We recently had the pleasure of co-hosting an open house with Liddy Loo and Mommy Too at our studio. Liddy Loo and Mommy Too is a unique, one of a kind clothing and accessory site for girls and their moms. They create outfits unique to each girl and have headbands, bows, flowers, hats, and handbags. They also make matching outfits for girls and their dolls as well as outfits for boys. Mandy Ives is Liddy Loo’s super-talented owner and designer and mom to my favorite little model Lydia. You’ve probably seen Lydia’s little red pig tails in previous posts.

The open house featured Liddy Loo’s new line of spring fashions. Mandy’s mom, Judy catered the affair with some really sweet treats and we photographed our young guests in the new fashions for Liddy Loo’s catalog.

Liddy Loo Too Owner and Designer Mandy Ives

Cheesekake Lollipops by Judy Allen.  What can I say other than Mandy gets more than her red hair from her mom.

Victoria makes matching buttons and accessories for Liddy Loo’s clothing.  She’s been making her own clothing since she learned to sew as a child. Now she’s teaching our daughter how to make clothing, including ceramic accessories the way she learned.  Needless to say Lanie is very excited and fortunate to have the opportunity.

Isaiah, Maddie and Lydia (Liddy Loo)

Our Little Models in Liddy Loo Too Designs

We currently have opportunities for little models to break in some new clothing and sets we have purchased for the studio.  We will compensate all models with at least a complimentary gift portrait and discounts on any prints or products using images from the photo shoot.   I have listed what we are looking for below.  Even if your children do not fit the criteria, we would be grateful if you would refer friends with photogenic little ones that might be interested in some freebies.  To reserve a spot for your child, please call our studio at 888.482.5735 

Lydia’s back!  And she had to wear many hats to sit for this hand-painted portrait series.  Lydia quickly remembered that my lap is the coziest place in the studio, but we managed to get her to sit for the camera between visits once she discovered mom’s bubble wand.  The first image is an “Expressions” Collection Print which we will proudly display in our studio.

Haven first came to our studio when she was about three months old and wowed us with her big beautiful eyes.  Now she is all grown up and back for a little birthday celebration in our studio. 

We are excited to be helping Ride for the Cure Iowa and Komen for the Cure create the first “Young Riders” calendar.  Photojeania is donating portrait sessions to create images for a 2010 wall calendar.  An online photo contest will decide the images to be selected for the calendar and contestants will receive generous discounts from Photojeania and freebies from Ride for the Cure.  All proceeds from contest entry fees and calendar sales benefit Ride for the Cure Iowa and Komen for the Cure.  The contest is open to children ages 6 months to 6 years of age.  For more information, please visit www.photojeania.com/youngriders.

Meet Lydia - a red-headed, blue-eyed princess with a serious side.  Lydia is very comfortable in the studio and made herself at home in my lap when she wasn’t striking poses. 

We have been photographing Cameron since he was a newborn and this was our fourth session together as part of his Baby’s First Year program.  The occasion was his first dip in the backyard pool.  What a privelege to be able to capture these special moments.  Our sessions so far have included maternity relationship portraits, newborn and relationship portraits in the studio, relationship portraits in the home, and now lifestyle images at home.  Our next visit with Cameron will be another lifestyle session at home for his first birthday.

Aren’t these kids so adorable?  So sweet and full of life!   These photographs were taken at Easter Brunch at Glen Oaks Country Club.
 

Meet Elizabeth.  The most adorable loving little girl on the planet!  This session was done in her home in her beautiful bedroom and the nursery.  We wanted to capture some of Elizabeth’s beauty.  Mom is due in about a month and we were also able to capture some special moments that they share.  What special memories!

Fall is such a beautiful time of the year In IOWA.  These photos feature some of our families from our Fall Family Portrait Tour that we have every year in Des Moines.

Being a children’s photographer certainly has it’s rewards!!!   This lifestyle photo session was done in Avalon, New Jersey hanging out by the pool!  The kids were able to laugh, swim and be silly! Mom wanted to capture memories of everyday summer fun!