yes christmas already

So I had to go to Fred Meyers today to buy some more fill for my bean bag (for newborn photos) and they had already replaced the halloween stuff with Christmas stuff. Most people get annoyed by this but I love it. Christmas is my favorite and I am just grinning thinking about it. Anyways, it reminded me that I haven't posted any samples yet of Christmas cards. I am working with a fab designer for this years cards and thought I better show off a few samples since everyone is ordering them now. Any of the cards can be made into flat, bifold or trifold and come with envelopes. If you had a session with me this year or have one coming up get ahold of me now so I can get working on them for you. I have more samples to show but this will at least tie you over for now. (0: OH and if you are a photographer reading this, shoot me an email and I will hook you up with the designer so you can get your hands on them too. enjoy

Happy Halloween from the cutest fat baby....

This wasn't fat baby's official costume but the one big brother wore when he was his age. I am so glad I saved it because he is just too cute as the baby gap teddy bear. The two were actually vampires for halloween and were looking scary cute but I couldn't resist sharing this one. And what does me posting mean? You guess it. The new computer got here this week and I have been cranking out the sessions like a mad woman. So excited. Lots and lots to share just as soon as I get caught up on everything. Hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween.

waiting, waiting, impatiently waiting

I am MIA while I wait for my new computer to get here. It was a lengthy shopping experience that had to be rushed as my current one decided it really had enough of me and my abuse. I can't really blame it but it is still frustrating nonetheless. Those of you on my email list should have received an email from me about getting a new phone number too. I updated it on my site for those of you that didn't get it. I switched providers and got a new iphone and now I can check my email and the internet while on my phone (which is how I am posting this). Sooooo excited about the new phone and the new Mac on its way. Life will be perfect in the next few days and you will be seeing lots of new posts that never made it to the blog soon. I promise I have been so busy and with no computer, it just stinks. Although it does mean I get to bed before three am which is actually pretty nice, but don't worry, I won't get used to sleep. (0: Anyways just wanted to let you know why there is not posts and thanks to those of you that are patiently waiting to see your photos. (0:

belly belly belly and out of the office...........Vancouver, WA Maternity Photographer

I have quite a few bellies I have shot lately, which means that in the next few weeks I will have lots of tiny, yummy little newborns too and I couldn't be more excited about that. I still have lots to share on the blog but have been busy getting work done so the blog has been a bit neglected. Anyways here is a cute belly to share and their adorable 2 year old toe head as well. I sware he could be Jacks twin brother.
**also a quick note to let you know that I will be out of the office Friday until Sunday and will return to work on Monday the 6th. Please call me if you have anything urgent, if not shoot me an email and I will get back to you on Monday. Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

me on the other side of the camera for once

So as any of you that frequent my blog, are clients, or are friends of mine know we at the Johnston house have had quite a crazy last two months. To call it crazy is honestly actually a huge understatement. On top of having work to do, we were plagued with one sickness after the next and each one being subsequently worse and I say this with complete seriousness. Sweet baby boy got the brunt of it and the day before he almost died on us we were scheduled to have family photos taken. At the time he had a runny nose and we didn't think much of it but man was he a stinker.

Anyways, we had our family photos taken by the very awesome Shannon Sewell. Leading up to our session I for once realized what it was like for my clients. I was struck with panic and nervousness for the whole week before trying to figure out what the heck to wear. I can dress my clients but heck no I can't dress my own family. Why? I have no idea but I just couldn't. Doesn't this make you all chuckle? I am sure it does. So we got dressed, Ben left work for a few hours and we tromped around portland with the paparazzi following us. Jack was turkey (for obvious reasons we know now) but you honestly cannot tell he was so sick when looking at any of these. I waiting in anticipation to see these and yes, now I know how you all feel now too, so laugh even harder at me now (0: She posted the photos on her blog and they about brought me tears because the made me so happy. I can't even tell you how happy these make me Shannon. Your rock!!!!

Baby B......................Polka Dot Photography, Vancouver, WA baby photographer

So baby B and the previous post, baby J came at the same time and shot them both last christmas. It is so fun to watch them get bigger. He is such a cutie and had the cutest smile. Reminds me of my little guy. Anyways here a few to share. Sorry about being MIA but it is for good reason. I have gotten so much work done the last few weeks and it has been awesome. So there will be lots of posts coming soon, I just have been too busy to blog them.

P.S. I am booked through the end of the year. If you aren't one of the lucky ones that got on the schedule, please email me to be put on a wait list. I will only add a few people to the wait list. I do have some amazing photographer friends I can refer you to as well so don't be shy! (0:

baby J is back ....................Vancouver, WA baby photographer

I did christmas pictures of this little one when she was super tiny last november. Her mom brought her down from Longview to do them again and she is still just as cute as ever. I love being able to see these little ones grow up and she just has the cutest smile and personality. Makes me want a girl, but man do I love my boys so very much.

Twins, twins, twins ................. Vancouver, WA baby photographer

A sneak peek finally. I see in my stats all you little blog checkers and all the emails and phone calls have been so amazingly sweet. I have the best clients and the most understanding during the crazy last month we have had. This family is one that has been ever so patiently waiting to see a little peek and I can't wait to share them. When I first talked to mom to set up the appointment, I would be lying if I said I thought photographing 6month old twins was going to be easy. But let me tell you, boy did they prove me wrong. They were soooo stinkin cute and smiley it would have been impossible not to get a cute shot of the two of them together. They put my older sibling clients to shame. ha ha. Anyways, here is a few of the two lovely ladies. They are actually my third set of twins this summer. The other two were newborns and I just realized I never posted them to the blog. Whoops.

And of course, we have to have a comment contest.......Amie, if you get 25 comments you will get free mounted 11x14 print of your choice.
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