I wish these were around when my kids were little

I was browsing through one of the magazines I have here at the studio and spotted these neat little labels.

How many times have you gone to a play date and everyone has the same sippy cups and nobody can remember whose cup is whose? Well with these labels by Inchbugs you can.

Just slip the band on the cup and your good to go. It's also perfect for multiples, every child will know which drink is their own.

Okay, my kids are too big for these and because I just like to shop, the next two people that join our Baby Plan will receive a personalized set of these labels.

Call right away to book! 249-5805 or 765-8167

How cool is this?

I just received this email from Michelle Sampson of the Wadleigh Library. How exciting to see that someone wrote about OUR town! I cannot wait to go and hear Lorna talk about what made her decide on using Miliford for her book. Personally I love this town, so I can see why people would want to base their books here, but I want to hear her thoughts.

If you are around, stop by and check her out!

Saturday, August 2^nd

Meet the Author: Lorna Barrett

11am

Please join us in welcoming New York’s Lorna Barrett. She will be discussing the first volume in her charming new Booktown Mystery series: Murder is Binding—the locale of which was based on Milford NH! Ms. Barrett will be on hand to sign copies of her books following the discussion. Toadstool Books will be on site to sell copies—be sure to get yours! They make a great gift for mystery lovers. This event is free and open to all. For more information about the author and her other books, check out her website at http://lornabarrett.com

The Milford Oval

When was the last time you actually stopped and shopped at the Oval? There are so many wonderful business' there. The Milford Do-It Committee along with all the vendors there are really trying to "LIVEN" up the oval.

There are many activities that are currently going on or will be going on over the next few months. In the month of July there are concerts on Thursday afternoons. These have been really well attended. I have seen lots of people there enjoying the concerts. There will be two more concerts, you should stop by and check it out.

The vendors on the oval are also holding "market days" this summer. During the concerts, vendors are allowed to put some stuff outside, so stop by and check out what all the vendors have going on for them.

In August there will be a "Dog Daze Of Summer" event. I will be offering a session for you and your pet, with a 5x7, the cost of these little sessions are just a can of dog food (canned and Dry (no red dyes - preferably IAMS or Nutro). I will be taking all cans that are donated to the Bedford Animal Rescue League. This small donation will give you a picture to treasure and will help feed a homeless pet.

Okay, so that's enough babbling for now. I do have save some information for the newsletter! lol

Stop in and check us out, or visit http://www.milfordoval.net for some information on what's going on at the oval! Hope to see you soon!

My apologies.....

I forgot the card reader today so I couldn't update with pictures.....Ooops!

Grand Opening Specials

Hey There,

In honor of our grand opening, and maybe it's because I'm overtired but we're going to offer some great specials today!!!

If you book a session today, you will get a $100 print credit to be used towards your session.

If that session is booked for July you will receive a 24 complimentary wallets

If that session is booked for August you will receive a complimentary 11x14

If that session is booked for September you will receive 16 complimentary wallets

Also we will be posting pictures of the studio from today's open house. When you see a new picture added, give us a call and you could win a prize!!! 249.5805

Stop in today for your chance to win many of the prizes we have available for our guests today!!!

Hope to see you here!

Jacqueline and Scott

Grand Opening

I cannot believe it's finally happening!!

Saturday, July 19th
1pm-5pm

Please stop by and check out the new space

We will have drawings, specials and lots of fun!

If you cannot make it, please call or email to be entered in a special drawing

Happy 4th of July Birthday Toonie!

Happy birthday Toonie!

I remember the day you were born like it was yesterday. I was sitting in the room with your Mom who was so calm, if I didn't see the blips on the monitor I wouldn't have even known she was having a contraction.

Once labor really got going, we all got thrown out of the room. That actually was fine with me because I was pregnant with Matthew and was starting to second guess the whole delivery part. lol I figured I would just keep him in forever.

We didn't know if we were getting a new niece or nephew, we just knew that you were coming. We all sat in the waiting room, anxious, just waiting to see what you were going to be, who you were going to look like. We just wanted you here.

Then your dad came out to get us, and we all got to come in and meet you. You were so precious and tiny. I fell in love with you the second I saw you. It truly was love at first sight.

I am so proud to be your auntie, you have grown into such an amazing little girl. I hope you had a good day today and that being 11 is good to you!

Happy Birthday Sweetie,

I love you!

More Lighthouse Images

Last time I posted a lighthouse image it was taken by a friend of mine. Well on Friday a friend of mine dragged me out to shoot for the day. I'm so glad I took her up on it.

We just got in the car and drove. We stopped in Portsmouth, NH and Portland, ME to take some pictures of the lighthouses.

Here are just two images that I took Friday. If you read my previous post about the lighthouses you'll know how special these images are to me.

Saturday's Workshop

Saturday we had a lighting workshop at my studio with Lisa Zanchi. It was a great day and several other photog friends attended. I have a great time meeting everyone in person and seeing the ones that I already knew all over again.

Here are some images from the day.

Olivia's Photo Shoot

Last night I took Olivia to the studio because she wanted a photo shoot of her own. How on earth could I say no to that?

So off to the studio we went and here is just a bit of what we took.

Little Alex

This little cutie came to visit me today. I had so much fun playing around with him.

Here are just a few images for now.

Sneak Peek

Here you go Nicole, the girls were wonderful to work with today. I loved watching them interact with each other. They were so sweet.

Updated pictures

Updated pictures of the studio here. This is my camera room, and some pics of my little man. Gotta love getting help like this for testing the lights. lol

Scott is doing a great job on the studio, i'm so proud of all of his hard work.

The Studio Is Coming Along

Well things are moving nicely with the studio and I will be able to shoot sessions there any day now!! I'm so excited.....


We are hoping to have our grand opening on July 12th. There will be lots of prizes to win that day.

We will be giving away free sessions, portrait packages and accepting new senior models that day.

I'm getting ready to work on my window displays. Next month we'll be holding a contest, looking for your ideas for my window.

11 Years

Every year as this day comes around, I get to feeling a bit emotional. You see, 11 years ago today I said Goodbye to my Dad.

My Dad was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in April of 97. Since it's such an aggressive cancer, it took his life in just a few short months. As much as I didn't want to see my Dad go, it was better than watching him suffer through the pain.

Prior to my Dad's death, I was told that if I ever needed him, all I had to do was look to the lighthouse and there he would be. Ever since then, whenever I see a lighthouse, I feel like I am surrounded by my Dad. I feel some sense of security, calmness, I feel my Dad.

Well today when I was visiting a photography board that I visit, I saw a post from a friend of mine. Funny, out of all days to post, she posted her lighthouse images today. This image that she sent to me took my breath away.

So even though my Dad is no longer here in person, I can find peace in the fact that he is always near by.

Christy, thank you posting that image today. You helped put a smile back on my face.

Image by the talented Christy Doyea

Happy Father's Day

I hope that all you wonderful dad's out there had a great day.

We did, we took Scott to Mel's Funway Park in Litchfield, NH. We had a great time. We rode on Go-Karts, went mini golfing, played Lazer Tag, and also tried going through a Lazer Maze. Can I just tell you that I stink at the whole Lazer thing! lol The kids kicked my butt!

I'm going to share some pictures from our day. We had a blast and it was so nice to just let loose and run around and have a good time.

Hope you enjoy the images we captured.