what a difference a year makes! just last year around this time this sweet boy was in my studio and now he’s back with his new little best friend! i’ve said it before that i have a soft spot for brothers and these two were a perfect example of why. sweet and loving, but with […]

every time a new family comes to shalimar b photography, as part of a pre-consult they are asked some questions to help me to get to know them a little before our session, to know what their hopes are for the session, and why they chose shalimar b photography.  i often hear from clients that […]

this was the last sweet little baby i photographed of 2014 – i couldn’t imagine a better way to end my 2014 and usher in 2015!!  

what happens when it’s mid-december and you get a group of moms together for dinner?  eventually the conversation will make it’s way to the hustle and bustle of the season, the never-ending to-do lists, the holiday plans, the stress that it may be causing, etc, etc. and at least in my group of friends one […]

falling in love with every baby that crawls through my studio door. that’s a lot of babies. that’s a lot of love. but when a baby is belly laughing like this one, i mean, really? how can it be helped??  

at shalimar b photography we’re all about that base, wait a minute, no we’re not.  i mean, yes, we are, but what i meant to say is that right now we’re all about christmas photos and holiday cards and getting clients prints for christmas gifts and wrapping up holiday sessions, and all things holidays. this […]

i don’t know too many people that can say that if they are having a lousy day it will be better once they go to work – but i sure can!!!!! it always amazes me! not that i have a ton of bad days – i don’t (thankfully!) but you know how life is. . […]

sometimes you can count on them, sometimes you can’t.  this sweet baby girl came nearly two weeks before hers!!! some due dates you can count on?  let’s see . . . tax bills, that’s a biggie.  also, deadlines for holiday photos people!!! this year, for our sanity we are setting deadlines and we are sticking […]

Just a quick reminder to schedule your fall photo sessions now. We have a limited number of openings remaining in September and October. Now is a perfect time for an outdoor session. The kids are back in school and things are starting to calm down, the hot summer temperatures are subsiding, and the afternoon and […]

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