Photo from recent newborn session. Wishing everyone a wonderful Mother's Day weekend!

I apologize for the lack of updates here this year. I simply have not had the time. I mean, it's May already? Really? I've added new photos to the website here and there, and put a few new photos on Facebook, but for the most part free time is something that has been in short supply.

All open session dates for 2010 have been booked. I am booking some package dates for 2011 so feel free to use THE CONTACT FORM section of the website to inquire. If you're interested in being placed on a waitlist for 2010, August and September are the only months remaining with waitlist availability.

Have a great summer everyone!
-Robyn

Photo above from recent newborn session. Stay tuned - the 2010 baby boom is underway!

Hope everyone is having an amazing 2010! Happy New Year!

I can barely keep up with the inquiries for spring and summer. I am now booked solid through the end of 2010 and I do not have any more waitlist availability through August 2010 either.

Unfortunately if you're trying to book before mid-year right now, I have more people on the waitlist than I have scheduled dates.

If you are looking for a portrait session in 2011 and beyond, I am booking maternity, newborn / infant / baby, and holiday packages starting in January 2011. I am taking waitlist inquiries for August and September 2010.

NO REMAINING AUGUST - DECEMBER 2010 SESSION DATES: (last updated on 07.20.2010)
available dates will be shown in blue - no waitlist is currently available through January 2011

May 2010:
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

June 2010:
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

July 2010:
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

August 2010:
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

September 2010:
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

October 2010:
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

November 2010:
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

December 2010:
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

After July, it's time for "Holiday 2010" believe it or not. ALL October, November, and December dates in 2010 are booked solid.

(It is possible additional weekday mini-session dates will be added for September-October if enough inquiries are made, but not at this time.)

Going, going...and now...gone...

Don't forget that not only are we now "Tweeting" on Twitter — but we also have a Facebook fan site and group for Buttons and Bows Photography, LLC:

1. Buttons and Bows Twitter Stream

2. Buttons and Bows Photography Facebook Fan Site

3. Buttons and Bows Photography Facebook Group

Please subscribe / join, get involved, and post a review if you're a former or current client!

(To contact Robyn and book your session package go to THE CONTACT FORM section of the website.)

The last orders were shipped and hand-delivered this week just in time for Santa to get them under the tree... The above is a very small sampling of the Buttons and Bows Photography autumn and holiday 2009 portrait events. (Click here to view the collage above larger.)

Th...th...that's all (for 2009) folks!

A few more glimpses at all the special trimmings that made things merry and bright...

Last but not least, my boys got their 'big' present a bit early this year. We have a new family member and her name is Zoé. She is a blonde American cocker spaniel puppy, born on October 11th. And of course, being my "child", she's already learning to model. You can see the photo of her below (posted by request) at baxterboo.com.

Thanks so much to everyone for making 2009 the best year yet for Buttons & Bows! I appreciate your business more than words can possibly express. Have a happy holiday season, a very Merry Christmas, and a blissfully happy new decade ahead!

Merry-Happy,
-Robyn

Photograph above is from a recent maternity / pregnancy session. Stay tuned this fall for newborn photos of the baby girl on the way!

If you're debating about putting down a deposit-retainer to secure your 2010 session dates, debate no more! The following is my list of available dates through the end of May 2010. I'm already booked solid for January, February, and well into March. Only five — F.I.V.E. — more open session dates remain through June!

REMAINING JANUARY 2010 - JULY 2010 SESSION DATES: (updated December 2010)

January 2010:
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

February 2010:
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

March 2010:
Sunday, March 28th, 2010
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

April 2010:
Saturday, April 25th, 2010
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

May 2010:
Saturday, May 1st, 2010
Saturday, May 8th, 2010
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

June and July 2010:
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

If the date you are looking for is no longer available, please use the contact form to inquire about being placed on my 2010 waitlist. Waitlist availability begins in May 2010. Dates for June and July 2010 reserved upon request.

Don't forget that not only are we now "Tweeting" on Twitter — but we also have a Facebook fan site and group for Buttons and Bows Photography, LLC:

1. Buttons and Bows Twitter Stream

2. Buttons and Bows Photography Facebook Fan Site

3. Buttons and Bows Photography Facebook Group

Please subscribe / join, get involved, and post a review if you're a former or current client!

Hurry, don't delay, on booking your 2010 session TODAY! I was almost completely booked for "holiday 2009" by March 2009.

      -Robyn

(To contact Robyn and book your session package go to THE CONTACT FORM section of the website.)

Yesterday my home was invaded by gallery wrap canvases following an early July promotion. You can see my 5-year old son in one of the photos—he's extremely tall for his age and the box was as tall as he is! I hadn't even removed all of the canvases from the box when I snapped these. It was amazing!

I took most of July off to catch up on my processing, orders, life, and spend some quality summer vacation time with my boys and husband. Unfortunately until we get that pesky little "only 24 hours in one day" limit worked out, some things it seems I will never catch up on.

But all outstanding orders have been processed and shipped and only three client galleries remain to go online. Good thing I have half a weekend because I'm back to shooting in full-force on Sunday.

Stay tuned! It just. Got. Interesting...

The new June 2009 newsletter is out! You'll think you're seeing double... And a quick heads-up: there are tons of new photos in the website galleries!

Please vote for Buttons and Bows as Orlando's "Best Family Photographer" at goCityKids.com. You can vote once per day through July 15, 2009.

Don't forget that not only are we now "Tweeting" on Twitter — but we also have a Facebook fan site and group for Buttons and Bows Photography, LLC:

1. Buttons and Bows Photography Facebook Fan Site

2. Buttons and Bows Photography Facebook Group

Please join both and get involved!

(To receive the monthly newsletter go to THE CONTACT FORM section of the website and enter your e-mail address in the subscription form.)

The new April 2009 newsletter is out! Buttons and Bows Photography, LLC, is celebrating three years in business and two years as the première maternity and newborn photographer in the Orlando area. Come celebrate with us. We have birthday cake!

Don't forget that not only are we now "Tweeting" on Twitter — but we also have a Facebook fan site and group for Buttons and Bows Photography, LLC:

1. Buttons and Bows Photography Facebook Fan Site

2. Buttons and Bows Photography Facebook Group

Please join both, get involved, and post a review if you're a former / current client!

(To receive the monthly newsletter go to THE CONTACT FORM section of the website and enter your e-mail address in the subscription form.)

It's a girl! Shot from a recent newborn baby girl photo session...you might remember mom & dad waiting on her arrival in the February newsletter... Isn't she pretty in pink?

There's a method to the March Madness behind this blog entry.

These are my remaining schedule open-dates for one year out thru March 2010 — (UPDATED on 05.07.09: please note at this time there no more open dates in my 2009 booking calendar). This is your written "this is now officially the last-minute" warning! Take that tax refund and put down your package deposit soon...

REMAINING MARCH 2009 - MARCH 2010 SESSION DATES: (open 2009-10 dates in blue)

Sunday, May 17th, 2009
Sunday, May 24th, 2009

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Saturday, August 8th, 2009

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Please use the contact form to inquire about being placed on my 2009 waitlist - or to sign up for a possible, additional 2009 mini-session date for the holidays.

        _______________         

Saturday, February 20th, 2010
Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Saturday, March 6th, 2010
Sunday, March 14th, 2010
Saturday, March 20th, 2010

UPDATE: 2010 availability through June now located here

Don't forget that not only are we now "Tweeting" on Twitter — but we also have a Facebook fan site and group for Buttons and Bows Photography, LLC:

1. Buttons and Bows Twitter Stream

2. Buttons and Bows Photography Facebook Fan Site

3. Buttons and Bows Photography Facebook Group

Please subscribe / join, get involved, and post a review if you're a former or current client!

Hurry, don't delay, on booking your 2009 session TODAY!

BOOMER SOONER!
-Robyn

(To contact Robyn and book your session package go to THE CONTACT FORM section of the website.)

The new March 2009 newsletter is out!

The March newsletter features a "March Madness" promotion for "365 days of baby", "belly to baby", "baby's first birthday", the new Palladium plan, and holiday packages (if booked by 03.16.09). See the newsletter for more details.

Don't forget that not only are we now "Tweeting" on Twitter — but we also have a Facebook fan site and group for Buttons and Bows Photography, LLC:

1. Buttons and Bows Photography Facebook Fan Site

2. Buttons and Bows Photography Facebook Group

Please join both, get involved, and post a review if you're a former / current client!

(To receive the monthly newsletter go to THE CONTACT FORM section of the website and enter your e-mail address in the subscription form.)

The new February 2009 newsletter was just released! Sending it out a few days early this time because my oldest "baby" turns 5 next week, and we're heading to Disney on Saturday to celebrate.

The February newsletter even includes a special Valentine's code for 14% off "365 days of baby", "belly to baby", and the new Palladium plan (if booked by 02.14.09). See the newsletter for more details.

And don't forget Buttons & Bows is sponsoring a week of storybook fairytale sessions from February 19-25, 2009!

(To receive the monthly newsletter go to THE CONTACT FORM section of the website and enter your e-mail address in the subscription form.)

Just sharing another one of my recent favorites. You might remember this l'il Valentine as the newborn baby girl with the fall pumpkins from last autumn.

Also wanted to let everyone know that we now have a Facebook fan site and group for Buttons and Bows Photography, LLC:

1. Buttons and Bows Photography Facebook Fan Site

2. Buttons and Bows Photography Facebook Group

Please join both and stay involved - we'd love to have you!

Check buttonsandbowsphotography.com - tons of photos recently added!

Stay warm!
-Robyn

Another quick peek in my office — my wonderful husband recently installed a clothing bar so all of my petticoats and tutus won't get crushed. I may have two small boys, but that doesn't mean I'm immune to pink!

If you haven't been by buttonsandbowsphotography.com lately, it's time to check in again. Every photo gallery now has something new!

And don't forget the Buttons & Bows 2009 calendars are now on sale...

The new January 2009 newsletter was just released! It features several sneak-peeks of what's in store for 2009. See the newsletter for more details.

And don't forget Buttons & Bows is sponsoring a week of storybook fairytale sessions from February 19-25, 2009!

(To receive the monthly newsletter go to THE CONTACT FORM section of the website and enter your e-mail address in the subscription form.)

Not much time to update the site or blog these days. I'm up to my eyeballs in Christmas orders. But I thought I'd share some of the pretty packaging Buttons & Bows is using this holiday season.

Now booking "belly to baby" & "baby's first year" packages for April 2009 and beyond...

May your days be merry and bright!
-Robyn

"No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face." - J. Donne

The above photo is a teaser from a recent newborn session with one of my 365-platinum babies (a beautiful baby girl). It seems like yesterday that I shot the maternity session!

Just a quick notice to let everyone know my family be leaving this weekend to accompany my husband to New Orleans for a business conference. (We were married at the Le Richelieu in the French Quarter in '96 so it's a trip we're very much looking forward to!)

As such, I will not have office hours starting Saturday, October 11 - Monday, October 20.

I will have an internet connection at our hotel but my online time will be sporadic. If you need to reach me please e-mail or call and leave a message — I will reply just as soon as possible.

All outstanding lab orders should be mailed before we leave town. You will be e-mailed tracking information. Thank you to everyone who has allowed me to session-shuffle making this trip possible!

Laissez les bon temps rouléz! (And BOOMER SOONER!)

Now booking "belly to baby" & "baby's first year" packages for April 2009 and beyond...
-Robyn

Some of my clients cry when they get their orders. I cry when I get their reactions. It's win-win really! Four recent client e-mails I wanted to share:




"The pictures came in. They are even more beautiful than looking at the on the computer. I really love that 8x10 of [our son's] face. Thank you they are perfect."
—Alicia - Orlando, Florida

"ONCE AGAIN YOU HAVE OUT DONE YOURSELF!

Robyn everything is beautiful! We sat in amazement last night looking at everything. Your packaging is beautiful...I didn't want to open it! Thank you for all of the 'little extras', they are very much appreciated. You have preserved these special moments for us, and are something we will cherish forever. When we are "80" and [our son] is married and has a family of his own, these photos are something we will be able to pull out and reminisce with. I can't wait for our next session and then for the "First Birthday" session!

I said it before and I'll say it again... You have a gift that is like no other. No words can say thank you enough, you have given us memories to last a lifetime and beyond!"
—Kristen - Debary, Florida

"Hi Robyn: We got the maternity session photos back. Love everything!!! Thank you! Your packaging and extra touches make it extra special.

I am so looking forward to the session with [our daughter] on Saturday."
—Kim - Windermere, Florida

"Robyn these are awesome!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! Everyone loves them! YAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! These are adorable. Thank you so much!"
—Tanya - Clermont, FL

The above photo is a teaser from a recent "1-year" session. You might remember him as the basketball baby at his newborn session... He's definitely making Santa's "nice" list!

(If you have a November session scheduled, please contact me if you have questions about these dates — some will be extended for 1-2 weeks past your session date with no penalty. December sessions do not guarantee holiday delivery other than birth announcement orders placed by December 12th.)

These dates are placed in effect by me because I have strict deadlines already set in place by my print labs. There is no room to bend.

The new September 2008 newsletter was just released! It features photos from two recent "baby's first birthday" sessions. The website galleries have also been updated recently.


(To receive the monthly newsletter go to THE CONTACT FORM section of the website and enter your e-mail address in the subscription form.)

The new August 2008 newsletter was just released! It features photos from recent twins, newborns, and maternity sessions. The website galleries have also been updated recently.


(To receive the monthly newsletter go to THE CONTACT FORM section of the website and enter your e-mail address in the subscription form.)

If you've wondered why things have been so quiet around here lately, this should be a nice little visual tutorial. Oh baby, what a May! Congrats to all of the new Buttons and Bows mommies and daddies! If you haven't checked out the Galleries recently, now is a great time to start. Several new photos have been added recently with more to come!

UPDATED 06.22.08:
Current availability located here. Don't delay - I'm now only booking sessions for 2009!

Two years ago today - April 30, 2006 - I shot my first-ever newborn photo session. So I guess you could say today is the birthday of Buttons and Bows Photography! The photo above was from that session and is one of my most-recognized images. It was inspired by my good friend Angela, of Angela Wright Photography in Richmond, VA.

In the here and now, the above photo is a teaser from a recent 8-month session with one of my 365-platinum babies. It's so much fun watching them grow up! You might remember her as the little baby girl in the Santa bag under the Christmas tree last year... You can see more images from this session in the "Lullaby and Goodnight" gallery.

And just in case you thought I'd forgotten, here's an update shot of my newly-redesigned office. This is the wall opposite the wrapping / packaging station shown previously. This desk is my workspace, and my husband's desk (for gaming and surfing) makes up the middle of the "U"-shape. This way, when I'm editing into the wee hours of the morning, we can still be together. Especially since it promises to be a very busy late spring!

The thing I'm most proud of in my new office will hang in the empty space above the the wrapping / packaging station. It's a photograph of me with my mother from 1976 taken by Glen Sanders (now deceased) of Sanders Studios in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

My grandmother owned a specialty maternity / newborn / infant / children's boutique called "Dene's Stork Shop" in the 1970s and 80s. This photo hung above her wrapping station until the day the store closed. Now it will hang above mine. Fitting since she provided my business model.

Unfortunately the years have not been kind to this heirloom and I'm in the process of having it restored. We know so much more about photo care and preservation now than we knew back then. Hiring a custom portrait artist is essential to protecting your family's memories for generations to come!

I won't be able to add updates here after every session, but I'm particularly proud of this maternity / pregnancy portrait event and had to show off a few teaser-proofs...

Check the "Monochrome" black & white and "Great Expectations" maternity galleries for more recent additions.

It's going to be a spring full of bellies and babies for me. I'm already booking into July and we're not officially to St. Paddy's Day quiet yet!

Please go to THE CONTACT FORM to reserve your "belly to baby" or "baby's first year" maternity/newborn/infant package ASAP! Session dates are very limited through summer.