I am definitely still alive…I think. (Newcastle, OKC children’s newborn photographer, photography)

It has been BUSY. BUSY. BUSY around here! Just when I thought I was so busy already, it got busier! HAA! As of right now, I will not be taking on too many new clients. I still have some availability for some newborns but actually already have quite a few booked out; the spaces are definitely filling up quickly!

I have so many expectant mommies and babies on my “Grow with me plans” that I really need to slow down and make sure that I always have availability for them all, without having to make them wait more than a week…

I hate to get too personal on here, because I do like to keep things professional, but then again, I am kind of an “open book” type of person…I am sure anyone who knows me could tell you that! So here goes!!!

I will say that it is SUCH a blessing to have met all of my wonderful clients/friends! Having just opened my studio in September of 2012, I had NO CLUE that I would be so busy, so soon! I was planning on it gradually happening but instead it kind of happened overnight! While I am SOOOOO thankful, I am definitely still trying to find the “balance”. It is hard to know what you can feasibly take on. Shooting the session is the easy part, but the editing can be overwhelming! PLUS, I went from VERY part time (2-5  sessions on a weekend) to VERY full time…Currently, I shoot 5 days per week, multiple sessions per day; and then stay up ALL NIGHT at least 2 days per week and the other nights get maybe 3-5 hours of sleep MAX…that’s a lot for me considering that I seriously used to be passed out on the couch by 9:30 before this….HAHA! It is all so worth it to me HOWEVER, I know that I cannot possibly continue this way for too much longer…this has been going on since the summer, so we are coming up on a year in a few months! I say all of this, not to complain, but to explain why I will be limiting my sessions. I don’t work weekends now (well VERY rarely) for my family time, but by the time my kids are in bed, I am on the couch editing even then…

I will now be taking my sessions on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays…occasionally weekends (special occasions, mini sessions, etc.) Mondays and Tuesdays will be my editing days and preparation days for the upcoming sessions that week. I am really hoping that will do the trick LOL! And I also hope that if you are a fellow photographer going through this, that this finds you and you know you are not alone! I will keep you posted on how the new schedule works out I will also be researching a bit more on workflow and maybe how to make things more efficient in that area…I am also going to be doing some newborn workshops with some AMAZING photographers that I admire so much, so I will definitely have those fun experiences to share as well!

As always, photogs and those of you trying to learn, I am ALWAYS here to help and encourage as much as possible! I always try to answer every single question received…I don’t know everything about everything but will always do my best to help however I can. I am an open book and don’t have secrets…it doesn’t bother me to share where I get things or how I do things or what my set up looks like…So, ask away!!!

I hope everyone is enjoying their week!

I do always keep my Facebook current, as that is where most of my clients view my work. You can always check out that page at: www.facebook.com/autumnmoorephotography

Here is some of my recent work

Easter Mini Sessions (Oklahoma City Newborn & Children’s photographer)

I have gone a bit CRAZY with the Easter Mini set but I do love it! Easter is a bright and fun holiday in my mind!!! I think that all of the kiddos are going to have some much fun on the awesome swing that my husband helped me create! Plus we are going to have 3 sweet little bunnies too! My awesome local, pet shop here in Newcastle Oklahoma helps us out every year with bunnies! You can find them on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/scalesntailspetshop.newcastle

Mini sessions are $125 plus tax and cover the actual shoot and a custom disk (with copyright release) with a minimum of 10 images on it. I always space my minis out an hour so that nobody feels rushed; As a former preschool owner, I know firsthand that all children are different and while one child may warm up within moments of meeting me, another may take 10 minutes of me just playing with them to actually leave their mommas side!

I will be scheduling these sessions all throughout the months of February and most of March. If you are interested in booking a session, please shoot us an email at autumn@autumnmoorephotography.com or give us a call at the studio: (405)392-3432.

Be sure to visit us on Facebook to see all of the awesome sessions posted as they are shot!!!

http://www.facebook.com/autumnmoorephotography

I can’t wait to see all of my “regulars” and then meet some sweet little new faces too! I am truly blessed to do what I love and I thank each and every one of my AWESOME clients for making that a possibility!

Valentine’s mini sessions (Children’s, newborn photographer, photography, Oklahoma City, Newcastle photographer)

I am having too much fun with all of these kiddos for their Valentine’s minis! So excited to see lots of familiar faces and meet some new kiddos too!

Valentine’s minis are almost full but there are still a few times and dates available.

I will be shooting them through the 1st of February 2013. The cost is $125 plus tax and includes the shoot time, as well as a custom disk with a minimum of 10 fully edited images and copyright release for printing rights.

This mini is an important one as, part of the proceeds (25%) are going to the Kelly Bales Cure. Kelly Bales was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer that has spread to her liver. She is a 26 year old wife and mommy that is from Newcastle, Oklahoma. I have a few clients that are friends with her and once I heard her story and about the wonderful person she is, I knew I needed to do something to try to help her and her family! Of course, they are incurring a TON of medical bills with her going through chemo right now…Even if you cannot participate in the mini, I encourage you to at least find out more about her story. I know they would be grateful for anything you have to offer; Whether that be a donation or your prayers!

Her friends have set up a Facebook for her here: http://www.facebook.com/kelly.bales.16?fref=ts

Here are some images from the mini sessions:

Some favorites…(Newborn photographer Newcastle OK)

I wanted to share a few of my favorites from recent sessions….maybe I can keep somewhat current after the holiday season!

Christmas Mini Sessions (Newcastle, OKC newborn children’s photographer)

WOW! It has been CRAZY around here! Between shooting 5-6 days per week and editing 7 days (and very long nights) per week, I am pretty sure that I have not slept for more than 4 hours per night for at least 2 months now. No, really…not exaggerating. I really am not a “night owl” either so I have no idea how I have even kept myself awake. This poor blog has gotten ZERO attention either…I thought I might at least post some images from my Christmas mini sessions. I know at this point, I will not be able to blog all of the sessions that I have missed! I do stay very current though on my Facebook page! You can check that out at:

www.facebook.com/autumnmoorephotography

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Metro Family Magazine Cover shoot (Oklahoma City Newcastle ok photographer)

Yes, yes, I know. STILL VERY far behind on my blogging posts…Hey! At least I am always current and up to date on my facebook page. If you haven’t checked it out, you should definitely visit it at: www.facebook.com/autumnmoorephotography.

Anyhow, I had to share the cover that I shot for Metro Family magazine for the month of October…..We shot it at TG Farms in Newcastle…one of my favorite places to get pumpkins for fall! If you have not ever been to The Great Pumpkin Festival, then you are missing out as well! The Great Pumpkin Festival is held every year at TG Farms… It will be the last Saturday of October…it’s an all day event and SO fun for the kiddos!

On another note, the studio has been open for a month now and is in “full swing”! We are almost booked through the end of the year! YAYYYY! SO appreciative of all of my clients who choose me to capture their moments in life!

Newcastle OK Halloween mini sessions (children’s photographer)

I just had to share my mini session set-up with everyone…I am so excited about the bright fun colors!!! I cannot wait to set up the Christmas set! I know I am getting a bit ahead of myself but boy do I love this time of year!!!! YAY!

Mini sessions are a way to get some fun pictures for much less than a regular priced session…the cost is $109 after tax. You will receive 15-30 edited images on a custom disk with copyright release. It is approximately 20 minutes shoot time.

Photography Studio Grand Opening (Newcastle ok newborn,children’s photographer)

I cannot believe tomorrow is my grand opening! Goodness….I wish I had been able to post more as I prepared to have the studio ready but honestly it has been a CRAZY ride! LOL! To anyone who has ever opened a business, I don’t think I have to explain much more than that!!!

Instead of going into detail about all of the fun (and overly stressful) times, I am just going to show you some before and afters! One of my other passions in life is fixing things up…if I could “flip homes” on the side, I totally would, but as of right now, I cannot seem to find enough time in the day as it is!

Here are some before images of the studio:

1200 Square feet of one hot mess! LOL!

Now during the process of scraping and sanding the cement floors (which you could never pay me enough to do again!!! Hahaha)

And after it’s 2nd glaze in the front room…

And things are arriving!

Like the sticker for my door and my sign…YAY!

And we are working on painting walls and fixing up furniture…

More pictures to come, as this is not the final after but I am so impatient that I had to get some sort of picture once we got the floors, Chevron wall and furniture done!

Of course, to those of you that come tomorrow, you will be able to see the after in person!!!