Sheryl's Photoblog

Beautiful Baby {A}

2011-06-28T10:55:00.003-04:00

So this little bundle was such a doll. She was just a dreamy sleeper and only woke to have her feeding! I also got to meet her two older brothers, who insisted I was NOT allowed to take her home, they are very protective of their new little sis! Grandma is here all the way from Tennesee to help with the baby and the boys, she is just the sweetest southern belle I've ever met! Thank you so much {R} family, I can't express how much I enjoyed shooting this session!

Here they are... CKOTB Summer 2011

2011-06-14T23:41:00.003-04:00

Thank you so much to all of you who submitted photo's of your beautiful children! I am so excited for the voting to begin. Each photo has a number on it, please vote in the poll with the number on the photo you would like to see as the winner. These photo's are in no particular order, and siblings may or may not be in numerical order. Good luck everyone! Remember to spread the word, and read the end of this post to see how to earn an additional vote!

Okay, now that you've checked out all of the entrants, cast your vote and tell us who you think should win!

Each of the entrants has a number in one of the corners of their picture. Place your vote by the number on the picture.

You may also gain an extra vote by going to my facebook page and liking the picture you want to vote for. This is for an additional vote and not required :)

www.facebook.com/sheryldagenaisphotography

Thank you to all who entered and let the voting begin!
Spread the word, tell your family and friends, to come vote for you!

Cutest Kid on the Block {summer 2011}

2011-06-03T10:10:00.010-04:00

Sheryl Dagenais Photography is hosting the second annual Cutest Kid on the Block Contest! Beginning Tuesday June 7th, you will be able to submit a photo of your cute kid(s), and the winner will receive a free photo session with Sheryl Dagenais Photography, as well as fabulous photo prize valued at $175!!!!! Here are the details:

TO ENTER
* One entry per child {if you have 10 cute kids..(not only are you brave)...you can enter each of them one time:)}

* You must be the parent or legal guardian of the child you enter into the contest

* Child must be 12 years old or younger on the date of entry

* Absolutly NO professional pictures will be accepted, these entries will not be submitted and considered void.

* Photo must have been taken in the last 6 months

* Photos will be accepted from 12:01am Tuesday June 7th, 2011 until 11:59pm Tuesday June 14th, 2010 (EST) via e-mail

* Only photos e-mailed to [cutestkidcontest@hotmail.com] with the Subject line CONTEST during the previosuly mentioned time will be accepted

* Include your child's first name and age in the e-mail, as well as your name and contact information. (first name will NOT be posted for viewing, but i will be posting the first initial and age)

* Contest open to everyone, however if you live outside of a 30 mile radius from Escanaba, MI, you must choose a location within 30 miles of Escanaba, MI for your prize shoot, or a travel fee will be charged of 85 cents per mile, each direction, beyond 30 miles.

HOW PHOTOS WILL BE JUDGED
* All entries will be uploaded HERE on the blog, and into an album by Sheryl Dagenais Photography on Wednesday June 15th, 2011.

* To vote for a photo you will vote HERE on the blog.
You may 'like' the photos on my facebook page, but the only votes that will be counted are the votes here on the blog!

* Photo with the most votes here on the blog, will be the winner. Comments and likes are always welcome, but WILL NOT count towards the total number of votes

* Voting will close Sunday June 26th, 11:59pm

* Official winner will be notified and announced no later than Tuesay, June 27th, 2011

WHAT YOU WILL WIN
* The parent or legal guardian of the child in the photo that receives the most votes will receive a prize package valued at $175 including a free photo session with Sheryl Dagenais Photography, a 16x20 gallery wrapped canvas, and an 8x10 desk print!
* Photo session must be booked within 30 days of winning, and completed before September 30th, 2011

* Complete prize retail value of $175 - can not be altered or changed in any way, and not redeemable for cash

* Additional prints will be available for purchase if the winner so chooses

* This prize CAN be transfered or gifted to another individual {gasp!!!}

* No other promotions or discounts can be applied

I look forward to seeing your Cutest Kid on the Block entries!

Wear it.....Thursday, LOL!

2011-06-02T10:24:00.003-04:00

Yes, I am a day late with this one, LOL, but I figured since last week I posted not one, but two Saturday Styles on Friday, that this one could be a day late...I seem to be losing my mind. Most days I have to look at my phone to see what day of the week it is. Enjoy the pretty pinks, and corals this set has to offer!

senior girl by scrappy4477 featuring peacock hair accessories

P.S. for all of you who are waiting to find out more details about the contest....I will have it posted tomorrow here on the blog! yay!

Saturday Style! {Senior Girl}...part deux :)

2011-05-27T15:03:00.003-04:00

senior girl by scrappy4477 featuring a grey jacket

***disclaimer***
I put these collections together based on style, color, textures, and NOT by price. I do not believe you need to have a $3000 leather jacket{or any other pricey item} to make an outfit great, the knockoff from Forever21 or H&M would work just great too :) Just sayin! ♥

Saturday Style! {Senior Girl}

2011-05-27T13:19:00.006-04:00

senior girls by scrappy4477 featuring clutch bags

What a fun set for a senior! I'm not normally a "yellow" lover, but I am really diggin' this combo! Super fun, a bit classy, and ruffles...does it get any better ♥

***disclaimer***
I put these collections together based on style, color, textures, and NOT by price. I do not believe you need to have a $3000 leather jacket{or any other pricey item} to make an outfit great, the knockoff from Forever21 or H&M would work just great too :) Just sayin! ♥

Wear it Wednesday!

2011-05-25T12:24:00.003-04:00

Hello my bloggie peeps :) I'm going to start a weekly {hopefully every wednesday} what to wear post! Today I've chosen to get all my stuff from Old Navy! So cute, and so afordable, who doesn't love that?!? With summer hot on our heels I've picked a very airy and light, yet colorful, summery wordrobe for family pics! Hope you can find some inspiration from it!

Stay tuned for next weeks wear it Wednesday featuring Senior Girls!
Smooches ♥

it's all about the green!

2011-05-21T14:47:00.003-04:00

Last night we decided to have a camp fire in our new fire pit, while the fire was building and getting it self ready to cook us some s'mores, I grabbed my camera to snap some green shots. It's been so brown and dead here from the winter, that I'm just happy to finally look outside and see some leaves budding on the tree's. We have a small(ish) shrub that is only half living, but the limbs that are budding are just beautiful and lush. So I'm laying on the cement taking pictures of my newfound friend, my wonderfully loving husband sees me lying on the cement and asks, "did you fall?"....um, no, LOL. Aparently he doesn't love my half alive, small(ish) shrub as much as I do :)

I hope you have time to get out and enjoy the day!

Beautiful Weather... FINALLY!

2011-05-21T12:07:00.002-04:00

It has been a long winter, and an even longer spring. We had a small spurt of warm, then it was right back into the 40's and cold :( But, I think we might be making a break through into warmer temps....FINALLY!
I took my girls out for a ride the other evening and we found a wonderful green field with beautiful round bales, and a really cool old fence, yes of course I had to stop for a few clicks!

Here is my oldest daughter Kenadie, she's 9, but if you ask her the answer would be 9 and 3/4....she just can't wait to grow up!

and this is Teigan, other wise known as 'maniac' or 'tieg' she is turning 7 in a week, and is proving to be more of a spitfire each and every day!

HUGE give away at Crave!

2011-04-23T21:48:00.002-04:00

OMGoodness! what an awesome giveaway Crave photography is doing! Not only is the main prize of mentoring spectacular and awesome, there are 6 other totally amazing prizes to go along with it! If you have not entered yet please please go over to her blog and enter! Here's a link! http://cravemyphotography.com/blog/world-wide-giveaway/

Ahhh to be SIX again! {birthday portraits}

2010-05-30T22:41:00.004-04:00

Oh, to be six years old. Where the biggest worry of the day is, what time is dinner and what are you making for me! LOL! We had such a beautiful evening for her 6 year birthday portraits. Warm and beautiful, and she was so excited to wear the tu-tu, Thank you T for such an enjoyable session!

What to Wear {Weekend Edition}

2010-05-28T14:24:00.004-04:00

So, while trying to pick out some clothes for my girls next family photo, I stumbled across these GREAT finds from GAP! Oh, they're just too cute, and SO fashionable!

Go to GAP.com and check out the new line!

The Cutest Kid on the Block Contest {rules}

2010-05-19T09:52:00.004-04:00

Sheryl Dagenais Photography is hosting a Cutest Kid on the Block Contest! Beginning Friday May 21st you will be able to submit a photo of your cute kid(s), and the winner will receive a free photo session with Sheryl Dagenais Photography, as well as fabulous photo prize valued at $225!!!!! Here are the details:

TO ENTER
* One entry per child {if you have 10 cute kids..(not only are you brave)...you can enter each of them one time:)}

* You must be the parent or legal guardian of the child you enter into the contest

* Child must be 17 years old or younger on the date of entry

* Absolutly NO professional pictures will be accepted, these entries will not be submitted and considered void.

* Photo must have been taken in the last 6 months

* Photos will be accepted from 12:01am Friday May 21st, 2010 until 11:59pm Sunday May 23rd, 2010 (EST) via e-mail

* Only photos e-mailed to [cutestkidontheblockcontest@hotmail.com] with the Subject line CKOTB CONTEST during the previosuly mentioned time will be accepted

* Include your child's first name and age in the e-mail, as well as your name and contact information. (first name will NOT be posted for viewing, but i will be posting the first initial and age)

* Contest open to everyone, however if you live outside of a 30 mile radius from Escanaba, MI, you must choose a location within 30 miles of Escanaba, MI for your prize shoot, or a travel fee will be charged of 85 cents per mile, each direction, beyond 30 miles.

HOW PHOTOS WILL BE JUDGED
* All entries will be uploaded into an album by Sheryl Dagenais Photography on Monday May 24th, 2010, on the facebook fan page.

* To vote for a photo you MUST be a 'fan' (or under the new facebook system 'like') Sheryl Dagenais Photography

* Click 'like' for the photo you are voting for in the Sheryl Dagenais Photography album labeled 'Cutest Kid on the Block'

* Photo with the most 'likes' will be the winner. Comments permitted, but WILL NOT count towards the total number of votes

* Sheryl Dagenais Photography will verify that all 'likes' of the winning photo come from Sheryl Dagenais Photography facebook fans. 'likes' from non-fans will not be counted

* Voting will close Friday June 4th, 11:59pm

* Official winner will be notified and announced no later than Sunday, June 6th, 2010

WHAT YOU WILL WIN
* The parent or legal guardian of the child in the photo that receives the most 'likes' will receive a free photo session with Sheryl Dagenais Photography, and a print package valued at $225! The winner will also receive a low resolution cd with all of the images from the session, to share with friends and family on the web! {facebook, blogs, email etc - not to be printed, reproduced, or altered in any way}

* Photo session must be booked within 30 days of winning, and completed before August 31, 2010

* Complete prize retail value of $275 - can not be altered or changed in any way, and not redeemable for cash

* Additional prints will be available for purchase if the winner so chooses

* This prize can be transfered or gifted to another individual {gasp!!!}

* No other promotions or discounts can be applied

I look forward to seeing your Cutest Kid on the Block entries this weekend!

together...

2010-04-29T13:40:00.004-04:00

I was driving Gorda {no, that's not a mispell Ü} home the other day, and saw this awesomely {yes, I made that up} great old building. I'm sure it has seen better days, but the boarded up windows, with peeling paint and the distressed bricks were perfect for our little photo outing. Oh, and if your wondering these kids are totally faking it, LOL! It was chilly, they were crabby, but the idea of a treat was out weighing the crankyness, and I ended up with some really cute shots ♥

aww, sweet baby boy!

2010-04-26T23:18:00.002-04:00

This little darling was just that! He wasn't so sure if he wanted to go to sleep, but he was such an angel, and after a full tummy and some soothing from mom, he was super sleepy and oh so sweet! I couldn't pick just one of my favorites, so I put a few together :)

Newborn Casting Call Escanaba, and surrounding area's

2010-04-16T15:01:00.004-04:00

"CASTING CALL" I'm currently looking for some newborns to add to my portfolio...so, if you, or someone you know is interested in a FREE session and have/or are having a new little one in your life please contact me at sheryl.dage@gmail.com The only requirement is, the newborn must be 10 days or less old. If you are pregnant now, and are due with in the next 4 weeks or so, you still can qualify for this opportunity! Contact me ASAP!

...and we all know a post is just not the same without some picture love, here is one of my all time favorties!

A-DOR-A-BLE!

2010-04-13T20:44:00.004-04:00

Another fantastic family came to see me last week for some 8 week baby shots. This little one was so smiley and in such a great mood! It was definatly my pleasure to get some photo's of this family. Her big brother and sister were so awesome, and you could definatly feel their love for their little sister. Who could blame them, she is a heart melter! Thanks Lacey and Doreen for bringing them over!

Just another great giveaway!!!

2010-04-07T22:19:00.003-04:00

The Maternal Lens http://thematernallens.blogspot.com is having yet another fun fun give away, this time it's from the oh so amazing Sassy Designs http://sassy-designs.net/shop/ . Come on over the TML and check it out! 3 great ways to enter, but hurry, I just found this contest and it ends 4.8.10 at midnight!! Go, now click the links. Stop reading and click the links ;)

Cutie Kiddos

2010-04-05T22:52:00.004-04:00

These two little ones were just TOO handsome! Oh those cheeks, I just wanted to squeeze them! Thanks Earlene, your boys are too cute for words!

Senior Photo shoot

2010-04-05T22:40:00.004-04:00

What a fantastic last minute photoshoot! We had a bit of a chilly evening, but we got some great urbany {again I know this isn't a real word :)} pics, and some really nice formals! Thank Marcus for being such a trooper!

Senior Rep Program {2011)

2010-03-28T08:43:00.006-04:00

Okay, here's the skinny on the 2011 Senior Rep Program.....click on the "SENIOR REP APPLICATION" link in the bar up there. Once you have filled out the application, email me 2 current pictures of you. I want pictures that YOU feel best show me your style. Please don't include anyone else in the pictures.
***Please remember to add your name in the email when you submit the pictures. ***

This “job” doesn’t require a huge commitment on your part but you must be willing to show off your photos and let fellow students know about Sheryl Dagenais Photography. There are additional rewards for any future sessions booked by your school friends and classmates. These senior sessions are not all about sitting and posing or capturing that “fake” smile, it’s about capturing you…what’s different about you. What makes…YOU! The truest expression are candid ones. With this session, we will spend approximately 2-3 hours together at different locations. You may have 2-3 wardrobe changes. These sessions are all about you and what you are into and all about. Suggestions would be to incorporate your sports, activities, hobbies, etc into your session. Bring several changes of clothing for a variety of looks.

Not sure if you want to apply for the program? Well, let me give you some of the details on what you will get out of this dealio Ü
2 FREE photo shoots {summer and fall}
50 senior rep cards to pass out to your friends
A spiral bound senior rep book to show your friends and family
Opportunities to earn CASH from refferals
Print Credits

AWESOME!

2010-03-27T21:16:00.002-04:00

So, i REALLY, and when I say REALLY, I mean R.E.A.L.L.Y WANT TO WIN THIS!!! Epiphanie is giving away a $2500 Canon 5D MarkII, what?? OMG!!!!! I want this! Follow this link for details on how to enter this totally awesome give away!

http://www.haveanepiphanie.com/home/2010/2/28/epiphanie-give-away.html

Sorry I've been M.I.A and Fix It Friday

2010-03-26T09:24:00.010-04:00

Hello hello and happy Friday Ü Sorry I've been MIA, but I'm back now, and should be posting at LEAST every other day. Even if it is just snippets from my day Ü

Okay, now onto the post! Today is Friday.....Fix it Friday to be exact, and if you've ever ready my blog, you know I LOVE LOVE LOVE FIF! Here is little Abigail, her mom has a fun blog here
http://www.nporter-andthentherewere3.blogspot.com/

and she is expecting her 4th child, woo hoo, you go girl, your braver than I, LOL!

Here is the original...

Here is my version...

The composition of this picture was phenominal, it just needed a bit'o color pop, and I creamified (yeah, I know it's not a word) her skin. Happy Friday my blogger peeps Ü

Head on over to I {heart} Faces to check out more creative fixes Ü

Little baby R {6 days new}

2010-03-18T11:27:00.003-04:00

Oh my! Words cannot express the cuteness of this little bundle of joy. She was the perfect little sleeper and those yummy pouty lips! She melted me! Take a look and I'm sure you'll agree! Enjoy the sneek peak Amanda ♥

Fix it Friday!!

2010-03-12T15:45:00.002-05:00

YAY :D Another Fix it Friday over at I{heart}faces :) Here is my fix on this little cutie pie. This one was really a challenge for me, since the whole picture was so dark to begin with, but I'm really diggin' the vintagey feel I gave it.

Here is the original...

and here is my version,

Head on over to I{heart}Faces, to see some more great fixes :)

Look at this give away!!!

2010-03-09T21:54:00.003-05:00

Okay, you must go over to {TML} The Maternal Lens, and check out this awesome give away they are having for their one year birthday.......Happy Birthday Maternal Lens!!!! :D What a wonderful thing your are doing for all of your readers!!! YAY! good luck for all of you who enter!

Jump for Joy

2010-03-08T22:11:00.002-05:00

So this weeks challenge over at I{heart}faces is titled "jump for joy". The moment I saw this theme, I knew exactly which picture I was going to use! This is from my first "real" photoshoot last summer. This little boy wanted nothing more than to go play in the water, after only a few short pleads his wonderful mom said yes :D

head on over to see more great entries!

Fix it Friday!!

2010-03-06T20:42:00.003-05:00

YAY!!! It's FIF over at I{heart}faces :) Here is my edit from this week. I did all of my edits in Photoshop Elements 7.

Here is the original...

and here is my edit...

I also did some edits on the fix it fridays from #34 and #35....
here they are.

here is the original...

and here is my edit...

here is one more original...

here is my edit...

How do you tattoo?

2010-03-05T08:04:00.002-05:00

So, I'm in the shower getting ready for work, and I hear my 5 year old walk in and ask, "Mommy, can put on a tattoo?". "Sure", I say, "just wait til I'm out of the shower and I'll help you." "I can do it." I hear back. Not feeling like arguing, I tell her to get me a new washcloth so I can get one wet for her. I also ask her to PLEASE bring it back into the the bathroom when she is done, so it doesn't get left to mold on the floor somewhere in the house! I finish my shower and am actually out for quite sometime, when I realize Teigie did not bring me the washcloth. So, I yell to her, and ask her to bring me the wash rag, and her response is, "but I'm not done yet" UH OH! She came into the bathroom about 25 minutes ago asking for A, 1, SINGULAR tattoo, and 25 minutes later she isn't finished. She brings me the washcloth a few minutes later, bursting with pride to show me these.....

Oh, my teigi poo!!!! I♥U!

Inspired?

2010-03-03T15:06:00.003-05:00

Who have I inspired? I'd like to think I've inspired each and every person who's ever gotten to know me, all of the families who I've captured memories for, my family and my friends, but let's face it, sometimes, most times, people don't take the time to say, "hey, you know what you said the other day, it really inspired me." It would be nice if they did, if we all did. I try to inspire my family each and every day, through pictures, music, books, and of course all the girly girl talks we share.
I would like to tell you about all of the mentors I've met and classes I've taken, but I can't. I'm a self taught photog on the beginning of this wild ride. I have learned so much from other photography blogs, those just starting out and the "seasoned" pros. I am inspired each day by the images I see, bright colors, composition, bokeh...oh how I love some bokeh. This is just the beginning of my wonderful journey, and I know I have so very much more to learn. I try to inspire through my words, and my pictures. Basically just by being me! I am a glass half full kind of gal, who always seems to be daydreaming, singing too loudy (and out of key ;) I'm the one who laughs so loudly people stop and stare. Ya know what? That's okay!

There are going to be about a gazillion :) other entries for this AWESOMELY DELICIOUS give away, click this button to read other inspiring stories...

Happy Birthday to my BFF :)

2010-03-02T21:24:00.004-05:00

Yesterday was my girl Jennies 29th (eh hem) birthday :) We had a little celebration for her filled with good (Mexican) food, great friends and TONS of laughs!! Here are some of my favorties from the night.

Thank you girls for coming to the party and sharing some laughs!!
x♥x♥x♥

Hillarious Outtakes...

2010-03-01T01:07:00.005-05:00

Okay, this one should be F.U.N!!! I for one, can't wait to go through the entries to see all of the posts for this week. I've decided to submit my BFF's little boy Braeden, he is such a cutie pie. ALWAYS making some crazy face, or giving the super cheese crooked grin. Thanks little B your a STAR!!

And last but not least my other BFF's teeny weeny bundle, Camryn, I'm not sure what I said or did to make her frown like this, but I will certainly try NOT to do it again :)

I'm sure there will be LOADS of fantastically (is that a word?) fun entry's this week click this button to see more!!

So whatcha think?

2010-02-28T16:31:00.007-05:00

woooo hooooo, I've done a little revamp on my blog and I♥it!!!!! I have to give a big fat thank you to Heidi Lawson over at Wishful Thinking Photography
, she gave me the name of the site to go to for this template. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU Heidi!!!!

And, as always, since a post is not the same with out a photo here is the BEAUTIFUL and VERY talented Karlie!!! I can't wait for summer to do your senior pictures girl!

Fix it Friday!!

2010-02-26T21:26:00.004-05:00

Another FIF at I♥FACES!!! This one was really great!! I just love bright colors and the contrast between the blue sky and the purple dress is fantastic! So here is the before...

and here is my fix, I did some lightening on her face, then some contrast to bump up the colors. I also cropped and ran a noiseware to get rid of the fuzz :)

I really love fix it friday :) Thank you I♥faces!!!!

While I was driving home today....

2010-02-24T12:00:00.005-05:00

I had to brave the cold today to go to parent teacher confrences, early no less, 10:30, LOL! My brain has a hard time functioning before 11 am and 6-8 cups of coffee;) After a spectacular report from Kenadie's teacher, I was prepared to come home, snuggle in the chair and maybe take a mid morning nap.....yes, I do LOVE nap time. Instead, I found this little snow filled creek and decided I should snap some shots. On another note i've also decided we are NOT getting any more snow this season (did you hear me Mother Nature??) Anywho, here are 2 of my favorites, this tiny icicle hanging on the over bridge, dripping away....and this creek couldn't have been any prettier....well, I guess if it were summer and the leaves were on the trees, with a hint of sunglare...but for winter anyway it was just perfect!

Want to win some cool stuff???

2010-02-23T08:47:00.006-05:00

Well of course you do! Who doesn't? House.of.3 is doing this way cool give away for the Wishful Thinking Blog, you can check out the rules of the give away at this link... http://wishfulthinkingphotography.blogspot.com/2010/02/big-news.html

HURRY HURRY HURRY!! The contest ends TONIGHT!!

Hands on photo challenge...

2010-02-21T22:55:00.003-05:00

This photo challenge was really fun, I had a hard time choosing which of the many pictures of mini Camryn I was going to enter. After several rounds of "enie menie miney moe" this is the final final choice :) I can't wait to see the other entries! Good Luck Ladies.......and Gentlemen ;)

Fix it Friday!!

2010-02-20T10:28:00.005-05:00

Only one day late on the Fix it Friday post ;) So here is my take on this little cutie pie. I couldn't get the raw file to open for the fix, so the shade area of the photo is slightly darker than I would have liked, but it is what it is :) I added a bit of texture to the background to soften it up a bit.

Here is the before...

and here is my version :)

Okay, so I know I said...

2010-02-18T11:01:00.006-05:00

I was going to post some new fashions here from Gap, but seriously, I can't decide on only a few! Their new Marrakesh line is so fantastic! The colors rock and the styles are adroable to say the least! So follow this link and check it out for yourself! http://www.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=14992

Since it's such an absolutley beautiful day today, with blue skies and even some sunshine :) I wanted to share these icicles. For all of you battling winter like me, stay warm and enjoy the sun.....on the few days it shines!

New Packages will be added tommorrow!!!

2010-02-17T15:29:00.003-05:00

I've been working on some new packages to add to the website. I'm putting the final details on them tonight and they will be up and live tommorrow!!! YAY!! I'm so looking forward to spring, I was just looking through all of my shoots from the past summer, oh how I miss the warmth of the sun on my skin. Please come soon Summer, i don't know how much long I can be kind to Old Man Winter!

OOH, I'll also be posting some of the cutest new stuff from GAP tommorrow. Oh my, their new line is ADORABLE!

I heart faces...

2010-02-13T10:23:00.004-05:00

Ya know when your wandering around on the net, and one blog leads to another and another and another? Well that is how I found this AWESOME site!!! It's called I♥faces, and it's the coolest place in the history of ever!! They post a pic each week and then you get to edit it, how cool! so here is mine...
This is the original...Mom said she didn't like the distracting background and the differnce from blown out to shadow on the face of this cutie pie.

Here is my version...

Now that I'm looking at it, I should have gotten a bit closer to her hair line on the right side, but you get the general idea :)

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!!! ♥

Missing the warm weather...

2010-01-07T11:26:00.006-05:00

Normally I don't dislike winter, but this year I find myself wishing for sun and
warmth every day. I'm hoping for a short winter and spring, lets move right into
summer this year!
I'm putting together some new packages, that will be added to
the ones I already have, subsitution packages if you will! :)

I'm also hosting a Lia Sophia party soon (Jan. 19th) and there will be LOADS of
give aways from me, for photo packages and free pictures. You will recieve a FREE
sitting fee good through ALL of 2010 just for coming to the party, no purchase required!!
How's that for a deal? :) I'll be posting more info on this in a few days!!
Here's wishing for spring!

GUILTY AS CHARGED!!!

2009-12-31T14:21:00.004-05:00

Yes, you heard me right, I'm guilty. Guilty of Blog Neglegt to the 3rd degree.
I'm making my New Year's Resolution too blog more consistanly.
There really is NO good reason that it's been 6 weeks for a post from
my poor lonely blog! There is good news however! :)
This post will be absolutly LOADED with awesome families
and great kids, all whom, i've had the pleasure to photograph.

Thank you all so very much for choosing me to do your portraits!! much ♥!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
Have a SAFE and HAPPY Holiday!
X♥X♥X♥

EEEK!! What do I wear?

2009-11-18T10:49:00.009-05:00

The photoshoot is booked, the session fee is paid, EEEK! What should we wear?
That is one of the most common questions I get. I've decided to put together
a little guide for all of you who just aren't sure what to put on!!

First things first, you must be comfortable in your choice of clothing.
If your kids aren't comfy, the pictures will be a near disaster! Personally,
I love the "Dressy Casual" look for Family portraits. No, this doesn't mean
everyone has to wear kakhi's and white button up shirts. We want your portraits
to look like a family picture, so coordination and little accessories are the big key here.

Solid colors with texture work best. It's okay to bend the rules, but I don't reccomend
Dad in flannell, Mom in flowers, Suzie in polka dots and Tommy wearing stripes. Oh my,
I'm imagining that photoshoot right now, LOL! What I mean by texture is the feel of the
fabric; cable knit sweaters, a hat with little knit balls, boots with fur.
See where I'm going with this?

Here are some great examples of color combinations.
Some are all from one color family, and others are using complimenting colors.

Complimenting colors are:
Reds and Greens
Blues and Oranges
Yellows and Purples

STYLES AVAILABLE AT OLD NAVY

It's finally here!!

2009-11-17T18:13:00.006-05:00

I've done it! I decided awhile back that I wanted a "real" website,
and thank you very much to my first place Halloween costume I
was able to purchase one! :)

Check it out, all of my prices and galleries are on here.
I'd love to hear feedback....good or bad :) drop me line,
or comment here and let me know what you think!

http://sheryldagenaisphotography.com/

and since a post just wouldn't be the same without a picture,
here is one of the sweetest, most curious, funniest, craziest,
most destructive ;) little guys I know! Oh my!! Little Braeden
you are a sweetheart!

More tutu l♥ve

2009-10-11T21:41:00.003-04:00

This time it's Kenadie's turn for the tutu fun! I'll be getting one of these in a giant canvas print
for her bedroom! I can't wait :)

I think this is the one I ♥ the most!

I ♥ FAll :)

2009-10-09T13:23:00.003-04:00

This is why I♥Fall. Teigan and I went for a walk and got some REALLY cute shots!

She found this leaf, and immediatly asked who was eating it? Hmmm, good question :)

I love this one...

and this one....

A bit chilly, hence the Pea Coat...

So we find a trail, and Teig wants to see what's at the end..........so we walk....and we walk........
and we walk......finally we reach a field, and I have to tell her the trail is done......I think we'd
still be walking! Things we found along the way...

Okay, so we're standing at the "end" of the trail and these beautiful green leaves are still
full and lush on the tree, they are making a canopy over the trail and I just can't help but say,
"Teig, can you do some poses for me?".......This is what I got, LOL! What a kid!

And one last shot of the day...she's trying to reach the leaves to pull one off the branch!

BIG BIG NEWS!!!!

2009-10-08T08:57:00.001-04:00

The "K" family...

2009-10-08T08:47:00.005-04:00

Thank you all so much for letting me be part of your day :)
We had some wind issues, but they were all troopers and we
got some really great shots! (Taken Aug 31st)

even Bo was smiling

Part "deux"...

2009-10-07T09:40:00.004-04:00

As promised, here is part deux for the favorite shots from the summer...
oh and later today I'll have a snippett of pix from the "K" family....stay tuned! :)

Favorites part one...

2009-10-07T01:24:00.003-04:00

I was going through some of my pictures and decided I should post my favorites from photo sessions so far.
These are only a few, as you can tell by the title "part one" I will definatly be adding more tommorrow :)

Okay thats it for now, but as promised I'll post the part deux tommorrow, good nite!