Lerissa Broome Photography

Farewell!

This is my LAST POST here on Typepad. My little blog has been here since 2008, but it's time to move on to my new home:www.lbphotostudio.net. Please be sure to bookmark my new site...and come by to visit!!

NEW website...FINALLY!!!

I will be moving!!! (OK, so not me, but my blog is leaving town!) I have a new blog-site (still currently under construction) that will be up and running soon! So, please be sure to add it to your favorites. More to come on move later!

Spring is on its way!

Spring is quickly approaching (one of my favorite times of year). I thought it would be fun to offer some mini-sessions again this year...with LIVE baby chicks! (what AM I thinking???, just kidding, I know the children will have so much fun with them!).

The sessions will be on March 17, beginning at 10am, ending at 3pm. This is a one day ONLY offer, so please reserve your spot early.

The backdrop is going to be ADORABLE (think vintage farm)...whitewash fence, wagon, mason jars, etc. I can't wait for you to see it!

How would you like to win this session for FREE? To enter, simply do any (or all) of the following and then post in the comments here. That's all there is to it!

1. Join my Newsletter mailing list here (no worries - I don't share your information with anyone).

2. "Like" LB Photography's FaceBook page.

3. "Follow" LB Photography on Twitter!

Each entry requires its own separate comment here. (In simple terms: If you want THREE chances to win, you have to do the THREE separate things listed above, and then make three separate comments here telling me how you did them.)

I will RANDOMLY select a winner on Monday, March 5 (the day the chicks arrive!)

Have fun and Happy Spring!

Handsome Little Man~Newborns

I had the honor to meet little Mr. B**. He was precious! He is also going down in my newborn book of awesome records...since we made it through the session without ANY wet blankets!! (a rare occasion in newborn photography)

Congratulations to the proud parents...Casey and Denise...he's a sweet little blessing!

Holiday Mini-Sessions 2011

Wow! I can't believe it's almost the holidays AGAIN. This year, I thought it would be fun to change things a bit...remember that story, the City Mouse and the Country Mouse? That was kind of the inspiration (what can I say? I have a pre-schooler).

Anyhow, I'm offering two dates again, but TWO DIFFERENT locations. This way, you will have a choice. If concrete, brick and lamp posts are how you roll...GREAT! You will LOVE the more urban-ish session: City Location. (local location announced when you book)

If you prefer the slower pace and comfort of nature and natural settings...GREAT! You will LOVE the more rustic-ish session: Country Location. (local rustic area announced when you book)

Here are the de-tails (get it? tails...mice, lol...ok, so I crack myself up)

When:Country Session, Oct. 22 & Nov. 12
           City Session, Nov. 5
Time: Sessions begin at 10:00am and are available every half hour until 2pm.
Fee: $35

Special Savings on Packages
Select a package and SAVE (session fee included) or you may pay your JUST session fee and order a la carte.

Package A ~ $100
Session fee included
2 8x10s
4 5x7s

Package B ~ $200
Session fee included
1 16x20 wall print
4 8x10s

Package C ~ $85
Session fee included
25 4x8 Holiday Greetings (env. included)
1 8x10

Package D ~ $150
Session fee included
25 Luxe Holiday Cards (env. included)
1 11x14

Add a 10x20 Storyboard OR CD of images for $50
Only availavle with a package

Session Fee Only ~ $35

DON'T WAIT to book, only 8 spots available for each date, first come, first serve.

Click here to schedule your session and select your package.

Kris & Chadd : Engagements ~ Gainesville, Florida

High school sweethearts. That is what people will call them. And, since that story is so similar to my own, I know what that means. It's a really special history. You sort-of grow up together, as friends, then as sweethearts.

When Kris told me she wanted to have a picnic in the park for her engagement session, I was thrilled...but when I saw how creative she was, I knew this was going to be fun! In addition to that, when Chadd told me he hung a swing (IN.THE.PARK.) just for the session...I was SOLD. This is just confirmation that I have the BEST clients. EVER.

Kris...you're just beautiful!

 

 

 

 

You two are so sweet! I'm looking forward to your wedding!

Check out a slideshow of the engagement session...

 

Let your hair down

Hair is a popular subject in my home these days...thanks to Rapunzel. She is my daughter's new hero. Regan's favorite thing to do is to dress up...and lately, she is dressing like Rapunzel. This particular character has been chosen for this year's halloween costume (which, uh, I need to get started on making).

Well, this weekend, I decided to make Regan some "Rapunzel hair" (inspired by Pinterest). So, a roll of golden yarn (only $2.50!!!) and about 10 minutes later, we had a Rapunzel braid (and a very happy little girl).

 

This brings me to announce Costume Mini-Sessions...who is your child going to be this year?? Or perhaps it's their FAVORITE character or hero?? (Regan's favorite earlier this year was Jessie, from Toy Story2...so I did a Cowgirl Photoshoot to capture it before she outgrew it.)

SO, want to capture this special time?or unique costume?? Schedule a Costume Mini-Session!! It's a great deal, only $45 for a 30 minute session and a CD of your 5 favorite images! (this expires Oct 22).
 
 

Kiddos, props and playtime

Do you stress out when it's time for family portraits? You spend weeks putting together "coordinating" outfits. Then the day of your session, you are rushed, have a bad hair day, threaten your children if they don't "smile nice" and then show up frazzled for your appointment. NO? (maybe that's just my family)

It can be easier. My approach to children's sessions (really ANY session) involving a child is to ENGAGE them in something. This can be anything...to picking flowers...searching for bugs...or singing a song. (then they tend to loosen up and forget about the camera). My goal is to get the child involved, so they have a great time and the parent can relax.

My FAVORITE type of session is a "play" session...this type of session generally has a theme. These can be ANYTHING...from a picnic, tea party...sword fight...whatever you can come up with (especially if it's what the child is currently interested in). These sessions are styled  with that in mind...and the child can just pretend...and play. (while I capture those sweet smiles)

I recently did one of these with my daughter and my niece, I set up a picnic...and just let them be (with an occasional goofy face or obnoxious noise). I love the results...they're just having fun...being "themselves."

 

Back to School Sessions!!!

It's that time! (and my little girl is starting Pre-K this year...whew how time flies!)

In honor of that, I'm offering a Back-to-School Special!!! This is a mini-session (about 30 minutes) with 10 images on CD for $60!! Call or email to book yours...this offer ends September 1st. (any travel outside of the Bradford/Clay area may incur a travel fee)

 

 

 

St. Augustine Senior Portraits, Taylor Class of 2012

Hello internet! It's been a while...just been so busy with life.

Anyhow, today's post is featuring a beautiful senior who will be graduating in the BHS class of 2012. Taylor contacted me to shoot her senior pictures and she wanted to go to (dramatic pause) St. Augustine!!! Now, I NEVER get tired of St. Augustine. So, we met up and strolled around for a bit, then headed over the lighthouse pier and onto the beach, of course!

Taylor is a charming young lady and I have no doubt she has a bright future!

Here is a video of Taylor's Senior Shoot!