Stone Fruit Studios: back home

Our world has changed so much this summer.

First, we have been increadibly busy with weddings and photo sessions.  Thanks everyone for letting us be part of your most special moments!

Second, we have 2 new babies in the family.  Sleep and comfortable routines have flown out the window.

I have found that I am starting to get stuck in a rut creatively.  I am not trying new things and I am really not taking photographs of our family like I used to.

Sooo, to kick this problem in the but, I have decided to start participating in online photo challenges.

Personal rule 1:  must be of our family.

personal rule 2:  must be a new photo.

This week’s challenge I am participating in

Here’s to a beautiful couple, a beautiful wedding day, and your new life together.  Congratulations!

stay tuned for the rest of this amazing wedding.  Every detail came together just perfectly!

I do so enjoy meeting new wonderful people.  Particularly when they can be wrapped up in a blanket and lay on a knee and are too content and exhausted to wake for longer then a one eyed glance.  My newest nephew has got to be one of the cutest, quietest, sweetest babes out there today.  One afternoon just isn’t enough.  I must get back down to visit again soon.

Your slideshow is ready!

love to you all…

After much counting and charting and comparing, the results of Sunday’s photo contest are ready.   Winners will receive a studio or location photo session for the family or pet plus 3 sheets of favorite prints from their session!

Drum role please….

First place for the most votes and several dedicated clickers goes to

Riley  #38

Winner with the most votes from different people/ computers goes to

# 43   Barry

Congratulations to these dogs and their families!

And a great big Thank You! to everyone who participated and voted in this year’s contest.  As promised, 4×6 prints will be sent to all participants at the address given Sunday.  Winners will receive their prize and instructions with their complimentary print.

I am breaking the ice once again on the frozen blog.  My new montra will be ”Update the blog!”  I really want to share everything we’ve been up to.  My plan for actually doing this is setting up a blog time once a week.  Yikes!  Now I just have to stick to it. 

May 2010 has been such a whirlwind of activity already.  Weddings, babies, graduations, pets, and even putting in the gardens.  I am looking forward to sharing photographs from everything, but now I must think of sleeping…  This week I’ll finally get around to posting some of our latest projects.   Can’t wait to see what everyone thinks!

A big thank you to everyone who was able to support the Toledo Humane Society over the past two weekends. We took many many Christmas photos of all kinds of best friends. Kuddos to all the animals who lovingly wear your Christmas sweaters this season!

Come out and support the Toledo Humane Society. We will be out one more time to take your pet’s Christmas Photographs. Here are some images from last weekend’s fun. Thanks to everyone who came out!

See you at the Humane Society This Saturday from 2-6! All proceeds go to The Toledo Humane Society.

I was begining to wonder what happened to all the guys this year. Now they are starting to come around. Great to see you all!

See these full sessions at http://www.stonefruitstudios.com/new_senior_proofs.html

Congratulations Wendy and Chad! What a gorgeous day.

Kate and I took the Toledo Metro Tour last weekend. We explored 4 locations in Toledo and got some great shots for her senior portraits. What a great time.