Five Fact Friday ~ 2/26/10 {Lincoln, NE Photographer}

1. Seat heaters don't turn on with remote start - lame.
2. Something that's totally NOT lame … my husband is taking me on a nice weekend getaway to Kansas City next weekend! WOO HOO!
3. Tossing a couple ideas around in my head and would be curious to know what everyone thought... A. Real live Spring/Easter chick photo shoot. Minimal-no session fee for short mini session. B. Portrait parties. I would totally appreciate any comments, you can leave them on here, facebook, e-mail or call me!!
4. Got to have a night out with the girls last night! So much fun!!! ;) We definitely need to do it again soon! :)
5. If I had a little girl she would own LOTS of Matilda Jane clothing! Check 'em out … http://www.matildajaneclothing.com Super CUTE clothes for your little ones! Thinking Spring photos yet?!?!?!?! ;)

It just isn't right to have a photography blog without some photography so here are some photos from our living room safari last weekend. :)

Five Fact Friday ~ 2-19-10 {Lincoln, NE photographer}

1. I knew it was Friday 'cause I'm happy BUT forgot it was "Five Fact Friday" so I'm gonna wing this thing! ;)

2. The fam and I had a b-day party for one of X's friends at ChuckECheese (aka GermECheese) and actually had a really good time. My boys are video game heads and I love shopping for little girl presents!!!! Everything pink and sparkly with hearts! :)

3. I'm so ready for summer and bike rides with my camera. It's all I can think about any more. I even bought my head and tail lights so I can go on the "nacho ride" this year. Though I'm a little afraid of my crazy biking husband who thinks he is ready for the BRAN (bike ride across Nebraska) this year … I know I'm not … 30 miles tops for me. ;)

4. I now have X hooked on Macy Gray since the discovery of my CD. Totally uncharacteristic of my little Black Eyed Peas fan. I know he's Marky's because he can actually carry a tune.

5. Went to Paint Yourself Silly with my sis and XO (yeah, his initials are XO on purpose, hugs and kisses, sure he won't be proud of that when he's 30 … or 12) ;) We had a blast! I LOVE that place! The staff is super friendly and we always have a really good time. I think I'm going to have MY birthday party there! ;) If you haven't been there already, check 'em out. http://www.paintyourselfsilly.net I always have a camera in my purse but the batteries were dead so here's some pics from my sister's phone. She's got great natural directional light on that 2nd one! :) Come to think of it this would be a GREAT place for engagement pics … any couples up for a little creativity?? ;)




HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!!

Attention all High School Juniors and Seniors! {Lincoln, NE Senior Portrait Photographer}

As promised in earlier posts TracyV Photography is now offering pre-prom photography parties! No more lame shots by mom in the front yard. We're doing this up right! We bring the studio to you, studio lights, funky backgrounds, EVERYTHING! Or if you have a hot setting you would like to try out that suits you better, bring it on! Give me a call, shoot me an e-mail or find me on the TracyV Photography facebook fan page! Schedule your session now. Booking is very limited for these special pre-prom shoots!!

The first lucky client to book gets 1/2 off their session fees with signed model releases so book it now!!!

Five Fact Friday ~ 2-12-10 {Lincoln, NE Photographer}

1.It's 11:27 (on Thursday - so technically it's a Five Fact Late Thursday Night) and I'm TIRED! Super long day finishing up kiddo Valentine's for his friendship party tomorrow, working on taxes, and getting everything finished up for X's class photos to share. So ... I apoligize for any spelling errors right now.

2.I've been in a serious scrapbooking mood ever since I got back from my 6 hour crop on Saturday. Which means our kitchen counter is a mess with scrapbooking supplies. Oh how I miss having a separate room for the clutter. I heart my Valentines this year. Check 'em out …


Xavier gave out Batman and Hot Wheels valentine cards this year. :)


3. I am very excited to give X his V-day gift even though it's not really THAT cool. He LOVES stuffed animals and had a favorite dog that was lost in the move (most likely in storage somewhere); luckily Walgreens doesn't really change their product from year to year and I was able to find another. When you squeeze it it barks "I WUF you. Woof. Woof." X and I always say that to each other now. :)

4. Got my family room photos. I tried to be cheap and have it mounted on backerboard instead of foam core … didn't work, they curve a little. Oh well, they still look cute and I know better now for next time. ;) Too tired to get off my toosh and take pics tonight ... sounds like a good thing to do this weekend. ;)

5. I really hope I can talk Marky into taking me to the Valentine's movie this weekend. … just me and my new closest 500 friends packed in a smelly theatre, it just wouldn't be the same to see it AFTER Valentine's day though. ;)

Five Fact Friday ~ 2-5-10 {Lincoln, NE Photographer}

1. It's snowing AGAIN! I think we had enough in Dec and Jan to last the rest of the year. I can't wait for spring!

2. It's here! My float wrap is here! :)I have some other new photos coming for my living room. I'll get some of those photos up too next week.




3. I have had a bad cold all week. Boo hiss. Luckily starting to feel much better today. :)

4. It's not only important to have yearly milestone photos of your kiddos; make sure to get YOUR camera out start shooting. Try getting down on their level to take photos instead of shooting down at them. Also, not every photo has to be a huge cheesy smile. In fact my favorite photos of X are when he is deep in thought or when he is playing and just being himself.

5. I'm looking forward to 6 hours of uninterrupted scrapbooking this weekend!! :)WOO HOO Mommy time!

Five Fact Friday ~ 1-29-10 {Lincoln, NE Photographer}

1. So, I got my new glasses this week. I had them in middle school but haven't needed any since then … until now. I thought my eyes would at least hold out until I hit 30. ;) If only I had $325 for the cute black Kate Spade purse too, unforetunately you can't buy a purse with your HSA account. ;)

2. Had the most fun ever photographing X's class!!! It's so much fun to take photos of the kids just being themselves. *heart* I think I ended up taking about 15 "keepers" of each child (and there are 17 kiddos!!!) Here are a couple of X's ...
X even got to be the "equipment helper" that day too but I'm pretty sure he skipped out on his duty of fish feeding ... oops.

That little gaze and half smile into the camera that he has mastered just makes my little mommy heart melt. :)

3. My little boy is so sweet he got an idea that it would be nice if he would surprise me and send his dad out to buy me a new brownie pan … not sure if he was being nice or just wanted me to make him brownies ... ;) sneaky sneaky I suppose he got it from his dad because instead of buying me a new brownie pan they wrapped up my old one! Lol :)

4. I was hoping to have photos of my float wrap to put up by today but sadly the UPS person has not made it to my home yet. I'm just glad it's mine and not a clients. ;) Note to self, float wraps have a longer production time. I'm sure it will be well worth the wait once I get it.

5. Last but not least, the winner of the Fave 9 of '09 contest … *drum roll* …………..
#8 Newborn baby E, with a good chunk of the votes AND from 8 different states, I think mom worked for this one!! I'll get your 11x14 ordered this week so clear some wall space! :)

A sneak peek for ... ME! ~ {Lincoln, NE family photographer}

I finally got my boys in the studio for family shots. :):):) So, here is MY sneak peek! :) Ordering my float wraps tomorrow!!! I now understand how hard it is to choose which prints to order! I love my boys!!!