One week until Valentine’s Day.
Boudoir photos are a great gift for your husband as well as yourself.
I had to take a little break from the daily grind. Two weeks ago, I had hand surgery. On my right hand. My dominant one. Just in the past few days, I have been up for shooting a little. I have been so blessed with my business, and this was the longest I have gone without my camera in over a year.
One thing that got me through my “laying around in pjs” phase of recovery was some ETSY shopping. I came up with two must-have purchases that would also be really great for Valentine’s Day gifts.
For the guys…
I got this Red Leaf shaving set for my husband. My husband shaves every morning with shaving cream and a razor. I was intruiged that it is possible to shave with a bar of soap. I bought him the set which includes the shaving cube, shaving cube holder and after shave moisturizer. This was not a Valentine’s Day gift, but it could have been. He loves it, and this cool cube has given him the closest shave ever. We are hooked! Buy it here. The set is $20.
For the girls…
These are Shower Steamers by SpaGoddess. Oh. My. Goodness. This is the easiest way to turn your shower into an aromatherapy indulgence. You get one of the efervescent balls wet and then scoot it to the end of the tub where it is not in direct water spray. It slowly dissolves, letting off an amazing scent. It really turns your shower into a 10 minute spa experience. You can buy singles, 4 packs or 6 packs here. $5 to 25 dollars. Love love love these.
I have another week and a half off and then it is back to shooting for me. Don’t forget to get those gifts ordered for your sweetie. <3
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Awesome photography!! Thanks for the feature Jill!
xoxo
SpaGoddess
I really love my job. I love giving people a moment of their life to look back on for years to come. I love meeting so many different people and getting a glimpse into their family life. I love being creative and different at each session. I love working with other creative people and brainstorming ways to make each session special. I love the challenge, the trust I am given, and the rewarding feedback at the end result.
In reality, families put on their best look and attitude for shoot day. Kids are threatened or bribed. Haircuts take place. Noses are wiped and cleaned with fury. In reality, kids are not perfect. They will not always be sweet with their siblings. They might be too young to realize the investment and time that has gone into their shoot, or they might be a teenager who just doesn’t care.
I love it all. I love the side ways glances, the look on a 12 year old’s face when I ask her to sit next to her older brother. I like the “bored” looks I get from kids that keep me on my toes. I like the silliness, the reality, the stuff that happens when kiddos don’t think I am shooting.
Real life is not smiling, facing the light source, cuddling on each other. I know that the families I work with are wonderful and loving and gorgeous. But sometimes, kiddos let the truth come out. I love and embrace the real moments. Here are a few…
“Okay wait. I have to sit by him AND act like I like him?”
Yes, little brother is stealing your M&Ms…
There is one at every wedding. Thanks Tor!
How about the moment when snuggling turns into WWF?
Or a fun and relaxed couple is asked to hit a serious pose for the camera…
Sweet dog playing with the girls turns into “GIMME MY FRISBEE!”
(Gentle pup did not hurt anyone here, but it sure was a ferocious face…)
Or this little guy who really made me earn my money. This shoot was just after a holiday, and little one was not in the mood to smile. I got some, but this was his “natural” look.
Or a studio shoot where I turn around for a second and little one is headed outside, naked, to play a little baseball.
I promise to get you your sweet moments. But I also promise to document the truth. The love, the boredom, the giggles, the wrestling.
Be sure to check out the new “Modern Family” gallery on www.jillheupel.com.
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Wow, this has been a fun week. I can’t thank the sponsors enough. What a truly wonderful package you all compiled for our winners. I am beyond grateful for all of you being a part of this contest.
Without further delay, the winner of package one is….
Becky, who says “I LOVE Bunny with a Toolbelt – her things are so cute. I will also check out several of the other prize contributors – clever things! What a fun idea.”
And the winner of package two, coming in with 205 votes, is…
Prime! Way to get those votes, Jamie.
Winners, please email me asap at jill.heupel(at)gmail.com for information about how to get your hands on the goods!
Some of the sponsors have offered 15% off of all items in their etsy stores if you use the code JILLHEUPEL. This code will be good for one week.
And if you are interested in having your pup photographed, with or without the rest of the family, you can book now for a special deal. Mention this contest and schedule your sitting before June 1st to receive your sitting fee back as a credit toward your order.
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Claire is many things. A birthday girl. A mouse catcher. A Kansas fan. A very sweet little girl.
Happy birthday, little Claire. May you continue to grow and grow.
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