Easter sessions: The decision on live aminals

I have had a ton of people inquiring about the use of live bunnies, chicks and even a lamb. It was a hard decision, but one I feel I have to make. I did do live animals one year and to be quite honest, it didn't go so well. Even though we did capture a ton of precious images, the animals didn't fare so well. I do good to keep my son and I and our dog and our hamster healthy and I don't think I can responsibly take care of rabbits and chickens (You know those cute little chicks turn into dirty chickens rather quickly!) So, my solution to remedy this problem... I have purchased realistic movie prop bunnies and ducklings. It is safe, clean and the best part... I get to store them in a Rubbermaid container in my attic until next year. The sample images are super cute! As soon as they come in, I will post sample photos for you to decide for yourself. I will be holding Easter minis at Botanical Gardens in February & March (dates TBA). I will limit this 6 sessions per day on 2 separate dates, so if you are interested, e-mail quickly as these sessions book fast!

Calera Photographer | Smiley baby J

Some kids just make my job too easy! Baby J was all smiles for her session last week. We got some great shots in her dedication gown. Brother B, we missed you at the session. Hopefully I'll get to see you again soon too!

Springville Photographer | Pink Converse and a Tutu

Is she not too much in her tutu and pink converse? I'm so glad they made a come back! This is one of the sweetest families you could ever meet. I have been photographing Miss B. since she was first born. I was so glad when mom asked me to do Christmas photos again. It had been far too long. I saw them once every 3 months for a year and after she completed the her baby plan, seeing them once a year just hasn't been enough for me. It's always a pleasure and this was no exception. Thank goodness Dad had an iphone so he didn't have to miss a minute of the commentary for the AL/LSU game. You were a sport C!

Birmingham Photographer | Contest Finalist

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The Little Fairy


Aubie


Little Bo Peep and her Lost Sheep


Rapunzel


Kiss


I hope everyone had a great Halloween weekend! I received a ton of entires for the Cutest Costume Contest and there were so many cute choices. I've narrowed it down to my favorite five now it's up to you to vote. Voting will end on November 9th. Please add a comment to cast your vote. Only one vote per person per day, please!

McCalla Photographer | A&F Guys

I ♥ when moms unload a car full of clothes! This mama didn't just have a carload of clothes... she had a Hummer full of perfect clothes. We had a great time on Morris Avenue this weekend with these two guys. They are so funny and just full of personality. I think they may have had their pictures made a time or two thousand!

Birmingham Photographer | Cutest Costume Contest

Here's the scoop... I'm having the first annual Kristy Evans Photography Cutest Costume Contest starting right now! Submit a photo of your child in their cutest costume to me at kristy@kristyevansphotography.com. I will select my top 5 favorite entries and post them on my blog for the public to vote. The winner will receive a complimentary photo session at your choice of either the beautiful Birmingham Botanical Gardens or on the Historic Morris Avenue and also a mounted 11x14 portrait of your choice.

The fine print:
-All entries must be received by October 30, 2009.
-All entries must be submitted via email at kristy@kristyevansphotography.com.
-Top five selections will be posted on November 1, 2009 and voting will begin.
-Votes will be submitted through blog comments. Please, 1 vote per day per person.
-Voting will end on November 9, 2009.
-Winner will be announced on November 10, 2009.
-Winner must hold session prior to December 31, 2009.

Birmingham Photographer | One of the many reasons...

One of the many reasons I love doing photography is all the new people I get to meet. While very few have become life long friends, each and every person I meet teaches me, inspires me or motivates me. I love in home sessions for this very reason. Each time I am welcomed into some one's home, I am always seeing unique things that I love! Sometimes it is landscaping ideas, interior design ideas, well the last family I visited gave me a great new recipe. Hence this post. Mom was having a snack that I couldn't quite figure out what it was. My curiosity was killing me so I had to ask, "What the heck is that?" She kindly offered me a taste and as skeptical as I was, I tried it. As Emeril would say, "BAM!" It was good, no, great, no, it was fantastic. I memorized the recipe (Thank God it was easy!) as she gave it to me. You have to try this. This is what you need. Thin steak, cream cheese, banana peppers and I marinated mine in Dale's for a little bit.



She said you get a very thin steak and make it even thinner with a meat tenderizer. I ended up buying bottom round steak I think it was. Then you put a blob (No, there is no scientific measurement for how much) of cream cheese on one end and a few pieces of banana pepper and roll it up.



Then you roll it the other direction in bacon. Then grill them. Then enjoy! You might want to make extras for lunch the next day. We were having them cold out of the fridge and they were still wonderful.