madelynn grace, model in the making

sweet little seven month old, maddie, knows how to work it. boas, pearls, flowers in the hair, faux fur blankets, and even a custom made sled for a ride. oh and music. lots and lots of behind the scenes music. props are an everyday luxury in a sixteen pound, diaper wearing supermodel's lifestyle.
the girl can pretty much have anything she wants. and with eyes like these....




who can blame her for trying?




I am pretty much head over manolo blahnik's about this image. if I had a pair that is.

and maddie pretty much felt that same way, too. literally.

did I mention custom made clothing as well? but of course. with a saucy pink boa to complete the look. something she just threw together last minute.





pink. it's what you wear.

the infamous sled that her daddy built. with his own two hands. from SCRATCH. yes, he is currently taking custom orders. he just doesn't know it yet.

a girl can have her pearls...











and eat them, too.

sweet, precious madelynn grace. she also has been known to nibble her toes for party tricks.

ten little fingers, thirty little toes.




because where would a supermodel be without her family there to support her. no matter what.

dear maddie. you are one loved little lady.

montage of baby's discovery of reflection

eddie van sluiter, seven months old

a rock star in the making from the beginning....ready to tear the set down and request a warm eight ounce bottle, straight up.
given the breezy, chilly air making its way onto our set as his photo shoot was shot from the outside in, I would say little eddie van sluiter did quite a phenomenal job. really, it is hard work looking this ridiculously adorable with an edge (making it my most *favorite* image from our shoot. and possibly ever. I know, what a surprise.)

and this time around, the infamous worn in guitar case was a wee bit smaller. just a wee.

and these cheekers?

well as if that wasn't enough to make you shriek wild tones of cuteness at an alarmingly high loud pitch, hello adidas baby suit.

enough said.








and some sweet baby toofers to boot.


it was a good day.








love.












sometimes I wish images could produce sound. but I think you can imagine the gurgled laughter that may have exuded. such is how a rock star communicates.

and in true rocker style,



peace out.

edward steven, your sweetness fills me up every time I see you. rock on with your bad baby self.

revamping revealed...

and it's about time, I know. but such is my life lately. suddenly my large irridescent belly of waves has become this

and then suddenly not so teeny anymore (hello chubby baby rolls and wicked cute chins, many of them)



excuse me? what? when?

and the original chubmaster, with the widest of grins and happiest of souls ever, the presman

is turning into a little man..

(yes he still loves the ladies and the ladies love him right back. times ten.)



finally, my sweet, NEVER dramatic, emotional, crazy, breaks into dancey dances at the drop of a beat, any beat, daughter (who IS this girl's mother? really.)




has become a mini teenager overnight.

okay let's face it she pretty much always walked the line with her sass and ridicuously advanced vocabulary paving the way into my nightmares of driving and boyfriends. really?
where DID the time go.

but enough with the reminiscing and down to the revealing. a new decade, time for a change, and hopefully one that will leave you with some in your pocket. (tricky, I know, sometimes I scare myself with such wit.)

if you are a recurring client, you will notice the session fee prices are different, but it is a GOOD thing, I promise. they now include a few prints as noted:

**$50 session fee for newborns/1-3 children, 1-8x10 print 1-5x7 print**
**$75 session fee for high school seniors, couples, families, and 4 or more children, 1-8x10 print 2-5x7 prints**

all in your best interest my pretties.

and it doesn't stop there- the more you order, the more you save (and you may notice a few of these have changed as well):

Individual prints
3.5x5 = $2.50
4x6 = $4.00
5x7 = $7.00
(order 6 or more 5x7 prints and only $5 a print!)
8x10 = $11.00
(order 4 or more 8x10 prints and only $9 a print!)
set of 8 wallets ** = $8.00
(purchase 6 or more wallet sets and only $6 a set!)

mmhmmm.

wait.

love all of your images? then these specials are for you!
***1- set of ALL images in size 4x6- only $2 a print*****
example- 50 images, $100 instead of $200, a HUGE savings!
OR:
***1- set of ALL images in size 3.5x5- only $1.25 a print*****
example- 50 images, $62.50 instead of $125, another HUGE savings!

yeah.

and the best?
**FREE Recommendation print: all you have to do is simply recommend mL photography to a friend and if they book a session, you will receive a FREE 8x10 print with your next paid session! (an $11 value!)***
ps- mL photography in grand haven is now on facebook and there is yet another chance to win one of two $20 gift certificates if you become a fan and leave a photo comment.

I know.

it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside, too.

gorgeous gallery mounts and canvas wraps are available, larger print sizes, baby one year plans, it is so on.

I really hope you are ready to laugh out loud, smile from your insides, and play as if you had forgotten how very, very soon.
I would love to be there to capture it all for you because let's face it- time is not gonna give us a break anytime soon.

but the warmth of the sun (remember? it is a star that keeps us warm!), it is just around the corner.

promise.


and not so long ago THIS was just a




and thanks to all of you, it is so, so much more.

the ethanator

weighing in at 16 pounds, 7 ounces at just 15 weeks old.

but isn't he just ridiculously cute? I can hardly take credit for the little chubby sweetness that exudes from every image...he was cooing and sharing a moment with his daddy for most of it.

but I DID have a small part in bringing him into this world....(and if scars count for anything, then I claim a very LARGE part instead.)

smiles are pretty much his M.O. these days....

seriously.

this boy.

has got me by the heartstrings.

sweet ethan warren, only for you would I bounce on a giant exercise ball EVERYWHERE I go.....and if you have seen me lately, then you know exactly what I mean.

what could be better than starting off the new year with these big smiling eyes looking back at you? enough said.

present par-tay!

who doesn't love a good present?


well it's time to open up yours.....can you FEEL the excitement??






the tribe has spoken (aka the small collection of lovely family members who helped me make the daunting decision of whom would be the winner of the twelve days of Christmas giveaway....because seriously, they were all so fabulous, really. amazing. thank you so much to everyone who entered (and did not curse me for not announcing the winner sooner as promised because people, the holidays are just bu-seeee. I know you know exactly what I mean).

enough already, I know. the winner of one of my fabulous NEW packages that will be coming in the new year is:

JEN!!!!

go jen, it's your birthday! well maybe not but hopefully it will feel like it for here is what you won:

a family session PACKAGE including a 1-2 hour BEACH session ( I know, you are a pro at this, as are your adorable children, emma and caleb...) AND (yes the gift keeps on giving...) included in this package is an 8x10 print AND two 5x7 prints.
your prize is worth $75!!! woot!


Merry Christmas!
to claim your prize, simply email me by the new year and I will give you more details.

but the giving is by far from over....

there is a fabulous runner-up as well and that person is:
REBEKAH BUTCHER!!!

you have won a $25 gift certificate to use towards a beach session fee/prints!! your post was also a favorite. simply email me as well by the new year to claim your prize and for further details.


and lastly, I would love to work with all of you in the new year which is why I think all the other entries deserve SOME kind of prize just for being fabulous so anyone else who did not win one of the top spots will receive a FREE 5x7 print of your choice if you book a session with mL photography in the new year! you need not even email me to claim your prize, I will simply write down your credit and apply it with any session in 2010.

thank you again so much for the creativity and thoughtfulness you each put into your entry. loved it. so. much.

stay tuned for the revamping (of sorts) to mL photography's session packages and prints.

you are going to laugh-out-loud-love-it.

Happy New Year.