I was reading another photographer's blog, and he said he was all about planning locations, whereas I like to fly by the seat of my pants once placed in a fabulous location.  Thus...I present...


No, not the infamous e-Harmony-inspired blind date.  You tell me how you want your images to feel.  I send you an address.  We meet.  We shoot.  You & your kiddos enjoy themselves.  It's simple, it's different, and it's great fun.

The Blind Date includes a $50 print credit when you book this week, right up until June 5.  Yup, you read that correctly -- you give me some freedom, I give you free stuff! 

I love all the information available on the internet.  Particularly, information available about who visits which website when.  A recent crosscut of the happy little sticky-showy-visitors:

Thank you, visitor from Turkey.  I hope you enjoyed your visit. 

In other news...if you want to be a boudoir session guinea pig -- or play hostess for a boudoir party -- contact me!  Don't be shy, pretty ladies!

Oh, and May is currently practically booked, but -- I still have some April slots left.  If you're interested in snagging one of the remainders, it's kristen@essentialimagery.com.

Alicia Caine, a fabulous photographer friend of mine, is hosting a Matilda Jane Trunk Show, and I wanted to share...what's Matilda Jane, you ask?  An exclusive line of clothing available only through trunk shows, silly!  The following are my very favorites: