CONFESSION

Well, I guess I have to admit it...I'm a PROP-A-HOLIC!  Tee Hee.  Everywhere I go, I end up looking at things and thinking how I can use it as a prop!

I did do some dedicated shopping and got my new backdrop to use for Easter pictures, the upcoming Tink cake smash and a pretty little girl portraits.

Oh to have an unlimited budget!  The two next things on my desire list?  A fire hydrant for fireman scenes and an old fashioned looking gas pump to go with this jalopy.  :)

Have a blessed week everyone!

I'M BACK!!

It has been a very long time since I posted on this blog.  I had kind of grown weary of messing with it.  Well today, after doing a Google Image search for Tinker Bell pictures (I have a first birthday cake smash Tink themed coming up and was searching for ideas for props), I was scrollling along and stopped after about an inch down the scroll bar and page....there was one of MY images.  That is the first time that has ever happened and I actually felt pretty proud of myself (it wasn't really all that great of an image but I was astonished to see it).  The link lead back to this blog.  This made me feel like maybe I need to go back to keeping this other form of communication more active rather than just relying on Facebook.

So I'm back and will try to update regularly (pray I remember).  You can always follow on Facebook (Amtrad Heartprints), but there will probably more of a story to tell on sessions here.  I feel a little more at ease when I type here than I do on FB.

God bless you all and thanks for hanging in there with me through this crazy adventure that I love dearly.  :)

Posting just a couple of recents to get things flowing again...

 

Newborn Beauty

I just love babies and children, and newborn babies are so precious and cuddly! Little Miss M came to see me at only one week old!

Teatime and Teddy Fun/Newborn session/Condolences

Been having too much fun with Teatime with Teddy sessions and a precious newborn session. Some images shared below. In addition, I would like to offer my condolences to those who had family members who lost their lives or were injured at the Indiana State Fair stage collapse event yesterday. God be with you all.

EASTER FREE PHOTOS

On Saturday, April 2, we teamed up with Second Thoughts resale shop to do free Easter portraits. Thank you to everyone who showed up and for the orders placed as well. Enjoy these previews!

Cutie Patootie Model!

I was having a rather down day before this little princess came to visit me for some FUN photos!

March Mini Themed Sessions!!

March Mini Themed Sessions...

2nd & 3rd - Just a Swingin'......Spring swing portraits with our different swings and spring backdrops-a few different swings to choose from.

7th & 8th-Pirate Pillage....Mates and lasses come aboard for some swashbuckling fun!

18th & 19th-White Linen & Lace....White dresses for the girls, white knickers for the boys, lots of lace accents for girls, parasols, trunks, etc. and a sparkling white, crisp, clean look.

New Year-New Themes

So Happy New Year (a few days into it) and gear up for our newest themes! We have Ballet Babes at the end of this month featuring toe shoes, tutus, a barre and more! Contact us for more information!

The Latest

The latest of our work....

Cute to the Max!!

Cowgirl Cutie!

Soo much fun with this adorable little gal! I looove what I do!

Precious Baby Girl

Had the wonderful privilege of capturing heartprints of this little beauty last week....isn't she just a DOLL! Thanks for sharing little miss "E" with me guys!

Sibling Session Fun

Did a session with two absolutely FUN siblings. Miss G is QUITE the little model and brother T is sure to charm all the girls when he gets older. Thanks for letting me be a part of capturing your heartprints H family!
Is she just model material or what?

Spotlight on Portrait Parties

We thought we'd do a brief spotlight periodically on our portrait parties to give you more information on them and maybe put in some shots from some of them. Our first spotlight will be on "What Girls Want". This party can be so much fun for little girls who love to dress up! You can bring your little girl's fancy clothes or play dress up clothes or use our collection of very frilly, fancy dresses or dress up clothing. You choose-hey, use both! Whatever pretty things your little girl decides to wear, we'll pretty it up by adding accessories that either you bring, we have, or once again-BOTH! Lots of sparkles, rhinestones, boas, scarves, jewelry, hair wear, and jewelry is what we have in mind. Looking for a "playing grown-up" look? Either bring or use a pair of our high heels as well! Sounds like a blast right? So sign up for your "What Girls Want" party for the little girls in the lives of yourself and your friends. Send your request to amtradphoto@aol.com for more information.

Back for another round

I did Christmas pictures for this little gal's family last year and now she is back for her 3rd birthday pictures. Had a blast!

Another Father/Daughter Dance

Another father/daughter dance at a different school.

Father/Daughter Dance

Every little girl's first love is her Daddy. I covered a father/daughter dance celebrating this bond on February 13. A couple pictures from that (I had others but the blog keeps turning them sideways!)...

Wrapping Up Holiday Shoots

Well we are down to the last couple holiday shoots! It has been such a great experience already this year and I continue to learn more and more about great ways to capture your memories affordably. The selective coloring has become a very popular item with my customers as well as a new mirage effect we can do on certain pictures. Below are some shots from a couple of the recent shoots. Thanks to the Harding family for the opportunity to do their shoot this past weekend. We are now taking bookings for our "Swing Into Spring" sessions which will take place in March. These sessions will include either a plain or spring background and your choice of a swing prop...either the wooden log swing, a white wicker swing or one other type to be determined. Book your session now before they fill up!