Saunder's Family | Carter Park | Ashland Family Photographer

 Last year I got to photograph Ms. Katrina in her 8th month of pregancy, and now I got to photographer their Family Photos with Ms. Makenzie in the cutest dress! Here are a few of my favorites from a few weeks back.

Personal Tuesday | Mommy to a 6 month old | Colonial Beach Photographer

Help! I am the Mommy to a 6 month old!
No really, I love my little porker patty in April he has hit a mile stone 6 MONTHS! I am proud to say that we have been able to make through the late night feedings and the "I don't know why you are crying" moments very well.

Julian is progressing very well just a few of the newest updates to come my way are, Sleeping through the night. sleeping on his tummy, dancing to music, holding our sippy cups, calling everyone DaDa... EVERYONE! knowing that when he is mad to yell MaMa. He will play a jock on you real fast and wow can he blow out a diaper.

So last week was Spring Break here in Hanover County so I took my boys & Kylic to Colonial Beach to enjoy the warm weather in style. This was Julian's first trip to the beach and playing in the sand. Now to this day he would sit with support but never on his own, and wouldn't you know it he started to sit like a pro! Playing in the sand and water as if it was the best thing in the world. I was able to catch some really great photos of the little man going to town and I am excited to share with all my great friends!

I love that little guy!

Mommy&Me 2012 Promotion | Virginia Lifestyle Photographer

Well Spring has sprung! Wahoo am I right? With the warmer weather brings the need for updated photo sessions, and as I like to do I have another great session promotion just for the month of May!

Mommy&Me 2012 Promotion

$80

gets you:

• Full photo session from Hildebrandt Photography
• 40 High Resolution Images in an online album
  (www.hildebrandtphotography.shootproof.com)
• & you walking home with a Digital Image Disc with 25 of those images!

(this is a $125 value any time outside on May)

A custom Mommy&Me Print Package can be added to you order for $40 which includes:

• Matted 11x14
• 1 - 8x10
• 2 - 5x7
• 4 - Wallets

I have a few select dates open for these great sessions, so make sure you snag your session time now!

April 28: 9am, 11am

April 29: 4pm

May 6: 4pm, 6pm

May 12: 10am

May 19: 10am, 4pm

E-mail me today!

HildebrandtPhotos@gmail.com

Mr. Owen is 1 | Poor Farm Park | Ashland Children Photographer

A few weeks back I got the chance to work with Mr. Owen twice, once for his Cake Smash and then for his 1 year photo session. I love working with Owen and his big Sis Emma, really great kids and easy to work with! Here are my favorites from the 1 year photos,

Owen's Cake Smash Session

Ashland Vikings Photo Fundraiser | Ashland Lifestyle Photographer

I was contacted a few weeks back by the Cheering Director for the Ashland Vikings Football & Cheerleader. She wanted to discuss a Photo Fundraiser with me for the upcoming 2012 season. So after a few e-mails back and forth we came up with a great fundraiser that I am now proud to offer to all my clients!

Here's the details:

So the next time you book your session make sure you minchin this promo and get some great prints & 30% of your package will go to the Ashland Vikings Cheerleaders

William's Family | Sparta Family Photographer

So a few weeks ago you got to be some of the first people to view Kelley & Kyle's Live Engagement Session. Right here on my Blog, now it is time to display their great family photos! I love love love this group Fun & Loving are all I need to say. Here are a few of my favorites from their family Session out in Sparta on the Family's land.

I can't wait to see the Wedding all together in April 2013!

See Kelley & kyle's Live Engagement Session

Candice DeJesus | Lewis Genter Botanical Gardens | Ashland Maternity Photographer

Only 3 months to go! Wow where did the time go? I am happy to display the latest instalment of Candice's Bump Watch Sessions.

Months 4 - 6

4 Month Bump - Hanover Arts & Activity Center

5 Month Bump - Carter Park (Ashland, Va)

6 Month Bump - Lewis Genter Botanical Garden's

"Dayani Sky" will make her entrance on June 27th at 12 noon. And yes I will be there to catch the great moment!

Personal Tuesday | Thing's I love | Virginia Lifestyle Photographer

So as most can see, I am way behind on my blogging! I think the best way to kick off my day full of blogging, is to share my 5 favorite things right now. With a 10 year old & a 10 month old running around this house I have a very long list of things that I love!!!!

1.

16x20 Gallery Wraps. They always look amazing on your wall you can mix it up with a few 8x10s or 5x7s along the sides to tie in all your favorite family or event photos.

I do offer these Gallery Wraps as a print product that you can order from any session you have had with me Past or Future.

(Gallery Wrap of: Chayln Spain)

2.

You knew I was going to have something Baby related! Julian is a roller! Yes sir he hates to lay on the floor still enough for me to wipe, powder, and strap him back into a diaper. But since I tried out these awesome Slip on diapers by Huggies, Changing time has become a ton easier!

One little side note when using these diapers keep check on your babies upper legs, Julian has ran into the occasional irritated rash from the velcro piece at the top of the diaper. But I would still highly recommend these Diapers!

I purchase all my Huggies at Kroger & Martin's Super Markets, $9.89 per bag. Plus every month at least once a month with the weekly Sunday sale papers you can find Coupons for $1.50 or $2 off a bag. Not to forget if you register on Huggies website they will send you coupons monthly for $2+ off diapers, wipes, and other great baby products.

Look now y'all are bringing the Crazy Couponer out in me again! Ok moving on...

3.

Old Cameras!!!! As I will share at a later date, I plan to own a indoor Studio very soon in the upcoming years. So I have so many ideas and wants for this Studio and for starters I want my waiting room to have a decor of great camera from the past.

This particular camera if a great Flea Market Find! My dad picked this one up for me a few weeks ago for a steal... $4 that's right I said $4! A 1952 8mm Movie Camera all original paper work included with the original sales receipt, and in great condition still working fine!!!

I love this find Thanks Dad! 

4.

YANKEE CANDLES

Really what woman does not love a Yankee Candle? I have to say their are a few that top my list on amazing scents, but most of all I love my home to smell like Spiced Pumpkin. The smell brings warm and happy thought to me.

If you long on to Yankee Candle's website and sign up for their monthly newsletter you can get great deals on their candles and products, I love getting a coupon in my inbox then planning my trip down to the home store in Williamsburg to pick up a large candle supply! 

(Photo of: Small Tumbler - Spiced Pumpkin, $15.99 online)

5.

Another great Flea Market find, every week when I head in to the Bellwood Flea market (Chesterfield,VA) I know that for sure I am not leaving with out a great Prop Box! Here is one of my most recent finds, they are great for Children's photos or just holding toys in my living room. 

Now let me say some sellers know that these boxes are wanted by photographer, so they with mark them really high wanting that one person to come along that really wants. I never pay more than $7 per box. If the seller will not come down I know I can find another great one a few stands down & more than likely they will want my money. 

This Box is currently holding Julian's blocks and toys but once my Studio is here it will hold things like Baby hats, and small props.

Well I hope that you have enjoyed learning a few of the things that I love this month, and look for next months Things I love post!