J. Family Sneak Peek - Vignettes Photography, Tucson's on-location photographer for maternity and families

Isn't this mommy so beautiful? She and her hubbers are expecting their second baby boy this summer, and I had the joy of doing some maternity and family photos for them a few weeks ago.

This is their oldest, who just celebrated his 2nd birthday. Happy birthday, Mr. C!

You are cute. =)

Thanks, J. Family! I cannot wait to meet your new little one in the near future!

- elka

Models Wanted! Vignettes Photography, Tucson's on-location photographer for babies, children, teens, and families

Calling all models! Here is your chance to score a FREE session with Vignettes Photography! I will be doing a fashion photo shoot on Tuesday, July 12, to be featured in a special fashion post for fall sessions. I am looking for models of all ages who are comfortable in front of the camera, and who would be willing to let me rummage through your closet to style your wardrobe for the shoot. There will be no session fee, and your images will be featured on the facebook page, here on the blog, and on my website! Must be available any time on Tuesday, July 12th, and be willing to drive to the location(s). Leave me a comment here, or drop me an email if you are interested! I will contact you if you are chosen, and we can go over details at that time.

Yippee!! =)

- elka

Cupcakes! H. Family Sneak Peek - Vignettes Photography, Tucson's on-location children and family photographer

Meet the H. Family! Beautiful people.

They are sweet friends of ours with stinkin' adorable kids. Just look at the love...

The older brothers are twins, and are full of hilarious entertainment.

Mom and Dad are beautiful, and have an enormous amount of energy to keep up with three kiddos under 3 years old. (Well, not under three years old any more, I guess...all three kiddos just celebrated birthdays!)

Look at that sly smile...

And little miss one-year-old. (Her eyes are gorgeous. And take a look at that AWESOME onesie and tutu! I love it!)

It wasn't really part of the original plan, but at the end of the session mom and dad treated everyone to cupcakes from a cutesy cupcake shop that was right there, and I absolutely LOVE the photos we got. So sweet, and so perfect to commemorate these little ones' birthdays. (Take note: cupcakes are a GREAT thing to do at the end of a birthday session for little ones! Such fun!)

Thanks for such a fun session, H. Fam! (And thanks for the delish strawberry cupcake!) =) It is always a joy to spend time with you.

- elka

Spring Minis Sneak Peek - Vignettes Photography, Tucson's photographer for maternity and babies

I had such fun doing Mother's Day Mini-Sessions out at Making Memories Unforgettable a few weeks ago. Here are a few shots to share with you (more soon-to-come!). One dapper little man, and one glowing mom-t0-be. =)

Thanks, MMU, for the warm reception you gave me! (If you love scrapbooking or card-making, you must check out the best scrapping store ever! www.makingmemoriesunforgettable.com)

- elka

Still Here - Vignettes Photography, Tucson's photographer for kids and families

Hi, all! I wanted to drop in and let you all know that I AM still here, in spite of my lying low as of late. My boys and I have been passing around some sickie bugs for the past two weeks, and we are currently on illness #2. The good news is that my hubby has gotten by unscathed so far. The bad news is, it's May, and it's warm and sunny and beautiful outside, and this is the month of non-stop family celebrations in my family, and I want to get out of this ol' house and be outdoors!

(Speaking of, congratulations to my niece, Miss M., on her kindergarten graduation tonight, and my brother on his graduation today, and my niece Miss K., who turns 7 today, and my niece Miss M. (different one) who turns 9 today, and both of my sisters on their birthdays this week, and my grandma on her birthday this week, and my hubby on his birthday next week, and my niece Miss K. (different one) on her birthday next week, and my cousin and two sisters-in-law on their birthdays later this month! I love ya' all!)

In spite of the sickies, here is a cute (unedited) pic of my baby from the other day, when I was playing around with some new settings on my camera just for fun. I love that big grin. =)

I'll check back in in the near future, when my voice returns and I am out enjoying this gorgeous spring!

- elka

Things I {Heart}, Spring 2011 - Vignettes Photography, Tucson's children and family photographer

Happy Mother's Day to all you lovely moms. I hope you got to celebrate the joy of motherhood with your families yesterday.

In celebration of Mother's Day, I would like to share some of the things I {HEART} this spring! Things that make me happy. Things that are precious to me, or brighten my day when I look at them.

First up are these new embroidered pillowcases from my grandma. I love how unique they are, and how completely adorable they are!

My new basket. I cannot WAIT to use this for a newborn session! (Can't you just picture it - a little bundle of love all wrapped up in a cozy blanket in here?!)

My oh-s0-pretty painted jar, in the color I love, with a beautiful embossing on the front. My sister-in-law, Jen, got this for me for Christmas and it is SO my style. I love the vintage-y romance of it.(Thanks, Jen!)

This custom-matted and framed picture of a little boy and his puppy, climbing the stairs for bed, with jammies buttoned up at the bum. It is darling and makes me appreciate the sweetness of childhood with my own two boys when I look at it. It hangs in my baby's room, and was a gift from my mom when my eldest was born.

Shorts jammies on my boys! Last night was the first night they've both worn shorts jammies to bed, which means it is warm outside and summer is on its way! (I also heart those two adorable faces. =))

The chocolate-covered strawberries that my hubby and oldest son made me for Mother's Day. My son was in charge of the drizzling with a fork...pre-tty impressive!

The gorgeous roses and handmade cards from my boys for Mother's Day. They carried these in to me in the morning with big smiles on their faces, which is the best gift of all. =)

I also wanted to share a few snapshots of our Easter from a few weeks back, which I have been meaning to get up but have not had the time. (My goodness this has been a crazy spring!)

So - Happy Easter! Happy Mother's Day! And I hope you enjoyed looking at some of the things that make me happy everyday!

More sneak peeks are soon-to-come, and, just FYI, June and July are both full, but I am still taking a couple more August sessions.

- elka

Baby I. Sneak Peek - Vignettes Photography, Tucson's newborn photographer

This session was a dream. Newborn sweetness, white frilly dresses, ribbons and bows, sister love.... I was in heaven.

Meet Baby I., the darling newborn that I got to photograph in her beautiful home.

I love, love, love this photo, with the sweet pink booties and the girly bow....

Laying on dad and mom's arms....

{sigh} These photos warm my heart. Loved meeting you, baby I.! And congrats on another darling daughter, mom and dad!

- elka