Bloom Where You Are Planted!

Ella just turned 8 months old, but I am posting pictures from her 7 month shoot!  I think I could stick this baby anywhere and she would just sit there happy as can be!  She has started clapping (and is so proud of herself when she does), has yet to sprout any teeth (though I swear she's been teething since 3 months old!) and is trying to crawl (she can only go backwards at this point).

Her big brother has been very busy lately!  He's in preschool, on a T-Ball team (hysterical!), does gymnastics, visits his friends in playgroup and plays on a soccer team! (Pictures coming soon!) Our big focus this last month has been potty training (oh such fun with little boys!)!

I♥ Faces Contest

Here is my entry for this week's I Heart Faces contest.  The theme is "Celebrating Mom" and this is one of my favorite mother/child photographs that I have taken. Can't you just feel the love between them?

Photo Session Winner- Sneak Peek!

Tonight I had the chance to photograph the winner of my "Cutest Kid" contest!  Brother and Sister, "J" and "M", were terrific models- there is so much love between the two!  "M" lit up whenever big brother played with her- so sweet!  Enjoy your sneak peek and congrats again!

Little "L's" Sneak Peek

Look at this sweetheart!  Little "L's" Mom wanted to replicate a picture that she had of her older brother at this age that held special memories for her. We did a mini-session and this is one of my takes on her brother's picture!

I just had to add two more!

The "C" Family Sneak Peek!

Today I had the pleasure of photographing these boys again- and this time Mom and Dad joined in the fun!  The brothers have such a love for eachother- and that love often turned in to some sort of tackle!  Gotta love boys!  Enjoy your sneak peek; you have a beautiful family!

Look at her hair; Sneak Peek!

Today I photographed the perfect little model!  She slept the entire time!  This is Baby K who arrived about 3 weeks early!  Look at all of that hair!

Ella is 7 months old!

Ella turned 7 months today!  It's hard to believe that much time has already gone by!  She is such an easy and happy baby- and always a trooper. The poor thing gets put in the car so much to go to and from Derek's multiple activities!
Here are some of my favorite pictures from her SIX month photo shoot.  She is always ready to model for me!

We Have a Winner!

Congratulations to Photo #3!!! You are the lucky winner of a complimentary custom portrait session, along with a $50 print credit!  You have a beautiful baby!

And speaking of cute babies- all of the entries are adorable!  As a thank you for entering this contest, all other contest participants will receive a 15% discount on all prints and products on one future session you book with me! (I'll email you with details)
This contest was close until the very end!!!

Mother's Day Special!

Do you want to wish that special someone (or yourself) a Happy Mother's Day?  Do it with a fantastic gift certificate!  For $150, you will receive a gift certificate for a 1 hour family/child session, a sterling silver photo necklace OR bracelet AND a 5x7 print of your choice!  That is a $262 value!
(Session must be completed by August 2010, quantities are limited- so act fast!)
Contact me now through www.jennhoffmannphotography.com, or check out the site for more details!

Happy Easter!

I hope that everyone has a wonderful Easter weekend!  We are keeping our fingers crossed that the weather holds on Sunday and that the Easter bunny will not have to fight the rain to deliver the eggs and baskets to our house!  Derek is very excited for the bunny and keeps asking "the bunny come today"?  Ella is now sitting up by herself and has discovered a whole new world!
If you are a Facebook Fan, don't forget to vote for your favorite "Cutest Kid"!!!!