new blog...

So to those of you who do not know... I have teamed up with Sandy Ray of sandy ray PHOTOGRAPHY of Caldwell and have also moved my studio back to to Caldwell as well. We are located at 126 E Central. For those of you who know Caldwell, it's BambaLu's.

We are so excited to be sharing space and ideas!!
Along with this venture comes a new blog that she and I will be sharing. We hope it will keep you all updated on the studio! Of course for all the latest, fastest updates join our facebook fan pages.

Oh and here's the new blog address: · our · frame of mind
Make sure to update your bookmarks as this blog will soon become non-existent.

Onward and upward!!

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I hope everyone had a great spring break, I know we sure did. We didn't do a whole lot, but I think that's what made it a great break. Plus, with the computer breaking down the night before spring break started, it forced me to take a break. George also had planned his vacation for that same week so all three of us enjoyed a lot of good quality family time. A little bit of fishing, cousins over to play and a little bit of bowling. Not too bad. (Although by this weekend, secretly, I was ready for our normal routine to get started again.)

Another off topic subject, our dog - Squirt. He is about to drive me crazy this morning (and last night). I'm not sure if it's the spring weather or what the deal is, but all he does is sit at the door and cry. He wants out. So, I put him out - for about five minutes - and then he wants back in. As soon as he is back inside, I sit down and where do you think I find him? Yep, right back by the door - crying! Ugh! I don't know what to do with him. Today, he's worse than a little kid.

Now back to business. Since things are back on track at the office/studio, I have a whole lot of proofing to do, some designs to work on, and a few marketing pieces to get busy with. I love to be this busy!!

I also had a great time this weekend with another mentoring session. I really love these and have so much fun with them. This session was with a maternity client who is pregnant with twins - a boy and a girl!

Oh, I almost forgot - the give away! This week up for grabs we have a free dog, just kidding ... this week I have a set of awesome coasters. Each coaster holds an image. These would look awesome in any living room. To win these all you have to do is: 1) be a blog follower and 2) leave a comment below letting me know your thoughts on a sign for the studio - need one? what I have is fine? big one, small one, white one? etc. And don't forget to include your name so I'll know who to contact if you win.

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YAY!!!

Yay!! I finally got my computer back! I'm in the process of getting caught up, a bit slow going, but it's going and that's all that matters. I have a ton of emails, some design requests, a few orders and quite a few sessions to proof.

Oh and on Monday the give-a-ways will be back! We need three more followers before I give away the BIG freebie. I can hardly wait. So come back Monday to see what I have for ya!

And as a special treat for one of my followers... one of the spring break session images that I managed to proof before my computer broke. Enjoy!

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If it's not one thing, it's another...

Well, I'm on a computer at the local library. If you don't follow my facebook page, a quick update: Thursday or Friday evening the boys were playing on the computer and it just quit. I was worried it was the motherboard. Shipped it off to a great (and awesomely priced) computer guy over the weekend and am hoping to hear back from him soon. Something about a video card. I'm hoping this is something cheap and easy to fix. I'm seriously going through withdrawal with out it. :(
I have several sessions to proof and three or four orders to send - with their deadline coming up. Not a good thing.

Also, the studio phone number has finally changed. I was looking back at my past bills (which reminds me - if you have service through a certain server that starts with an A and ends with a T, check your bill closely for services you do not subscribe to. That's a whole other story, just beware.)... anyway, was looking back at the bills and noticed that the last time I used the home phone to make a long distance call was the beginning of December when Dagan was still living with us. So, I think that qualifies as no longer needed.

The new number is posted on the right hand sidebar (might have to scroll down just a bit). You can call at anytime and leave a message if I don't answer. I'm usually available during 830am until 3pm, unless I'm in the middle of a session.

I guess I'd better close for now. Have a few other things I need to try and get done online before my time is up. Don't forget this week is the spring break mini sessions. I still have some weekday appointments available. Don't wait - call today!

Enjoy your week!
- tonya

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baby chicks

Yesterday we hatched our first baby chick of the season and we have another one on the way! They are just too cute when they are dry and fluffy.

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Calling all pet lovers!

• Pet models needed.


• Need to be photograph before March 19th.


• No charge to you.


• Sessions may last only 20 minutes or so depending on the pet.


• Must sign a model release, as images will be used in a marketing campaign in the next two months.


• Call or email Tonya to set up an appointment.

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New No.

Just a note to let you know that in the next week to a month we will be switching phone numbers - again. Ughhh! I know it's a pain, but we have not been happy with our phone company and I can not take the phone number with me (that I'm aware of yet).

You can now contact us at:

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