Kerri McCulloch, Marketing Director

The last time my children made me laugh was… when my son, who is only 8 months old, let his 2 ½ year old nephew hitch a ride on the back of his walker and tote him around the house on those tiny little legs!

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I realized I have turned into my mother when… I buy multiple dresses for the same occasion and bring them all home with the hopes of it being easier to make a decision resulting in multiple returns to follow. I bought 8 dresses for my work holiday party last year and I didn’t even make it because I had my son that day!    (Editors note: She chose great clothing for her shoot! We hope she didn’t have to buy too much! )

What surprises me most about parenting is… the ability to let me see perspective and not sweat the small stuff.

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If I had an entire day alone with no responsibilities, I would… spend it at a spa or shopping.

Overall, how did you feel your photo session went?

Unbelievably well considering it was so easy and quick, which is great for a baby!

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What was your favorite part?

Watching Liam light up and smile so much without even being in the room

What do you love most about the images we captured?

There were so many it was hard to choose and they couldn’t have captured his personality better!

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Any tips to other moms about what to expect from your session?

You may only be there a short while but you will have more than enough to choose from. choose simple, minimal color clothing to complement Andie’s natural style.

Thanks Kerri! We had a great time with your family, and we can’t wait to see you again!

One of the new things we are offering this year is Limited Edition Sessions. We will offer these each month, with a different location or style for each one. To start things off, we are having our first day of Limited Editions on January 16th. These will be 20 minute sessions on our beautiful damask backdrop. Each session includes a DVD of at least 10 images in high resolution format for $700. A great deal for sure! We posted this offer on Facebook a couple weeks ago and filled up pretty quickly, but there is still one spot left if you are interested! Call 214-821-8477 to grab it before it is gone!

Rich tones and textures look great with this backdrop. I just love the feel of these images!

The studio is taking a well deserved break for the holidays, and we will be closed from Dec 20- Jan 4. We hope you are able to enjoy lots of time with your precious families over the next couple of weeks, and we hope to see you next year!

Even though Quinn was a little fussy, Andie and Catherine are so interactive and patient, they always get great shots! I loved pulling out the “big guns” with Laughing Elmo and finally getting a smile out of him.

Tips for moms coming for their session? Bring very simple, basic outfits. Also try to bring some toys that will get your baby’s attention. Most importantly- don’t stress! Andie will get some great images.

The last time Quinn made me laugh was…

Let’s see… he does all the time! When he was “playing” with our cat Lady. He gets such a kick out of her. She just sits up and bats at him and he just laughs and laughs.

I realized I have turned into my mother when…

I wipe Quinn’s nose with my hand.

What surprises me most about parenting is…

How happy/sad I am all the time. Moments and stages pass so quickly. So happy and excited that he is thriving but so sad the the time goes by so fast. I try my best to enjoy every minute.

The gadget that saves me the most time is…

An apple! Quinn will sit and eat an apple for 15-30 minutes. I can get so much done while he is eating that apple.

My favorite rainy day activity is…

Read. Quinn LOVES to have me read books to him. He just crawls in my lap and away we go!

If I had an entire day with no responsibilities I would…

sleep, sleep, and then sleep some more!

Thanks for playing Molly! We can’t wait to continue to watch sweet Quinn grow.

and then I had to share a sweet one too!

Head over to the Janie and Jack website to see a larger image and purchase.

Janie and Jack

This time we are featuring the lovely Natalia, her husband and adorable daughter Madrid. Here’s what she had to say about her session:

Andie and her team were able to get our normally bashful daughter to come out of her shell. Great job! You can tell she had fun. She normally hides from any camera, but we captured several images of her looking right into the camera!

We had a great time with her too! And all of us at the studio have decided we wish we had Madrid’s hair! She’s a lucky girl:

The last time Madrid made me laugh was…

she has started bossing me around. She widens her stance, lifts her nose into the air, takes on a very serious expression and points a finger at me. “Mommy do this!” It’s very, very cute.

The gadget that saves me the most time is my phone, with games for Madrid of course!

Our favorite rainy day activity is watching Pinocchio.

I realized I had become my mother when sleeping in became a luxury! I feel like the last time I slept in was 3 years ago!

My favorite tradition I share with Madrid is saying our prayers each night.

If I had an entire day alone with no responsibilities I would sleep (see above answer!), get a facial and massage and have a nice glass of wine.

Thanks Natalia, we hope you get caught up on that sleep soon!

So to start things off, here is Jenell. She recently came in with her husband and her two adorable daughters, Elyse and Layne. Here is what she had to say about her photo shoot:

I’ve learned the self-inflicted madness in anticipation of the session is never necessary. Andie and her team make you feel like you have the cutest kids on the planet and that you just came over for a play date. When the images are posted, I always tear up. After the session, I’m convinced that we didn’t get one good shot, but once I see them I can’t believe Andie caught ALL their familiar expressions. I love  knowing we will have those images forever, no matter how fast they grow up!

Thanks Jenell! We had a blast with the girls and we can’t wait to watch them grow!

She also had some good advice for preparing for your session:

Keep it simple. After a few sessions, I’ve learned that I love the images best that really allow the focus to be on their faces. No matter what the girls have on, Andie always seems to capture their faces and mannerisms. No need for all the searching and shopping! (remind me of that next time, because I am sure I will forget!)

Here are a few cute images from her session. And then read below for some other fun info on this sweet family!

The last time my children made me laugh was…

Today my 3 year old exclaimed from her carseat, “Punch it!” as I merged onto 75. “On it, sister,” I replied.

(editors note: It’s a good thing you have 13 more years ’til she’s driving!)

I realized I have turned into my mother when…

I licked my fingers to smooth down Layne’s hair. Ewww… really?

The gadget that saves me the most time is…

organic baby food pouches for meals on the go or when we’re stuck out past mealtime for my 18 month old

Our favorite family friendly activity in dallas is riding the trolley from West Village to the Art Museum. We grab lunch, look at the exhibits then ride the trolly back. The girls love being out in the bustle of the city… with a prime view of all the construction!

Instead of baby books, I write my children letters every month or so. I include their milestones and anecdotes, but also our thoughts and feelings about watching them grow. I plan to give them to them when they are teenagers or young adults.

If I had a day to myself with no responsibilities I would….

be racked with guilt! I’d love to lay by the pool or ocean with a refreshing adult beverage and read uninterrupted until I fell asleep. Wake up in time for a night on the town with my husband knowing I could sleep in the next morning.

Sounds good to us Jenell! We hope you get to do that soon!