I hope everyone had a fabulous Labor Day weekend. We stayed busy but had plenty of relaxation too. We ended up painting my daughter’s bedroom. She had outgrown the pink she asked for 3 years ago so we decided on a pretty turquoise. She absolutely loves it so it was time well spent. Here she is 3 years ago painting her own room (Age 9) and this weekend painting it again (Age 12).

This week I found a gorgeous photo wall that includes step-by-step instructions. It doesn’t get better than that! I found the original post on the Tatertots & Jello Blog. How cute is that name?!

The colors are so crisp and bright. Doesn’t it just say “Hello! How are you? Come on in.” to people coming in the front door? There are step-by-step instructions on everything from painting the frames to hanging them without putting holes in your walls. So go check it out and have fun with it. Who’s ready to create a beautiful wall gallery of their own? I know I am! Have a great Wednesday!!

Peace and Popsicles!

Heather

I hope you’re having a wonderful week so far. The rain is a making it a little gloomy but I’ve been listening to Etta James on Spotify in my office and it’s making the day much brighter. This week I’ve found something that is so easy to create that just about anyone could do it. I found this idea on an adorable blog called Tidbits from the Tremaynes. This mom documents her home improvement adventures and makes you laugh the entire journey. Here she’s created a beautiful wall portrait gallery of various sizes, shapes and frame types. This is such a great idea for all of those mismatched portraits and frames you don’t know what to do with.  It makes it really easy to change out photos as well. And don’t we all have that awkward wall that we have no idea what to do with?! Let me know if you’re going to try this. I’d love to hear how yours turns out! Have a wonderful day!

Peace and Popsicles!!

Heather

I woke up Wednesday morning just like any other morning. Except it wasn’t just any other morning. It was the first day of school. I know, all moms deal with the first day of school every single year. But this year is different. This year my son is a Senior. This year I woke him up for his last first day of school. I’m in tears typing this because I can’t imagine a day when I won’t be able to wake him up for school. I don’t want to imagine it.

And my little girl started 7th grade. She made the transition from elementary school to high school (our town only has 2 schools). No longer will she be walked from class room to lunch room in a single file line with a teacher close by. She gets to mingle in the hall with her friends and walk to lunch completely teacher-free.

After the kids left for school and Daniel left for work, it really hit me how things were changing and changing fast. And there was nothing I can do to stop it. I broke down into tears standing at the front door. I pulled myself together long enough to get ready for the world. But later that morning I talked to mom (and we all know how moms can make us even more emotional than we already are). At that point I broke down again and didn’t recover until dinner.

It’s our little family tradition to take the kids out to eat after the first day of school. We talk about their day, find out what they think of their new teachers, see if there might be any issues. Luckily Daniel knew I was having a hard time with it all and he kept the mood light and fun. He made us laugh the entire time. The kids chose a Japanese restaurant so we indulged in some yummy sushi..my favorite! The entire ride home all I could think was it was the last time we’ll ever have that dinner. Yes, we’ll have plenty of family dinners together after Gage graduates but we’ll never have the First Day of School Dinner with all of us together…ever again. It hurts my heart to think about. My kids think I’ve lost my mind because the smallest thing will make me break down into tears. They just stare at me like an alien has taken over. I know all parents go through this and I’m sure it won’t be this bad every day. I’m just hoping I can get over it fast because I can’t continue to spend every day crying. My clients might think I’m having a mental breakdown!

I’ll leave with a couple of photos of my babies. I know this image is horrific (I wasn’t always a talented photographer lol) but it’s my favorite photo of them when they were little. Gage had just learned to whistle and was whistling a tune for Lindsay when she was ready for bed. Again, my heart is breaking. I can’t even look at these without breaking down.

And fast forward 12 years to Wednesday – the First Day of School 2012.  Gage’s LAST first day of school.

Lindsay’s first day of 7th Grade

Please excuse the bad cell phone pic but getting them together in a photo isn’t and easy thing to do. They look thrilled to say the least. But they are my heart and I’m looking forward to making the most of every single day with them!

How freakin’ cute is this? Daniel would never let me do this in our living room but I absolutely love it! I can see creating this design in a hallway instead of doing the same old line of photos down the wall. Or maybe in a child’s room replacing the black frames with colorful ones. I know Hobby Lobby carries wall clings that look very similar to this but you could also find them online. Or if you’re really creative just paint your own tree! Have fun with this one! You could really use your imagination!

Original post here

I’m sharing this Wall Art Wednesday post on Thursday. I was having some technical difficulties with the blog yesterday which led me to serious thoughts of throwing my computer against the wall. Luckily I took a breather before I could do any damage and the problems worked themselves out. So this morning I have a blog post for you and a computer that isn’t in 400 million pieces.

I came across this awesome idea on Pinterest (are you on Pinterest? If not, you definitely should be). How many times have you happened upon some old windows at a thrift store and wondered “Hmmm I know I could do something cool with those, but what would it be?” It would be this! What a gorgeous way to display your family’s photos and add a unique point of interest to any room in your home. It would be beautiful in a kitchen, dining room, family room…any room! I love the cottagey feel it has. Do you have some old windows that could be pulled out of the garage and put to some use? I’d love to see your version of this! Share it in the comments section or email it to heather@infinity-images.com.

Have a wonderful Thursday!

Kisses!

Heather

I fell in love with this wall when I came across it on Pinterest. There was no link to the originator (I hate when someone pins something without a link) so I can’t say where it came from. But isn’t it a gorgeous statement piece…and all about the family that lives in this home. It helps tell the story of how much this family loves each other and how important they are to one another. No landscape picture can do that. I can tell by looking at this that these images were printed on canvas that’s ready to hang but you could also do it with prints mounted on foam core and use Velcro pieces to adhere them to the wall. That way you can change them out as your family grows. I love this and I may consider this for a wall in our home. I hope you enjoyed today’s Wall Art Wednesday. Is anyone feeling inspired yet?! Tell us what you think in the comments. We’d love to hear from you! Peace and popsicles! Heather

I’m so excited about this new weekly blog. Wall Art Wednesday was brought about after I made a delivery to one of my favorite clients. She’s been putting together a photo wall since her son was born 18 months ago (well longer since her maternity portraits were there too). She’s talked about it before during her sessions but I hadn’t seen it in a while. I was blown away by how much thought and effort she had put into it. She was on the Baby Plan so her son had his newborn, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month and 1 year portraits taken with us and they were all displayed along with her maternity portraits, family snap shots and a few from the Limited Editions they participated in this year. There were gallery wraps, small framed prints and larger prints all put together to make an amazing photo wall that I’m sure everyone loves to look at when they walk into her home.

Obviously I’ve gotten to know this mom over the past few years (I shot their wedding too) so I know that she is extremely crafty and loves Pinterest as much as I do. So it wasn’t a huge stretch for her to come up with something like this and execute it on her own. But lots of people have no idea what to do with their portraits and snapshots. They sit in a box or worse on a computer hard drive waiting for someone to do something with them. I thought it would be a great idea to help those people envision what their photos can look like and how beautiful they could be hanging on their wall. And that it doesn’t take a huge space to make a huge impact. So Wall Art Wednesday was born. Here on the blog I’ll post wall art that I find on the web or photos of my own clients’ walls. I hope to inspire people to take down the landscape picture of a windmill and replace it with beautiful pictures of your family. You’d be surprised how just passing by them can bring a smile to your face. I know mine do…especially when my kids are getting on my very last nerve.

Our very first Wall Art Wednesday is so much fun. I came across this idea on Bliss Images and Beyond’s Blog.

I loved the idea of adding a conversation starter as well as beautiful images. Using clocks below each of your child’s photos stopped at their birth times you are giving people something to talk about. Of course when someone sees it for the first time they’re going to ask what it means. It’s such a unique way to tell a story about your children and I couldn’t wait to share it with you.

I hope you enjoy this new series and get something out of it. Please feel free to comment and let me know your thoughts. I’d love to hear from you. And please send a photo if you have a gorgeous wall in your home or if you create one using the inspiration you find here. You can email it to heather@infinity-images.com. I can’t wait to see what we create together!

Thanks!

Heather

One of the most common questions I get from my Seniors is “What should I wear?” Of course I recommend wearing clothes that you feel comfortable in and that help tell the story of who you are. If you love t-shirts and jeans then we need to incorporate that into your session. If you love fashion and always try to wear the latest trends then you should definitely work that in. We’ve teamed up with Lulu’s of Hartsville, a leader in trend-setting fashion in our area, to bring you the latest trends for Summer 2012. Brandi Wheeler, owner of Lulu’s, shares with us what new styles of hair and clothing are making their way across the red carpet.

“What’s in style you ask? Color blocking, bohemian headbands, braids, anything neon, maxi dresses, sheer fabrics, messy buns, one shoulder tops and dresses, feminine touches like ruffles, pastels and floral prints, rompers, low side ponytails, edgy earrings, statement accessories like clutches, stacking bracelets, and of course anything from Lulu’s!!!!” – Brandi Wheeler

Here are a few images of the latest Lulu’s has to offer.

So now that you know what’s new for Summer 2012, get on over to Lulu’s and find a fabulous outfit for you Seniors Rock! Session. We can’t wait to see you! You can find Lulu’s at 108 East College Avenue in Downtown Hartsville or online at www.shoplulusboutique.com. Or visit them on Facebook to get great deals and see what’s brand new every week! What do you think of this summer’s new looks? We’d love to hear your opinion in the comments below.

I couldn’t wait to share this Sneak Peek of The Pattersons’ Day at the Beach Session from this past weekend. We had such a great time and little J did not want to leave. Who can blame her, right? I wanted to jump in the water myself. Here are just a few of my favorites. Thanks so much Ms. K for coming all the way to the beach to see us!! I hope you love them!

This has been such an unbelievable year so far. I hope it has been for you as well. Between the Studio opening in February and a complete rebranding of Infinity Images, we’ve had our hands full…which is a wonderful thing. We don’t like to be bored!

We are really happy to announce our 2011 Limited Edition Portrait Series Schedule. If you’ve never heard of our Limited Editions before, they absolutely ROCK! They are 30 minute Sessions done on a uniquely themed set so every year is a different look. You don’t have to worry about having the same portraits done year after year.

In addition to our popular Day at the Beach and Field Day Sessions, we’ve added 4 more BRAND NEW themed sets for you. Our most popular Sessions are the Day at the Beach. If you’re interested in this one, you’ll want to book it fast. It always fills up first. Our Dog Days of Summer Sessions are perfect for the pet lovers out there. We make your furry friend a star and you get amazing images to show the world how much they mean to you. Tutu & Ties is all about couture & fashion. Your kids will feel like supermodels on this set! If you’re looking for a unique family portrait, you will want to book the Field Day Session. Your family + a big comfy couch + a big field = AMAZING PORTRAITS!  Our Pumpkin Patch Sessions will be done outside (weather permitting) with the beautiful pumpkins from McLeod Farms.

Our Santa portraits are getting a facelift this year. We wanted to do something totally different (and not cheesy). I know how disappointing it is to have your kid’s portrait taken with Santa at the mall. Our Santa set is going to be a full on experience for your kids. Not just a quick pic assembly line. Our set is going to be a Woodland Wonderland that your children will not soon forget.

These rockin’ sessions will become available for booking on Monday, May 23, 2011. If you’re interested in booking a session, just call the studio and let us know which theme you’re interested in. A $39 Session Fee will book your session. We will have some really great Special Packages to choose from that were designed specifically for these sessions.

We are really excited about our Limited Editions this year and we hope you are too! If you have any questions about booking a session, please don’t hesitate to contact the studio at 843-245-7320 and we’ll be happy to help. We’re looking forward to making some amazing portraits for you and your family!! Be sure to share this post with your friends by clicking the links below. You know they want awesome photos too, right?!