LOT116 PHOTOGRAPHY

mini with Kayden (almost 3, and almost a big brother!)

Julie — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:20:08 +0000

The last time I saw this little guy, he wasn’t even 1 yet. The crazy part is that he still looks exactly the same!…just a stretched out “big boy” version! Kayden is such a funny little guy….and has the most awesome hair color…that is the exact same color as his moms! We laughed A LOT during our quick mini session. Kayden was all over the place (like most 2 (almost 3) year olds usually are, and he thought it was especially funny to test us, just to get us to laugh. It worked….but what he didn’t know was that I myself am pretty darn funny. I had him cracking up like crazy. I can’t wait to see him again next month…and meet his new baby brother! :)

Urban + Beach + Gorgeous Family = Awesome!

Julie — Thu, 30 May 2013 02:58:25 +0000

When this mom and I talked (starting back in January) about locations, she showed me a few photos of their past 2 family photo sessions (which were both outdoors/nature), and by looking at their perfectly styled clothing, I immediately suggested an urban/street shoot, not only because I knew they would look perfect in an urban setting, but because they had already done the outdoor/nature thing twice before, so I wanted them to try something new and different (for them). After a little coaxing and suggestion of beach photos to end the shoot, she was on board…and I knew it would be awesome. Not only did they show up PERFECTLY dressed, but they were one of the most photogenic and easy going families i’ve met. Jillian (4, almost 5) is her mom’s mini-me. Totally adorable, totally talkative (she was a chatterbox, much like my PJ, the entire shoot – haha) and totally fun! Matteo (almost 7 months) was such a sweet and easy going baby. He greeted me with a smile immediately, and even though he hadn’t napped (and ended up being woken up from a *mega* short nap from urban to the beach (so all of maybe 15 minutes, since we let him sleep a little bit while they changed clothes), he was still in a great mood. This family was just perfect.

Micah (9 months)

Julie — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:08:27 +0000

I love seeing my repeat clients (like the 2 newborn shoots (below) prior to this shoot, but didn’t get a chance to type anything up about, since I was on a time crunch to get the new site up. Both families I have been photographing the older siblings since before they were 1 (!!), so it’s amazing that I have now gotten to photograph the new babies in their families as well.), but I also love meeting new clients! This super sweet family mentioned during our shoot that they love that I have so many repeat clients and they think it’s so cool that I get to see so many kids grow up. I think so too! It’s one of the best parts about my job :) Hopefully i’ll get to watch Micah grow up as well….and maybe even meet a future sibling one day :) Micah was SO good. Such an easy going baby, although he did try and eat a few rocks, some grass, pull his mom’s earrings, his dad’s ear, etc. Haha. We had a fun little shoot around the park. I hadn’t done a shoot here in about 2 years!

June/July (2013) IN HOME Session Special!!

Julie — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:32:58 +0000

As you all know, I LOVE in home sessions. I have been wanting to do more and more of them. With the heat approaching (ok, well heck, according to yesterday’s 100 degree heat, is HAS arrived! haha), what better place to shoot than INDOORS? Let’s skip the heat, the bugs, the sunburns, crowds…and avoid dragging/packing a bunch of clothes, etc in the car… and shoot in the comfort of your own home. A place where your family finds love and comfort, a place where your kids are happy, themselves, and silly. NO, you don’t have to have a model home. Yes, of course you’ll want to pick up a bit, but no, you don’t need to live in a mansion or dream home! Most people don’t *think* their house is ideal for shoots, but majority of them are wrong! Yes, i’ve been lucky enough to shoot in some amazing homes, but I know there are SO many of you out there that have YOUR OWN perfect little home. After all, every family is different, and your photos should reflect YOUR family and YOUR lives.

Soooo……
for JUNE and JULY (2013) *ONLY*, i’m offering $200 OFF of all *IN HOME* sessions!!! Yep, that’s how bad i’m wanting to do more of them. I don’t just throw out discounts (anyone who has been around Lot116 for the past almost 6 years knows that this is only the second time i’ve EVER offered any type of discount on shoots)….but yes, i’m in love with in home sessions and want to give some folks the extra push to give them a try ;)

Here are some examples of previous in home sessions that I have done (yes, I know, their homes are awesome (again, i’m super lucky to have such rad clients), but DO NOT be discouraged that your home “doesn’t look like that” (heck, mine doesn’t either)…again, this is about YOUR family, your beautiful children jumping around, you kissing their toes, you baking with them, you snuggling and cuddling them, etc. That’s what I love most about in home sessions….they are all unique because everyone’s homes are different. Variety is GOOD! ;) If you want, you can even send me pics (even phone pics are fine – just be sure to take them in the day, with natural light coming in) of your home *before* you book, if you want me to see if your home is ideal for a shoot (just to reassure you) :)

Baby Chloe (2 weeks old)

Julie — Sat, 11 May 2013 04:35:10 +0000

Baby Kamryn (2 weeks, 2 days old)

Julie — Sat, 11 May 2013 04:34:38 +0000

Quick Update On Booking Schedule for 2013

Julie — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:12:31 +0000

First things first, my blog will be quiet this week….but for good reason (more on that later this week or so). I am sharing one photo from a newborn shoot this past weekend, just because a post is always better with a photo (and because Chloe and Lilah are so darn adorable) ;)

In the meantime, I just wanted to give a quick update on my current booking schedule for 2013. As of now, here is what the remainder of 2013 is looking like for Lot116.

JUNE - A couple of spots open
JULY – A few spots open
AUGUST – A few spots open
SEPTEMBER – A couple of spots open
OCTOBER – COMPLETELY BOOKED
NOVEMBER - COMPLETELY BOOKED

For those wanting “holiday photos”, I highly suggest grabbing a September spot a.s.a.p. I do have clients that shoot in September (and some even in August) for holiday photos, and get them out of the way (which is also great so that it’s not as rushed/stressful along with the holidays).

For June, July, August, I would especially LOVE to do some more in home sessions. NO, you do NOT need to have a “model home”. In home sessions are about YOUR family, YOUR love, YOUR kids being kids, YOUR home, YOUR life. I also have some other ideas that i’ve been wanting to try at some in home sessions, so email me if you want to talk more about it :) I would love to meet your family!

Email me at julie@Lot116.com a.s.a.p to book for 2013 (or even 2014….those bookings have already started as well). Once i’m booked, i’m booked :) I look forward to meeting you (as well as seeing many of you again!)! xoxo – Julie

Spring Mini Session With Paige (2.5 years old)

Julie — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:28:14 +0000

I knew this family would be awesome, even before I met them. How did I know? Well, mom’s name is Julie (like me!) and their daughter’s name is Paige (like my daughter!)! ;) Haha… Julie and I joked about how funny it would be if our husband’s both had the same name… but luckily they don’t (although they both wear glasses and are asian of some sort…..so that alone gets some points, right? haha). When they first mentioned (in email) that Paige was 2.5 year old, I honestly thought I was in for it. After all…with 2 year olds… you just never know ;) But Paige, ohhhh sweet Paige…. she was one of the easiest, sweetest and most adorable 2 year olds I have ever met.

Spring Mini Session With Grant (9 months old)

Julie — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:09:53 +0000

The trees are getting leaves again, the flowers are blooming, the weather is getting nicer…and it was a perfect weekend for mini sessions! My first family was super sweet, and their little boy, Grant, was adorable! He was asleep as they pulled up, but woke up, and was all smiles within minutes. The weather was hot enough (80+) for us to get some shots of Grant without his shirt on, so I suggested it towards the end of the session. Coming from a mother of an (just turned) 8 year old who is a skinny little thing now, I always encourage parents to get some shots to capture the chubbiness…. because trust me, one day it will be gone… and you will miss it! :)

Visiting From San Francisco

Julie — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:33:28 +0000

I feel like a broken record, but I honestly meet the most wonderful families! This awesome family was no exception. Although they brought the San Francisco weather down with them (haha), and it was cold and windy (not to mention the sun was playing hide and seek every 5-10 seconds…which is always fun when shooting manual…not! ;) haha), we had so much fun and laughed a LOT! Noah is 7, and Makena is 3…and both are SO sweet and adorable! They are totally easy going kids that had a blast running around, posing for me, being silly, etc. Makena had the serious model pose DOWN! She was SO funny! She would be smiling and giggling one second, and I would say, “Ok, model pose!”…and she would turn totally serious and work the camera like nobody’s business! Hahahaha. Their mom emailed me the day after their shoot and said “Thanks again Julie! We had a great time and to prove it, Makena named a unicorn she won here at Legoland, “Julie”!”.
How cute is that? :)
They wanted to shoot at “the rim wall”, so we ended there, but started at one of my favorite fields (which is nice and green right now) :)