Update on me...

Things have been very busy around here in a different way lately. January is always a bit slower, which I welcome, as it has given me time to reorganize my office and to take some great new computer classes which will help with editing and creating card designs. Other exciting things are in the works too! I'm starting a new business with a great graphic designer I've worked with in the past, Tod Foley. We will be: Progressive Photography & Design, and will work with progressive campaigns, candidates and non-profits. I'll post a link to our new company's website as soon as it is ready. I'll still continue to do plenty of portrait work for children and families in the area, but this will be a nice separation of my portrait and political work.
Also, I can't post many details yet, but I've been hired to teach a course this spring locally on "Taking Better Photos of your Child" for parents and others who would like to learn some basic tips to dramatically improve your photos. Email me with the subject of "photography class" at mary@maryhansonphotography.com if you want me to send info as it becomes available. There will be limited spots available in the course, which will be two evenings long. I'm really excited to teach what I love so much!
And, lastly, since I've had a few emails wondering how Bumble Kitty is doing, a photo of her shortly after we got her and then one from today. She is growing wonderfully, biting a bit too much, and her eye color difference of one green/one blue has become even more striking.



Have a great day!
Mary

I'm back!

I took some time off over the holidays and to be with my children while they were on their holiday break. It was wonderful to regroup, relax and rest. The kids went back to school last week finally, and I realized its been over a month since I posted on my blog! So, I'm back!! Those of you who read my blog often will have lots to look forward to. I'll have "blog only" specials to announce, there will be a few fun contests coming up, a new project of mine unveiled, and of course, favorite shots from recent sessions.
That said, here are a few of an adorable little 1 yr old, "A" and his mom. Apparently he was a bit tired and not in his usual fun mood, but he was a joy to meet and we got lots of sweet shots of him. My favorites are usually the ones without big smiles, like these:

(Remember you can click on any photo to enlarge it!)

But who could resist this smile?

And here is a sample of a 10x20 storyboard, which can have 2, 3 or 4 photos in it.

I always feel bad when I don't get to include recent sessions on my blog, as I know parents look for their kids on here. December was just so busy, I know lots of sessions got "missed" for sneak peeks. My apologies!
Check back soon!
thanks
~Mary