Proud To Introduce Photography

new blog

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:48:00 +0000

Due to some problems with uploading and publishing my posts through this blog site, I have transferred a blog over to my own website. Please visit the page at www.proudtointroduce.com/blog and continue enjoying updates and sneak peeks!

Check the new blog to see more peeks from this *amazing* maternity session...

not exactly a sneak peek BUT

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 02:58:00 +0000

I couldn't not post this. I don't think I ever did for some reason, and an image this fabulous mustn't be neglected on the blog. :)

sneak peek for L & B

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:12:00 +0000

Between little sweet B (who reminded me SO much of my own little one) and sassy independent L, this session gave me a workout! A fun one, nonetheless, and some beautiful images as a result.

Look forward to showing you all of them M & T!

article

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:56:00 +0000

If you're online browsing for a moment, stop and check out an article: http://wauwatosanow.com/ and http://www.brookfieldnow.com/
Front page, center column- first article under "your place your stories."

I really am excited and thrilled to have this improved way of showing you your images. It just doesn't do some images justice to see them in 5x7 prints when making your selections. So far, it has been a tremendous success... the viewing and ordering sessions that have utilized this have appreciated being able to see all of the detail in each of their images... it's wonderful.

I have to run out for a session but will be in later to post some sneak peeks!

winners of sessions!

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:07:00 +0000

Thank you all for the interest on the mini sessions! Three 1 hour mini sessions as detailed in the post below have been awarded to: Jodi D of Waukesha, Melissa P of Bay View and Ami Y of Tosa! It was a pleasure chatting with each of you about this. This is a very busy time of the year for portraits, especially early morning and late afternoon/evening when it's not SO hot!

And with that, here is one BEAUTIFUL image... ?! This was a maternity session (noticable in this image probably only if you really know what you're looking for- GORGEOUS mother...)

Maternity sessions are so interesting. They take on such different dynamics from each other all of the time. Some are very focused on the bond and relationship with their baby, some on an older child's relationship with the baby in the belly, some on the mother with the soon to be big-brother, big-sister before the attention shifts a little, some on the outer beauty of their pregnant body, I love it all.

I can hardly stand it.

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 19:01:00 +0000

Again, I am physically unable to limit my sneak peeks to 2-3 images. What is the world coming to?! Well, considering the (ahem) number of proofs this family will see, so many sneak peeks should be all right. :)

I can't even begin to comment on every image and why I adore it as much as I do- there's not enough time! But all of these... and so many more- are just perfect. Check out this fabulous sun flare!!

All perfect and classic and unique in their own ways....

And sweet.

And very real.

And beautiful...

But then, how could they not be, with such a beautiful family?

((images removed))

Have a wonderful day. :)

two monkeys

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 23:26:00 +0000

It's been a while since I've posted the craziest monkeys of all.

Here they are, complete in their over-tired, saturday-afternoon-past-naptime-and-strung-out-from-playing-in- the-pool-glory. Sometimes snapshots are just as special. Even I realize this. :) There's nothing quite like the casual, beautiful, silliness of everyday fun. It's a HUGE part of motherhood, and we all love that...

I am SO decisive with most images. I either prefer them in color or I prefer them in black and white. Sometimes, I just don't know. I've been like that more than usual, lately.

And here is the littlest monkey. Yes, he really is this cute.
Actually, he really is this cute when I tell him: "lean on your brother and pretend you like him for a second."

If you would like a one-hour summer session on-location in the Milwaukee area at a reduced rate of $125, for your maternity session or for your child between 6 months and 5 years old, and you would like for it to take place before 8/1/07, email me with your answers to these 3 questions:

1. Are the above monkeys cuter in black and white or color?
2. Do you like the blog better on this white background or did you like the brown better?
3. Are you loving the idea of a viewing gallery where you can see your images and select them at actual print size?

Email to: allie@proudtointroduce.com
I'll reward THREE people with a reduced rate hour-long session!

Happy 4th of July!
allie

3 kiddos

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:28:00 +0000

I love to capture some monkeying around on the bed... these three were EASY to get giggles out of, and surely, it had nothing to do with their mom doing a jig behind me!

And the sweetest, easiest boy to photograph, EVER.... :)

I can't wait to show this wonderful mother the rest of her images! These are just a few of my favorites...

Viewing Gallery in the works!

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 15:49:00 +0000

Here is the big news...
I am currently working on the finishing touches for a client viewing gallery. A comfortable, convenient gallery where you will now be able to come to view your images via projection!

I will have several portraits on display- canvases, various images printed (big!) in color, black and white, on gallery wraps, mounted canvas, metallic portraits, textured classic portraits- everything! Also on display will be examples of custom designed coffee table books, leather hand bound albums, mini brag books, storyboards, framing, etc. That's right- framing, too!

The viewing gallery is located in Wauwatosa, less than one mile north of the Mayfair mall. I will be conducting pre-session consultations here, as well as viewing and ordering sessions. You will be able to see your images large, to view all of the fabulous detail, and you will see how a particular size will actually look on your wall. Quite often, clients have a notion that a... 16x20 for example, is a large portrait. When they get the image on their wall at home, they find that they wish they'd gone a size or three larger! To alleviate this, you will now be able to view the actual size of your finished image before finalizing your order.

You may notice a couple of "gaps" where I still need a few more large portraits, but it's coming together. If we've had a session together, you know that artificial light (lamps) do not photograph well at all- I am not claiming that these are great photographs, but here are a few snapshots of the space, a work in progress:

Click to enlarge, note the projected image, what a nice way to see all of the detail in your images!

As if this is not enough excitement, I am so happy to add framing to the available products and services!! I hear too often about people not making the time to get their portraits framed for weeks or months... and I have long wanted to be able to have a feeling of true completion, and leave clients with the finished, framed portrait, ready to hang.

I have a few sessions that I need to post here to update as well; don't we all need a few more hours in the day? In the meantime, please check back for information on how we will be celebrating the addition of the Proud To Introduce viewing gallery... I want to give you something to celebrate as well!

incredible beauty: 3 years old

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 01:30:00 +0000

When I photographed little E last year at this time for her 2 year old portraits, I didn't think there was a 2 year old more well behaved and easier to photograph than her.
Now, a year later- I feel that same way. For being three, she was just incredible. Not to mention beautiful. Gorgeous, beautiful, cute, super cooperative... the list goes on.

And yes, she has a momma whose style I absolutely love!

And the last one, irresistible in color:

lately

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:17:00 +0000

Fathers day has a way of sneaking up on me. One day it's "Yes, that would be a great father's day gift and yes, I can get it to you by then..." and the next day, it is the week before Father's day and I'm all over the place trying to get everyone their surprise gifts in time! Anyway, here are some recent images of some of the most sweet, well-behaved kids.

I will have a pretty exciting announcement in the coming week or so too! Thanks for stopping by!

warm weather...

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 05:05:00 +0000

Warm weather means longer days, longer nights processing, and busy times! I apologize for not getting as many sneak peeks up lately- here is one cutie, one of the EASIEST toddler boys in history. He was easy peasy a year ago, he was easy peasy just recently- such a pleasure!

10 month old girlie girl

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Sun, 27 May 2007 13:51:00 +0000

She is the cutest thing... her little earrings and bit smile and hair just growing over her ears- precious...

I hope you are all enjoying the holiday weekend!

my favorite name

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Sat, 26 May 2007 02:17:00 +0000

I have three favorite girl names. Sweet little Lucy has one of them! Baby Lucy was the sweetest thing... she was just precious... so cute how she let us move her around while she slept.

Lucy's mom won a session and some goodies at a silent auction to benefit the Adoption Resources of Wisconsin.

I'm sure glad that she won. Lucy was a joy to photograph. :)

just one.

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Fri, 25 May 2007 01:05:00 +0000

... but it's a gorgeous "just one" to share tonight.

Thanks for stopping by!

more of those adorable boys

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Wed, 23 May 2007 16:55:00 +0000

Just a quick post of a few more of my favorites of the three little boys (and their wonderful mother) session...

adorable little boys...

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Tue, 22 May 2007 01:38:00 +0000

Are always fun!

They're sweet...

And always get silly, eventually!!

More to come. :)

not just a puppy session

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Sun, 20 May 2007 02:09:00 +0000

The GREATEST puppy session! The one and only puppy session I have done, and it was wonderful. Do you suppose this lab puppy is adored and spoiled at all...?

I love these first three... talk about schmoopy sweet! (Those that have had a session with me know that that's a common word in my vocabulary!!)

A couple of playful peeks here:

And the winner is...

Love the sunset light. Gorgeous light, gorgeous family, wonderful session.

delafield gallery night

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Sat, 19 May 2007 19:54:00 +0000

Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Thanks to everyone who stopped by last night at the Delafield gallery night. I had SO much fun chatting with so many friends and clients, new and old!

Talking about everything from my artwork, to children, to pregnancy, photography, working on-location with natural light, the fabulous new frames that I'm lucky enough to offer... everything. I am so thrilled to have had such a great night. Thank you all for making it wonderful!

Hope to chat with many of you again soon!
allie

website problems!

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Wed, 16 May 2007 18:40:00 +0000

I am experiencing some technical difficulties today, perhaps last night as well. If you can not access the www.proudtointroduce.com website, please try back tomorrow or the next day. This problem should be remedied soon!

If you are trying to send an email, I am probably not getting it. I have not received any since last night. I apologize for this- please resend it tomorrow, and if you do not hear back from me promptly, then you can assume I did not receive it. Today or any time, feel free to call: 414.861.5531.

I'm looking forward to a day of mini sessions on Sunday, can't wait to meet some new people, photograph new faces, and see some clients that I know and love.

And... I do have a quick sneak peek from a recent GORGEOUS little girl........

Have a wonderful day!

every once in a while...

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Mon, 14 May 2007 21:32:00 +0000

I simply can not limit sneak peeks to 2-3 images! I don't want to spoil the surprise that will come at the viewing/ordering session but my goodness, these are FANTASTIC captures of this very sweet girl and her parents. :) It's such a joy to be around wonderful, loving parents.

Anyway, seriously, I could go on and on with images. Perhaps another day a few weeks from now, I will post dozens of images of them. So many fantastic ones. So many that capture her ambitious attitude and her personality and her parents fun and tenderness with her.

And three adorable mommy & baby ones that I couldn't resist posting (making this officially TOO MANY sneak peeks!!)

Enjoy your trip, K & J. I can't wait until you see them all in print!

Thank you for letting me capture these moments. I *love* my job.

6 adorable months

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Sat, 12 May 2007 03:41:00 +0000

Take a look at these BEAUTIFUL eyes!!! They're so expressive... He was so happy. :)

Here's a big smile, full of personality and giggles.

There's something to be said for that 6-8 month range, it is so fun with emerging personalities, learning mobility... love it.

first communion

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Tue, 08 May 2007 19:59:00 +0000

This very sweet girl looked so beautiful... and she knew it! What an exciting time in her life.

reminder

noreply@blogger.com (allie) — Mon, 07 May 2007 16:05:00 +0000

Just a quick reminder that images that are posted here, as well as on the main Proud To Introduce website are copyright protected by law and may not be printed, downloaded for personal use or electronically saved without authorization.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.