His Eyes!!

I just have to post this pic...could this child be more beautiful? As I am sitting here going through photos from a session this weekend...this one keeps stopping me dead in my tracks. I love it!! I know I"ll have lots more faves, since I am not even very far into them, but this one...oh those gorgeous big eyes!!

The eyes are a window to the soul, they say...

till next time...

Sneak Peek "S" family

My last post was the fun and beautiful "S" family, but here are some of the kiddos by themselves. Again, thank you for sharing the evening with me. Your family is gorgeous and I enjoyed getting to know you and making memories for you!!

How cool are these boots :)

I love how natural and relaxed he looks in this one and usually everyone knows I'd pick a B&W any day over a color image, but this one I love both ways, so I'm showing it both ways.




We did a lot of laughing and having fun at this session, I loved this capture...It about sums it up!!

Your proofs are just about done :) I'll be in contact soon!!

till next time...

just a note...

My weekends are now booked until the last weekend in October. I will take sessions throughout the week of course, but if you are needing a weekend session (which tend to go first) I only have 1 more left in Oct and then limited sessions in Nov to get prints back in time for Christmas.

Musical chairs anyone? :)

So I posted a pic the other day of the "S" family. Here are a few more of just their family shots. Family sessions with me are never boring I can tell ya that...LOL. So what if we didn't "actually" have any music, we had the chairs...so we had to have some fun :) Thank you guys for being such great sports...it was WAY too much fun!!

Ready...Set...Go....:)



Love the gorgeous light in this one!!
Such a BEAUTIFUL family!!



Will post some of the kids alone soon :)

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"S" Family

Thank you "S" family for the awesome session tonight!! I had a blast with your family. I can't wait to show you more from your session. So stay tuned for more sneak peeks!! And thanks to the "P" family for the use of your home and the awesome chairs for this session :)

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Christmas Specials and Deadlines

I know it's crazy to be talking Christmas already...but it's gotta be done. So...on to business. If you are thinking of booking a session for Christmas with Hayley Hamlin Photography don't delay. Sessions fill up fast for fall alone, (weekends usually being the first to go) so to ensure your pics are back by the holidays, these are the deadlines you need to keep in mind.

*All sessions must be DONE by the first week in November to guarantee prints back in time for Christmas. So making that deadline Nov. 10th.

*All Print orders must be in by November 15th to guarantee them back in time for Christmas.

*All Jewelry orders must be placed by November 10th to guarantee them back by Christmas.

SPECIALS
Christmas mini session special. I will be offering a mini session this year for children/family only. This will be a shorter session with the intent to get Christmas cards only. The fee for this mini session is $150.00 and this is what you get :)

*fee includes session fee
*1 set of flat 5x7 Christmas Cards
*1 8x10 of your choice.

*If you are not needing Christmas cards, you may still book a normal session for Christmas pictures.

Here are a few samples of the Christmas cards I have to offer this year. I have lots more though, so if you want to check them out...here is the link for them all as well as flat card pricing (album on proof site is Christmas Cards). I also offer folded cards, if you would like pricing on those, please contact me.

These are both 5x7 size cards (this is the size I sell the most of).



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Remembering 9/11

There really are no words that I can put on this page to describe the feelings of 9/11. I am sure every single one of us remember in detail what we were doing, where we were, how we felt...
I just wanted to take a moment of silence, if you will, in remembrance. So, if you are reading my blog, take a moment...say a prayer...in remembrance of that day.
God Bless!!

Do you still dance?

I love the complete innocence of children. How carefree they are. Just something as simple as taking them to an open field and letting them be...such a joy to watch. Dancing in the evening light with her wings and her bubbles. Oh, to be a child again!!

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Don't Delay!!!

If you are thinking of booking a session for the months of Sept and Oct...don't delay!! Last year September and October were very unpredictable as far as the weather goes, and only a week into September this year, it's looking like it's going to be more of the same. I have been getting a lot of inquires over email and the phone for FALL sessions. What I have been telling them I will post here too, DO NOT delay and wait until we get color to schedule your session. I love our wonderful state we live in, but let's face it folks, the weather is SO unpredictable here!! If you want a session for fall, Sept or Oct, you need to book NOW!! Sessions are filling up fast.

And because I can't post without a pic, here's a beautiful collage of my latest senior "C". The timeline is closing in for seniors to get their sessions in too, so if you are thinking of using Hayley Hamlin Photography for your senior portraits, don't delay!!

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The Quiet Observer...

I truly believe that you need to sit back and become a "quiet observer" in a children's session to get some of the greatest pictures. The un-scripted moments are the truest and most honest a child can give. I adore these. The imagination of a child...is a wonderful thing to behold!! I am blessed to be able to do what I do!!

I love the determination on his face as he is playing with his Lincoln logs.

The details of how their hands are so small at this age as they play. I always try to capture these moments for you, because they are too quickly forgotten.



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I think I'm in love...:)

Seriously...this little boy could not get any cuter!! He's my "vintage wash" little boy from the previous post and I am totally in love with these pictures too!! For this first one I wanted a very high key black and white so I pushed it to the limits so on an un-calibrated monitor it will probably look very bright and blown out.
But anyway...this one is a new fave for me...I love it!! I just sent in some new children's business cards...and this pic is on my cover!! So mom...I know you are anxiously waiting posts of your little guy...hope you love these too :)

And check out these!! A few more vintage ones. These have a vintage texture to create that aged look on these. I love this series too. This one we'll call the "Vintage Garden" series. Seriously mom...you are going to have to load up on note cards, all these pics from the 2 series I've posted would make the cutest note cards ever!!

And to all you stopping by, leave a comment if ya like :)
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