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Baby Ryatt

Yesterday I posted the birth of this sweet little bundle.  Today, I am excited to show you his newborn photos.  With a huge help from Delivering Memories Photography, we made some beautiful images. 

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They quickly realized, you might get peed or pooped on during the shoot....

 

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Poor Hailey!  But we got everyone all cleaned up.

 

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Congratulations Hailey and Shelby!

Birth Photography

Last year a good friend and local photographer asked me if I wanted to document her time as a surrogate parent.  I was more than excited to do it, especially to photograph the birth.  Being a mom, I know how amazing birth is, but I had only experienced it from the point of giving birth, not watching. 

It's no easy task to ask a pregnant woman if she would like to be photographed during birth.  When I was pregnant I warned people to not snap pictures of me.  At my young age when I first had children, I couldn't grasp that I was indeed a beautiful pregnant woman.  Looking back, I wish I had.  Being pregnant is a miracle, you are a vessel for life.  Giving birth, well...that is a whole different miracle.  I wanted to give other moms the opportunity of being able to look back at those memories, that over time could be forgotten because, let's face it - there is so much going on during birth. 

Hailey gave me that opportunity again recently.  I was so excited to do it.  Her family is a friend of our family, so it was extra special.  Being a mom, it is amazing to watch another woman give birth.  I was there, silently pushing with her, silently cheering her on through her hour of pushing...

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And close to 2:23 am...their little boy made his way into this world.

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Thank you, Hailey, for letting me experience that again and document you being AMAZING!
Congratulations Hailey & Shelby, Mr Ryatt is just the sweetest thing!

Newborn photos coming soon!!!

First wedding of 2015

Dani and Brandon's day was filled with fun and love.  Dani surprised Brandon by singing to him, which was amazing!  So much love packed into one day.

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Congratulations, Dani and Brandon!  We wish you a life full of love and happiness! 

Oh, baby!

"There is such a special sweetness in being able to participate in creation." - Pamela Nadav

I was able to meet these two recently and we had such a good time.

Miss Hailey is one of the most beautiful pregnant women I've ever seen.

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Complete sweetness!

We are really looking forward to the arrival of this little bundle.  Stay tuned...in mid February we get to meet him!

Just a little

It seems like just a little while ago, not so long ago...I was photographing this little one's parents getting married.

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I was so excited to do her shoot.  Thanks to Abbie at Delivering Memories Photography, we made it a beautiful session. 

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Meet miss Caitlyn Jean...

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Just look at those lips!

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She's such a doll!

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Congratulations Ben, Jen and the rest of the Pappert Family!

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Shop Small // Small Business Saturday

It is my favorite time of the year to shop small!  Shopping small businesses for the holidays makes for unique gifts - not something everyone will have under their tree this year.

We have a few #ShopSmall deals for you, going on now - through Dec 15th!

Not only are we spreading a little bit of holiday cheer...

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We have some great deals for you too!

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Buy a gift card and receive $25 off!

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If we have ever done a session together - you get 60% off prints from now until December 15th - get them just in time for Christmas! {order must be placed by Dec 15th}

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I am offering $75 Mini Sessions from now until December 15th.  This includes 30 minutes at a location of your choice and get a free 8x10 print.  

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These deals won't last long!  Call me for any of your holiday needs!

www.aprilmoordphotography.com
260.385.2751

// Dan & Ellen //

When I photograph weddings, I am able to witness some of the greatest kinds of love.  Dan and Ellen's wedding was filled with love.  Bursting at the seams with love.  The best kind...

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It was no question that this sweet woman is loved so much.

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The love was felt all around, from family to friends.

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What a fun time, the groom even got goosed during the dollar dance!  {Planned by the bride and the gooser}
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Congratulations Dan and Ellen!  Best wishes now and always!

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Meet Alex & Taylor. 

We had such a fun time doing their engagement session!

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And let's not forget about little man, Leyton. 

This beautiful family is being joined next September.

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  Thank you, Alex and Taylor!  I can't wait for your wedding in September!

Pumpkin Patch

It is that time of year again!  We took advantage of the gorgeous weather on Monday and headed out to pick out our pumpkins.

I half grew up in Leo, so we have gone to Cedar Creek Produce a few times for pumpkins.  They always have a huge selection to choose from.  They also have lots of other fruits and vegetables for sale.  The kids even had super tasty apple cider slushies.

Vinny wanted every pumpkin he saw...

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Alyssa picked hers out right away.

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There she is in all of her gorgeousness!

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Max on the other hand, hates his picture being taken...to the point of tears, and we weren't doing tears while getting pumpkins.

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So I just got fake tears...and a smile that comes when mom threatens you just enough.

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And his fifteen year old twin would photo bomb them all if I let her.

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Wishing you all a safe and fun time tomorrow!!!

NYC

I was recently approached about having one of my photos used for a flyer for an event being held in New York City.  After finding out what event my photo would be sponsoring, I was thrilled.

Melaney Ryan is going to speak at the Unifying The Minds Seminar.  Melaney is a fourth generation energy worker with over 30 years of clinical experience as an energy therapist. She is the founder of the Australian StillPoint Institute and developer of Integrated Therapeutic Alignment (ITA) and Mahat Meditation.   Mahat Meditation, founded by Melaney Ryan, is an active meditation practice that builds inner force and accelerates our personal evolution. Rather than simply emptying the mind or visualizing tranquil imagery, we are utilizing chi to activate the chakras in a specific sequence while integrating color and sound.

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Integrated Therapeutic Alignment (ITA) releases the dominance of the sub-conscious mind, restores our systems to a balanced state and brings us into alignment with our higher selves.

By identifying the root cause of an imbalance and locating and balancing the areas where this root cause is stored, ITA is able to achieve lasting results.

ITA is highly effective in transforming all aspects of emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health and works as a complement to all existing methods of health care.

Some of the conditions successfully treated through ITA include…

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Addiction

  • Bipolar disorders

  • Depression

  • Eating disorders

  • Schizophrenia

  • Allergies/Asthma

  • Chemotherapy and radiotherapy side effects

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Gastro Intestinal/digestive imbalance

  • Neurodegenerative diseases

  • Problems with fertility and conception

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Emotional and spiritual benefits achieved through ITA include…

  • Balancing limiting core beliefs and conditioning patterns

  • Awakening creativity

  • Releasing grief and trauma

  • Clarity and purpose in life

  • Releasing fear

  • Awakening the connection to your higher self
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    Of course, I couldn't pass up an excuse to go to New York, so I am looking forward to attending the Unifying the Minds Seminar.

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    Check out the Facebook page here:  Unifying The Minds - New York City USA

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