Facebook fan page......

If you didn't know already, I created a facebook fan page.   I will be posting specials on there as well as on here.  Some specials will only be for facebook fans so you might want to head over there and "like" my fan page.  After I have reached 100 "likes" I will have a 100 "like" special for 100 days! What is this special? It is 50% off your session fee and 20% off any print order.

But wait there is more........ even after all the above savings!

Spend $30 on prints get one 5x7 for FREE! (a $15 value)

Spend $50 on prints get one 5x7 & one 8x10 for FREE! (a $35 value)

Spend $75 on prints get two 5x7 & one 8x10 for FREE! (a $50 value)

Spend $100 on prints get two 5x7, one 8x10 and a set of Fabric Covered Accoridan Mini books for FREE!!!!!!! (a $75 value)



So, if you are in Sturbridge, MA or the surrounding areas please "like" my fan page and pass it on to others who might be interested in my photography work.

Click here to go to my Facebook Fan Page!

What I do when the short days and long nights of winter are here.

Since moving to Sturbridge I have become a really crafty person.   I had to find something to do with my time during the long dark winter.  I wasn't, still not, use to it getting dark at 5pm.  I was accustomed to day light until 7 in the winters.  So I had to find things to do to keep myself busy after 5.  I couldn't sit on the computer all night, I can only color and play games with the kid for so long.   What else is there to do?  I like to draw, I knew how to crochet and sew.  So I do one or more craft projects a day. 

I recently taught myself how to knit, so now my kids and I all have 20 knitted hats each.   Crazy! 

My daughter and I have also started to make, as she calls them, hair thingys.  She loves them, I love them too because now she lets me style her hair again without a big fight.

So......What do you do on long winter nights?

Photo Adventures.

The last Monday of  every month I will post a few works from my photo adventures I go on.

Here are some works from my January Photo Adventure:

This is one that I captured in our front yard just after the sun set.  It was pointed out by a few people that it looks like something that you would see in Narnia.

I am in LOVE with the way the sun light glitters off the snow.  I love how I have it only in focus at the bottom of the picture and the rest turns into a soft bokeh.

The icicles coming off our house amaze me.  How is it that when it is 17 degrees outside water is still dripping from houses and trees forming these beautiful icicles.

Our 1st snowman of 2011:

Having fun:



Updating my portfolio.

Sometimes as an artist you just need to create for yourself.  You get lost in pleasing others that you forget what made you excited about your art to start with.  So 2011 is the year that I will be working on finding excitement in photography again.  What does this mean for you?  FREE SESSIONS!  I will be doing a select number of free sessions with each age group.  Starting off with Newborns 4 days old to 3 months old.  

So for February & March I am looking for 10 newborns to photograph.

• Must be willing to come to my home studio for your session. 
• Baby must be under 13 weeks old for free session.
• There will be NO session fee.
• You will get one 8x10 with my logo on it for FREE.
• and 15% off any order placed from that session.

If you or someone you know has a baby that age please send them my way for their Free newborn session!

This years goals

My goals:

• Post on my blog at least twice a week
• Start advertising in one of the local papers
• Meet up with other local photographers for Photo Adventures.
• Finish my 100 faces {telling stories} Project

I wanted to do happy things today, like set reachable goals and do fun craft projects with my kids because today would be a sad day for me if I didn't do busy work.  5 years ago on this date my Dad passed away from a double brain aneurysm.  I miss him.  So today I am packing my day full of non-stop fun.  First step was making reachable goals, next up is craft time with my children.

My Dad:

My Dad 1979 holding me and my brother:

My Family 1981:

My Dad with my brother and me 1982 not sure why my brother has a saw.

My Family 1991 or 1992 Christmas:

My Dad & Mom riding their Harley 2005:

My Dad & Mom January 1, 2006.  Just 17 days before he passed away:

Wonderful Snow Storm!

I hope everyone had a fun snow day today!   I know my family and I did.  This is the first real snow storm since we moved to Sturbridge in November 2009.   My husband has experienced snow storms before, he lived up here for most of his life he only lived in Florida for about 8 years.   


So here are a few pictures from our yard.  

Just wanted to let everyone know I am looking for models soon.   First age group is newborns! Ages 1 week to 3 months old.   These sessions will be in February and March only.  You must be willing to come to my home studio for these sessions, Tuesday & Wednesdays only.  There will be no session fee and you will get one 8x10 for free and 15% off any order you place from this session.  So if you or anyone you know is interested please email me at findoutmore@ojwstudios.com.

Print Price Chart 2011

Our print size chart and price list:

 looking for square prints.....we have them too:  

Other products are listed on the website!

These prices and sizes are subject to change without notice.  This price list is good until July 2012.

Winter is here but I am already thinking about Spring!

I can't wait until Spring here in New England.  It is a beautiful time of year!   This year I will set up a few days in the Green Hill Park in Worcester for some Spring Portraits!  If you haven't been to this park you should go soon.  It is beautiful in every season!  

Here are a few outfits that I think are great for these Spring Portraits!

Here are some more fun outfits for Spring!

Last few outfits.

Looking forward to meeting some great fun families for the Spring Portrait season!

for those who don't want their prints on matboards

About Me.....

I don't like to talk about myself much so this is little hard for me.   To sum it up......I am a mother to three wonderful kids, a wife to a very supportive husband, a sister, a daughter and an artist. 

(the above photo was taken by my oldest son in 2011)

 

More details.....

I started my interest in photography at a very young age, I have pictures I took of cats and flowers from when I was around 8 years old.  Photography took a back seat for a little bit, while I dreamed of becoming an animator for Disney.  That dream stuck with me and I started to go to art school for computer animation.  When reality struck, one of my teachers said "who here wants to work for Disney?  Well look around, only one, if that, will get in!"  So I started a backup plan of Graphic Design.  I had to take the required photography class and became hooked again on photography and have since that first class back in the summer of 1998. 

(taken for light play on one of my 365 projects)

Let me see....I love hot green tea (in almost every flavor they have). George's Pizza is my favorite local pizza place. TJ O'Briens is my favorite local restaurant/bar. I enjoy walking around Old Sturbridge Village with my kids. Dark Chocolate is my weakness. I have a need to create art. I can not go one day without doing some form of art. Taking photos, painting, knitting, the list just goes on and on.

(a photo taken by a friend about 5 years ago in our lani at our last home in Florida)

I am not sure what else you would like to know so if you have a question email me at pictureme@ojwstudios.com. I will try to answer all questions on this blog, unless it is too personal.

updated March 8, 2011.