http://www.acarrollphotography.net Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:18:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Little Jack walked into my studio this past weekend...bright blond hair, bright blue eyes.  He was a busy little one, showing off how well he's learned to walk. So glad he walked into my studio ;) http://www.acarrollphotography.net/2010/03/little-jack-one-year/ I am heading to my favorite Midwest city of Chicago at the end of the month for shoots and have a few sessions open for Friday March 26 - Sunday March 28. If you live in the Chicagoland area (or want to travel to Chicago!) and want to set up ... http://www.acarrollphotography.net/2010/03/chicago-sessions-booking-for-the-end-of-march/ ...#53!  Bailey Hanrahan!! I used random.org to choose my winner, and while I could give away sessions to everyone who participated (70! Awesome!!), I am extending a special offer to all of the fabulous blog readers who participated.  If you book a 'This Little Dog' session anytime before the end of ... http://www.acarrollphotography.net/2010/03/and-the-winner-is-4/ In celebration of launching 'This Little Dog', I am running a contest for a free session giveaway to one lucky blog reader!  You will receive one session with your very fabulous pet (or pets) and a 10x10 gallery wrap using the image of your choice from your session. Ready to enter? ... http://www.acarrollphotography.net/2010/03/this-little-dog-session-giveaway/ When Amanda emailed me a few months back to set up her maternity session, I was absolutely thrilled!  I first met Amanda when her and Tom were newlyweds and we bonded over our love of our chihuahuas.  Now, almost 5 years later, they are expecting their first little one! Scheduled ... http://www.acarrollphotography.net/2010/03/amandatom-maternity-session/ All of these amazing engagement sessions lately are making me so excited for this coming wedding season! I met Kelly and Matt this past weekend in their hometown of Chicago for their engagement session.  Upon meeting Kelly, I knew right away that this session was going to be all kinds of ... http://www.acarrollphotography.net/2010/02/kelly-matt-engagement-session/ Last month I announced that I would be launching an offshoot of Amy Carroll Photography dedicated soley to couture pet portraiture.  A website and information is still in the works but I couldn't wait to show a few of my first official shoot with little Ruby, an English Mastiff-mix that ... http://www.acarrollphotography.net/2010/02/this-little-dog-ruby/ For nearly two and half years straight I used to publish a Picture of the Day. A challenge to myself to stretch myself creatively and pick up my camera daily.  I played with lighting, composition, and looked for beauty and unusualness in everyday objects.  As my business picked up more ... http://www.acarrollphotography.net/2010/02/personal-project-picture-of-the-day/ It has been a long long while since I've blogged any personal pictures, or actually, even had the time to take personal pictures.  I adore birds and every time I head out to visit my parents I love to take my camera along and enjoy the many birds that visit ... http://www.acarrollphotography.net/2010/02/personal-feathered-friends/ I've been blessed to photograph cute 6 month-olds lately.  Hunter was no exception.  Cute overload! And check out those lovely lashes. http://www.acarrollphotography.net/2010/02/hunter-6-months/