News

I currently have ONE spot left for February! This spot will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. If you would like to reserve this spot, please contact me at: summer@summerknoblochphotography.com

As usual, newborn session are still accepted even after I am booked up for the month. Please contact me as soon as possible for your newborn session as I am accepting a limited number per month.

Regarding future bookings for child sessions:

In 2008, I will only be accepting 3-4 sessions per month. Because of this, expect me to be booking several months out. I will open up bookings for each month only 3 months prior. This avoids the "booking 6 months out" that I ran into this fall. So please take note of the month you are interested in and contact me in plenty of time to reserve your spot. I will annouce on my blog and site when each months bookings are open for reserving.

I get so many inquiries each week that it is impossible for me to follow up further after I have responded with my availability. If I do not hear back from you regarding booking, I will not remind you. Please watch my site and/or blog for my latest availability. I will try my best to keep everyone aware of spots that open up.

Thank you for an overwhelmingly positive first year and I am looking forward to an amazing 2008!

Lots more news to come for 2008...so keep watching :)

Baby M

Welcome to the world, sweet baby...

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Thank you M & T for inviting me into your home to capture M's 7th day of life. She is just too precious.


~S

*If you are interested in a newborn session, please contact me as soon as possible. Newborn sessions are booked on a first come, first serve basis. I have already booked several newborn sessions for next year, so once you know your due date, get in touch with me!

A little story about D

I shot my nephew's portraits this morning for the first time. He's 3 and 1/2 and is really the sweetest little boy you will ever meet. When it comes to my favorite little ones, he is definitely at the top of the list. I couldn't wait to get this sneak peek up for his dad...

First, a little background info for the non-friend readers of this blog...

My nephew "D" was born with VATER Syndrome, and while not going into all the details, involves various birth defects/abnormalities. His first year of life he was in the hospital more than a dozen times. He has had several surgeries (I lost track actually), procedures (again, lost track) and just the slightest thing as a cold could send him into the ER. The most remarkable thing is you would never know this. He is full of energy, is vibrant, and such a happy child. He was even asked to participate in the Make A Wish Foundation! Can you tell I am a proud aunt? :) In addition to these struggles, his mother (my sister) died when he was 5 days old. It was an unexpected, tragic moment in all our lives. When I was grieving her death and in a very dark place, D became a strong force in my life. I had never loved a child in that way until he was born, and I will always remember the hope he gave me.

D's father (my brother-in-law) truly deserves the dad-of-the-year award. (is there one of those? there should be.) While he was coping with the loss of his wife, best friend, and first love...he also had to learn how to care for his very sick baby. He did things for D that most parents would never think of having to do. He continues to this day to be both mother and father to him, and it amazes me. I could go on and on about what an incredible person he is.

Now that I have you all teared up (that was the plan, you know) - here's a sneak peek for his daddy. A - thank you for asking me to capture the special bond between you two. I loved every minute of it.

he looks so much like his mommy here...

that little smile just melts me.

he was saying "I love you, daddy" right as I snapped this (awe)

Newborn pics coming SOON!

~S

Trick or Treat!

Just a few photos from last night...

We met at my parent's house for some pictures of the cousins together...
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Fireman & Butterfly :)

Me & my butterfly...she is growing up so fast!

If you know my nephew, you would know this if the perfect costume for him!

Just too cute!

We then went to Pizza Hut for some din-din before heading to visit Mamaw. The kids were quite a hit at the retirement center! It was such a great idea to go there...it means so much to the residents.

Hope you and yours had a great Halloween!

Tea, anyone?

I had such a fun session with a little 3 year old this past weekend. We decided to do a tea party since she loves to pretend. She loved it and didn't want to stop, even when Mom promised McDonald's! Here's a sneak peek for Mom...sorry it's a little late K! Here are some of my favorites...

Double Sneak Peek

You know when you cram everything into one weekend how it seems to go by like a whirlwind? That's what this weekend was like. Between multiple sessions, wiener roasts, and a birthday party, we didn't know when we were coming or going! I can't believe tomorrow is already Monday, but I'm glad to have a day to rest and hang out with my favorite little person :)

I'm doing 2 different sneak peeks from my last few sessions...so here's the first for O's mom. You know I love you, girl! Enjoy! (H's mom...keep scrolling for yours!)

Don't ya just wanna squeeze him?

Now for H...I did her 2 year portraits in May so you may recognize this cutie. We had a wind advisory today which made it more of a challenge than usual, but we ended up with some fantastic shots regardless!

I've told her mom a dozen times already - you must get this child into modeling! Unbelievably photogenic - and only 2 1/2!

A few of my baby girl, just for fun...I am getting these printed big for her bathroom :)

~S

Funks Grove Sessions

Funks Grove has been a popular request for sessions this fall. I had my first Fall Session out there last weekend, and it really is a gorgeous place. I had to get this sneak peek done because I have a feeling this momma has been hitting "refresh" all morning at work :)

C - this is a huge sneak peek for you! I tried to narrow down my favorites but it was so hard! I should have the rest to you shortly :)

First off, the newest member of the K family!

Big brother is strinkingly handsome!

Big sis was such a ham - it's the age :) I told her to get ALL her giggles out.....

so I could get this:

One last image....I think we wore him out!

More later this week....have a great Monday!

~S