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Heather Bookout has rendered me (almost) speechless!
By Aardvark | July 14, 2009
As part of her Baby of the Month prize package, Penelope won a photo session with Heather Bookout Photography. I was super excited about the photo session because I had seen Heather’s work displayed in various locations around town and of course online. Her style of photography and editing is so beautiful and unique AND very different than any pictures the girls have ever had made. Let me just say that I had HIGH expectations….and HOLY MOLY were they ever exceeded. The whole experience was perfect. I use the word experience because that is exactly what it was… From the very first phone call to the studio to set up the appointment to this very blog post….everything was perfect. Heather is not only an amazing photographer but she has surrounded herself with an amazing staff. In fact, Heather was walking in as I was unloading Miss P and she even helped me carry the clothes in! We were so well taken care of the entire session. They had blocked out plenty of time to work with Miss P and Heather had very real expectations of what a 15 month old could/would do and/or tolerate. (I will now take a minute to brag on my child. Penelope was wonderful! I couldn’t have asked for her to be more cooperative and pleasant. She was totally embracing her Baby of the Month status and using it for good!) The studio is gorgeous and open and inviting. It was completely functional and gorgeous but it was also CHILD FRIENDLY! P was walking around and I wasn’t worried about her tripping over cords or running into lights or generally risking life and limb.
Heather came in and talked to me about Miss P’s wardrobe choices and our personal style and decor preferences. You can tell that for her the photography is her art and she wants it to fit into your home and life that way. She is completely passionate about what she does…and it makes all the difference!
I know it seems like I am just going on and on and by now you are probably thinking “I thought she was speechless!”…but I really cannot say enough about our experience.
**Did I mention that she had a C-section FOUR weeks ago!**
Now for the speechless part…
Heather sent me 5 sneak peek preview shots this afternoon. I have no words to describe them but they brought tears to my eyes.
Thank you so much Heather!
Topics: Penelope, That makes me happy | 12 Comments »
July 14th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
They’re beautiful! I would have to take out a second mortgage to pay for all the pictures..I wouldnt be able to choose!
July 14th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
OMG those are AMAZING! Everything is so beautiful! Especially Miss P!!!
July 14th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
My favorite is the first one. All of them are absolutely gorgeous but really, that first one? AMAZING!
July 14th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
OMG,Miss P is ADORABLE!!! Jillian HAS to win this month!
July 14th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Those are amazing!
July 14th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Un-FREAKING-believable. Miss P is a beautiful baby anyway, but the pictures really bring it out in her. I’m considering driving the three hours from Columbus to have my little one’s pictures taken when she comes!
July 14th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Ronda,
It was so nice to meet you today! Looking forward to seeing you next week!
July 14th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
You do realize that all she did was bring out Miss P’s natural beauty…in a stunning way yes, but darn girl your kid is cute and these photo’s really show it off. What a great keepsake. Count on me when voting for baby of the year
July 15th, 2009 at 6:43 am
Ra, these pictures are amazing! I’m speechless too. Wow, I didn’t think Ms. P could be made to look any more precious. It just goes to show you what true artistry can bring out. GORGEOUS!!!! I hope Steve knows what he’s in for! LOL!
July 15th, 2009 at 7:04 am
Oh Ra!!!! Those are beautiful. What a darn cute kiddo.
July 15th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
I knew both of your children were beautiful, but dear me- that first picture is A-Mazing!! How lucky you are!
July 20th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Wow. That’s all I can say.