mini session exclusive

This year, running from April through November, I am offering a series of specialty Mini-Sessions. They will be held one date per month and will be limited to SIX open times. The times are available on a first come, first serve basis. The dates for the sessions will be announced on the first of the month before the session. For example, March 1st will be the release of the April Mini-Session date.

Here are the themes for the 2014 Mini-Session series:

April – Spring

May – Mama and Me

June – Family at the Beach

July – Vintage

August – Favorite Things

September – Apple Orchard

October – Family at the Park – Autumn

November – Snow Day or Tree Farm

Each session will be $200 (plus tax) which will include the session and full copyrights to all files. Please direct any questions to amanda@mclifeportraits.com.

How would you like to have a Mini-Session for FREE? Here’s how! Each time a Mini-Session is announced on MC Life Portraits Facebook fan page you must:

1. Like MC Life Portraits page (if you haven’t already)

2. Comment on the post

3. Share the post

This will enter you into the drawing for a FREE Mini-Session.

Want to increase your odds? You will receive one additional entry for each friend that likes and shares MC Life Portraits page on facebook. Make sure each friend comments with your name to be sure you are counted for the additional entries. A winner will be chosen by random.org.

Woohoo! Let’s do this!

always evolving always improving

I'm going to pick this blog up and dust it off and start talking again about my photography and the stories behind the portraits!
First, in a few days I'm taking a two day workshop in Indianapolis (never been) to study under a photographer I love, Rachel Vanoven. I'm excited to experience her work in an intimate setting with less than ten other photographers including my very good friend Krista! We get to play with newborns less than 2 weeks old! EXCITING!
I've been in photography going on FIFTEEN years but hey it would be boring if you just continued to do the same old thang. I like learning...evolving.
I'm also entering into her giveaway combined with another photographer I like, Erin Tole. I would love to win and go to California. Get me out of this cold! Wish me luck!

{the larock family}

I should promote more sessions on Lake Erie. In the evening the lighting is beautiful and unless you were there, you would think it was one of the Carolina beaches. I have been photographing this family since Evelyn, their oldest child was ten days old. They are a HOOT. They always give me a good chuckle. I think they look gorgeous with their summer glow in their white and khaki. A perfect way to end the summer is a family portrait to cherish for a lifetime. It's been fun watching them grow as a family and I love that I'm able to capture these moments for my friends.

{ava}

Ava was such a little sweet pea. She braved the heat and did a great job during her session. She has her daddy's looks and mommy's personality. Love her big brown eyes! Although she looks super duper cute all dressed up, I think she was the happiest in a diaper only! 

~surprise for daddy~

I love surprise sessions! Jen asked me to photograph her and her children as a surprise for her husband. I love that idea! It was also the first time I had a session a Wolf Creek Winery in Akron. I've been there for many events but not a session. It was so beautiful! A perfect location. Also the location of their wedding pictures....awwwww.

 A watermelon dress! ADORABLE!

 To me, this shouts...long summer days.

 So sweet.

 Sweet and sassy!

 Big boy pose!

~The Treash Family~

This is a fun group. They reminded me of my daughters and the conversations we have at our house. First we started with the girls and their cats. Adorable! The cats were a little unsure of what to do or what the heck was going on but I was able to capture Abby and Carly's love for their precious pets. We then had some family fun and took a walk down Riverfront. The water fountain was a special spot for them. I took an similar image with another family but the two girls giggling on the colorful wall was too cute. Enjoy!

Mike and Jamie St. Kitts Wedding June 26, 2012

Mike and Jamie