Busy, Busy,Busy

I have been editing pictures like crazy for the last few weeks! Business is really picking up, and I couldn't be happier!! If you are wanting to schedule a Christmas card session NOW is the time to contact me at amcdonoughphotography@gmail.com. I am filling up quickly! I will also be posting some Christmas card designs very soon. It seems so crazy to be talking about Christmas this early, but time is flying by! Here is a little of what I have been working on!

The Clement Family

The Tant family

My Sweet niece Maggie

HOME

Well I am home from my third vacation of the summer! In theory two straight weeks at the beach sounds like so much fun, but in reality that is a long time to be gone. I am so behind in editing, because suddenly i have two and three sessions a week! It is so exciting, but being gone for 2 weeks away from my computer makes for a ton of work now that i am back.

I am having so much fun being busy! I have had so many different shoots the last few weeks, and it is so much fun having returning customers! My latest is a good friend of mine who is about to have her third baby boy! I cannot believe she is having her third! I can't wait to see baby number three.

Happy Birthday Campbell

I cannot believe it has been a year already!! Campbell is just about the sweetest little boy I know!! I just wanted to post a few pictures of him on his first birthday, and to let you know I have purchased a few new props, and I cannot wait to put them to use! The highchair is the first one, and if you have a one year old I would love for you to set up a session to remember them at this adorable stage!

...Then Comes Baby!!!

I am so excited for my best friend Christina, and her husband Cory!! She is having a little girl in July. I don't get to see Christina very often because she lives in Mississippi, so I was thrilled to stop by for a quick weekend and help throw her a baby shower. While there we took a few pictures to capture this very exciting time. I cannot wait to take pictures of sweet Isabel when she arrives.

Hey Parents!

I am always thinking of ways to get the most out of kids during a shoot! I often find that kids are better behaved for me than they are for their own parents, but sometimes just taking time to do a few things can make or break a shoot. So Parents take note!

1. When scheduling a shoot decide if your child is a morning or afternoon person.
-I am often surprised when parents don't even think about the fact that their child/children are at their best in the morning and they plan an afternoon shoot.

2. Make sure your child is fed before the shoot, and bring plenty of snacks and water. This is also a great time to bring something they aren't allowed to have very often. Maybe some M&Ms...I am NOT above a little bribery.

3. Do your kids have a favorite toy, or do they LOVE bubbles? bring them along! They will also be great in the pictures that way you have a great memory of that toy.

4. Talk to your kids for a few days before hand. Really talk up that they are going to get to have their picture made. Make it sound fun and exciting! I will be sure to actually make it fun and exciting.

5. Lastly, dress your kids cute, but make sure it is COMFORTABLE!! If they are not comfortable that will show in the pictures.


I hope this is helpful, and I can't wait for you all to schedule your next shoot with me!!!!

Vacation!

I cannot even begin to tell you how much fun I had on vacation a couple of weeks ago! I spent the week with my mom and dad, my sister and brother-in-law, my twin nieces, my nephew, and my husband! we had so much fun sunning, shopping and riding bikes. Here are a few pictures! I was also able to schedule a few shoots while I was there, and I am almost done editing those pictures, and will have those posted soon.

Happy Easter Everyone!!

just wanted to start this spring week with some pics of my adorable niece who had a blast at my in-laws church egg hunt. She is now at the age where she enjoyed "finding" (I use that term Lightly, because at her age they weren't really hidden (-; ) the eggs. Enjoy this warm week! Don't forget to contact me if you want to sign up for picture in Arlington!