tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32938621142115153182024-03-13T22:15:34.993-07:00Photography By April SmithOurCarsAndCopshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18102451888676782904noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293862114211515318.post-64529691327575357512011-09-29T19:22:00.000-07:002011-09-29T19:22:53.701-07:00DRUM ROLL PLEASE....And the winner of the FREE Mini session this Saturday...<br />
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CARLEY!!! Congratulations Carley. Check your email for something from me...<br />
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<br />OurCarsAndCopshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18102451888676782904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293862114211515318.post-77020013123307432052011-09-27T21:09:00.000-07:002011-09-27T21:10:30.242-07:00Tanya<div>
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Remember this gorgeous face?<br />
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This is Tanya. I did photos with her last November. She is a complete pleasure to work with. It's not very often that I actually feel really nervous to do photos with someone- I was with this session. Tanya has done some modeling for other photographers. It was so intimidating. Once we got started it was so natural and we both had a lot of fun and spent a lot of time laughing.<br />
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Tanya- I just adore you. You are a beautiful woman - inside and out. I hope to work with you more in the future. <br />
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Enjoy this small slide show of some of her photos from her session.<br />
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OurCarsAndCopshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18102451888676782904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293862114211515318.post-62107320073821863982011-09-27T17:20:00.000-07:002011-09-27T17:25:07.813-07:00Months of absence, facebook drama and a giveaway!!!I quit my job at the doctors office back in May - how ironic that the last time I updated my blog was in May. A LOT has happened since then. I've had a lot of new clients, some regular clients and a lot of new things happening with Photography by April Smith. We celebrated 2 years in July. YAY! We hit 1000 "likes" on facebook. YAY! We started the processes and completed all testing to start working with the March of Dimes. YAY! We participated in the AZ Bridal Fashion Debut- AZ Bridal Expo- our first expo and a BIG one at that. YAY! (and I sent my oldest to Kindergarten. YAY!) It's honestly been a whirlwind crazy ride but I have LOVED every minute. I am going to try my best to go back and highlight clients and things that occurred over the last few months. Things WILL be out of order. And in no special order- all my clients are special to me!!<br />
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This past week I decided I wanted to thank my loyal clients and all my "likers" on facebook by offering a free mini session this weekend. Less than 2 days into the simple contest (tag yourself in the photo type contest) I was told by facebook I was breaking the rules, they locked the photo so that no one else could tag it, I would not be allowed to post any photos and I was in harm of having my account deleted. <br />
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Here was my original photo that got me in trouble:<br />
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Or so I thought- I started reading the rules of facebook and determined the way I was running my contest was basically illegal. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/promotions_guidelines.php">See facebook contest rules here.</a><br />
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I decided to end the contest immediately. I had a fear of them deleting my business page which I have built for 2 years. I wasn't about to lose contact with the 1000+ people I had come in contact with over those two years.<br />
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So instead- I quickly picked a winner. (Congratulations <span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">ā€ˇGregg Scott Hollingsworth! )</span> Ended the contest 2 days early. I didn't feel it was fair to end it so quickly and found a way to legally run a contest on facebook. Another YAY!!!<br />
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SOOOOO I am giving away a total of TWO mini sessions. Contest ends in two days. Session must take place on Saturday, October 1st in the morning- in Glendale, AZ.<br />
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I just wanted a way to say thanks to all my faithful likers and clients and let them know how much I appreciate them. THANK YOU!!!<br />
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OurCarsAndCopshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18102451888676782904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293862114211515318.post-34008233303950500502011-05-09T22:04:00.000-07:002011-05-09T22:04:23.760-07:00Mother's Day 2011I honestly don't think all men understand how important Mother's day is to moms (especially mothers of young children!). We work hard everyday to try and shape our children. We cook. We clean. Not saying men don't do it too, in fact, I have some girlfriends who don't cook (I still love you girls!) and my husband does A LOT for our kids but being a mom is A LOT of work all the time. We are maids, cooks, unpaid taxi drivers, and thats just to name a few...and most days it goes unnoticed by our children. Mother's day is OUR day to relax and its our day to feel appreciated for all we do! I honestly THOUGHT that most men didn't think about Mother's day until the Friday before and they rush to the local store for a card and some candy? (sorry guys if this makes you mad, it was honestly what I thought, I had no clue!) Well I was proved way wrong this year.<br />
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On MARCH 23rd I received an email from Justin:<br />
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"Mothers day this year is May 8. Do you have any availability before then to do a session with Hank and me? It would be a surprise for Alexis"<br />
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SERIOUSLY? A month and a half before Mother's Day?! Told you I was proved wrong. I was so excited that Justin contacted me. We met at the Phoenix Art Museum. Justin and Hank had on matching outfits. Why the Art Museum? I later found out it was one of his wife's favorite places. HOW CUTE. So much thought into this. He planned this entire thing, bought outfits and managed to keep it all a secret for almost 2 months!<br />
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Alexis, he deserves MAJOR brownie points!!<br />
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I've known Justin since high school but this was my first time meeting Hank. Holy cuteness! He was to adorable and ALWAYS on the move. He wouldn't sit still for anything, BUT give him a cell phone with some music playing and that kid can boogie! AWE he was so cute. I can't wait to meet baby #2...coming VERY SOON!!!<br />
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Happy Mother's day Alexis (and all the other mommies out there) and job well done Justin!!!!<br />
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Now to the fun part...let me tell a small story about the LOVELY couple. About a year ago I received an email from an old friend/old boss asking me to quote a wedding for her friend. I was more than willing and eager to do a wedding. Why not, sounds fun right? I spoke with Jessi- We did the normal discussion on what she was looking for, where the wedding was..all that good stuff. We booked the wedding!<br />
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Jessi and I did not meet until two weeks before her wedding. She had the welcoming personality that I love (and she works at Starbucks...even more to love about her!)!!!! We looked at the church through the window (we made the mistake of meeting up on a holiday!) and drove to the reception location. There was no awkward silence, it was almost like we were old friends chatting. I instantly knew this would be a fun wedding.<br />
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January 14, 2011 quickly approached. After some interesting new developments about the church and things we could and couldn't do...Ben and Jessi were married. They had a gorgeous Catholic ceremony.<br />
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The reception was just as wonderful. They picked a fun location, <a href="http://www.shenandoahmill.com/">Shenandoah Mills</a>. (It has the coolest areas to take photos.)<br />
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I have so much I could say about Ben and Jessi's, their wedding, and their reception...but I dont know where to start. I will just say that anyone who was there, or anyone who has meet Jessi and Ben, they know how perfect they are for each other. Their wedding was like a fairy tale. I wish them a lifetime of happiness!<br />
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Reception photos coming soon............OurCarsAndCopshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18102451888676782904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293862114211515318.post-82415749613510217512011-02-07T21:00:00.000-08:002011-02-08T07:21:08.743-08:00shutterfly valentines day...I found some more photos posted on the shutterfly website..<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">so exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! </div>OurCarsAndCopshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18102451888676782904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293862114211515318.post-85994574295938863862011-01-31T14:20:00.000-08:002011-01-31T14:25:28.977-08:00some things really open your eyes....I don't think most people realize how much 30 minutes or an hour, or two hours taking photos with a family can give you such a connection to them. My clients aren't just clients to me. They become my friends, my extended family. I don't just take photos. I make connections with the people I work with,. They let me in their lives, in their homes and let me capture important moments in their lives, moments they want to remember. I am part of Engagements, Weddings, last days of maternity, first days home with newborns, first birthday photos...etc.... I love my clients. They are all amazing and all have such a special place in my heart for so many different reasons. When I started my business in photography I never realized how close I would get to some of my clients.<br />
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One of my clients, who are now like family, are the Bogue Family. I met the Bogue Family on March 24, 2010. I met T and J for a maternity session. She was due any day. In fact she delivered 4 days after our photos together. T had the most welcoming personality, I felt an instant friendship with both her and J. They both insisted their baby would be a boy, I instantly thought girl! <br />
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A few weeks after their maternity photos, I got to meet baby Savanna (Yes, I was right, she was a girl!). She was so young yet already full of so much personality. I had so much fun taking baby Savanna's photos. She was like a little angel. <br />
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A short time after their session, they moved to TX. I was so sad. No, I didn't know them well. But like I said, my clients become like family.<br />
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In November, I went on my first vacation alone. Without my husband, without my kids. It was a trip for ME. I needed it. I had a blast. But I came home to horrible news. God needed another Angel in heave. He picked Savanna. I cried. I had friends call me upset by the news, they didn't even know the Bogue family, but felt like they knew them because they followed my photos. I felt like someone I was so blessed to have known was taken to soon. She was 7.5 months old. I know its a few months after Savanna left to dance with the Angels...but I still think about Savanna, T and J on a daily basis. T posted a blog yesterday, they got the autopsy report. SIDS. Even though I spent about 3 hours total with the Bogue family, I would have done anything to be there for them during this difficult time. <br />
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Savanna- I wish I could have seen you for your first birthday. Promise to dance with the Angels. Watch over your mommy and daddy and show them signs that you're still around and help heal their hurt. Let them get enough closure to continue on with their everyday life. Please know sweet Savanna, anyone who has ever been lucky enough to have met you was truly was blessed to have known you.<br />
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T and J- You will always have a friend in me. If you ever need anything...let me know!! I could never thank you enough for trusting me to capture so many special memories for you.<br />
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T - NEVER stop writing. You have an amazing way with words. Someday - your words should be read by the world. And when they are, I will be one of the first ones in line to buy your books!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Before I post any picture let me tell a little background. I went to high school with Baby A's mommy. We met our freshman year of high school, the first day of school in P.E. Class. We became instant friends. That was 12 years ago. We were great friends for awhile, and like many people, we drifted apart. Thanks to the wonders of facebook we became friends again. Amanda and Steve were my FIRST paid photography clients. So I guess you could say they were the first ones to truly support me in my new passion (not that ALL of you don't support me 110% and I appreciate you all!) I will never forget how weird it felt to take my friends money to take pictures of them :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> <br />
Here is a picture of my first session with them</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_e6jTw19-ouw/TSqKfTW-Z6I/AAAAAAAAA28/x9jRHEs4gxU/s1600/16057_169208646866_12424965.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_e6jTw19-ouw/TSqKfTW-Z6I/AAAAAAAAA28/x9jRHEs4gxU/s320/16057_169208646866_12424965.jpg" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Such a cute couple. I remember this session well. I had my girls with me and we discussed babies. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fastforward: About April/May-ish 2010 I get a text message from Amanda...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SHE'S PREGNANT and Due December 25, 2010</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was so excited for her and Steve, seriously and we pretty much right away started discussing maternity and newborn photos!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Baby A entered the world a week early. On December 17, 2010 she joined this amazing family at 2:13pm. Weighing 6lb 9oz.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_e6jTw19-ouw/TSqOJw9JUqI/AAAAAAAAA3k/ArXnHurQzg8/s1600/DSC_8918wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_e6jTw19-ouw/TSqOJw9JUqI/AAAAAAAAA3k/ArXnHurQzg8/s320/DSC_8918wm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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I first met Baby A when she was about 2 weeks old. Already full of spunk and personality. I showed up for our newborn session and left a little over an hour later (and about 15 photos taken) and a date for the next week for photos, She wasn't ready for me yet. We did her next session a few days later and she was amazing. She is a gorgeous baby. And will surely be famous for her many facial expressions!! See for yourself:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">And since she was due on Christmas.... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_e6jTw19-ouw/TSqOhqUEB2I/AAAAAAAAA3s/18yQB-jVBVg/s1600/DSC_8784wm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_e6jTw19-ouw/TSqOhqUEB2I/AAAAAAAAA3s/18yQB-jVBVg/s320/DSC_8784wm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations again Amanda and Steve...she really is a true beauty!!!</div>OurCarsAndCopshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18102451888676782904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293862114211515318.post-22204724131257742082011-01-01T21:47:00.000-08:002011-01-01T21:47:36.304-08:002010-20112010 took good care of me and my business. I was VERY busy. Which is amazing. I am so thankful. But it's not good for those of you in blog-land. I have neglected you. BADLY. I kept my<a href="http://www.facebook.com/photographybyaprilsmith"> facebook</a> up to date. My goal for 2011 is to stay up to date on my sessions on here and not fall behind. I kept planning on going back and updating from there I left off BUT it's a new year. A new clean slate. A new chance to start over on updating. So tomorrow I will be doing my first official session of 2011. A newborn session. New year..new babies...what better way to start. I WILL post pictures!!!OurCarsAndCopshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18102451888676782904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293862114211515318.post-80872423006600646332010-11-30T10:11:00.001-08:002011-01-01T21:36:09.550-08:00GIFT<div class="sflyProductPreviewWidget" style="height: 494px; width: 425px;">this is a gift I had made for my brother and his wife for Christmas this year. They loved it...and so did I!<br />
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I ordered new business cards! <br />
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AND I bought a new camera and lenses. (D300s and I love her!!) and my husband surprised me by buying me my dream camera bag...Meet <a href="http://epiphaniebags.com/#/details-green/">Belle</a><br />
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My time has not been busy JUST spending!!! I HAVE BEEN SO BUSY with photo sessions, working on the website, NOT updating my blog (SORRY...i'm fired!) did I mention raising two young kids, plus taking care of my husband and the house. I wouldnt trade it all in for anything!!! I LOVE IT!!!!<br />
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I will try and get some of my most recent sessions uploaded later today and tomorrow.<br />
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And a special congratulations goes out to Ali, Asaf and London who welcomed baby Berlin and to Tabatha and Justin who welcomed baby Savanna (there maternity pictures will be posted soon...so cute!)OurCarsAndCopshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18102451888676782904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293862114211515318.post-71476614162899524402010-03-27T09:15:00.000-07:002010-03-27T09:16:24.449-07:00Red Means LOVEAND I AM IN LOVE with a Red Camera bag by <a href="http://www.epiphaniebags.com/">Epiphanie Bags</a>. (I am in love with all their bags!!) I have been on the search for the perfect GIRLIE camera bag. I found it and I NEED it. I literally find myself on their website DAILY staring at the bags, trying not to drool Guess what...<a href="http://www.beyond-snapshots.com/blog">beyond-snapshots</a> is giving away one for free!!!!!!!<br />
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All I have to do is post an image that shows red. I LOVE my little girls red boots...so what better picture?<br />
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I really hope i win this bag....wish me luck!OurCarsAndCopshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18102451888676782904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293862114211515318.post-11094287250483526922010-02-25T17:21:00.000-08:002010-02-25T17:21:06.511-08:00Baby "J" -I- Newborn photography<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Oh baby "J". This was my first experience doing a shoot with a new born baby BOY. Oh is he cute. He was 2 1/2 weeks old when we did this shoot. And let me tell you...Baby "J" has amazing aim. I was pee'd on 3 times and we had a few issues during the shoot but it was soooo fun and the pictures turned out great. I hope you enjoy:<br />
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With all this being said, since I have been BUSY AS A BEE, I have been neglecting my blogs. So....pictures from my recent session will follow......OurCarsAndCopshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18102451888676782904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293862114211515318.post-55862620595594365522010-02-08T21:12:00.000-08:002010-02-08T21:12:48.940-08:00Dawn -I- Glendale, AZ portrait photographyBack in November (I think it was November) I did a maternity session with the Marshalls. Dawn has a new grandbaby. That's right the Marshalls had baby Joseph one week ago. Dawn came all the way from California to visit with the new baby and she was sweet enough to want to share some time for a mini session with me to get some photos of herself for her hubby. She was such a nice lady and I enjoyed her company a lot. Ok ladies can you believe she has 6 kids?! She looks great doesn't she! Dawn I hope both YOU and your husband enjoy the pictures!!! You're beautiful both inside AND out!!!<br />
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUCY!!!<br />
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