So it has been a looooong two weeks here at PBN as I deal with technological drama. My computer will not be back into fighting shape for another two weeks at least. This has created a whole mess ‘o problems around here, but I’m doing everything I can to get back into tip top shape as fast as I can! But as you know… even without computers, the show must go on here at PBN!! We’ve had quite a few adorable faces come in the door in the past two weeks, and I’ve been itchin’ to get to work on their pictures. Well, today… the clouds parted and the photoshop program that I have on my dinky laptop decided it would work for me at full capacity! So, it is with great thanks to my wonderful (albeit slooow) laptop that I bring you these “Sneak Peeks”:
First, we have adorable newborn Kayleigh. I’d like to welcome Kayleigh and her Mommy and Daddy to the Portraits by Natalie family! Kayleigh was a referral from our friends The Garczewski family, and I know Kayleigh’s Mom is so excited for these proofs to be ready. Here’s a peek:
Next we had a visit from the Fox twins for a 1st Birthday portrait session! Lleyton and Delaney are just getting big so fast, and I’m trilled I was able to share so much of their first year with them:
Hot on the heels of the Fox celebration, the Klasnick family came back to us for Sydney’s 1 year portraits! How about these eyes:
We were also able to do a shoot with Sydney’s sister Noelle, who is proudly cheering on the Pens! GO PENS!!
And who remembers the teeny tiny baby that was PBN’s Christmas card spotlight for 2008? Can you believe that Owen is six months old already?? Check out this cutie bug:
And why not end our little stretch of 1st Birthday sessions with a bang? And WHAT A BANG IT WAS!! Look at who’s turning 1 already!! The Lemonovich Quads!!! We celebrated their first birthday with them and even got to sneak a few shots of Big Brother Luke too!
Whew! What a crazy few weeks this has been! But, things are starting to look up, and look like they may be back to “Natalie Normal” pretty soon. Yes, I’m “working my way back to you, Babe!”
And I have to say this: These past few weeks have been tough. When you are not able to control your own business as you wish, it is really frustrating and terribly disappointing. These things happen, equipment breaks, and even 3 month old computers aren’t immune to faulty parts. I get that. But if this little ‘crisis’ has in any way inconvienenced any of you, I sincerely apologize. Please know that not only do I value your business, but I value your trust as well. I was in a bit of a funk over the past two weeks because of this craziness. Then when I had one baby come in after the other recently, I was reminded…… Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff. The Lemonovich quads in particular are such a testament to this. They were born so early, and they have overcome so much in the last year and it is truly a miracle from God that they are even with us. And here I am upset about a goofy piece of machinery?? What? That isn’t what life is about. The million little tiny things that make each little face light up…. that is what it’s all about. And that is why I became a photographer in the first place. In 10 years, this drama with my computer will be all but forgotten. But, the smiles and twinkle in the eyes of all of the children in this post alone will still shine bright. These images will endure, and that is what my business is all about. So thank you to all of my wonderful customers, and those of you who have not yet walked through my door for your smiles, your giggles, your tears, and your lives. Thank you for sharing all of them with me.
xoxo, Natalie
