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I had the chance to welcome Little Miss Mckinley into Images By Courtnie's Baby Family last Friday!  At 10 days old, she arrived at the studio ready to be cuddled and propped.  I don't think she whimpered a bit.  Actually, I think she kind of liked getting all dolled up for her modeling debut!  

And just wait until you see this one - I don't think I've ever seen such long dark eyelashes on a baby before.  They almost touched her little cheeks!

We're just entering September and as I speak, it's 95 degrees outside.  Perfect weather for spending a day on the lake ;).  Oh, but soon, we'll start seeing the gorgeous colors of turning leaves and smell the smoke of bonfires.  We'll be talking about what the kids are dressing up as for Halloween.  We'll have thoughts of caramel apples, popcorn balls, & fall festival funnel cakes!  

AND - we'll be wondering, "What are we going to wear for {Images By Courtnie's Annual Fall Family Sessions}!

Here are some ideas for you.  Jewel tones seem to work best for fall.  Stay away from matchy-matchy outfits.  Pick a few colors and coordinate everyone's outfit within that color family.

Have fun choosing your wardrobes and I can't wait to see you for Fall Family Sessions in October!

I've been working on images for a modeling portfolio today and I am just blown away. I keep thinking back to this session and remembering this young lady's personality.  She was so outgoing and talkative!  I had a great time and I hope her memories of this session are as great as mine are. :)


This session started out with such a quite, sweet little girl ...

And then... we decided to go outside and wander around Downtown Murphy.  {Look at those dimples!}

And as we near the end of our session {2 1/2 hours later} It's time for some fun!

Gorgeous!

Now, how about your serious look?

Can she do it?

Where's the fun in that?  Great teen, great session ~ Good luck in your modeling career!

What a great addition to the family! How precious is he?? Yeah well, so I threw in a couple with big brother and Dad.  Next time I'll have to get Mom in the shot - She's just as gorgeous as baby, brother & dad.  Holly, you have a beautiful family!

This sweet little preemie came to visit shortly after being released from the hospital for a collapsed lung.  He's doing great now and I know his Mom & Dad are just loving all over him!

Ayla came to see us at only a few weeks old and she's already had her second session.  Here are a couple from her first and second sessions.  Can you believe that precious little smile at only 2 months old!?

Once again, here I am catching up on blog posts :)  I think I'll let the next few posts speak for themselves!

Meet Toccoa!

Are you confused about what size portrait will look best when decorating your home?  An 8x10 is the uncontested "standard" when people are buying portraits.  Why is this?  Because in comparison to a 4x6 or a 5x7, it is!  But keep this in mind ... an 8x10 is smaller than the old wooden school ruler.  Really!   

Now, take a look at your couch.  How long is it?  The standard is six feet.  Don't believe me, get a measuring tape and measure it.  An ideal size for one large print hanging over your couch is, at the very least, 20x30.  If you are arranging a grouping of 3 images, you can get away with a 20x24 and 2 11x14 prints.

To illustrate my point, take a look at this image that shows prints ranging in size from 4x6 to 30x40.

(From top, clockwise) 30x40 Mounted Print; 20x30 Mounted Print; 8x8 Standout Print; 16x20 Framed Storyboard; 4x6 Framed Print; 8x10 Mounted Print; 20x20 Gallery-Wrap Canvas; 20x24 Framed Print.

Would you like to become a Senior Rep for Images By Courtnie Photography?

We will be choosing 2 students from each school to promote IBCP!  What do you get??  A FREE session, some really cool SKINNY MINI REP CARDS, and print credits for every Senior you refer who books a session!  Call us today or fill out our application online. 

You also might like to check out the 2012 Senior Mag. (Click magazine cover to read)

We are ready to announce our Annual Easter Limited Edition Sessions.  Special pricing and packages are available. Call now to book your session.  These will go fast ~ Sessions will be scheduled on April 1-2 from 10-3!