UNSCRIPTED MOMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN, METRO DETROIT AND PLYMOUTH MICHIGAN CHILDREN PHOTOGRAPHER MATERNITY NEWBORN CHILDREN FAMILY PORTRAITS

Gentle Reminder

Administrator — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:22:25 +0000

My blog has moved to

www.unscriptedmomentsphotography.com/Blog

Moving my Blog,

Administrator — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:02:53 +0000

I am 100% complete on upgrading my new Unscripted Moments Photography Blog. Please change your bookmark to:

www.unscriptedmomentsphotography.com/Blog

I was able to transfer all my post (but not the comments) from this blog to the new blog so you can start going to the new site. All new post will be posted at the above link. Sorry for the inconvience and I hope to see you at the new place!!!!!

This Blog will self destructive in 60 days.

today

Administrator — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:29:27 +0000

The girls and I spent the morning with friends at the Museum. We had gotten a few inches of snow so it was a perfect day to be inside. Kids love the museum, they aren’t at the age where everything is boring and historical. Actually, I am not sure if they even noticed any of the displays. If we walked by a set of benches they would good from spot to spot sitting, standing, and crawling over them. It goes along the theory of the best part of a gift (for children anyway) is the cardboard box the it comes in.

I finally was able to get a photo of R.’s new skirt from Matilda Jane Clothing. We were at the Henry Ford Museum and everyone comments on how cute it was. Never mind the girl in the skirt or the sister and mom, but the SKIRT was so darn CUTE. hehe.

Poll #1

Administrator — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:19:01 +0000

When I edit my sessions I edit the images fully in {classic color}, {black & white}, and then some in {vintage texture} or {not your ordinary photo}. I am in a vintage texture phase and love the look. In my opinion it makes the photo a little more artsy. Some photographer on edit photos in black and white or color etc. There is never a “right” way to do art so my question is what editing style do you like better. If you need to check out the different styles beside color and bw go to the Unscripted Moments Photography website and click on the {galleries} tab.

	What is your favorite Unscripted Moments Photography photo editing style?
	{classic color}
	{black & white}
	{vintage texture}
	{not your ordinary photo}

Watch and Learn from the Pro’s

Administrator — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:16:00 +0000

You may have to scroll down and turn off the music playing in the side bar to listen to the video. Sorry. The girls are talking quietly.

Many days while I am doing what ever it is I do I will stop and listen to what the girls are playing. I have tried to capture them on video before but both girls have stealth hearing. As soon as they hear the beep beep of the DVD Cam go one they stop playing. WELL, I got this this time!!! I turned the camera on way in the back of the kitchen and quiet snuck up on them. How they did not see me pointing the camera or hear me giggling I do not know. Just in case you miss the beginning part, they are playing "America’s Next Top Model" R. is the Photographer and H. the model. Watch closely how R. poses H. ever so perfectly. H. is turning into such a great model so addeds her own little style to the photo just before the "shutter" is cllllicked.

This recording is unauthorized by those participating in the video, hehe.

just another photo.

Administrator — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:10:25 +0000

Cry.

Administrator — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:27:10 +0000

Here is one of the adorable MJC dresses I received yesterday. I wish H. was more excited to be out in the cold to take photos of it. The only way I was able to get a shot was to hold the camera at my side, point and shoot away.

WHich reminds my….Melissa C. I haven’t forgot about the tutorial for. The weekend and week have gotten away from me…long story that I do not want to get into. I will get the tutorial for you though.

Also as of 5pm Thursday 3.20.08 I am on vacation until Monday morning. It’s long overdue that I spend time with my family without feeling like I should be doing something for Unscripted Moments. All emails and phone calls will be answered in order they were recieved Monday morning. Thanks for understanding.

Wait a minute mister postman…. Update..

Administrator — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:04:04 +0000

The postman heard my cry and left me a nice little package today. I didn’t get it until late so I will have to take photos tomorrow!!! Reese was soo excited about the clothes she ripped everything out of the bag before I could get me jacket off.

Thank you Heather F. for being such a wonderful trunk keeper and helping me with my order for Amy’s show and My recent trunk show!!!

Wait a minute mister postman….

Administrator — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:45:14 +0000

Where are my Matilda Jane outfits I ordered for my girls???? LOL!! I never get excited about clothes but I am sooooo in love with Matilda Jane Clothing I can’t not wait for the girls outfits to arrive. I my order something for myself too.

If you have cute outfits for your children and want portraits give me a call or email. I have a few spots available in October for photo sessions. I know, OCTOBER!!!! Yep, I am booked except for the month of October so do not wait to schedule and hope you can get an outdoor fall holiday session. Hope everyone has a Happy Easter!!!!

Nature.

Administrator — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:56:29 +0000

Why is it???

Administrator — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:51:35 +0000

When I need to get the entire house dusted, vacuumed, bathrooms cleaned and laundry done I can do it In a matter of hours. BUT when it comes to everyday chores they never seemed to get done??? I didn’t do the deep clean I wish i could do but my house is picked up and all the laundry, except Chris’, is washed and put away. It feels good to have a clean house, makes me feel like my life is organized and I can think much more clear.

JUMP if you love Spring.

Administrator — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:47:56 +0000

We are jumping for joy, spring is starting to appear in Michigan. I had the windows open yesterday and Reese asked me "what is that smeeeellll?" My reply "FRESH AIR!!!" LOL! Reese had her tonsils and Adenoids taken out this past winterso maybe she never smelled fresh air before. Yay, that can be her excuse. hehe.

I am excited to finally see "splashes" of color come out. While I love the purity of white snow when it blankets everything, it also makes me appreciate the newness of spring. So get your brightest colored shoes and do a spring dance. my girls did.

Speaking of new. If you are interested in having newborn portraits / photographs / photography taken give me a call or email. My regular portrait sessions are full until October but I schedule newborn portrait sessions on a as needed basis.

Baby J.

Administrator — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:15:05 +0000

Baby J. was born 2.5 weeks ago and sooooo adorable. She was the BEST little girl ever through the session. Pam your family is so wonderful! I hope you lke the sneak peeks. I know you are a BW photo fan so I will give you a little tease.

4 month.

Administrator — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 02:26:55 +0000

Poor little N. just had his 4 months shots on Friday, our session was on Saturday morning. He was such a trooper despite not feeling 100%, and did a WONDERFUL job. Thank you for having me into your home, you were such a great family. I hope N. feels better and see you in a few days.

With every session there is one photo I fall in love with. This next one was one of the very first photos I edited and LOVE IT!!! The moment and teraction is perfect. Hopefully you do too, (but you won’t hurt my feelings if you don’t.

A Partnership

Administrator — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:42:06 +0000

What makes a great photo? We all want our photo to be the best but what does it take to have a GREAT portrait. It’s not about what camera is used, who is the best looking, most creative, or the clothes we were. It’s about a connection between the photographer and the subject.

I can honestly say most of my favorite photos are not necessarily those in which a person is looking directly at the camera. Yes, direct eye contact makes a wonderful portrait but there is more. It’s the little twinkle in a person’s eye when that special someone walks into a room. A spontaneous moments where all the conservative thought is gone and you just go with the moment. It’s not being afraid to take that extra little step.

Think about actors for a moment. We all have watched movies where the acting has been horrible. Why where they so bad? Did they fit the role, made trying to hard?? On the same thought, why are some actors soooooo goooooood! I always think it’s scary to get so wrapped up in a movie because the actors wer so believable. Gives me goose bumps just thinking about some of those movies for me, for example Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lector in Red Dragon, Silence of the Lambs, and Hannibal( and I hate scary movies); Jodie Foster in The Brave One (left me shaking for two days not because it was scary but believable); Charilize Theron in Monster (YIKES!). Did you see Monster? Charlize gain weight and looked horrible, she deserved every right to have the Oscar for that role. She didn’t know when she first started the movie how it would turn out but she gave all of herself and won. They all really put themself out there.

You are probably wondering what any of this has to do with your a photo session. Well, I ask that you think about what you have to bring to the session. Don’t be afraid to go with the moment and really put yourself out there. Don’t be afraid to look silly or serious. If I ask you to scream don’t hold back, let it go like you have never screamed before. If you are asked to look at your child, look at them and think about how much you truly love them and how you would do anything for them. Hold your significant other like you haven’t seen them in weeks. Allow yourself to belly laugh so hard you cry. I want to be able to not only capture you but your emotions too. Your photo shoot is your time to be a model or actor, only you are playing yourself. Most importantly, as much as we both want the session photos to look great, it’s about having fun too!

Happy Birthday To my Mom!!

Administrator — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:45:53 +0000

Yeap, today she turns 36y {again} I would have said 34 but then that would make her younger than me. Hope you have a great day!!!

Go to her blog to wish her a happy birthday. My Mom’s Blog

S’mores?

Administrator — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:43:45 +0000

Who is thinking of making s’mores when there is still snow on the ground? Don’t you just love it when you walk into a room and there is a smell which reminds you of when you were younger. What about how the cold fresh air makes you feel. {Cold, I know .}

Well, this past weekend my DH went out and bought an eight person tent, we only have four members in our family though, and a new sleepbag for me. The girls informed me, I was the only one without a sleepbag and needed one to go camping. DH pitched this huge tent smack dab in the middle of our great room and we all camped out Saturday night. Waking up Sunday morning I know why I didn’t have a sleepbag. hehe. I digress. With camping comes campfires (a gas fireplace in our case) and the girls and DH roasted their marshmellows and made s’mores. Now, I did not not have one on Saturday but then we made them again tonight. Before the s’more hit my mouth I could smell the graham cracker and marshmellow, immediately I had thoughts of sitting around a campfire as a child eating these goofy sins. I didn’t think to much about the taste because I was thinking more about my thoughts and how the smore made me feel.

I am always impressed with the way the human mind forgets but then in an instant is flooded with so many memories. Such a wonderful thing, isn’t it!

Announcing….

Administrator — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 02:47:27 +0000

New Spring Birth Announcements. They can actually be for anytime but tried to make the colors more for spring. Like most of my announcements they can be customize to totally make them you! Check out the clients tab on the Unscripted Moments Photography website, the password is "announcements". I hope you like them, here is quick view of them:

If you are looking to have your newborn portraits done, contact me. Newborn photo sessions are done within the first two weeks of life in the comfort of your home. The sessions are meant to be relaxed and I work around your new baby’s schedule. Need to change a diaper, feed, calm the baby go? Go ahead and take your time do what you need to tend to your precious baby. Just call me ahead of time to schedule a tentative date for a session. While I try to fit in newborn sessions as needed, it always helps to have a tentaive session date schedule to ensure you get the photos you want. Do not wait to have them done, kids do not stay small for very long!!

|.Spring.|

Administrator — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 20:40:56 +0000

The weather is going to be getting warmer starting this week, or so says the weather person. We can’t wait to be able to get outside and play, ride bikes, just burn energy. We are also going to be going on a few trips which will be a nice change of pace.

Do you see the adorable dress R. is wearing? Well that was last years dress from Matilda Jane and few new pieces should be arriving within the next few weeks. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Matilda Jane clothes. The dresses can be layered for cold weather/winter and as the girls grow used as shirts. So worth every penny. Check out her site if you are looking for something fun for your little girls to wear. Oh did I mention, the clothes look so adorable in photos.

If you are looking to have a portrait done of your children or family send me an email. I am also booking now for fall Holiday sessions and there are only a few dates left so please do not wait.

When {WILL.} she arrive?

Administrator — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:47:37 +0000

Yesterday morning, I meet the most fun and loving couple. It was easy to tell how excited they are for their baby girl to arrive. The mom-to-be couldn’t stop smiling the entire session. Such a beautiful day to do a beautiful session!!! You two were super and up for anything, I enjoyed meeting you. Here are a few photos I have done.

If you are looking to have a maternity, child, family, senior, engagement portrait session taken please send me an email. I have a few openings remaining for 2008.

B…

Administrator — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:31:27 +0000

…happy

…warm

…kind

……YOURSELF

a thought for today.

A thought for a better planet

Administrator — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:33:55 +0000

A local boutique mailed out a newsletter this past week with new earth friendly baby products. One product is a flushable DIAPER!!! I guess I didn’t realize disposable diapers take 500 years to decompose. Check out this website to learn more.

www.gdiapers.com

BABY PLANS; Two new additions to UMP.

Administrator — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:52:14 +0000

Starting today I will be offering two new BABY PLANS to Unscripted Moments Photography.

The first is a maternity/newborn session Baby Plans: the BREATHLESS COLLECTION. Anyone who has gone through a pregnancy before can atest to how hard it becomes to breathe towards the end of a pregnancy, but then once the baby is born the joy and awe of seeing him/her takes your breath away.

Breathless Collection: $365
{maternity & newborn}

                • includes (1) maternity and (1) newborn session fee
                • 2- 8x10 desktop portrait ( 1 from each session)
                • 2- 5x7 desktop portraits (1 from each session)
                • 50 custom birth announcements

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The second plan is a newborn -1year plan, the SLEEPLESS COLLECTION. Once your baby is born and throughout the ~~rest of your life~~ first year you will not sleep like you did before your bundle of joy arrived. My favorite part about having to get up in the middle of the night with my two girls was how peaceful the world seemed. No hustle and bustle of everyday life, just time to hold and cuddle with your child thinking of nothing else but how wonderful they are!!!

Sleepless Collection: $520
{newborn, 6 months, & 1 yr. portrait sessions}

•includes (1)newborn, (1) 6 month, & (1) 1 year

portrait session fees

•3- 8x10 desktop portraits (1 from each session)

•3- 5x7 desktop portraits (1 from each session)

•1- 10x20 3 image storyboard mounts as a standout

•25 custom birth announcements

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•Maternity add on option: $125

•includes (1) maternity session at agreed upon location

•1- 8x10

•1- 5x7

•full details of plans available upon request

•if you already contacted me regarding my Complimentary Maternity Session Special, you can still purchase the Sleepless plan and receive the complimentary maternity session

If you are interested in either baby portrait plan or a regular portrait session please contact me to arrange for session dates. I take a limited number of sessions per month and dates are filling fast.

Two hearts coming together

Administrator — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:29:30 +0000

Febraury is here and everyone has Valentines Day on their minds. It is also a month when most couples get engaged or married. Love, Amour, Liebe, Amoure, Amor no matter how you say it, it means the same thing. To show how much I love my clients I am offering a Valentines special.

For couples looking for engagement photos, book between Feb.1 - Feb 14th 2008 receive $50 off your session fee.

For families looking for newborn, children or complete family photo sessions a complimentary set of 3 5x5 mount images with easels, with a print order, to display or give as gives to grandparents.

You MUST book and pay a non refundable deposit to hold your date. THe session doesn’t not need to be held in the next two weeks just setting the date. You MUST mention or email "two heart blog entry" to receive the above special.

(Valentines Special does not apply to those booking maternity/newborn session)

how you display your UNSCRIPTED MOMENTS:

Administrator — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:28:30 +0000

From Amie:

from Karin:

From Kristin:

From Deana:

Thank you Ladies, I love seeing the photos!

Now that you have your prints…

Administrator — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:21:05 +0000

I just finished packaging two print orders. In one of the orders is a 20x30 family portrait, I can’t wait to deliver it to the family. I wish I would be able to see what it will look like once it’s hung above their fireplace. Well, that got me thinking… How and where do you have your Unscripted Moments Photos in your home? I would love to have a small snapshot of your images to post here on the blog. So if you would like to share your images email your pictures to kim@unscriptedmomentsphotography.com and I will post them here as(if) I get them.

To send photos via email for those that do not know how:

1.upload your images from your camera to your computer. Most camera’s have software in the setup to help with this, follow the directions according to your camera.

2. find the images you would like to attach to an email, write down the folder/file/name of where the image is so you remember where to look.

3. open up your email and click on new message

4. put in my email address

5. click on the attachment button. A window will open up, find the folder and image you would like to send.

6. click on the image and make sure it shows up as an attachment in the email.

7. hit send

8. check back here every few days to see if any photos are posted.

On another note, tomorrow is February 1st and I am currently booking sessions for February and March, and April. Clients have already started to book their summer sessions as well, so if you are considering having a children, family, maternity/newborn, or senior portrait session please do not wait to contact me.

Because Kristin asked :-)

Administrator — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:18:57 +0000

Kristin requested to see snow photos. This weekend was a perfect weekend to take some. Here they are:

her face is hilarious!! On this run she hit a huge bump in the middle of the sled hill, went airborne, and was able to land back in the sled and finish the ride. I was so nervouse she was going to wipe out I stopped shooting and completely missed her in the air and landing. What kind of mom am I?

Sweetness

Administrator — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:42:37 +0000

Are you ready for Valentine’s Day?

I love Apples.

Administrator — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:02:52 +0000

Computers that is. Just picked my macbook up from getting a tune up, no problems As much as I hate sales people greeting me at the door, I love it at the Apple Store. There are so many workers each customer could have help if needed. It’s nice to know I can get in and get out fast, especially with two kids in tow.

out of commision

Administrator — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:09:20 +0000

Monday morning I am bringing my computer in the shop for a tune up. It will take 24 - 48 hours before I get it back so if you do not hear from me until after Wednesday do not be surprised. If you want to place a print order, you can still email or call me but I will not be able to send it off to the printers until later this week.

Until I come back online here is how we have spent our weekend so far.

I am currently booking photo sessions for the spring 2008 and only have a limited number of openings. If you would like to have your children or family unscripted moments captured please call or email. I schedule portrait / candid photo sessions for children, family, senior, maternity, and newborns (within first two weeks of life is best) photo session.

edited to add: This photo is just for Courtney J. The best I could get even though it’s out of focus.

What do you want to see photos of??

Administrator — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:06:19 +0000

In one of my photography forums I have been helping other photographers with various aspects of their business. Sometimes people just need a little spark to get the creative juices going, so help me. What do you want to see me take photos of? Here is your chance to give me direction, it’s just for fun so give me good ideas.

The rules:

•must include something to do with children or include a child (preferably girls since I have two:-))

•must be family friendly!!!

I will post the photos as I get them done.

edited to add: I know people are reading this so please don’t be shy. Atleast comment to say hello:-)

For Amie:-)

R. Maternity Sneak Peek

Administrator — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:42:13 +0000

I think I am out of a job. Normally, I have a policy of no other camera but mine during a session but I made an exception this one time. LOL! Our friends are expecting their 3rd baby girl, I couldn’t be happier for them. This little girls is so lucky to be born into a fun, loving family! I can’t wait to do the newborn session! Since E. took photos you probably already have seen some sneak peeks but here are some from my view. Hope you like them, talk to you Wednesday.

Hmmmm…

Administrator — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:24:44 +0000

We all have those days, don’t we. Mine is today! Our oldest dtr has been awake since 4:30a. yawn!

Double Bubble

Administrator — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:31:05 +0000

Look at how cute these two are. I was able to spend Saturday morning with this wonderful family. It’s alway interesting to see the personality of children. During the session, the little girl wanted to have a pacifer, which her mom stated she usually does not take, and the little boy just wanted to stay curled up and sleep. They were the cutest little babies. When I look at the photo of the toes I want to touch them. Thank you for having me into your home, I enjoyed meeting you all!!!

If you are looking for a custom photographer to do your newborn session send an email or call. Typically, newborn sessions are scheduled to occur in the first two weeks after birth.

I am also booking sessions for 2008. Clients have started to book their sessions into June, so if you are thinking about using an outdoor natural light child, family, maternity, or senior photography please do not wait until the last minute to try and schedule a portrait session. January is completely full and I am not filling dates in February and March.

S. Newborn Sneak Peak

Administrator — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:01:00 +0000

Here are some photos from my New Years Day Newborn session. Thank you again to the S. family for having me in their home. You all were wonderful!! I should be calling you soon

Happy New {born} {changes} Year

Administrator — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:45:37 +0000

I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays. We spent the week at my parents relaxing, visiting with family, and playing in the snow. I think the snow likes us because it followed us to my parents, rained here at home and we returned to grass, then woke up the next morning to snow on the ground. Thankfully, We love it!

this is looking up our street.

How much snow fell in less than 8 hours.

The New year was also kicked off by spending the morning doing a newborn session from the family of my last meternity session. Such a CUTE little guy!!! He did such a great job! Thank you to A. for shoveling the end of the drive so I knew where the drive way was LOL! I would have been in the ditch otherwise, everything was so white I couldn’t see where the road ended and the drive started. Thank heavens for 4 wheel drive vehicles. Here is one sneak peek for you, I will post more when I get them done.

ALSO, I have a few other BIG changes for the new year. The first is a new pricing list. It isn’t as big as the other changes to Unscripted Moments but still a change I want you all to be aware of. The other BIG change is to the proofing sessions. Proofing sessions, with the exception of newborns, will all be done in my home on a 50 inch plasma screen. Hopefully, you will love this new feature.

If there are any suggestions or comments anyone else has for me to improve the sessions, what you like or do not like drop me a comment. I also have my 2008 calendar set so if there is a date you would like to reserve in 2008 for a maternity/newborn, family, child, senior custom portrait session send an email or call. There are limited dates each month and I tend to book in advance. Hope you have a wonderful week!

I am on vacation.

Administrator — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:54:09 +0000

I will be out of town on vacation 12.23.07 - 1.1.08. Please email with any questions or wanting to book a 2008 date and I will respond to your email when we return home.

I hope you all have a wonderful, safe and warm Christmas. See you in 2008!!

Can’t talk right now.

Administrator — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:28:02 +0000

For the past couple of days I have been fighting a chest cold. Well this morning I woke with no voice. YIKES! (Why can’t this happen to my kids from time to time, just kidding.) My dh made a MD appointment for me this morning and come to find out I have bronchitis. I should be better in a few days with the help of antibiotics but don’t know how long before my voice is back. So if you need to contact me I would appeciate if you email or atleast leave an email address in your voice mail so I can get back to you in a timely manner.

I am currently booking maternity, child, senior, family portrait sessions for the weekends in 2008. Each family I had the pleasure of photographing in 2007 recieves a 10% discount on their 2008 session fee, on top of any referral discounts you may have earned. Dates do fill up in advance so if there is a particular date you want your photos on call in advance.

We should be getting snow this weekend, I hope every one satys warms and enjoys the holiday season.

Murphy’s Law

Administrator — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:14:57 +0000

Why is it Murphy’s Law actually happens? I was driving home from, I don’t even remember, and I thought "How great that I have not gotten sick in the past two years." Sure I would get a sniffle here a cough there but nothing that really slowed me down. WELL, wouldn’t you know it I woke up yesterday morning with chest congestion and now a fever. I look fine but my head is all foggy. So I apologize ahead of time if I talk to anyone and do not make sense, it’s the cold talking. For example, Hannah and I went grocery shopping yesterday morning. The cashier had to remind me three times to not do things. First I started unloading my groceries before the lady in form of my was done unloading, then to pay, and finally to tell me they put my groceries in a new cart. I thought I was being helpful by putting some of my own items in my cart.

Now I am off to take a nap and I don’t even care if the girls trash the house. (Ok, I am not that sick, they will lay down with me.)

S. Maternity Session Sneak Peek

Administrator — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:44:05 +0000

Saturday morning I went to photography a maternity session for a wonderful family. They are expecting their second child and do not know if it’s a boy or girl. I enjoyed meeting and working with you all. A. is just adorable, this baby is going to have a great big sister!! I hope you feel better A. Your maternity photos are finished and now we all await, some more anxiously than others , for the new baby to arrive. Good luck in the next few days and I wish you all the best. Call me when you are ready for the next set of photos. Looking forward to seeing your all again soon! Hope you like the photos. Happy Holidays!!!

Candy Canes

Administrator — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:48:09 +0000

Tis the season. It’s hard to believe it’s December 4th already. We went to the mall this afternoon and Santa walked by us on his way to the lines of children waiting to see him. The girls were so excited to see him. Reese asked if he took his sleigh to get there. I love the innocence of a child.

I hope everyone stays warms this winter. Remember to take time for yourself this holiday season.

If you are thinking about booking a maternity, newborn, child, or family session to plan ahead. January is almost completely booked with January 26th or 27 open and people are starting to book for February/March.

Do You Believe

Administrator — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:00:16 +0000

I had spotted this bell in a craft store a few weeks ago and it reminded me of the movie the Polar Express. My girls are very excited it started snowing and Christmas will soon be here.

I also wanted to THANK all those who choose Unscripted Moments Photography as their choice for custom portraits. It has turned out to be a wonderful year and I truly enjoyed meeting each. Enjoy the Holiday season and remember to take a break and treat yourself to something nice, even if it’s just some peace and quiet.

T. Newborn Sneak Peek.

Administrator — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:34:41 +0000

Here is two of my favorites from my last newborn session. Such a gorgeous family!!I am hoping to have all the images done this week.

G. Family Sneak Peak

Administrator — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 03:20:08 +0000

Being able to spend Sunday morning with the G. family was a pleasure. It was cold, windy, and rained but these boys were wonderful. Even though it was one of the coldest days this fall they all kept smiles on their faces. I couldn’t have asked for a better family to fight the cold with. Here are a few photos I have done, I hope you like them.

The biG change!

Administrator — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:08:55 +0000

Here is the big change for the face of Unscripted Moments Photography. It my new website! You have to see how BIG the images are, I love it and hope you will as well. Check it out.

www.unscriptedmomentsphotography.com

W. Family sneak peek.

Administrator — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 02:14:24 +0000

I spent the morning with a wonderful family in Ann Arbor. Hope you enjoy this few photos I have done:-)

Offering Complimentary Maternity Sessions

Administrator — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:43:10 +0000

Unscripted Moments Photography is offering a complitmentary maternity session for anyone who books and pays for a newborn session. Booking of the newborn session must be done at least 2 months in advance to allow time to have the maternity session scheduled. Maternity sessions typically done between 34 - 38 weeks gestation. You will be able to combine your photos from the maternity and newborn sessions in your print order. If you have any questions regarding maternity or newborn session please either send an email or call.

I am starting to book sessions for the 2008 calendar year and only take a limited number of clients per month. If you are thinking about scheduling a session in 2008 book early to get the date you want.

BiG chanGEs are coming soon!

Administrator — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:41:12 +0000

I am so excited!!! Can’t really give you all the details right now but a biG changes is coming for Unscripted Moments Photography. When everything is all said and done I hope you all like it as much as I think I am going to.

getting closer

Administrator — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 11:52:40 +0000

As Halloween gets closer, watch for ghost, goblins, and witches to look in your windows. They are after your candy.

I am completely booked for the 2007 year, except for newborn sessions. If you are looking for newborn, family, child sessions call to schedule a date for Winter/Spring 2008.

Are you ready for Halloween?

Administrator — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:36:31 +0000

The girls and I carved one pumkin tonight for fun. There are 4 other pumpkins around our house which need carving over the next week.

My favorite season.

Administrator — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:43:30 +0000

Fall is my FAVORITE season. What can be better than having a cloud free day slight breeze, although this weekend is quite windy, temps in the 60’s, and leaves full of bold warm orange, red, and yellow colors. Being able to go outside in a pair of capri pants, and long sleeve shirt do anything you want without being to hot or to cold is bliss.

Along with being able to be outside, daylight starts to get shorter. To me it brings about a sense of peace and the feeling of wanting to relax. In the summer, it doesn’t get dark in my area until between 9-10p so to have it dark between 7-8p is great. THe girls are able to settle down hours before I feel ready to go to be. I don’t feel like because it’s still sunny out we should be outside until the mosquito’s drives us inside. (and they were aweful towards the end of summer) The extra few hours of darkness help me sleep through the night also instead of suffering from insomnia.

Right now I am sitting in a pair of shorts and a long sleeve T shirt listening to the windy rustle through the trees outside. The sunny is shining bright and it’s going to be a BEAUTIFUL day!! I love FALL.

Currently all my regular session dates for the rest of 2007 are filled, I will still book newborn sessions throughout the rest of the year, but am booking for the 2008 year. If you are interested in having a maternity, newborn, child, or family session call or email me.

here are some MOORE sneak peeks.

Administrator — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:58:43 +0000

I spent Saturday Morning with a wonderful family. Right now I am finishing up with the editing of their session photos, what an adorable little guy. He was such a trooper and handled having a camera pointing at him for 2 plus hours better than most adults. Thank you for allowing me to come into your home and I hope you enjoy the sneak peeks. I will be calling you in the next few days to set up your proofing session.

Hope you like them!

Playing around

Administrator — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 01:48:19 +0000

Today the girls and I went and found a park that had tons of leaves on the ground. They loved running through the leaves and raking them into piles.

Wish

Administrator — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 02:30:51 +0000

Doesn’t this make you wish you were a kid again. Just to be able to dress up and pretend you have super hero powers. This afternoon we were playing around and I was letting Reese throw me onto the couch with her Super Hero Powers. Yes, I over exaggerated the throw, call my the bionic woman, LOL, but the girls thought it was so much fun.

Do your children play super heros, knights, princesses? Would you want to be able to remember those moments forever? Call and set up a photo session to capture those fun unscripted moments.

Pumpkin Patch

Administrator — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:23:02 +0000

With Halloween soon approaching Reese wakes up asking when are we going to decorate out home for Halloween, How many days until Halloween, can I watch a scary movie, etc. Do you think she likes Halloween? On Tuesday, we took the girls to the pumpkin patch to get their pumpkins. It was the last warm day of the fall I think (60-70’s it was 92 out Monday). Here are a few pictures of our adventure.

and this last one is because Reese will walk around and suddenly stop, turn to me and say

"this looks like a pretty spot for a picture." then pose. It’s the one brief second she will let me take a picture.

A few photos from the Holiday Mini Session

Administrator — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:23:32 +0000

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Holiday Mini-sessions this past weekend At Mill Race. I hope you love the photos.

It was a perfect weekend to take photos outside, ended up being 92 degree out on Saturday. I meet some of the nicest families who I truly enjoyed photographing. Here are a few of my personal favorites from the some of the sessions.

a girls and her dog.

motherly love

brother and sister

exploring.

If you are looking for a maternity, child, senior, family photography call me. I am currently booking for November and early 2008.

Preschool Field Trips

Administrator — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 19:13:47 +0000

Wednesday Reese had a preschool field trip to a local apple orchard. Unlike last year, where is was sleeting/snowing and everyone froze, we had beautiful weather. A perfect fall morning.

The first thing we did was go into a barn were an apple orchard instructor talked to all the kids about apples. They talked about the different kinds of apples, how bees pollinate the apple, and even made all the fathers use little bee puppets and do the dance of the bees. FUNNY! We then took a tractor ride and each child was able to pick an apple to take home. After the tractor ride, everyone went inside had apple cider and doughnuts. Reese asked to have my cider and as I was passing it to her Hannah stood up, hit my cup, and I spilled cider all down her head. She just thought it was funny. To burn off energy the kids were able to run around by the pumpkins and the little petting zoo they had.

and of course what else are you to do with a pumpkin but put stones on it. All the kids were doing it, must have been the pea gravel.

And among everything else I was able to get a mini session in for my friend Pam.

Sneak Peek for the S. Family

Administrator — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 15:33:11 +0000

Thank you for being such a kind and wonderful family. It was a perfect morning to walk around and I enjoyed spending it with you all.

New Truck

Administrator — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:46:04 +0000

Chris brought home the new truck this week.

The girls get sooo excited to play around in it. Had a DRIVE IN movie night last night.

Happy Anniversary

Administrator — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:47:14 +0000

11 years to the day. I Love you!