

What a wonderful day. I am so thankful for the opportunity to capture this couple's love for one another and for their friends and family.

check out this custom thank you card! (think of all the time you'll save!)

please contact me to discuss what part I can play in your special day.

email: designedbyemily@cox.net phone: 602.920.5553