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Lanie’s Back

Jeannie — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:50:12 +0000

My first and favorite model is officially out of retirement. Fearing overexposure she shunned the spotlight (dad’s camera) for several years. On a good day I could get a snapshot of her sticking her toung out at me or hiding behind her hair. Reverse psychology lured her into the studio from time to time, but she quickly became uncomfortable letting her guard down. Now she’s back and better than ever – poised, confident and working it. Her weakness, as it turns out, is she can be easily bribed with Webkinz and bubble gum. Maddie had more Webkins animals than Lanie and that really stuck in her craw. Now she actually seems to enjoy modeling and wants to do more. And even better, Maddie is motivated to reclaim her top spot in the Webkinz pet race and is anxious to have her own photo shoots. It’s looking like we might have a great holiday card with the girls this year after all.

Isabel’s Fancy Nancy Birthday Party

Jeannie — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:58:06 +0000

Isabel certainly had herself a top-shelf birthday party at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines. Her Fancy Nancy party came complete with games, wonderful, food, pretty pink cup cakes, lots of fun and a limo ride to the water park for even more fun. We captured the fun at Glen Oaks and created a special birthday party album to remember the event.

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Liddy Loo Too and Mommy Too Open House

Jeannie — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:36:32 +0000

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

Young Des Moines Models Wanted

Jeannie — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:32:50 +0000

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

Newborn babies (preferably girls)
18-36 month boys
6-9 month babies (that can sit up)
24-36 month boy

Lydia: Hand Painted Children’s Portrait Series

chuck — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 05:39:59 +0000

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’s First Birthday

chuck — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:56:56 +0000

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.

Young Riders Calendar and Portrait Contest

chuck — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:57:36 +0000

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.

Lydia: Children’s Portrait Session

chuck — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:39:13 +0000

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.

Cameron’s First Dip in the Pool

chuck — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:27:29 +0000

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.

Easter Children’s Portraits at Glen Oaks Country Club

Jeannie — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:09:15 +0000

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