Thursday, February 25, 2010

Sweet {Sanibel and Fort Myers Family Photographer}

There is no other way to describe this family. They are so sweet. Every one of them. This is one of my husband's best friends and his family. They were visiting from Michigan and wanted a session while on vacation. It makes me so happy to be able to capture memories like this for families!









Enjoy your sneak peek guys! Proofs are on their way!

Monday, February 22, 2010

Firecracker! {Fort Myers Baby Photographer}

This is my second time (third time if you count her family session!) photographing sweet, baby Lila! She is full of personality and such a firecracker! Love her!

Lila is turning ONE!





She's DONE here.




Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Random Wednesday: You Make Me Happy

If this doesn't make you smile, you need to go back to bed. :)

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Long Distance Session {Phoenix Area Family Photographer}

Meet the Beckers. This gorgeous family flew me all the way to Phoenix, AZ for their family session! They happen to be good friends of ours, and they really wanted me to do their family photo session. How flattering! Who am I to turn down a few relaxing days with friends? :) Thank you again, Shelly and Jude!

Look at these boys. Seriously? Can they be any more gorgeous?!?!? To top it off, they are very well behaved and super sweet!















I could not choose just a few images for this post...if you made it this far, thanks for looking!

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Random Wednesday--Local Talent: RPM Design House

Random Wednesday is baaaaaaaaack!!! I resolved to blog more a few weeks ago, so expect to see twice weekly (baby steps here!) blog posts from me!

Occasionally on Random Wednesdays, I'd like to spotlight a local talent or service that I think would appeal to those reading this blog! This week, it's RPM Design House. (click here to check out some of his work! it's AWESOME!)

RPM Design House has been in business in Southwest Florida for 5 years. However, Michael Rabalais, the owner of RPM Design House, has been providing services for a total of 10 years. You may be asking, 'what kind of services?' Well, the main premise of his business is painting murals in homes and businesses. He also offers business branding and product design. But let's get to the really interesting portion: painting murals in nurseries AND helping to design/decorate the entire room. I'll let you hear it straight from him:

SJD Photography: What type of services do you offer?

Michael Rabalais: A large percent of my clients request mural services for interior rooms such as family and living room spaces as well as kids rooms. What makes me different from a regular painter is my ability to help with the design making process and level of services I can provide to complete a whole room design. I often times design and create hand made valences, framed art work, and signage for each room. I also help my clients pick out bedding and assemble furniture such as cribs and install shelving for closets.

Michael's murals are GORGEOUS by the way and very creative! His designs are 'original theme concepts' and 'one of a kind'. His services are VERY affordable and he does not charge per service or hour. Once a price is established for a mural based on his client's budget and time frame, he includes those services.

Ok ok you say, what's the cost???


I'll let you hear it straight from the artist's mouth: A 12x12 room can be painted for as low asd $225.00. Mural services start at $325.0o for an 8x12 wall. I also often work with my clients to allow them to benefit from all my services based on their budget. For example: If a client requests a complete infant room design for a budget under $400.00, I can offer them a complete room package of Painting and a mural but create a smaller mural and offer to install shelving or custom drapes to keep my time and cost down.

Affordable, right??? Where was this guy when I was designing my kids' rooms?!?! ;) By the way, I've met personally with this talented guy myself, and he is very personable and easy to get along with!

If you're expecting, or simply want to redecorate the nursery or your child's room (or if you're in need of business branding or product design) you HAVE to check him out! For more information regarding RPM Design House and the services Michael Rabalais offers, please visit his site and stay up to date on his blog! He's fantastic!