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- The winner of our 3rd birthday giveaway has been announced: http://www.christybphotography.com/blog/?p=3587
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And the winner is…
First of all, thank you SO MUCH to all those that entered our third birthday portrait session giveaway!!! It was so fun going through all of the emails, posts and pictures we received!!
Now for the winner…
Win a FREE portrait session - LAST CHANCE TO ENTER
We are in the final days of our 3rd birthday celebration, but you still have time to enter to win a FREE portrait session with Christy B Photography.
All you have to do to enter is let us know you want to WIN by July 30, 2010. We will draw the name of one lucky entrant on July 31st. We’ll work with the winner to style their complimentary session for a totally unique portrait experience.
Here’s what you need to do to enter:
1. Drop us an EMAIL and let us know why you would like a complimentary portrait session.
2. Attach a picture so we can put a face with a name and your name will be put into the pot a second time.
3. Add a comment on our FACEBOOK PAGE birthday post and your name will be put into the pot a third time.
4. Leave a comment on this birthday blog post have your name entered a fourth time.
Entries will be given a number based on the order their entry is received. On July 31, 2010 a number will be drawn using Random.org to determine the winner. The free session must be scheduled between August 1 and September 31, 2010.
That’s all there is to it. The offer is good to newborns, toddlers, children, teens, high school seniors, EVERYONE! Just drop us an email before July 31, 2010.
Good luck! And, thank you to all that have already taken the time to enter!!
christyBphotography@comcast.net
Light Tester
What will I do when my light tester grows too old to want to help me? :-( As you can tell from these unedited pictures, I need her assistance. She’s so much better than my boring ‘ol light meter.
Calling All Furry Friends
Do you have the cutest pet ever?
Christy B Photography is looking for adorable pets for FREE pet mini sessions. Pet models will be used to fill our first annual 2011 FURRY FRIENDS CALENDAR. Proceeds from the sale of these calendars will benefit area animal rescue charities. The featured pets and rescue groups chosen for 2011 will be announced in November.
30-Minute mini sessions are being scheduled now through August. To enter your pet for a chance to be featured in our calendar, schedule an appointment now.
christyBphotography@comcast.net
816.935.4961
John ~ 2011 PHHS Senior
John is a 2011 senior rep. for Christy B Photography. He was in today for the first round of his senior images. We did some studio shots and then headed outside to try out a few of our new outdoor sets. Feeling bad because it was so hot outside, I tried to hurry as fast as I could. Then he tells me he starts football practices next week in the 90+ degree heat. I don’t feel so bad now. I just helped him condition his body for the heat for when practice starts. ;-) I can’t wait to sit in the stands and watch you and the rest of the football team play this fall, John!
Creating
Sometimes it’s good to take a break. Clear your mind. Try something different. That’s exactly what I’ve been doing the last couple of days. I put aside the editing and paperwork and started creating. I went back to where it all started and made some new hair accessories. I’ve had several inquiries as to whether I still make the hair bows. The answer is, YES, I do. I have some shown ONLINE. A more user friendly site with new items is on my “To Do List”. In the meantime, I do schedule appointments to view the items available or to place custom orders. Just CONTACT ME to schedule an appointment.
Bucket List
The older I get, the more I think about my bucket list. At the beginning of the year I shared some goals I set for myself over the next 1001 days. We are at day 188 and I’m slowly making progress on my list. As I cross things off, I find myself wanting to add new goals.
This past weekend, I did something I never really thought I would ever do; I took part in a 5K Run/Walk. I’ve said it before, “I AM NOT A RUNNER”. Never have been, still not sure I ever will be. But, I’m proud to say, I crossed #13 off my list. I can officially jog more than 60 seconds without dying. That is due, in part, to crossing #4 off the list. I’ve been exercising regularly and paying (a little) more attention to what I eat.
I can not tell a lie. We didn’t run the entire route. My goal was actually to just walk and complete the 5K. With the help of friends that joined me, they pushed me to mix some jogging in with the walking and I’m proud to say, ”I did it and I’M STILL ALIVE!”.
I’ve now added #102 to my list: Run an entire 5K. Are you with me girls? I’m going to need a LOT of pushing to accomplish this one.
101 Things in 1001 Days
1. Update and actually 100% complete my business plan 40% there
2. Continue the path to becoming debt free Half way there!
3. Complete the remodel of my basement studio 70% there
4. Exercise regularly I’ve actually been doing this
5. Double CBP’s blog traffic
6. Take a vacation somewhere tropical
7. Give up Diet Coke
8. Clean out my email box
9. Have my house 100% organized
10. Double my 2009 income
11. Hire a house cleaner
12. Grow my hair long again In the process
13. Run more than 60 seconds without feeling like I’m dying I can do this now!
14. 100% complete CBP’s marketing pieces
15. Organize all data on both computers
16. Go on a cruise
17. Get 2nd bathroom completed
18. See my photography published
19. Make a new friend
20. Hand draw my own line of holiday portrait cards Did this for Valentine’s Day, working on Christmas cards now
21. Surprise a complete stranger with a random act of kindness
22. Expand on my accessories line
23. Remodel our daughter’s room complete with new furniture In process
24. Create CBP’s own charity/scholarship foundation
25. Become less of a pessimist and more of an optimist
26. Take a cooking class
27. Hire a full-time employee
28. Get a new sports car
29. Take my husband to Las Vegas
30. Buy myself fresh flowers
31. Organize my recipes
32. Find time to scrapbook again
33. Expand on advertising my business locally
34. Successfully make my mom’s fudge recipe
35. Find a wine that I like
36. Expand my knowledge of off-camera flash Working on this
37. Get a massage
38. Buy our own lakehouse and boat
39. Learn to be less shy
40. Take a dance class
41. See my photography displayed in a fellow business
42. Go parasailing
43. Sing infront of a crowd again
44. Take my kids to Disney World
45. Get season tickets to the Royals and/or Chiefs
46. Learn to play golf
47. See my photography business expand so I can eventually quit my “day job”
48. Remove/replace all carpeting in our house
49. Talk my husband into a pool at our house
50. Get a bicycle…and ride it
51. Go storm chasing
52. Grow a vegetable garden
53. Return to New York with my husband
54. Flip a house Working on one now
55. Ride in a hot air balloon
56. Attend a major photography expo
57. See my husband only have to work when he “wants to”
58. Take a road trip with no destination in mind
59. Triple what we have in savings right now
60. Ride a horse on the beach
61. Do something extraordinary for my 40th birthday
62. See my husband get another motorcycle
63. Go on a wine tasting tour
64. Learn to swing dance
65. Spend a day doing anything and (almost) everything my daughter wants to do
66. Spend a day doing anything and (almost) everything my son wants to do
67. Experience Sturgis
68. Have any and all ugly blemishes removed from my body
69. Have a completely custom website and blog created
70. Take my daughter ice skating
71. Take my son skiing
72. Find a hot drink that I actually like so I’m not so cold all the time
73. Talk my husband into letting me get a new dog
74. Create a portrait garden
75. Attend church on a regular basis
76. Go on a float trip for the first time ever
77. Enter a PPA marketing competition
78. Meet up again with my college roommates
79. Be a wedding planner/consultant for a wedding
80. Donate my hair to Locks of Love again
81. Have my teeth whitened
82. Enter a print competition
83. Get my husband more involved in my photography business
84. Attend a Super Bowl and/or World Series game (preferrably with the Chiefs and/or Royals IN the game)
85. Eat at The Melting Pot
86. Complete and successfully follow through with my studio events calendar
87. Donate blood
88. Take a cake decorating class
89. Adopt a kitty
90. Allow myself time on a regular basis to relax and not feel guilty about it
91. Throw a party for friends and family
92. Drink more water
93. Win something…anything
94. Learn to be more of a morning person
95. Get new bedroom furniture
96. Eat “all you can eat” crab legs again
97. Finally learn how to put on make-up correctly
98. Learn to not care so much what other people think
99. Enjoy a professional manicure/pedicure with my daughter
100. Complete my taxes by February 15th at least once
101. Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity
102. Run a 5K
Happy Birthday to…
That’s right, Christy B Photography just turned THREE years old. Happy birthday to us.
In celebration, we want to give away a FREE full portrait session to one lucky customer. All you have to do to enter is let us know you want to WIN. We will draw the name of one lucky entrant on July 31st. We’ll work with the winner to style their complimentary session for a totally unique portrait experience.
Here’s what you need to do to enter:
1. Drop us an EMAIL and let us know why you would like a complimentary portrait session.
2. Attach a picture so we can put a face with a name and your name will be put into the pot a second time.
3. Add a comment on our FACEBOOK PAGE birthday post and your name will be put into the pot a third time.
4. Leave a comment on this birthday blog post have your name entered a fourth time.
Entries will be given a number based on the order their entry is received. On July 31, 2010 a number will be drawn using Random.org to determine the winner. The free session must be scheduled between August 1 and September 31, 2010.
That’s all there is to it. The offer is good to newborns, toddlers, children, teens, high school seniors, EVERYONE! Just drop us an email before July 31, 2010.
Good luck!
christyBphotography@comcast.net
Final Round ~ Baby Show / Wee King & Queen Contest Images
Sadly, we have come to the final round of our baby show images. I would like to thank all of the parents that stopped by and had their children’s photos taken. I had a blast photographing your adorable kids!
Just a reminder, the announcement of the winners will be this Saturday, July 17th at 11:00am at the Cass County Fairgrounds in the main pavilion. Best of luck to all of the contestants!
Now, on to the last few sneak peeks. Look at that precious smile!
OOOOhhhh, is that not the cutest grin you have ever seen?
How about this sweet smile?
And, this pretty smile.
Wait! Then there is this guy’s big grin.
Now you know why I’m the photographer, not the judge. I love them all!
Round 7 ~ Cass County Fair Baby Show / Wee King & Queen Contest
I’m kind of sad. We are getting close to the end of the baby show images. Here is round 7 of 8. Fortunately, there is no end to the cuteness. Yes, I said “cuteness” again. :-)
If I had to put my fortune teller skills to work, I would predict there is a future in modeling for this little sweetie.
He may have had a crab on his shirt, but he was anything but crabby. Look at the sweet baby smile! He is and always will be a charmer.
Future dancer or singer, maybe? Forever adorable.
I could be wrong, but I detect a hint of orneriness in that smile. Love it!
Couldn’t you just squeeze her? I see future teacher in her eyes.
So sweet and innocent. I predict she might become a lawyer. With that sweet face, judges will believe anything she says. How does it work on you, mom and dad?
Enough of my fortune telling for now. I’ll stick with the editing and get the final round of images up sometime tomorrow.
Round 6 ~ AM Baby Show Images
Here’s you fresh cup of cuteness to get you going this morning. I’m running out of adjectives to describe how adorable each child is.
Round ‘em up cowboy.
LOVE fine baby piggie tails!
What a cute smirk!
I’m a sucker for big brown baby eyes.
This big girl was barely too old for the queen contest this year. She was so proud of her new tennis shoes that we had to get a picture.
Round 5 ~ Baby Show Images
We’re halfway there. I’m having a great time going through all of the images from the Cass County Fair Baby Show / Wee King & Queen Contest.
How perfect is this dress for the Cass County Fair!?! Of course it wouldn’t be near as cute without the precious little girl wearing it.
Every year there is one child that is just too fast for me in the quick couple of minutes I have per child. This year, it was this little red head. Nothing was going to keep her from being on the go.
So cute! I love her “pose”.
Those cheeks! I just want to squeeze them.
For someone that can’t even walk yet, this little gal was fast. She looks so much like her momma.
Round 4 ~ 2010 Cass County Fair Baby Show / Wee King & Queen Contest
There’s no better way to start out a new day than with images of sweet little kiddos. I was lucky enough to photograph 40 of them over the weekend. It’s been a few days since I’ve reiterated this - I love my job!
Here is reason #1. Tiny pierced ears and hot pink flowers galore.
Reason #2 - bright blue eyes and frilly dresses.
Reason #3 - dimples!
Reason #4 - flawless skin and whispy pigtails.
Reason #5 - innocent angel eyes
I think you get the picture. I’m a pretty lucky girl to have such a wonderful job with such beautiful subjects!
2010 Baby Show ~ Round 3
How about a PM edition of baby show images? I just can’t stop myself. Each one is just a cute as the next.
This little girl had her tongue out like this in every picture. I think it is adorable.
This handsome little guy knows how to turn on the charm. Melt my heart.
Pretty pink preciousness!
Oh my gosh! Another handsome little man with a killer smile.
I. Can’t. Take. It. Adorable!
We’re just getting started, friends. Keep checking back for more.
2010 Baby Show ~ Round 2
Today’s baby show images feature two pair of siblings and a baby girl full of smiles.
This little guy was more than willing to have his picture taken provided no smiling was involved. Trying to win a baby show is a serious thing.
His sister was a busy bee. There was barely time to be standing around having pictures taken. Lucky for me, it only takes a split second to capture beauty. Look at those precious eyes.
This next duo was adorable in their brightly colored sundresses.
Isn’t she a sweet pea!?!
Here’s big sis. Her eyes just sparkled and perfectly coordinated with the blue in her dress.
There was no keeping a smile off this baby doll’s face. Her plan of attack was to win the judges over with that smile. I don’t know how they could resist it.
Many more babes to come. Stay tuned for Round 3.
2010 Cass County Fair Baby Show / Wee King & Queen Contest ~ Round 1
It’s fair time again. With the fair brings the annual baby show. The baby show brings us images of precious little guys and adorable little girls dressed in their best duds. Each year I enjoy editing the images from the event and gushing over the cuteness. This year is no exception. Here is round one (of many) of some of this year’s contestants. I’ll be back soon with more. Enjoy!
Oh! My! Gosh! We are only on contestant #1 and I can’t take it. So precious!!
Yippie-Ki-Yi-Ya little doggie. Here comes the cutest little cowboy you ever did see.
Here’s a new little one. A little sister to two big brothers. She was a cinch to photograph.
We tried for an image with all three together. This is as close as we got.
So we settled for individual images. A shot on the fly of big brother #2.
Big brother #1 is getting so big way too fast. He is (now) a cinch to photograph, too. 
World Series Bound
Between downpours, I recently photographed the Rampage baseball team. They head off to the Little League World Series Tournament in Omaha, Nebraska this weekend.
For their pictures, the moms made sure the team had brand new fresh, clean black hats to wear. Silly moms! These boys worked hard to get those hats shaped just right. Those sweat rings are the mark of true baseball players. There was no way they were going to change hats this far into the season. I think those worn hats look great, guys. I know having pictures taken isn’t the most fun part of the baseball season, but you’ll sure make your moms proud when they look at them.
Best of luck this weekend Rampage! I can’t wait to hear how you did.
2010 Cass County Baby Show / Wee King & Queen Contest ~ THIS WEEKEND
ONE LAST REMINDER.
It’s that time again. The Cass County Fair will be here before we know it. Along with the fair brings the annual Baby Show / Wee King and Queen Contest sponsored by Alpha Zeta Omicron. Christy B Photography is honored to once again be participating in the baby show photographing the adorable contestants.
Judging for the Baby Show & Wee King & Queen contest will take place at the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church on July 10th beginning at 9:00am. Announcement of the winners will be held on July 17th at the Cass County Fair Pavilion at 11:00am. Child(ren) do NOT have to be Cass County residents to participate.
Here is a recap of last year’s contestants. WARNING: Prepare for oohing and aahing at the cuteness.
For an informational flyer on the baby show and/or an entry form, CLICK HERE or visit PleasantHill.com and click on the Cass County Fair tab, then click on Baby Show.
Hope to see you there!
4th of July Recap
It’s not 4th of July without a few images of fireworks. We had a perfect view of the city’s fireworks display from our backyard.
Just a few without a tripod. I was very lazy this weekend.
Courtesy of my paparazzi children, me being lazy…before I dropped baked beans down the front of my white dress.
Hope eveyone one had a wonderful holiday weekend!
Independence Day
Let’s get the business out of the way first. To celebrate Independence Day with family, Christy B Photography will be closed July 2nd - July 5th.
Now for the fun. It’s summer. I LOVE summer! Pools, ice cream, painted toe nails, sunshine, the lake, flowers, BBQs, vegetable gardens, convertibles (or so I wish). Give me summer 365 days of the year anytime. To me, the 4th of July = the perfect summer day.
The kids and I spent the evening putting out a few decorations to celebrate the upcoming holiday. It’s been several years since I’ve taken the time to get out decorations for the 4th. My daughter kept saying, “That looks really nice, Mom.” (melt my heart) With the decorations done, I’m looking forward to lots of cooking. I have grand plans for fresh spinach salad, root beer bacon baked beans, homemade Three Musketeer Bars, homemade salted caramel ice cream and that’s just the start. I can’t wait! Of course, my kids can’t wait for the fireworks. It’s going to be a wonderful weekend. I hope all of you have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!
Now for a tour around our yard all decked out for Indpendence Day.
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