Mommy-To- Be in 6º Oklahoma Weather

I wanted to share a few images I was privileged to make of this beautiful mommy-to-be from Edmond, Oklahoma. I met up with Dallas for a few pregnancy photos about two weeks before her sweet little baby boy's arrival, on what just happened to be one of the coldest days of the year here in Oklahoma. We made a few images inside to capture her precious growing belly and show her beautiful glowing smile. We also wanted to capture a full length shot to show off her baby belly while still being able to sport her stylish boots. When looking at the image, viewers can't tell it was a piercing cold 6º. Yes! SIX DEGREES! Oklahoma has the most unpredictable weather ever which can change in a matter of hours. This day the wind chill was negative but we really wanted to get the shot with the light snow from the evening before glistening off the water. We drove over to our location, I left Mommy-To-Be in the car with the heater running full blast, got out into the cold, scouted the exact place I wanted to make the shot, metered the light and knew exactly what I wanted the final image to look like before we put Dallas in place. We took our shots in about 30 seconds and were pleased with the results. I'm looking for our next planned photo shoot to introduce everyone to Baby Sawyer.

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Brag Book Magazine of Oklahoma

If you haven't heard, there's a new authority on everything that's ALL THAT in Oklahoma. BRAG BOOK is the new Oklahoma magazine on parental advice, kid tips, clothing and vendors to help your family with things that are important to you. Pregnancy, parenting and milestones are covered in Oklahoma's Brag Book magazine and on the web. Brag Book is also a way for parents and grandparents to "Brag" about their kids. It's not just a cool magazine, it's a keepsake magazine.


Brag Brook offers an exclusive Brag Card! The Brag Card is available to anyone who picks up the new amazing Brag Book Magazine. Brag Book is a local Oklahoma City Metro magazine that is like a national magazine. Shop with Brag Card. Brag Card cardholders have an elite pass to special offers, local sales, tips and much more.

Shelly Perkins Photography is offering an exclusive offer just for Brag Cardholders. Don't forget to use your Brag Book Premiere Rewards Card at your paid sitting for a FREE Accordion Style Photo Album containing TEN IMAGES valued at $40.

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Professional Photographers

Just returned home from a great photography seminar led by a friend and fellow photographer, Dawn. She did such a great job sharing her talents with the other professional photographers. It just goes to show you that you can never learn or practice too much. Professional photographers spend a lot of time and money to continually learn and improve their craft.

Photography is an ever evolving art media. Photography is so popular right now with the many innovative products, all which include a camera. We are at a time when we have so many tools to make an image. Photographers can choose from beginner digital cameras, cell phones and kid cameras to high-end digital cameras - which are now priced where an average Joe can charge one on the credit card and take home the same day.

No matter who you choose to shoot your child's senior portraits or baby's first photos, make sure you do not let the moment pass without a professional photograph. I'm so afraid there will be a generation of kids and all of their lives' most important moments will be documented on a cell phone and uploaded to Facebook but never saved onto professional archival print paper or disk. What a sad discovery for that child when the moment has already passed and it's too late.

Just remember to stop and smell the roses. Stay awhile and enjoy the view. Life is short. Choose a professional photographer. Make your story live through images by Shelly Perkins Photography.

Shelly Perkins Photography of Moore, Oklahoma
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Baby & Children Photography in Moore, OK

I absolutely love what I do. I love that I get to meet people and the little ones who are most special in their lives. I love babies. I love seeing their eyes light up and watching how they look at their mommies and daddies. There is such a short time when babies are babies. Capture that moment and preserve it before it is gone. The first year of life is so precious. Give me a call to discuss what kind of photography you love and how you want to record this special time. 405.229.2671.

Shelly Perkins Photography specializes in Baby and Children Photographer in Oklahoma City and Moore, Oklahoma. www.shellyperkins.com

Children's Photography Art for their Bedroom

I love being asked to visit someone's home to make a special piece of photography art to be hung in a child's room. It is an honor to make an image which will be a part of what the child sees as he or she is growing up. When shooting in a child's own environment I can capture a his or her true personality and spirit. I love being able to use their favorite toys or bed and the fabrics that already exist. This will compliment the photograph and makes the portrait very cohesive and pleasing to the eye.

This is a portrait of little Elizabeth from Texas. I have created a portrait to be hung in her bedroom. I captured Elizabeth's beautiful eyes which draw you into the image. She is lying on her own bed and has a dreamy look on her face which truly captures her at this time in her life. I am honored to make this image for her and someday when she has kids of her own, I know this portrait will mean even more to her family.

Shelly Perkins Photography
Specializing in Baby and Children's Portrait
Photography in Oklahoma
www.shellyperkins.com

Brothers at Play by OKC Children's Photographer Shelly Perkins Photography

Here are a few of the images I made for brothers, Colton and Caiden. They are such cuties. In spite of the 100 degree weather, we had so much fun shooting their photos.

JUST FIVE DAYS OLD, Oklahoma Newborn Baby Photographer Shelly Perkins Photography

Here is adorable Baby Merrick. She is just an adorable little thing and I was able to shoot her first baby portraits at five days old. Here are a couple of the sneak peek shots from her shoot. Enjoy.

SLEEPY COWBOY JACK ~ Newborn Baby Photography by Shelly Perkins Photography

Only 11 days old........



I LOVED taking Little Baby Jack Jack's first photos. He is so adorable and even gave me a few smiles. He's already an OSU Cowboy wearing his orange and of course he needed a cowboy hat. His whole little body fit inside the hat. He's so tiny, only five pounds. I loved being able to put him in the baseball glove. Whoops....little tinkle in the glove. Oh well, maybe it will help condition it. LOL

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