carrie workman photography

twenty eleven!

2011-02-04T12:50:00.003-05:00

WOW!!!!
It's twenty eleven and FEBRUARY at that!!! I think it's time to crank up this ol' blog again :) What do you think??
Whitney has said for months that she's excited about writing our blog this year, and Rachel is thrilled about our new press products soon to be revealed which shall require a little updating of this site, so yeah... gonna take a little longer to get it up and going but i have high hopes!!!
Wanting to update the website this month, too! So much work to be done during the cold months before life is crazy again!! It's seeming that our crazy months may be starting sooner though-- Holy wedding inquiry, Batman! lol
We are excited about doing a few more weddings this year but hoping to not do more than 10 or so. Keeping fingers crossed!!!!
Engagements, Bridal Portraits Bridal Boudoir, and Trash the Dress sessions are a totally different thing; we can shoot those ALLLLL day and hope to shoot them all year!! and i LOVE LOVE weddings and always want to love them... so therefore, I can only take a few of them a year to ensure that.
Thanks for stopping by :) thanks for listening! Thank you for making 2010 an amazing year for us!! We doubled our business for the second year in a row! whoohoo! God is so good.

See you sooon! I hope! And I'm hoping to get a bunch of 2010 pictures on the blog at SOME point in the next month! YAY!

carrie

Holidays 2010!

2010-11-05T14:58:00.001-04:00

Sneak Peek! Baby Elyssa

2010-02-23T08:35:00.004-05:00

Oh my goodness... what a precious family... after years of blue, trucks and total boy stuff, they welcomed their precious baby girl into the world this past November.

Thanks you Lee Family for letting me come over and make a few memories with you guys! Hope you enjoy these sneak peeks :)

Love,

Carrie

Blowing Bubbles on Monday

2010-02-22T18:41:00.004-05:00

As promised, here are some of the fun pictures we took outside today!

Professional Headshots

2010-02-18T16:30:00.006-05:00

Well, it's that time of year... time to order new marketing pieces, update your website, and freshen up your headshot!

The photo makes a huge statement about your professionalism and seriousness. It can keep you from connecting to a potential sale if the person checking you out sees more professional photos in their search results.

I promise, when we're done, you'll wonder why you didn't do it long ago.

You don't need to lose another 10 lbs, get your teeth whitened, or go to a high-end studio.

You are beautiful just the way you are and we will make sure that you look your absolute best!

$60 session fee includes:

15 minutes with the photographer
Photographer's choice of retouched file in medium- and low-resolution black & white and medium- and low-resolution color (total of 4 retouched files)
** If more retouch is wanted - $20 fee

Custom designed business cards:
$100 design fee
$100 for 1000 high quality 100lb stock business cards
$75 for 500
$50 for 250

** For gloss cards - $20 per 1000 cards

TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT email us at

info@carrieworkman.com

Looking forward to making you shine!

Carrie

{our home studio is conveniently located in cleveland, tennessee}

To read more about the value of a professional headshot, click here.

NEWLY WEDS!!! The Harpers!

2010-01-25T19:49:00.004-05:00

SNEAK PEEK!!

We just shot these on Saturday... so I'm still working through the images... but this one was just too fun not to post.

love,carrie

SNOWBALL Pictures from Olivia's Birthday Party!

2010-01-21T08:58:00.003-05:00

The Snowball was so much fun... thank you to everyone who was able to come to Olivia's 5th Birthday- our all white party!

And everyone is asking about getting a few copies of these pictures... (which is always a little weird only since that's what i do everyday... so you know i can't print at walgreens for $.29 4x6s) and I'm more than happy to get you guys some little keepsakes!

OK- so here's what i'm going to do!

Order online and I'll double your order. So, order a 4x6 and I'll send you 2 automatically. So you'll have one to keep and one to give to grandma or send with dad to his office. And don't worry... I've turned on the "friend/family" pricing cart... so you're talking less than $2 for a 4x6 for professional paper, color treatments, etc. So enjoy friends!!

To view Party Pics:

www.collages.net

username: SNOWBALL

password: 10872

And if you came to party... these are all on facebook... so feel free to tag them or use them as profiles...

Oh and the SOUP!! People keep asking for the recipes for those:

The Turkey White Bean Chili was on the southbeach diet people!! HOORAY!! Gotta love that low-carb goodness!! (Emmie is a wonderful cook, too!)

1 T EVOO

1 medium onion, roughly chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 lb ground turkey

1 t chili powder

1/2 t cumin

1 (15 ounce can) white beans

1 (14.5 ounce can) Rotel tomatoes

1 cup chicken broth

Salt and pepper to taste

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute .

Add turkey, chili powder, and cumin; cook, stirring often, until turkey is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

Add beans, tomatoes with juice and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until flavors blend, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

The other soup was potato. Liv loves potato soup and it's white so i had to make.

It was NOT low-carb, but it wasn't full of fat either.

to this, i just added yukon gold potatoes (which i'd just boiled and skinned) and 1/8 cup light sour cream.

Thanks again!! hope you're all having a wonderful rainy day!! (I LOVE Rain!!!)

Love,

carrie

TWENTY TEN!!

2010-01-14T09:09:00.005-05:00

Well, folks!! It's 2010!

I'm sooo excited! I just got back from an amazing and HUGE photography trade show and conference. There was so much to see and do and i learned so much!

Thank you to all of my wonderful customers for a wonderful 2009- it was definitely our best year yet! And i know that despite this crazy economy, this year will be better-- because I'm not the one in charge of the phone ringing! God is! That's exciting for me. It's nothing that i do. I can't capture a perfect moment, but God working through me can! Whhooosh... pressure off!! hahaa!

And for those of you who know me, you know that from October 1 through December 31, I'm a crazy person. 60-80 hours a week here in the office and shooting makes for many a blogless night. So I'm sorry for the lack of updating!

I'm trying to put together a video of my favorite moments from 2009... but wow! I'm just starting to go through and pick out pictures and there are so many! Quit counting at 100 sessions... So, I'm going to start with just a short slideshow and an illegal use of one of my favorite songs... until i can work on my final product.

Thanks again and HAPPY 10! Make the most of it people!!

Every day is a gift- that's why they call it the present!

love,

carrie

BLACK FRIDAY DEAL #2!

2009-11-27T10:40:00.005-05:00

CUSTOM DESIGNED STATIONARY and WEB CDs of YOUR WHOLE SESSION: 50% off regular prices!

GET sets of 50 and 100 cards @ 50% off today only!

CD of your whole session ready for Facebook, emailing, scrapbooking, etc! 50% off today only!

REGULAR PRICES:

50 flat cards: $125

100 flat cards: $175

50 large flat cards: $150

100 large flat cards: $275

CD of all web-ready images: $500

MUST EMAIL ME at CARRIE@CARRIEWORKMAN.COM or info@carrieworkman.com

use subject line: 50% off BLACK FRIDAY

(must order today by letting me know you want the special- you don't have to have a session booked- and to order- just email me!)

This special only good until midnight tonight!

LOTS OF LOVE and HAPPY SHOPPING!

carrieworkman

info@carrieworkman.com

carrie@carrieworkman

THANKSGIVING SPECIAL for all of my LOYALS!

2009-11-26T08:52:00.001-05:00

First, here's Sneak Peek of sweet Britain... I can't believe she's getting so big!!

I did her parents wedding... and then they've let me photograph this little darling since she was born. Sorta making me feel old... but I'm just so excited that I've been able to document so much that it's all worth it! Can i just tell ya how much i LOVE to document your lives?!!! i am SO THANKFUL for you!!

And now a GIFT FOR YOU!

If you've given me the pleasure of photographing for you at least 2 times during the last 2 years, I've got a gift for you!

A Gift Certificate to share with your friends for a free photo session to use anytime during 2010!

And, when they use their certificate, I'll still give you your FREE 8x10 for referring a new customer! This is a $170 value! (I have a limited # of certificates, so email me at carrie@carrieworkman.com soooon!)

Lots of Love on this very special day...

carrie

SPECIAL FOR CUSTOMERS FROM NOV 2008- AUG 2009!

2009-11-25T08:46:00.002-05:00

Please click on this to see the details!!!

For the first time EVER, I'm having a Holiday Relaunch of all (ok-most) of my older sessions just in time for holiday gift giving!! So, if you think you qualify for this special, please email me at carrie@carrieworkman.com

HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEK FROM CARRIE WORKMAN PHOTOGRAPHY!! And thank you to all of my loyal customers!

HEY!! Speaking of LOYAL CUSTOMERS! I've got a special present for you that I'm going to tell you about ON Thanksgiving!! It's only for people who have had me do their pictures at least twice in the last 2 years... so, stay tuned!

love,

carrie

Catch up, AHHH-Gain... I'm no good at blogging during the busy season....

2009-11-17T22:55:00.010-05:00

please click to view larger! :)

Wish I had time to post everything I've been doing this past month or 2.. but I'm doing good just to get these pics on the blog...

Know that I love you all, and I'm so thankful for you letting me preserve your sweet memories through photography! AND if you've still not done your Christmas card pictures, I'm going to do one more group of holiday sessions for Christmas cards and I'm going to pay for your rush fees, too. So email us at info@carrieworkman.com to see if my sweet Rachel can squeeeeze you in our crazy schedule! Christmas card sessions must be photographed by DEC 12th and Christmas Gift Sessions (sessions in which you're wanting to get pictures back before Christmas to use as gifts) must be photographed by 15th... so timeza wasting! There's no better gift for the family than new pictures of your sweet children! We'll even frame and wrap your goodies so all you have to do is sign the card!

Enjoy these new pictures and I'm soooo sorry to all of the other sessions that I've not been able to post! I promise, I'm doing my best over here ;)

love,

carrie

Love, Carrie

SHADOW SESSIONS AVAILABLE THIS FALL!

2009-10-29T10:18:00.005-04:00

{click to enlarge}

We have sessions available for YOU to learn more about photography!

Taking a class is fun, but learning one-on-one will help you get better faster and less expensively! After your first session, you can bring your camera and shoot with Carrie, and then she can teach you how to edit quickly, what programs to buy, and how to choose the best shots for portraits, and so much more.

We call them shadow sessions. You come along to one of Carrie's photo sessions and see everything she does to create that perfect portrait! Ask questions along the way, hold the reflector, learn about positing and lighting, and help Carrie make sure the session goes smoothly. You'll have a blast!

If you're interested in learning more about this incredible opportunity, email us at

info@carrieworkman.com

Fun Fall Fotos to Inspire You!

2009-10-20T21:18:00.005-04:00

Just throwing out a few more ideas for your upcoming Fall Sessions this November...
Nothing like playing in the leaves... my girls had a blast last weekend up in Ohio where the leaves had already begun to change... can't wait until we get a little more of that around here!

Click pics to ENLARGE. :)

Brian and I had DATE NIGHT tonight... a little cafe roma and kmart... Well, I'm looking for some backup costumes in case of a COLD Halloween night!! Maybe we'll just do the MALL!! (did i just say that?!!)

Thanks to everyone who has been emailing me about the Halloween Mini Sessions!! We are getting to those emails tomorrow!! Promise!!

OH!! And today's session with the beautiful Evan & Lydia was a blast...Her mini-session ended up not so mini and i had to run out the door!! Sorry Kim! Can't wait to sneak those on here next week!

Here's to Fall Leaves!

I LOVE YOU FALL COLORS!

love,carrie

October 18th... only 13 days until Halloween!

2009-10-18T22:23:00.004-04:00

Bring your kiddos over for a few pictures in their costumes! Only $39 session fee! We only have a few slots left open for these- so email us today!

And for the first 5 people to email us, we will give you an 8x10 and (2) 5x7s for $35 **must mention that you saw it on the blog!**

These are my girls... and they were SOOO excited about putting on their costumes!!

Juliana is excited to be a Butterfly this year... this was Olivia's costume when she was two :)

Let's just say, Such Personality.... hahahaa... I think she was tired of taking pictures outside in the cold... but she was also enjoying being grumpy, too.

If you're interested in a Halloween Mini-Session, just email us at info@carrieworkman.com We will do our best to squeeze you in the schedule within the next 13 days... but don't worry if it's November. Your kids will love wearing their costume again. And hey- these pictures make GREAT thank you notes, birthday invitations, or children's stationary! That's what i use them for!

And on a personal note, if you've not put up your Halloween Christmas Tree, um, well, you're normal. We put one up this year since the girls are so excited about celebrating holidays... and it was really fun! They loved putting spider webs all over the tree and making handmade spider and ghost ornaments... if you want to check it out, there are pictures of it on Facebook.

thanks, friends, for checking out the ol' blogaroonie.

Love,

Carrie

Fall Mini-Sessions Now Available at Incredible Savings!

2009-10-08T19:49:00.007-04:00

click on the trees for a better look! and click HERE for specials for our Fall Pricing!

I wish I had time to post all of the wonderful, fun, exciting people that I've had the honor of photographing lately... but golly, I can hardly keep up!! It's just THAT time of year... it's pretty outside and perfect weather for outdoor portraits!! I've been having so much fun and have so enjoyed getting to meet so many new people and kiddos during the past few weeks... and I'm going to TRY harder to get them posted with SNEAK PEEKS this month... !!!

Remember, hounding me works!! so if you want a SNEAK PEEK of your session- just holler! I love to please. :)

And to get you into the holiday spirit, I'm going to make my life even crazier by offering these holiday mini-sessions! I'm just trying to make things a little easier for everyone during these crazy economic times.... so enjoy the discounts this fall/winter.

Also if you've had a session during January-August of 2009- stay tuned for a 50% off special!! This is going to make gift giving a breeze!!!!!!!! (some restrictions apply)

Love you all!

carrie

Family Stuff Update!

2009-09-17T20:45:00.002-04:00

OLIVIA:

Olivia just started going to school 5 days a week at the Village Preschool with Mrs. Sonia and Mrs. Julie. And she LOVES it!! She has already learned sooo much!! She has been in quite a few schools and this is the first one where she actually wants to go to school! (could it be the chocolate milk she gets on M and F??)

We are so excited! Thank you to her fabulous teachers!!

(they came to all of the children's houses the week before school stared!)

JULIANA:

Juliana started a new school, too! She's at First United Methodist and she luuuuuuves Mrs. Whitney!! She, too, loves going to school and never cries when we drop her off. As soon as i sit her down, she yells, "BYE MOM. I paint!" She has brought home so pretty amazing artwork!

You should click on the above picture to really see the look of horror on Liv's face as she drops her red popsicle on the ground. Poor thing... Juliana shared her blue one.

Liv is forever in dressup clothes... but... as sad as it is, i think we are going to drop ballet. She just doesn't want to go. I'm bummed about that-- but don't most kids LiKE going?

Here's my Dear ol' Dad... making his famous breakfasts during our weekend trip to Atlanta. While he was slicing the bacon, and purposely NOT looking at his annoying daughter with the camera, i said, "hey dad, you're going to want to remember exactly how you fixed the bacon one day," and he looked at me and laughed...

Here's my hottie hubby with my young'uns... walking into a wedding reception.

Speaking of weddings... here are my Parents on their Wedding day!! Ahhh... how sweet!!! and YOUNG! Wow!!

Here's my sweetest (and beautiful) mama holding Juliana... she's not smiling big due to the fact that this was just the day after Buffy (her best-friend doggie) passed away. I love you, Mommy. I miss Buffy, too.

And here is our reason for the recent visit to Atlanta... my dearest Grandmother has been ill and we were there to see her and hopefully cheer her up. Liv did a good job making her smile for sure. We all love our Anna so very much.

And here's sweet one-day-old Baby Layla Tucker... We think of Nate and Stacey as part of the family and are so happy to have a new baby girl "cousin" !

I've got some GREAT pics of my sister's children Kyla and Matthew on the way... but they are not finished... can't wait to show you those!

OK! Guess that's all the family updating I'll do for now. We are off to Myrtle Beach for a week!! I'm overly excited about just spending LOTS time with my girls... and NOT at my computer. I'll still be checking emails.. (of course) and Rachel my trusty assistant will still be booking those mini-sessions, Christmas-card sessions, and Fall sessions!!

And I've still got albums galore at my door!! Ready for pick up! I just got them in tonight, but if you want to get yours before i get back from vacation, you can!

Borst,Grot,Mann,Cook,Burns

Come and gehhhhhhhhhhhtttt 'em!!

If they are not picked up tomorrow, the house-sitters will bring them back in.

Be ready for my mega-random FB picture posts this week at the beach!!

love,

carrie

SENIOR SESSION from this summer!

2009-09-16T12:15:00.005-04:00

I LOVE SENIORS!!!!! Here's a few of Stephanie's shoot: Yes, she made my job so easy.

And just for fun... let's rewind a little bit.... back to her first session with me a few years back....

I think she was in 5th grade here.

(thanks mom for bringing by this picture!! I've been begging for one of them- which were shot with film so i didn't have a copy! :) It's scanned so not the best quality... but i thought you'd enjoy!

And I know it's late to be posting these... but somehow the post got put in the draft file... blah blah.... oh well.

I'm still going to get those BUBBLE BLOWING pics uploaded!

love,carrie

Playing catchup again: Scoggins Family, Baby Collin, Newborn Sophie and FALL/CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!!

2009-09-16T11:21:00.016-04:00

The Beautiful Scoggins Family.... Grant had me smiling the whole time!

In case you didn't know, dogs are a part of the family. So, anytime you want to bring your dog(s) to your family session, that's ok with me!

Apparently, Thurston and Lovey didn't think the book was as funny as Grant did!

We just had a fun time at their house... letting Grant do what he does best- being a total boy! I love easy-going shoots like this... Not sure that Steve (daddy) loved every bit of it... hahaha... but i sure did.

AND GUESS WHAT!!? more pics of SWEET baby COLLIN!

SUPPORT KEVIN BROOKS! He ROCKS!

This is my fave shot from his politico pics.

and now.... introducing: baby sophie with her proud Mama, Lucy!

just a precious little angel....

Ok- I'm trying to get a million things done/edited/shot/ordered before i leave town for our (possibly rainy) vacation next week in Myrtle Beach! I need a little break before our CRAZY fall season!!

Speaking of which, GUESS WHAT!? I'm going to let my bloggy readers know about my

FALL/CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!

*OUTDOOR Mini-Sessions for $75!

*Includes 2 children

(add a child for $15)

*Choose any picture for your Christmas cards only $1 each (WOW!!!!!!!!!)

(4x6 prints)

*BOGO FREE 8x10s to use as Christmas Presents!

(must be same picture)

*Sessions will be 15-20 minutes.

*Dates for mini-sessions: OCT 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23

*Times are: 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, (5:30 available if lighting permits)

*To inquire about availability, email us at info@carrieworkman.com

Guess that is all for now!! Love you all!!! I'll get more "SNEAK PEAKS" ready/online soon... love, carrie

Collections that will Save You Money and Help with Gift Giving!

2009-09-08T18:22:00.006-04:00

Been too Busy to Blog!! Sorry!!! Here's a FEW things I've been working on lately!

2009-09-02T21:24:00.007-04:00

Emily Jordan is just a knockout!!! And a sweetie, too!! My girls just love hanging out with her! We miss her now that she's gone back to school!!

Here's Emily laughing... Juliana jumped up on the couch and said "Take my picher!"

And the Handsome Hicks boys... they were super-proud of their new brother, Jones.

Director-friend of mine from long ago! Great to see you, Michael! Can't wait to meet your family and get to photograph your cutie kiddos!

Beautiful Sisters...

And here's Mr. Photogenic: Will Borst

Now that Rachel Garvey is on board as our new assistant, i think I'm back into the SWING of things!!! Whoohoo!!! I think I've kept up with responding to everyone, but not necessarily getting everyone their session dates!! Fall is filling up fast!! So just be patient with me as I'm looking for spots to put everyone!

Also, i think I'm going to do a few MINI SESSION in October... for people specifically wanting Christmas Cards... Stayed tuned for more info in the next week-

Have a great night, friends!! Hope you enjoy the new pictures!

carrie

Anybody want to shadow?!

2009-09-01T12:23:00.003-04:00

We have a shadow opportunity for tomorrow (Wednesday, September 2) at 4pm to help with a baby boy outdoor shoot! Contact me at info@carrieworkman.com if you want to follow me around for a little while :)

Check out the info about shadowing pricing in the post below.

more shadow opportunities coming up!

2009-08-14T07:17:00.004-04:00

We have a couple more shadowing opportunities available coming up:

Monday, August 17th at 5:45pm - male senior session

Wednesday, August 19th at 10am - in-home newborn baby session

Wednesday, August 19th at 5:45pm - little 4 year old girl session

Email us at info@carrieworkman.com and tell us why you want to come, and which slot you want to SHADOW! (shadowing = assisting me with my photography session and watching what I do! Learn my techniques with natural lighting and posing, etc.)

Shadowing Prices:

• shadowing is free the first time for moms just wanting to take better pictures

• shadowing for moms is $25 after their first time

• shadowing is $100 for wanna-be photographers (semi-pros)

• shadowing is $250 for professionals wanting to up their game
(it's half off for consecutive sessions for semi-pros and pros)

So let me know if you're interested! I'd love to help YOU take better pictures!

Love,

Carrie

Carrie Workman Photography is now accepting applicants for a part-time position!

2009-08-12T15:41:00.002-04:00

Carrie Workman Photography is now accepting applicants for a part-time position!

My absolutely amazing Studio Coordinator, Tiffany, is moving to Nashville *sniff sniff* in a couple of weeks and because of that I am now looking to “replace” her. :( The Studio Coordinator position requires someone who is very organized, self-driven, and administrative minded. Whoever fills this position will help with correspondence with clients, scheduling, ordering, managing of interns, helping with sessions, and other various tasks.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume to info@carrieworkman.com and tell us why you think you'd be good for the job! Oh, and we’re going to start interviews this week! So I’m praying to fill this position by the end of the month!

Thinkin' about it... oh, and I MISS BECKY!

2009-08-10T23:33:00.006-04:00

Well, I'm torn. My advertising degree knows that branding is so important. But the artist in me gets soooo tired of looking at the same things over and over. Been wanting to incorporate my middle name into my logo, too, so I'm sorta diggin' this new update to my current logo.... so give me some feedback!! Like? Dislike? or keep the ladybug?

My problem with the ladybug is that it doesn't transcend all of my audiences. You can't stick the bug on a wedding picture or a fashion headshot. Ha. That almost makes me laugh out loud. But i need (or feel like i need) some sorta of "icon" with which to associate my work without having to always be screaming "carrie workman photography" all over everything. ... uuugh.. decisions decisions... i need to go to bed.

I loved my 5 hours of ordering appointments this evening with some incredible friends/customers... but I'm truly exhausted and I'm going to get up and hit Season's Harvest in the am for Chamber Coffee... (in theory!) Well, I want to support my friend Britney, AND i love going to the Market for sushi! mmm!

Course, I just made myself a BLT at 11:00 tonight... ? Fresh garden tomatos AND lettuce. How delightful.

And I miss Becky. There's your "random" Carrie for the evening. She's been my BBF (best buddy forever) for 20 years. She was killed in a car wreck in May... and i think about her and miss her every day. And I pray for her hubby Dave of only 7 months, and her little brother David all the time. Becky was an amazing person and i just miss her!

Night BBB-

carrie

What a CUTIE!!! Miss Natalie and her Beautiful Mama

2009-08-09T16:13:00.004-04:00

Thanks to Liza for coming all the way from south Georgia for this fun photo shoot that almost got rained out! It was a perfect day and little Natalie was just a sweetheart!

Next time we're going to get Daddy in a few pictures!! Right, Mom!?

OK- Nate and Stace are coming for dinner and i need to run!

love,carrie

Another Baby Plan Baby: Emily and the Fam & SPECIAL for TAX FREE WEEKEND!

2009-08-08T22:03:00.006-04:00

This Mama Loves her baby... no doubt about it.... and they are just so sweet together....

And with a face this cute, you can see why she's all about her baby girl...

Love and hugs to my Bloggy friends.. (KARENA!--enjoy that hot tea, girl!)

love,carrie

PS- SHOULD I CELEBRATE TAX FREE in TN, TOO!? OK OK Quit asking... If you book a session in OCTOBER this week, you'll get a FREE 5x7 PROOF BOOK WITH YOUR FAVE 25 IMAGES. Must mention this post to get the FREEBIE.

SNEAK PEAK: BABY KATIE NELL!

2009-08-07T16:51:00.006-04:00

This morning I had a blast at Jenny's house getting to meet sweet baby Katie... not even three weeks old yet. You'll all be happy to know that I'm going to a 24-48 hr Picture Promise for all baby pics done before 3 weeks old. This really is such a fun, sweet, perfect time for newborn sessions! Some restrictions apply... of course... but for the most part, i just want you to be able to share your little bundle of joy with the world that much quicker!

SO! I'll stop blabbing and just post!

(click on pics to enlarge)

Here's Bodhi... what a good ol' boy he was. He's going to take great care of his new baby sister.

There are so many cute ones... it was hard to know what to post!

if you want to see all of them

www.collages.net

username: Katie09

password: 10872

I think I'm going to LAKE WINNIE now!!! Anyone wanna join us for some HOT FUN!

I've never been... so I'm excited. I'm sure I'll keep you posted on FB with my random mobile uploads!

Lot of love,

Carrie

SNEAK PEAK: SUPER CUTE BABY FRANCIS!!!

2009-08-02T23:13:00.002-04:00

This is my new favorite baby picture! Introducing Baby Francis.

WOW!! Can't wait to show you more of HER precious session!! EEEEEE!

love and hugs and ENJOYING CHARLOTTE!!

carrie christmas workman

SNEAK PEAK: Marci & Justin Wedding! and The Brooks Kiddos!! (ok- teens but you'll see what i mean!)

2009-07-31T16:06:00.013-04:00

WOW!! Marci & Justin had a BEAUTIFUL wedding last weekend in Atlanta.

(Jenny was my BFF in highschool and her little sister is Marci... so she's sorta like my little sister, too.)

The next picture is a picture of my daughter, Olivia, taking a self-portrait with friends with her very own camera... she insisted that if I was taking pictures at the wedding, she was, too. LMLD. :) Oh, and those are Jenny's cute little girls...

Here are Jenny's parents.... They haven't changed a bit!

Here's Marci and Justin... the happy couple...

One more picture of Ellie & McRae... my little "neices"...

And this handsome fellow is their dad... the FAMOUS Jon Acuff. Google him. He's big.

And wanna take a guess who's busting out a move on the dance floor??? (yep- that's Liv)

***to see more of their wedding pics, see info below***

OK- These next SNEAK PEAKS are of E & Z Brooks... Amazing family!

This picture I had to DIG to find!! It was back when I was shooting FILM and I'd developed/printed this pictures in Johnny Hughes' dark room years ago! But still, E & Z were beautiful then just like they are now--both inside and out. OH! And Happy 14th Birthday, Miss E!!!

Thanks, Kevin and Kim for letting me photograph your family pictures... I'll get the rest of these to you soon! (VOTE KEVIN BROOKS!)

Ok- that's all for now, my bloggy friends!! The girls and I are heading to CHARLOTTE tomorrow for a few days of relaxation before school starts!!

Love to all and CONGRATS to Marci&Justin!

Carrie

To see more of their wedding pictures:

www.collages.net

username: MJWedding

password: 10872

More Than Just Portraits over at Carrie Workman Photography

2009-07-28T23:10:00.010-04:00

I always let you in on my portrait sessions, but I bet you don't know that there are many other reasons why I have no social life! hahaa Don't get me wrong-- i LOVE my job-- but it does keep me HOPIN' non-stop twenty-fow-seven!

Let's see... what are some of the non-portrait things I do (and that if you need you can contact me for!)

Down in Atlanta, they are doing the play Beauty and the Beast! I'm doing the color-separation artwork for the T-shirts. IF you are a color-separation KING or QUEEN and would like to help me with my non-stop workflow in this category- please contact me! (yes- this would be a paying "gig" ha) but I could use a little help!

Graphic Design & Layout also keeps me busy!

Website Updates for Businesses: need new photos of your place of business?

(i just had to add this pic... Luanne, your daughter is BEAUTIFUL!)

I also photograph THINGS (as opposed to people).. and in this case, Famous Sculptor Josh Coleman's works of art! (photographing THESE pieces REALLY made me love my job!) His work is AMAZING!

So, now when you think of Carrie Workman Photography, don't just think of portraits!

We keep busy with all sorta of fun projects both around town and around the southeast!

I've got 2 FUN sessions tomorrow... thankfully the rain tonight allowed me and Brian to go on a SUPER fun date to see Harry Potter...

night all-

And HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to JONATHAN AND TIFFANY!! 2 years you guys!!!! CONGRATS!!!

love,carrie

(my wonderful assistant Tiffany and her hubby of 2 years, Jonathan--love you both!)

THANK YOU to my AWESOME family Session and to my AWESOME SHADOW FRIEND!

2009-07-28T00:31:00.003-04:00

HI! Tonight was so much fun!! The McPherson family was just amazing... Robin even brought an old chandelier that was her mom's to add to our session tonight and I loved LOVED it!!! Anything that's unexpected... i feel like saying here "everyone is doing it!" hahaha.. but it's true... There are so many trends in photography! So if you've got a fun idea for your upcoming session, feel free to throw it at me!! I'm sure we can make it happen!!!

Well, it's 1am now.. and I've had a great day... but it's time to TURN IN for the night!

Thanks to SISSY for a FABULOUS SHADOW session tonight... girl, you ROCK!!

Talk about helpful throughout the entire session!! WOW! She changed diapers, ran and got clothes out of the car, danced to make baby smile, and held HEAVY chandeliers!!!

Love you all... NIGHTY NIGHT!

carrie

Shadowing opportunity tonight!

2009-07-27T13:21:00.004-04:00

We have another shadowing opportunity available tonight Monday, July 27th at 4:45pm.

Email us at info@carrieworkman.com and tell us why you want to come SHADOW!

(shadowing = assisting me with my photography session and watching what I do! Learn my techniques with natural lighting and posing, etc. And have a GREAT time with me and my intern Shashank)

*shadowing is free for moms just wanting to take better pictures

**shadowing is $100 for wanna-be photographers (semi-pros)

***shadowing is $250 for professionals wanting to up their game

So let me know if you're interested! I'd love to help YOU take better pictures!

Love,

Carrie

More Peaks, My parents, and a Smushed Nose!

2009-07-22T23:36:00.006-04:00

Evenin'!

Well, it's that time of the night again... updating the ol' bloggerooni :)

So, this week has been a little different since Olivia's been at Culture Camp all week. What a great experience right here in Cleveland over at the Museum at 5 points! She's having a blast! But me and Juliana have been having fun, too!! We've enjoyed spending the mornings together every day this week and I've not scheduled any sessions or invited over any babysitters so that she and i can just be together. And ain't God good?! It's been sprinkling all week.. making pictures not totally ideal for sitting in the grass... so I've been able to enjoy Jules and not think, "GOSH- I'm missing a perfect day to be shooting!!" I thank Him for the little things...

Well, today I've been finishing up edits to the Andrews' baby photos, and this evening I've been working on the Mann's photos... so thank you to all you patient mamas out there who are wondering where your pictures are! (LAURA!!!! HAHAHA) It's usually 4-6 weeks to see your images... however, i've been working into the weeee hours of the morning to cut down on those times :) Please, please, save your applause until the end of this post... (ha)

OK- here are some fun images to show you tonight:

These are the Mann twins... and boy are they CUTE! AND sweet.. AND behaved.. so nice.

And here's another Sneak Peak at the Essenburg family shoot... love this one!

Nothing like a little girl and her puppy... awwwwwe...!

The older sibblings and dad... what a beautiful family...

And check out these folks!!! Who do ya think THEY are?! Yep! My Mom and Dad!

Can't wait to see you guys!

And since it's been a "Mom and Jules" week.. thought I'd leave you with a funny picture of Juliana smushing her nose on the glass... Silly Girl. I love her.

Night everyone!

love, Carrie

PS- i may be hiring another full-time position to help with sessions, office work, scheduling, booking, filing, etc. Must be organized and professional! If interested, email us at info@carrieworkman.com to submit your resume.

SNEAK PEAK: Baby Collin and his Beautiful Mama AND The Essenburg Clan's SNEAK PEAK, too!

2009-07-21T23:34:00.005-04:00

Check out this beautiful, blue-eyed baby boy!! What a cutie! And you'll see where he gets it, too!!

Yep!! From his Mama!! This baby boy is truly loved and you can tell. What a good boy he was during this whole session. Thanks, Shelly!! You're going to LOVE these memories!!

The Essenburg family made photographing family sessions seem like a breeze!! They were all so well-mannered and kind and photogenic!! No one even blinked!! I can't wait to share more of their session with you!! We even got some great shots with everyone AND the 2 dogs!!

Thanks to Mountain Meadows for a FABULOUSLY fun session today!! We did new staff photos for everyone, group shots, couple shots, headshots, full-length shots, formals, casuals, THE WORKS!! and HAD A BLAST!! They were a GREAT group of people and I'm excited that they let me in on updating their website photos!

And I'm about done editing the Mann's session... we had a GREAT time at their in-home shoot in Chattanooga... but don't think I'm going to finish tonight! :( I've gotta nurse my sickly sweetheart who's battling BAD allergies!! Has anyone tried that netti-pot thing? (pour saltwater down your nose sorta contraption?) Brian tried it tonight and I think he's worse off.... hmmm... didn't know if anyone had better results or if you get worse before you get better... ??

lots of love and hugs!!

carrie

ps- and good luck to ALEX who called from Atlanta tonight... he's wanting to get his biz off the ground and we talked a long time about what works and what doesn't... so GOOD LUCK, MAN! or BE BLESSED, i should say!! I'm more than happy to help. :)

CONGRATS to LAURA and BEN and NEWBORN BABY KATIE!

2009-07-20T23:52:00.006-04:00

Laura is a dear friend of our family and she married her sweetheart, Ben, on Saturday in a beautiful ceremony! She has been helping me with the girls for 2 summers now and we all love her lots!

Here are a few of her Bridal Session photos... that we couldn't share until now!!

COME SEE US, LAURA!!! We miss you already!!

In other news... (ha) the girls and I headed down to Chattanooga tonight to see the new IMAX Safari Adventure 3D show with Sissy and Andrew Fig. What a COOL movie that was!!! WOW! Then we met up with Brian for dinner. We pretended we were all on Big Love. (ha again) It was a fun evening. (see FB pics!!)

OH!! and did you hear!!? JENNY CARD had her BABY!!! Can't believe it!! she was just here doing pregnancy photos last week and BOOM! Katie came early!!! I can't wait to meet your sweet baby girl!!! (just quickly grabbed 2 photos from her session)

Well, going to bed... tomorrow's schedule is crazy!!

Appointments at 10:45, 2:15, 3:30, and 7:30!

And if you've emailed me this week wanting a session time- and I've not gotten back to you, I PROMISE WE WILL! We have had a few problems with our emails not going through- so if you've emailed us and not gotten a response within 2-3 days, let me know ASAP!! That's not ever supposed to happen.

Night!

carrie

Newborn Baby Jones Sneak Peak, Baby Elin is Sitting Up, and Popsicles in the Grass

2009-07-19T20:05:00.006-04:00

Is it fair that Rachel looks this good 2 weeks after giving birth to her 4th baby?!

I can't wait to show you more of her session!

And Baby Elin's one of our Baby Plan babies... and this was her second session (sitting up!!)

For those of you with babies, let me just tell you it's more about milestones than ages these days. The ABSOLUTE BEST times for baby sessions during the first year are:

NEWBORN: within 2-3 weeks

SITTING UP: usually 6-7 months

ONE YEAR: usually 11-14 months- celebrate baby's first year with the whole family!

However, if you're a die-hard traditional, OR if you've done a certain month with your first and want to do the same with your other children, you can always ADD-A-SESSION for only $50 on any of our baby plans! No worries.

Here are our plans: (click on pic to enlarge)

Well, since it's SUNDAY, I'll leave you with a funny little video of Juliana... my youngest little girl. It will be especially funny for you pentecostals out there... thus the title, "the Pentecostal baby."

and here's a fun pic of the girls eating popsicles outside in the grass... and i think 4 years old is still ok to be a nekky baby... so before all you guys start emailing me about how my kids are going to hate me later, just know that I'm fully aware of the repercussions! hahahaa :-)

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday evenings-

love,carrie

Sexy Woman Friday #2: STACEY

2009-07-17T23:47:00.004-04:00

31 weeks and lookin' HOT girl!!

This is Stacey and she's doing our WEEKLY BELLY BABY sessions and I'm SO excited!

What is with these tiny girls and their baby bellies?! Come someone get over here and represent the real peeps!? I'm about to post MY pregnancy pictures!!

OK- here is WEEK 32

LOVED this top and piggy tails!!

Last night we photographed her and her baby daddy and i can't wait to show you those!

(thanks, Nate, for the wardrobe changes.. hahhaa)

OK- I'm off to bed...

Tomorrow is going to be a GREAT day!! Wedding, Birthday Party, and then SURPRISE!

(well, it'll be a surprise for my girls...)

Love,carrie

Twins, Natalie, Jenny, and Stacey!

2009-07-16T22:47:00.007-04:00

Those are my 4 excuses for not blogging yesterday.

I've had a great couple of days with 4 totally fun photo sessions! Yesterday Kim brought her two precious miracles over and i just fell in love with them... Here's a sneak peak at baby H&H.

and then I got to spend time with the Patterson family and baby Emily! (remember her from last week?! Rained out session?) Well, here she is with her daddy and he's going to have his work cut out for him for sure!! She is so beautiful!

And then today I had a BLAST photographing Jenny's pregnancy pictures... she has the MOST AMAZING wardrobe ever!! We had so much fun!! She was willing to do about anything! Thanks, Jenny for working up a sweat with us!! I know it was hot out there!

(those pictures are still on a card needing to be downloaded- but I'm thinking it will be perfect for SWF-sexy woman friday- post!)

And then this evening, The Tuckers came over for their belly pics of soon-coming Baby Layla! My girls are so excited to meet her! This session's sneak peak will have to be tomorrow, too! Mate&Daisy (as my kids call them) are in love with each other and were not afraid to show it! hehehe... so we'll save that for tomorrow, too!

And since we're talking about all of these pregnancy sessions, I'm in the mood for another baby picture to share with you. Here's a favorite picture of new mama, Lindsey and baby Tristan. HOW SWEET are they?! LOVE IT!

TOMORROW IS FRIDAY!! I'm going to play in the water with my girls. Sounds great.

RIGHT JULES?!

:) thanks for making me smile and laugh all evening...

night-

carrie

Short and Sweet!

2009-07-14T23:00:00.004-04:00

HI!

Ok- long day.... but great day. Spent time with my boy, Brian, and we went and test drove a Ford Escape Hybrid. We have to buy something cuz we just sold his huge gas guzzler the Expedition.

So, we went to Cleveland, GA to test drive a car... and of course, while we were there, went to Babyland General to adopt a few Cabbage Patch Kids for our girls.

Anyway, tonight's session was great... the Patterson Family with their sweet baby Emily... who has quite the stunning blue eyes... i wish i had something to show you from that session, but we'll have to save that for later this week!

So, I'll leave you with a few more from last night...

This one is of her going to see Papa in the garden to look at the watermelon they planted together that she brought home from Broad Street.

night everyone!!

Tomorrow is going to be SUPER FUN! Newborn TWIN boys! and an evening Family session!

I can't wait!

Love,

carrie

59 Years, 8 years, and 4 years

2009-07-13T22:08:00.005-04:00

Well, today my sweet grandparents celebrated their 59th year of marriage!

Congrats to two amazing people whom i love soooo dearly! I wish you guys were feeling 100% here lately!! I'm sorry I'm not in Atlanta still to get to see you more. Wish i could come over tomorrow for coffee and blackberries with my Grandmother, and then I'd run over to the shop (Gentle Sales Screen Print) and help Granddaddy with a few t-shirts.

And speaking of LOVE.. guess who i love?! Brian. :) Guess how long I've loved Brian? 4,197 days! Our wedding anniversary is October 6th and the flower girls in our wedding were the Borst twins who are often over playing at our house.

Well, it just so happens that they are 12 now, and so, do the math, they were 4 in our wedding.

And it just so happens that Olivia is 4, too.

So, i thought, in honor of weddings and love and "just because" I'd photograph Olivia wearing a flower girl dress that was last worn on our wedding day. How special for sure. Thank you L and M for letting us borrow the dress. I can't wait until Juliana gets to wear it when she's a big girl.

I was reminding Olivia that she was the little girl that I'd always wanted... and it made her smile.

I'll post more of these later... going to spend time with my hubby.

night!

carrie

Sexy Women Friday! (and cutie twins in the house!!!)

2009-07-10T22:41:00.009-04:00

Shhh.... here's a SNEAK PEAK at some upcoming bridals!!!

and here's the oh-so-glamorous Kelly again... a few weeks further along and still looking like a million bucks!

and yes.... this girl is about to give birth... um, I'm about to go and photoshop in a belly on her!

And of course it wouldn't be SWF without a few more of Courtney's Fashion Shoot!

Thanks to COLLEEN for a fabulous in-home shoot this morning/afternoon with the girls... E and A have been so much fun to see grow up! Today we did their 4 year old pictures... and we did their first session when they were 3 months old! That's so hard to believe!

OK- and although NOT in the SWF category (although their mama is!!!) I had to stroll down memory lane and scourer my OLDEST files for a few of these little twins' photos...

I found 6 months I think!

And here they are a little bit older...

And here they are TODAY!!

Adorable in EVERY way...!!!

Most amazing playhouse/room! LOVE it!!!

And lastly, a shout out to KEVIN BROOKS and fam for a great session tonight!!! Thank you for doing an AMAZING JOB representing us, Kevin!!! You make us totally proud!!!!

NIGHT EVERYBODY!

love,carrie

another day of three sessions

2009-07-09T22:50:00.004-04:00

Another day with 3 sessions scheduled, but the third one got rained out. So sorry, Laura. I was so excited about seeing Emily again! I can't believe she's sitting up now and is getting so big!!! I see her sweet pictures on FB all the time and was just jumping at the chance to get to photograph your family again!

Let's all just remember how cute Emily is:

All of these pictures are of her in the hospital... just 2 days old..

and then they came back for a 2 week session and we got a few more of this precious baby!

So cute. Love my job!

night everyone!

love,carrie

ZOO DAY! Day off! Family portrait by Tiffany!

2009-07-08T22:19:00.004-04:00

HI!

WELL, IF YOU CHECKED MY FACEBOOK TODAY, YOU'D SEE THE ALMOST HOURLY PLAY-BY-PLAY OF MY DAY OFF. (talk about randumb) I had a really fun day with my girls and my sister-in-law Shelby and her son Isaac at the Chattanooga Zoo. Thanks for Gloria she reminded me of the Wednesday $1 special!! However, Shelby is a member of the National Zoo in DC and so we all got in for FREE!!

So we spent our bucks riding the merry-go-round.

Afterwards we all sacked out (thanks to gummies and cookies on the way home that kept everyone from the mama-cheating car-nap).

Then, we ate at BEEF O BRADYS (mmmm!) and then headed home for the semi-annual Workman Family Portrait! THANKFULLY I've got an amazing assistant, Tiffany, who can take our photos for us and I have complete confidence in her skillz! I can't wait to see the pictures!

So, no work today... but I can't leave you without a few photos... :)

These three beauties are Mrs. Muths' grandchildren... and let me tell ya, these girls were so cool to be around! Margie Muths is an extraordinary interior designer and i've learned so much from her!

The super-photogenic Blackwell children... (Amy and Doug! We still need to do dinner!)

And lastly a shout out to two of my homegirls... Kathy and Mindy.... so sorry that i work too much to ever see you guys :(

(this pic is of Kathy holding baby Ava Wenger--before there was a baby Spencer!)

ok- going to bed friends... have a great night...

I've got 5 sessions between now and Friday night so I need to hit the hay!

love,carrie

Atlanta Fashion Shoot turned Magazine Covers!

2009-07-06T21:17:00.006-04:00

Today was a work day for sure! I've put in about 9 hours so far! Thankfully, I had two of my fave little friends here to watch my daughters. Actually, the Borst twins were the flower girls in our wedding and now they are big girls (12!) and are wonderful "mother's helpers" for me while I'm working on computer stuff or sessions in my home/barn/studio.

I've been working on that fun Atlanta fashion shoot... and I'll sneak you another fun peak at this fun session. I'm having the most fun with these images!

Have a wonderful evening my bloggy friends... I'm going to go snuggle with my SWEETEST HUBBY EVER! He's folded ALL the laundry (and that's after he washed it), and he's done all the dishes, and he's put the kiddos to bed... I'm overly blessed. Thanks, Honey!

love,carrie

ps- tiffany! I hope you're feeling better... I'm sorry you're sick. And Carly, I'm sorry your car is out of commission... :(

Tahere Wedding NOW ONLINE

2009-07-05T14:55:00.003-04:00

CHECK OUT THIS BEAUTIFUL COUPLE ON THEIR MOST SPECIAL DAY!

www.collages.net

username: Tahere

password: 10872

Sorry for the wait!! The dang site was not cooperating with me today! But it's all good now.

Let me know what you think!

Love and hugs and many many congrats to the newly married couple!

I hope you love your wedding memories!

sincerely, carrie workman

Where: Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church (chattanooga, tn)

Date: May 16th 2009

Time: 2:00pm

Impromptu Ice Cream Party!

2009-07-05T11:37:00.009-04:00

Remember last week when Olivia woke up telling me that we were going to have a party?

Well, since I was feeling bad for not getting to see her much that day (one baby sitter from 10-1 and another from 2-5) I said, SURE! Why not! Let's go get some ice cream and txt some friends!

Thanks, sweet neighbors (and the Ashby's) for making Liv's party a party... We'll do it again soon!

love,carrie

Holiday Weekend HERE WE COME! & SARAH MEYERS SNEAK PEAK!

2009-07-03T10:10:00.010-04:00

Christy was in my wedding and I was in hers. We're forever friends even though we don't get to see each other much anymore. However, upon the arrival of her first child, we made a point to go see Baby Sarah... their long-awaited precious baby girl. And here she is!

Congrats to the Meyers family... she is beautiful!! I'll get your indoor-session edited next week but wanted you to have a few pictures to share with family over the holiday weekend. Love you guys!

OK- and here's a little family craziness this morning:

Daddy dancing with his daughter.... and the Olivia asking to pose for a picture... (she is constantly looking DOWN when I point the camera at her... i don't get it... I'm not down there... ??)

And the Juliana wanted to be in a picture... she posed for one and then said, "No- baby picture too!"

in this last picture she started to get onto her baby... and Juliana said "CHHHHHEEEEESSSSEEEEEEE baby!"

We have so much fun around here...

BUT everyone is beginning to yell at me me... It's TIME TO GO TO THE RIVER!!!!

HAPPY 3rd EVERYONE!

love,carrie

THREE SHOOTS and I'm BEAT!

2009-07-01T22:17:00.008-04:00

Well, since I've been shooting too much this week to actually edit new stuff, i thought I'd share with you a few sessions that you never got to see from this spring!

The future-super model, Britain! She is always happy at her sessions and has smiled since birth!

And you've not gotten to see the sweet pictures of Jackson's family celebrating his first birthday!

And I'd be wrong to not share with you the recent pictures of Jules.... Yes, even as a photographer, I'm falling into the 'second-child-has-no-photos' category... so I'm TRYING to play a little catch up!! Since yesterday's session had to cancel- it was a perfect time to take her outside for a 10-minute shoot!

WARNING: first child alert-- she had to get in a few shots to show off her dress-up :)

OH!! and I will leave you with one SUPER CUTE baby boy... minutes old...

Introducting Baby Gus Jennings.... His super-cool mama is a fellow photographer and she let me photograph his birth last week... Talk about an awesome day...

OK- Good night!! i'm exhausted!!! Thanks to TIFFANY for being my most awesome assistant and allowing me go to bed at 10:45, to Shashank for being our wonderful Summer intern and helping with tonight's fabulous family of 9, to Jaime for being a great helper/shadow friend today at Collin's baby session, and to Carly for helping me go through 500+ wedding images to be posted this weekend!!! You guys ROCK! i definitely could not do this without you!!!!!!!!!

and of course, you, too, honey.... you're still the sweetest person i've ever met....

Love,

carrie

Party Like a Rockstar!

2009-06-30T19:54:00.005-04:00

OK- so this hot mama does NOT look preggy... but yes.. she is... and only a few weeks away from delivery! Can ya believe it!? She looks AMAZING!

with her Sweet Mama

They are definitely excited about Mary Grace's soon arrival!

Here's a beautiful little girl who has won many pageants!!! And these are the kind of pageants where the kids are not even allowed to wear makeup! She's just a natural beauty and I loved taking her new headshots!

And once again, I'll leave you with a little family fun pics: don't you love knowing how I spend my evenings when I'm not shooting! :) hahha...

Nothing like dressup with the girls, wearing a princess crown while playing doctor, and rocking out w/ some vinyl on the record playah.

I'm so silly.. hehehe.. Does anyone else have this record!?!? If so, you've got a FREE SESSION! (doubt I'll be giving THAT away!!--but here's to hoping!)

Ok- thanks for all the interest in the Shadowing!!

We are going to have so much fun!!!

lots of love to my sweet blog followers- i really do appreciate you!

love,carrie

more shadow opportunities available!

2009-06-30T16:06:00.004-04:00

{image of the beautiful Argauer girls this spring}

I've got TWO shoots available for tomorrow, WEDNESDAY July 1st.

2:00pm Indoor Session with 3 month old

6:30pm Outdoor Family Session

Email us at info@carrieworkman.com and tell us why you want to come SHADOW!

(shadowing = assisting me with my photography session and watching what I do! Learn my techniques with natural lighting and posing, etc. And have a GREAT time with me and my intern Shashank)

*shadowing is free for moms just wanting to take better pictures

**shadowing is $100 for wanna-be photographers (semi-pros)

***shadowing is $250 for professionals wanting to up their game

So let me know if you're interested! I'd love to help YOU take better pictures!

Love,

Carrie

Maddox Children and Real Horsies!

2009-06-29T22:21:00.011-04:00

It's hard to believe it's almost JULY! Where did June go?!

It's been a busy month full of travel and I'm thinking that it will be a whole month until we have to pack again! (wedding in Atlanta)

I'm excited to start answering emails on my computer rather than my phone... and tackle the long list of to-dos that are piling up on me!

SO! enough about my stress... Here's a cutie picture of the Maddox Children... We did their mini-session last month but i never posted one of their pictures! and they were TOO CUTE not to share :)

Thanks to LISA tonight for Shadowing the Bridal session this evening... we had a great time and I think we got some FAB shots!! Laura was a natural with the camera... I can't wait to show you!! However, you can't see them until AFTER the wedding (July 18th!)

And I'll leave you with some fun family pictures...

Chris and Brian were roomies in college and we have all remained close friends.. Now- he's finally found is girl and they are getting married this fall. We spent some time with the two of them at her horse farm and Olivia LOVED riding... Jules, of course, thoroughly enjoy seeing the "horsie" (seen the video on my Facebook page about her getting excited about horses!?)

Chris and his lovely bride-to-be

Juliana was VERY into watching Sissy ride, but she didn't want to get near them.

Bye Horsies....

Busy Day = Taking 500+ pictures, Editing 1000+ pictures

2009-06-26T22:34:00.007-04:00

One of my new favorite pictures!

(Leslie your kids are tooo cute!)

Today was a great day... get to photograph a natural delivery/birth for a photographer friend, edited all of those pictures today!! (all SUPERnewborn sessions get next day service cuz I know you want to show off your little bundle!!), finished the Houghton Kids session (see above), finished the Sparkman kids session (see below), and worked on the pictures from the Just Between Friends consignment sale! I feel very productive and sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeepy!

Thankfully my box wine has come to the rescue although I'm not sure he was needed tonight.

Lots of Love and CONGRATS to CHARLOTTE and her new BABY!

(I'll post a few of those once mama has seen them and has approved sharing)

Sparkman Boys- so very handsome

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale cleveland.jbfsale.com

And lastly, I'll leave you with Olivia's most amazing strawberry!

(go Season's Harvest for having the biggest strawberries ever!!)

Have a great night, friends....

love,

carrie

SHADOW SESSION AVAILABLE!

2009-06-25T17:44:00.003-04:00

You've been asking and now I'm offering!

I've got TWO shoots available on MONDAY, June 29th

5:30 Outdoor Session with 2 year old

7:00 Outdoor Bridal Session

Email me at carrie@carrieworkman.com and tell me why you want to come SHADOW!

(shadowing: assisting me with my photography session and watching what i do! Learn my techniques with natural lighting and posing, etc. And have a GREAT time with me and my intern Shashank)

*shadowing is free for moms just wanting to take better pictures

**shadowing is $100 for wanna-be photographers (semi-pros)

***shadowing is $250 for professionals wanting to up their game

So let me know if you're interested! I'd love to help YOU take better pictures!

Love,

Carrie

(*Check out the GREAT picture that Carly got while assisting at a shoot last month!-- she has a lot of experience so she was allowed to bring her camera to the outdoor session with cutest-dog-ever Cooper)

Wedding SNEAK peak: the Taheres

2009-06-24T21:13:00.009-04:00

Dun Dun da Dun!

Congratulations to David and Christa Tahere!

Thank you for letting me be a part of your most special day.

All of the images will be ready for viewing next week- as promised! :)

Love,

Carrie & Brian

PS- I'm signing from the both of us because Brian took the first picture of this post!! and I LOVE it!

PSS- Honey- you ROCK! I'd never do weddings without you!

ATLANTA FASHION SHOOT!

2009-06-23T19:03:00.002-04:00

Shall I state the obvious? Courtney is so hot in these pics and I'm definitely jealous of her legs!!! I can't wait to show you all of them... but until then, this one image will have to do. Enjoy! And thanks Courtney for such a fun urban shoot!! You rock, girl!

VACATION PICS: As promised!

2009-06-18T23:57:00.006-04:00

Hi friends!!

Well, as you may know, my sweetheart and his father ran our underground doggie fence this past weekend... and well, you know... accidentally cut the cable, phone and internet wires in the process!! Ask me did I like working on my little blackberry's keyboard answering 50 emails a day about photo sessions!! hahaha.. no- not my fave and i did get a few hand cramps... HOWEVER!! I'm up and running as of last night and am truly thankful for the little things... like getting email ON my computer... and being able to fulfill my promises!! LIKE!! letting you guys see our vacation pictures!!!

Now, please take into consideration that John, my bro-in-law, was not able to be in Hilton Head with us, so I didn't put the normal pressure on myself to get THE shots on the beach... complete with family, children, etc... and (honestly) it was kinda nice to just relax and not have to bring BIRTHA (as I call my big ol' camera) around all the time- especially in the SANDy beach!

So, without further ad0, I'll letcha in on the password and username for our family fun pics! :)

And I'll include just a few here to let you know what you're in for! :)

Love you all-

Carrie

www.collages.net

username: WorkmanVacation (no space)

password: 10872

Rain Shoot Playdate

2009-06-11T17:21:00.006-04:00

Well, i was going to have a play date with my friend Jamie and her boys... but it rained... so we decided to take photos in the rain... but the dern sun came out.... and then well, it clouded up enough to run outside only to find our kids did not feel like cooperating.. Oh well. We got a few shots. Thought I'd share.

This is Olivia and her "boyfriend" as she calls him...

My Girls... i know you get tired of looking at them... and they SURE DO GET TIRED of my camera!

OK- just thought I'd add a few more pics... now I need to get to work!

Love,

carrie

Opera Beauty: Susannah

2009-06-10T22:57:00.005-04:00

(CLiCK ON PIC)

YEA!! We are home from Hilton Head and I've got lots of fun pictures ALMOST ready for you to see!! However, I had the opportunity of photographing this girl the day before we left and then did all of the editing the night before we left.. so it was "quick and dirty" but I love the images!

Enjoy!

This file may be a little large.. so if it loads slowly, I'm sorry.

love,

carrie

MY GIRLS! Oh how i love them!

2009-05-29T16:35:00.001-04:00

Well, it was time for a few new pictures of the girls, so i pulled over on the side of the road to snap a few pictures of them... and this one just stole my heart. I'll post more later, but had to share.

STUNNING BRIDE!

2009-05-28T14:26:00.009-04:00

Bridal Session with Christa

We could not show you these Bridals until after the wedding... because the groom could not see the dress!

But the wedding is over and we are so excited to share these recent bridals of Christa!

And the wedding pictures are just gorgeous! Can't wait to share those with you!

Love,

Carrie

BIRTHDAY DAY!

2009-05-25T16:50:00.038-04:00

TODAY IS MY 2 YEAR OLD BIRTHDAY! I GET TO DO ALL OF MY FAVORITE THINGS TODAY!

What a fun day!!!

My sweetest mother decided to come see me and the birthday girl and with GiGi here it really felt like a party. Thanks, Mom!! You are the best!!

Our day began with the girls eating some yummy french toast- Ezekiel Style! (aka healthy!)

And then we got to working on the BED project!! Olivia got her REAL Big Girl Bed and Juliana is getting big Sissy's Toddler Bed. Olivia was soooo excited about her new bed! But I think mommy (ME) was the most excited about new bedding!!! I just love a room with new bedding!!!

Next up: CAKE! (aka- NOT healthy- but oh well)

And like most babies, she was a little confused about what all this was about...

She immediately requested a fork. She's a lover of using utensils.

I must say, she thoroughly enjoyed her cake. :-)

TIME FOR PRESENTS!!! Guess what she got?! Baby Doll (her first CPK), a baby stroller, a baby high chair, etc etc...

GiGi got her a Water Table... and this was a HUGE HIT, too!

Juliana had to go get her baby to show her the new water toy!!!

We took this outside to play immediately!!!

Everyone got into the Watergun fights... but Juliana kept accidentally turning the gun and squirting herself instead of other people... But she didn't mind.

And of course, another Juliana favorite: BUBBLES!

Juliana LOVED watching Daddy fly the kite!

And then we went inside and got dry and GiGi and Jules had a tea party on Olivia's new bed.

And eating dinner ON the table was a funny treat... ooops.. i got a noodle in my toe, mom.

Daddy wanted to order a pizza... so Olivia thought that was a great idea!

And why not a craft, too!? We made Peanut Butter Pinecones rolled in birdseed to hang outside!

(Olivia was sneaking a little bite of PB)

She loved playing with her balloon, too. Except when she bonged herself in the face with it... :)

Happy Birthday, Juliana!!! You are a wonderful little girl and a joy to be with every day!

If you want to see ALL of the photos from her birthday, go to

www.collages.net

username: Jules

password: 10872

love,

Carrie

Birthday Weekend- Doing what Jules loves to do!

2009-05-23T22:17:00.012-04:00

We made a Birthday Cake for tomorrow! The girls loved helping and watching it cook. It's not the most beautiful cake- but it was a family event and I know Juliana will love having a little "chockie" as she calls it (chocolate).

Juliana plays with her baby dolls every minute of the day. She takes great care of them- minus the fact that she really hates when they have their clothes on. (??)

In Action: removing clothing

Her favorite thing is looking at a REAL baby... (this was over at our friends the Sena's house... and Juliana was loving baby Mason)

She's sorta over me taking pictures... but notice the "nekky" baby. And of course, the kisses.

Here's hoping that tomorrow is a beautiful day for a birthday! I'm looking forward to our home-made chockie cake, some water gun fights and maybe a silly carnival! Hooray for Jules!

BIRTHDAY GIRL

2009-05-22T14:05:00.013-04:00

GUESS WHO IS HAVING A BIRTHDAY!!

Guess who is not having a birthday!?? (sorry, Olivia)

Sissy!! I'll share my cake with you!

Feel better now?

Yes, my little girl, Juliana Gentle Workman, will be 2 on Sunday! May 24th! Due to it being a holiday weekend and her not feeling well this week, we had already decided to postpone the mini-celebration.

But I'm sure there will be cake-eating photos coming your way soon and we'll probably hit the good ol' Bradley Square Mall (scary) carnival thing this weekend for a little birthday excitement.. But just wanted to share with you the bittersweetness... can't believe she's turning 2... it goes too fast. I love you, Jules!!!!

Here are a few pictures from her first week of life:

Proud Daddy- the day she was born

Mommy and Liv (and mommy trying to hold her head up to avoid double chins!!! hahaha)

And Papa Jim in the background, too.... Gotta love hospital photos but I though Olivia looked too cute not to post)

Here is Juliana- about 10 days old... (this picture should technically be rotated but you can see her better this way)

Here's the family with our little 2 week old baby :)

Her "stats" photo... (2 weeks old- lying on a bed sleeping at Emmie and Papa's river house)

Another picture of Olivia... the same week at Juliana was born... she was 2 and a half :)

OK- that's all!!

Love,

Carrie

Customer Appreciation Sale!

2009-05-18T21:43:00.005-04:00

HI Friends!

To celebrate all of you wonderful people who keep me in business, I'm having a Customer Appreciation Sale!! From now until the end of May, all returning customers will receive 1/2 off their session fee AND 1/2 off Gift Certificates! Just email us at info@carrieworkman.com and mention this special to receive up to $100 off your session fee! Just our way of saying THANK YOU for 5 wonderful years!

... and enjoy the video of my girls in the tub...

love,

carrie

Sharing my Family Pictures with You!

2009-05-04T10:45:00.002-04:00

Hi Friends,

OK- OK- bad Carrie. I've been neglecting my blog-friend. It's just been insanely busy over here and apart from the daily sessions, I've been enjoying the nice days outside with my girls, and visiting with my relatives from DC (Shelby and Isaac), and trying to do a little spring cleaning, too! (that means organization of the clutter)

However, since I've been MIA so much lately, i thought I'd share with you what I've been doing by giving you the link to our personal family photos! Now- remember... even a professional photographer takes many snapshots and non-perfect pictures (duh)... so just bare with me here.. I'm just wanting to share with you what we've been doing! :-)

So- log on- check 'em out!

www.collages.net

username: Workman09

password: 10872

*The first ones are of my sweet nephew Isaac (Brian's brother's son). We always try to get a few of him when he comes to town- especially since he'll be 2 soon (he and Juliana are only a few days a part).

*The next section are "fun family pics" and include stuff like the girls riding Papa's tractor, Brian's Senion picture (what a hottie!!), date night, and the girls having fun with Emmie.

(papa: jim and emmie: marilyn= brian's parents)

*Then we've got pics of my girls: there are tons of them... playing on swingset, watching AI, going for walks, dressup... etc...

*Then last is "friends and fam" and it has a few pictures of my roomies in college.. Peter the Cat.. etc...

I'd recommend the WEBSHOW (and you can choose to turn up the speed on the webshow to see them more quickly!--just hit the "fast" button)

OK- going to run and get a few things done before I need to go pick up the girlies from school!

love,

carrie

Come intern with us at Carrie Workman Photography!

2009-04-29T10:17:00.003-04:00

{photo by Jonathan Zajas at our first annual Eggs Benefit}

This summer we have an internship opening here at Carrie Workman Photography. If you are interested in photography, want to learn more, need to complete an internship for your college degree, or just want to work with two fun ladies, then this is the internship for you! :)

The internship would include:

helping with photo shoots
assisting during ordering appointments, etc.
interacting with clients
aiding in various office tasks for the photo biz
etc.

If this is something you're interested in, please contact us at: info {at} carrieworkman {dot} com If you have any questions at all, please feel free to ask!

We will also be looking for an intern for the Fall semester. So, if you can't do the summer internship but are interested in possibly working with us in the future...please let us know that as well!

We have found a second photographer for the wedding!

2009-04-29T09:51:00.002-04:00

Thank you to all who responded to our call for an additional photographer for the May 16th wedding! We have looked through all of the portfolios that were sent in and have made our decision. For any of you who applied for this opportunity, we will most definitely keep your information on hand for any future second photographer needs we may have.

Thanks again!

Eggs Benefit Pictures Online!

2009-04-25T08:58:00.003-04:00

Well, as promised, we've got the 2009 Eggs Benefit pictures ready!

There are lots of them and I really think that you'll enjoy the webshow once you log on.

Here's how to view them:

www.collages.net

username: Eggs

Password: 10872

Then you'll enter your email address (this is ONLY for me- no one else will see it) and then you'll be able to view the pictures!

If you were one of the lucky 25 signed up for a FREE MINI SESSION and FREE PORTRAIT just email me the picture # of the one you want for free. It's that easy!

Thank you again for our wonderful sponsors! Bender Realty, RCAR, Three Rivers Cabinetry, Akins Gas, Gentle Sales Co, Season's Harvest Market, and MOPS! We were able to raise over a thousand dollars for Sherry Miller and Relay for Life! And there are checks still coming in!! So thank you sooo very much!!

So go log on!! Check out the pictures!!

AND there are many pictures of children at the event-- so if you see one of your cuties and you'd like to purchase a picture- EGGS BENEFIT pictures are 50% off normal pricing. So ENJOY this once a year savings! (you'll see my price list on the collages.net website)

Email us if you have questions: info@carrieworkman.com

Love,

Carrie

Calling all photographers!

2009-04-23T09:14:00.001-04:00

I am needing an additional photographer to assist me at a wedding on May 16th. If you are interested in possibly doing this, please contact info@carrieworkman.com telling us about yourself and your experience, and also include a link to your online portfolio {or any other examples of your work.}

Join us for our Eggs Benefit this Saturday!

2009-04-07T11:26:00.003-04:00

{click on image to see larger view}

Carrie Workman Photography invites you to join us this Saturday, April 11th from 4:30 until 6:30 for our 1st Annual Eggs Benefit supporting Relay for Life and Sherry Miller,a young Cleveland mother with breast cancer {to read her story, click here.}There will be Easter Egg Hunts, a bake sale, lemonade stand, and more! To register, or find out more information please email info {at} carrrieworkman {dot} com.

There will be an egg hunt for ages 1-4 at 4:45 and an egg hunt for ages 5-8 at 5:45. Certificates for free sessions from Carrie Workman Photography will be in some of the eggs!

Also, if you are interested in helping out by donating baked goods for the bake sale please let us know!

The Eggs Benefit will take place at 3566 Cove Lake Drive {in Summerfield off Freewill Rd.}

We hope to see you there!

Carrie Workman - Photographer
Tiffany Zajas - Studio Coordinator/Assistant Photographer
Carrie Workman Photography
www.carrieworkman.com

ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT!

2009-04-03T14:58:00.004-04:00

The response has been overwhelming so thank you to everyone wanting to come support RELAY FOR LIFE and SHERRY MILLER!

We have THREE SPOTS left for the FREE SESSION and PORTRAIT. Tiffany (my amazing assistant) is the one "in charge" of registration and so if you're wanting those last spots- email her at info@carrieworkman.com right NOW!

To those of you who just want to come out and bring your kids to the Easter Egg Hunt and show your support at the Kids Lemonade for Life Stand or at our SHERRY MILLER BAKE SALE, here are the times of the Egg Hunts:

4:45 Egg Hunt for Ages 1-4

5:45 Egg Hunt for Ages 5-8

I'll also be there taking pictures of the kids.... so even if you didn't register in time for an official session time, your child still might end up on my website! So make sure your kids have the most fun and colorful outfits on! It does not have to be your SUNDAY EASTER DRESS (and we'd prefer not) This is going to be fun and casual and we want to keep those Easter Dresses nice and clean!

There will be PHOTOPRIZES in the eggs! Certificates for Free Sessions and Portraits.... !

And if you want to help out with the bake sale items, that would be GREAT!! I'll be up to my ears in sugar cookies and cupcakes and if you'd like to help in this area, email me at carrie@carrieworkman.com

Thanks again, Everyone! This is going to be a really fun event and I'm looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones- and working for a GREAT cause!

Blessings!

Carrie

more about my friend, Sherry Miller (click on picture to enlarge text)

2009-04-03T14:07:00.001-04:00

I'm Giving Away 10 FREE Mini-Sessions at the Eggs Benefit & Lots More!

2009-04-01T23:45:00.003-04:00

COME OUT AND SUPPORT RELAY FOR LIFE

ON APRIL 11th FROM 4-6:30!

FIRST ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT ON THE LAWN!

FREE PORTRAITS! SPACE LIMITED!

2009-04-01T07:21:00.004-04:00

Do you love pictures of your children?

Do you love helping other people?

Do you love getting stuff for FREE?!

If I've gotten your attention, you'll want to pay close attention to what I am about to tell you!

I AM GOING TO DO FREE PORTRAITS ON APRIL 11th!

No session fee & Free gift portrait for first 25 children registered!!

Space will be limited... but I wanted to let you {my loyal customers and friends} know first!

It will be an Easter Egg Hunt/Relay for Life Benefit.

For your minimum donation of $25 {per child you want portraits taken of} to Relay for Life, you will receive a mini-session and a free portrait for each of your children. This is a $140+ value!

My goal is to get One Good Picture of each child... which is what we all want... just One Good Picture, right? ... And my other goal is to give back! (more about that later!)

So- want to reserve a SPOT before it becomes available to the public?

Email me with any questions or to schedule your appointment time.

(sessions begin at 4:30 and go until 6:30)

info@carrieworkman.com

If you don't get one of the first 25 Session appointments, we will be giving away LOTS of PORTRAIT sessions on the DAY OF the Eggs Benefit! There will be PRIZE EGGS worth Free Session Fees and Print Credits! AND when you register, you'll be entered into a drawing to win one of 10 Free Mini-Sessions! WOW!! You won't want to miss this event!

Spring Break Week with my Girls!

2009-03-26T20:06:00.014-04:00

The girls and I have had a GREAT week! Thought I'd share some "random" moments with you!

Daddy has been at Daddy School all week in Atlanta (real estate classes) and Olivia and Juliana have been enjoying all of the "home days" (as Liv calls them).

Above is one of our recent "nature walks" across the street at Emmie and Papa's house (where I photograph all of my outdoor sessions).

Since Daddy is gone, the girls and I can have more interesting food!! Chinese food is one of my faves and I was happy that both Liv and Jules enjoyed it!!

Grocery Stores are so much fun with CAR BUGGIES! Especially with 2 steering wheels! Whoohoo!

We rented Nim's Island for $1.08 at Bilo's new RED BOX-type thing! How convenient! Cute movie but the girls were tired by the end and fell asleep in my bed.

We went to MOES one night and this was a picture of Olivia when I told her she had to eat her quesadilla before her cookie.

We had a few wagon rides which both girls just love!

Enjoying a juice box together. ahhh... how sweet... :)

Bath Time fun!

Hop Skotch!

Feeding the GEESE was a little intense!! They can be mean!

Just one of the pretty places to photograph over at Emmie and Papa's house...

Nature Walks at our house always involve picking ONE of every flower we see.

Today i got to photograph a little 6 week old baby... and my good friend Jamie was sweet enough to watch my girls. This was Juliana and her friend Riley eating raisens today when I picked them up.

And that about catches you up on our fun week!!!

love, Carrie, Liv & Jules

Enjoying Spring Break with my girls and a TREAT recipe for kids!

2009-03-24T16:12:00.004-04:00

If you know me, I'm one of those moms who prefers to give my kids as little sugar as possible.

Well, the processed kind anyway... So, we're always looking for fun ways to have a little fun without all of the damage that too much sugar can do to a little body.

Here's one of our recent "treats!"

Chocolate Rice Cake- spread with vanilla yogurt, cut a few strawberries and add a puff of powdered sugar and Wah-Lah!! Liv thought it was the greatest treat in the world! She asked me, "Mom, can we have these every day?"

INTRODUCING SPENCER!

2009-03-20T21:56:00.004-04:00

OH WOW!! He's here!! And BOY is he sweet- and BIG!! Over 9 lbs!!

Here he is at 12 hours old. Kathy and baby are doing great and hopefully she'll get to come home from the hospital tomorrow. I'm so proud of you, Kathy! Congrats on a beautiful baby boy! And for all of you friends and family who want to see more of today's pictures in the hospital:

www.collages.net

username: SPENCER

password: 10872

The Thompson Beauties

2009-03-19T10:19:00.002-04:00

There are way too many... so i just picked one!

(feel free to CLICK ON ANY OF THE PiCTURES in my blog to view them larger)

Handsome Boys for Sure!

2009-03-19T10:14:00.002-04:00

Tara- your boys are great!! Just three little gentlemen!