http://familyroomstudio.com/Blog Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:44:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A friend of mine sent this to me. Technically, this youtube video is a promo for the book "The Gift Of An Ordinary Day" by Katrina Kenison. I don't know anything about the author or her book, but this video is a MUST SEE. Have some tissues handy. http://familyroomstudio.com/Blog/?p=197 Good afternoon friends, It’s 2010 and that means that The Family Room turns 5 this year. To celebrate we’re having a Spring Digi-Fling for 3 days only! Saturday, February 20th, 27th and March 6th from 10am to 4pm. There are only 18 slots available. Receive free digital files when you book one ... http://familyroomstudio.com/Blog/?p=196 For Family Photographerin Detroit Check us out! We've been nominated for Detroit's Best Family Photographer in Nickelodeon's Parents' Picks Awards! We need your help to win! You can vote for us once a day, every day, from now until July 15 at http://www.nicksparentspicks.com! Thanks for your support! http://familyroomstudio.com/Blog/?p=191 I had the pleasure of photographing Dorian last week. I kept telling mom that I love the tv show "Scrubs". The main character is "JD" (John Dorian). Well, this is "DJ". Dorian arrived on the scene in November, so he's older than most of the babies I photograph for a ... http://familyroomstudio.com/Blog/?p=190 The dip in the economy as well as the dip in the temperature has inspired me to give you something to cheer about. How about some HOT discounts to warm you up? • Purchase a Wall Portrait and get a FREE 5x7 print Book and complete your Individual Child or Family studio session ... http://familyroomstudio.com/Blog/?p=186 I love the name Xander. I've met a few but this is the first one I've photographed. Xander wins the award for most yawns during a session. Not every newborn gives me a good yawn, but Xander gave me several. He was also very expressive for his age. I could ... http://familyroomstudio.com/Blog/?p=183 Last summer I had the pleasure of getting acquainted with entrepreneur, Tanaya Parker. Tanaya is a clothing designer and seamstress in the Metro Detroit area and the brainchild behind Jazzi Girlz. Jazzi Girlz is a line of boutique-style girl's clothing as well as hair bows, refashioned denim, jewelry, accessories, ... http://familyroomstudio.com/Blog/?p=180 Check out this handsome little boy. Declan didn't want to sleep, as is standard baby-procedure when they arrive at the studio. Mom had a nursing mini-triathlon. In between each segment we tried different poses. He finally slept for a stretch at the end. Mom and Dad were very patient and ... http://familyroomstudio.com/Blog/?p=173 In 2008, The Family Room took on a couple of special projects. I teamed up with well-known Stamper, Scrapbooker and Paper-Crafter Erika Martin for The Soulology Project. The Soulology Project is a weekend scrapbooking workshop that helps women create scrapbook pages about themselves. Usually it's the scrapbooker who is behind ... http://familyroomstudio.com/Blog/?p=169 Such a cute sailor suit. I have a serious addiction to baby eyelashes... and red hair... It's so hard to choose just 2 or 3 images from a session to post on the blog. Some of my favorites lack presence when reduced in size. I don't want to post all tight close-ups either. ... http://familyroomstudio.com/Blog/?p=166