Willow Oak Park

I wrapped up this summer with mini sessions at Willow Oak Park.  Summer?  Wrapped up?  Geeze, I know it isn't technically over....but it seems like with today being the 1st day of school that fall is just around the corner.  Not to mention the last few days we have had temps in the 70s!  And we just booked a family session for our fam in October, which already has me imagining hues of browns, golds and denim for our wardrobe. 

And I digress...back to Willow Oak Park.  I love this park because it is different than your average neighborhood park around town.  A faithful client of mine wanted to do her family portraits a few years back.  Since I've done the shoot I've since forgotten about the place.  Until...another customer wanted a bridge for the background of her youngest daughters 1 year old pictures.  Enter memory....yes hard to believe but I feel like I lack memory lately!  After having two kids, many sleepless nights, and moving twice within 3 months, somehow I remembered about Willow Oak Park!

Somehow I managed to pick the nights just right...muggy, soupy humidity and no breeze.  Ha!  At least all the kids were able feed the ducks either before or after their sessions, so it was all worth it!

Inspiration: Bubbles!

There are so many normal-everyday items that we can take for granted which will make for awesome pictures.  Especially with children.  I do believe I'll start a series of inspiration themed blog posts. 

My first inspiration themed photography prop would be bubbles.  We had one of those multiple Walmart runs the weekend we moved into our rental house.  Lightbulbs, box fan, bubble blower.  Bubble blower?  I don't remember adding THAT to the shopping list.  But that's what came home.  What I initially thought would be a waste of money and piece of cheap plastic turned out to be one of the best purchases my husband has made in our 4 years of marriage.  Because we now have these adorable pictures of our two year old son.

I should add a disclaimer that as a photographer, don't be mistaken that my children run around in their best clothes always ready for a photo op.  HA!  No, my son had a designated 'play clothes' drawer in which I don't care what happens to those clothes.  Seriously, this is what I put on him everyday....and for some future posts you'll completely understand. 

September Mini Session: Downtown Lexington

{September Mini Sessions}

Where
 Downtown Lexington (Short Street, Explorium, Opera House, Victorian Square)

When  

Tuesday, September 18th (Wednesday Sept. 19th - weather make up date)

Times

5:30-6:00
*customers may book more than one session, if available*

Cost

 $50 for 30 minute session.  $53 (6% KY sales tax included) for disc with hi-res images and printing rights.  Purchase of disc includes $15 print credit - take advantage of your credits by ordering before your ordering window closes...in other words the print credit expires.  Total Package Cost: $103


This month's mini session will be a little urban.  The Opera House offers a classy brick background.  The stores of Victorian Square offer storefronts with wainscoting, red brick archways, and the Explorium offers a variety of solid color brick walls.  Wear your fav summer outfit with accesories that POP with color.  This may be your last chance to snag those pictures before the weather turns cool!  Or go for the neautral tones to compliment the wainscoting and classic brick of the Opera House.  This location is best for individuals, couples, and groups no larger than 4 people.   I have some props on hand and will share with those who sign up.  amanda.mitchell08@yahoo.com to sign up.

$50 deposit required to be paid by credit/debit/paypal or personal check no later than Friday, September 7th.  $53 payment for disc is required before disc is mailed to customer.  Images available online for viewing before payment is required.  More information available in contract.

Sneak Peak!
PS - I'm almost embarassed to show these!  These images were taken when I first began shooting - my how I've grown as a photographer in the past 3 years! 

August Mini Session: Richmond, KY

{August Mini Sessions}

Where
Battlefield Park, Richmond, KY

When  

Tuesday, August 7th (Wednesday Aug. 8th - weather make up date)

Times

6:15-6:45

6:45-7:15

7:45-8:15

*customers may book more than one session, if available*

Cost

 $50 for 30 minute session.  $53 (6% KY sales tax included) for disc with hi-res images and printing rights.  Purchase of disc includes $15 print credit - take advantage of your credits by ordering before your ordering window closes...in other words the print credit expires.  Total Package Cost: $103


This month's mini session will be a little bit country...open fields, black barns, and a historic home with huge wrap around porch!  Need your child's birthday picture?  A back to school picture?  A session with you and that special someone? Get creative with the outfits - denim and cowboy boots or gathered peasant skirts or your fav maxi dress.  Don't forget to bring your fav props...family heirloom rocking chair or horse for the kids, balloons, or fresh bouquet of flowers!  I have some props on hand and will share with those who sign up.  amanda.mitchell08@yahoo.com to sign up.

$50 deposit required to be paid by credit/debit/paypal no later than Friday, August 3rd.  $53 payment for disc is required before disc is mailed to customer.  Images available online for viewing before payment is required.  More information available in contract.

Here's a sneak peak....
Ben Keeling photographed our family last spring at Battlefield Park.

Battlefield Park, Richmond, KY

Miss B's ONE!

This was Miss B's last session from her Baby's First Year Package.  I'm just a tad bit sad that I won't see her every 3 months anymore.  :( 

We did our session at Willow Oak Park (located behind Boston Rd. Kroger).  Miss B's mama envisioned a bridge for this session...there are lots of bridges around town to choose from, but I thought this little bridge was perfect for this pint-sized birthday girl! 

No 'smash the cake' with this session - little miss had absolutely no interest in getting down and dirty with the confections during her three parties!  But we still captured some cute giggles and smiles! 

Happy First Birthday!

Solid wood, heirloom rocking chair...this thing was h-e-a-v-y...and I think the price scrawled on the bottom of the chair was $8 and some change...now this chair has some history to it!

Score this adorable diaper cover at Pottery Barn Kids!

New to my props collection

Thank you to Happy Acres Farm for a lil inspiration!  I've now added two rag-tie banners to my props collection....made by me! 

July Mini Sessions Up for Grabs!

These are last minute...but never late than never!

*STILL AVAILABLE* Tuesday, July 24th, 7-7:30pm at Willow Oak park (located off Millpond Rd)  Weather make up date is Thursday, July 16th. 

*BOOKED* Monday, July. 30th, 7:30-8pm at Willow Oak Park (located off Millpond Rd) Weather make up date is Tuesday, July 31.

 $50 session fee and $50+tax to purchase disc with printing rights. Approx 15-20 images. Disc purchase includes $15 print credit. Be the first to email me at amitchellphotography (at) yahoo (dot) com