How I failed Christmas | Royersford Family and Children’s Photographer

I’ve yet to take a holiday photo of my own family. This year has been a whirlwind and I feel like Christmas snuck up on me so fast this year. I didn’t even get a holiday card out, one of my most favorite things of the year.

I failed Christmas. Big time. But I guess I have few more days to make it up.

Quite honestly, I think in the hustle and bustle of preparing for the holiday and this new baby, I’m missing the meaning of it all.

I think we all do sometimes.

This week will be spent sprucing up the house, finishing the last sessions of the season and getting ready for some down time. The new year brings a slower time and with baby number 4 coming. I’m slowing down myself. I’ll be taking only limited session. Gail Anne Photography will be available Sunday and Mondays only at limit times. I will also only be taking limit weddings for 2012. I’m excited for the new year and look forward to it.

Hoping to get the new site up and running, a new blog and over all new look. We will see!

Thank you to all my 2011 families. It’s been my honor and pleasure to work with you and I hope to work with you all again in the future!!

 

Happy Holidays 2011 | Royersford, Mainline Holiday Portrait Photographer

Can you believe how close it is to the Christmas already? I’m still trying to wrap my head around the idea that Thanksgiving is next week!!!

Been a long while since I posted here. I have some catching up to do so here is some news!

This weekend I am offering the last mini sessions of the season. I have one spot left at 5:00. Please see the link below for more information. I will take bookings for this TODAY only. No other mini sessions will be offered after this weekend.

http://www.facebook.com/notes/gail-anne-photography/november-20th-mini-session-times/10150404272238781

With that said, I am taking limited weekend session for Christmas. Please contact me as soon as possible if you’re looking for holiday portraits. I am booked through November and I don’t have much room left. Beginning January 2012 I will be on limited leave. Session will only be available Sundays until we meet our new little man! He’s due to arrive the end of February.

January 2012 however I will be offering a photography class. More details to come but this will be for DSLR users only and at a limited number. If you are interested let me know now so I can add you to the mailing list.

Couple wedding sneaks to come and some beautiful babies! I have a fantastic job!

Winner, winner chicken dinner!

Congratulations Coleen!! At the last minute these adorable little ones WON!

Please contact me at gail@gailannephotography.com to book your session.

Thank you to all who entered!

The AWESOME 2K Entries | Main Line family and children photographer

HELLO! Meet our AWESOME BIG 2K entries!! I LOVE all the entries!

Voting ends October 24th at midnight! Good luck to all!

Entry #1 – Addison and Avery

I’d like for my daughter’s to win this photo session!  Since Avery has been born- 4 months ago- we’ve been trying to get a good picture of the two girls together- one where they are actually looking at the camera (not an easy feat with a 2 year old).  If anyone can do it now, it’s Gail!  We were one of her first maternity shots when she moved here to PA, and has been “in our family” ever since I was pregnant with Addison 2 1/2 years ago.  Addison has been such a great big sister and adjusted really well to her new role.  (We only hope that she can remember this feeling a few years from now! haha ) Many parents cannot wait until their child meets the next milestone, but why rush it!?  We would love to have a great picture to look back on and remember this time in our lives- it goes WAY too fast!  We will always look at these pictures and remember to slow down and not take anything for granted.  Thank you for voting for us and enabling us to cherish these memories!

Entry #2 – Allison

If only I could get one shot of all my kids in the same picture, where everyone is looking, no one is crying, or making a funny face. As a fan of Gail Anne Photography, your unique style and way of capturing the spirit if children I would love the opportunity to win this contest. As you can see from the photo although I am a good scrap booker I am a terrible photographer. And  Cara Mommy apologizes for cutting your head off in another picture.

Entry #3 – Coleen

This group of kids represents the children of the Covingtons, two sisters and a brother raised by the best parents ever. What better present for these wonderful grandparents than a beautiful portrait of their grandchildren. Also, these kids are just the sweetest around. The older ones take care of the younger so well – I’m always so proud of what gentle loving kids we have raised.  The last time we had a professional picture taken of them the baby wasn’t around and the youngest girl was just a baby. It’s time for an update!

Entry #4 – Heather

I am entering for my son Davis.  He is the best son anyone could ever ask for.  I love him so much, I can’t imagine life without him.  He is so sweet and thoughtful as you can see from the picture.  He is helpful and such a big help.  I am a single mom, that is currently looking for a job so this photo package would be a blessing for me.  I have not had any pictures taken of him in 2 years, except for his school picture last year.  Thanks for looking and considering me.

Entry #5 – Karissa

makaylas has been photogenic since the day she was born. she love’s to be the center of attetion and is forever smileing. she is inquisitive and filled with curiosity and will keep you entertained for hours. we been trying to get a portraits done of makayla but due to money problems we were not able to this would be a great opportunity if makaylas wins.

Entry #6 – Kristen

These are my peoples…Malena, Charlie, & Corinne. I’d love a session of my kiddos because they are the best kids ever. They always listen to mommy, they eat 20 different kinds of vegetables, never ever fight or call each other names…ok, no really. None of the prior is true. I’d just love photos of them without it looking like I said ‘smile’ or ‘cheese’. I’d love for them to shine naturally as seen through Gail’s eyes…

Entry #7 – Lisa

  I love your photos and it would be great to win a photo session for my son Connor. I love taking pictures of him myself and I have probably taken over 200 photos in the 10 short weeks since he has been born. He makes lots of funny faces but it is so hard for me to capture a smile. Most of the time he looks a bit like a concerned old man! I’m sure you would be able to take some beautiful pictures of him looking like the happy baby that he is. It would also be nice to have some photographs with me in them since I am always the one behind the camera.

Entry #8 – Megan

My name is Megan and the little guy in the picture below is my son DJ.  He’s two years old and he is my world.  I think we should win because I think it would be a lot of fun to do some family photos(finally!!).  I think it would also be fun to see my little buddy be his crazy self in pictures!  The only pictures I take are from my iPod I know it’s awful but I always have it handy.  My little guy will have loads of fun and he may even try to do the “cheese” face.  Thanks for reading this:)

Entry #9 – Sandie

I nominate the Delgado family!  God is good and answered her prayers with 2 amazing little girls!  Besides, only you can outdo the first set of family photos they had taken.  She needs updated ones now showered in PINK!

Entry #10 – Shannon

I would like to enter my family for the BIG 2000 Giveaway.  Unfortunately the only pictures I have are of my children and probably less than I can count on one hand of all 5 of us which is my reason for entering.  My husband is a Captain in the Army National Guard who has completed 2 deployments/tours in Iraq and way too many short trips which take him away from our family all too often.  We would love and cherish an amazing family portrait of ALL of us!!!  You have a wonderful talent for capturing happiness and love with an artistic flair!!  One of our traditions when Daddy goes away is to send him “love balloons” each and every night when I tuck the kids in bed.  They go through their whole routine of wiggling their little fingers, making a heart without closing it at bottom, filling it with love, love, love, kisses, kisses, kisses, hugs, hugs, hugs.  Then they say together “Go find Daddy, give him all our love and keep him safe”.  After that they they close up their balloons and blow them out the window.  The “love balloons” have gotten us through so many tough times when we are missing Daddy and I would love to capture them somehow in a photograph with all of us together in one place.  All fingers and toes crossed we are fortunate enough to win and finally have a great family portrait!!  Oh and shhhhh…it would be a sweet surprise because my husband is currently away for the National Guard during the contest. <3

Thank you,
Shannon, Breanna (15 years), Ethan (8 years), & Abby Welteroth (5 years)~In honor of our Daddy!! XOXO

Entry #11- Kelli-Ann

I think my little buddy Trey Love should win. Besides the obvious reason, that he is fighting for his life, he is an amazing little boy. He has the greatest personality and lights up the room! His hugs are worth more than all the money in the world.  His mommy and daddy have been by his side since March, when he had a stroke and they found a relapse of Neuroblastoma. They are amazing people who even while fighting for their son’s life have brought awareness to other local families battling childhood cancer. they are possibly the most selfless and giving people I know.

Who should win

  • Coleen (34%, 187 Votes)
  • Karissa (27%, 148 Votes)
  • Kelli-Ann (15%, 85 Votes)
  • Lisa (10%, 55 Votes)
  • Shannon (5%, 30 Votes)
  • Sandie (3%, 14 Votes)
  • Heather (2%, 13 Votes)
  • Addison and Avery (2%, 12 Votes)
  • Allison (1%, 8 Votes)
  • Megan (0%, 1 Votes)
  • Kristen (1%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 553

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One awesome family | Royersford Family and Children’s Photographer

If you’ve been following my blog for any long amount of time you might recognize this family. They were one of my first Pennsylvania family in one of my still, favorite spots to shoot. I love them even more now as I did then. The littlest boy shares my littlest name. The Momma has a big, awesome heart… the oldest boy fabulous is many ways and one of the smartest little men I know and the dad? Happy and kind and you can tell a one of a kind father and husband. I feel very lucky to spend a few mornings with them.

One of my favorite things about photography is watching the children grow up. I feel like I always have this little window to people’s homes with their photos. I love knowing about how they picked their clothes or who got so and so the special necklace. I have a very special job and I know there are a million other photographers to choose from. I feel very honored knowing so many of you have picked me.

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