AmeriKidz Magazine Cover Contest sponsored by Shelly Perkins Photography

Don't forget to go to http://www.amerikidz.com/ to enter your child in their Magazine Cover Contest sponsored by Shelly Perkins Photography of Oklahoma. You can pick up a free magazine around the metro, including Bart Conner Gymnastics Academy and Andy Alligators Fun Park, both in Norman. Inside the AmeriKidz magazine, you will find an entry form or just go to the AmeriKidz website to enter your child or grandchild. Two winners will be chosen for two different magazine covers. The covers will be shot by Shelly Perkins Photography, Moore, Oklahoma photographer. The contest ends October 22, 2010. Good luck.

MY BLOG

MY BLOG

This is MY BLOG. I post MY PHOTOS here and information I think may be relevant to MY FRIENDS & MY CLIENTS.

Many people can take great photos, regardless of the fact they are professional photographers or not (professional meaning, people pay them money for their time, skills and talent). Many people do not realize the amount of both time and money which is spent to become a professional photographer and the high cost of continuing education. I have several good friends who are photographers throughout the state and country and we try to educate others on the importance of hiring a professional photographer. I believe a person should do his or her homework before hiring a professional "anything."

This is MY BLOG. If you have a talent or believe you take great photos, make a blog, make up a Facebook page or show it off. However, everyone should have respect for others. When someone has a blog for their family or business, it's their page to "toot their own horn." I enjoy looking at other's work and I ALWAYS RESPECT others and their talent. Life is too short to be critical of one another. We should encourage each other and treat each other with respect. It's too bad not everyone in the world feels the same way as I do.

If you would like to contact me, please email me with your correct email address or phone number and we can share stories. Have a great day. :0)

Kara & Bobby's Engagement Photos by Shelly Perkins Photography

I have to say I am so blessed to have met these two great people who are Oklahoma teachers. Kara and Bobby make the cutest couple and I can't wait to photograph their wedding this winter. Kara was my youngest daughter's kindergarten teacher. During her kindergarten year, she was on homebound after an intensive cranial surgery. Miss Kara helped our little Kate so much and kept her right on track. She holds a very special place in our heart.

With the sun setting and the wind blowing, we made some beautiful images for them to remember this important time in their lives. I wanted to share one of my favorite images from that evening. God bless you both, Kara and Bobby.

Shelly Perkins Photography
http://www.shellyperkins.com/

Snow Princess Children's Photographer Shelly Perkins Photography of Oklahoma City

The holidays are coming! Can you believe this week was the first week of fall? I've already started taking fall and holiday photos. Where does the time go?
I wanted to share a photo of a little Snow Princess.

Shelly Perkins Photography
specializing in children's
photography in Oklahoma
www.shellyperkins.com

Butterfly Baby by Newborn Baby Photographer of Oklahoma Shelly Perkins

Meet Butterfly Baby Gracie. Isn't she the most precious little newborn? We had so much fun making these images. She was so content and peaceful, just sleeping away, all snugly in her little nest. It was very, very warm outside that afternoon, perfect weather for little Miss Gracie. I love when parents let me go with an idea and run with it. When given the time and opportunity, many wonderful pieces of art work can be made.

Newborn photos are best when taken the first ten days of life. During this time infants are still accustomed to being inside the womb. They will move and bend just about any way you put them. Once their little arms and legs have experienced freedom and they realize they can stretch out, forget it. Nine months couped up is just about enough for them.

Little Miss Gracie is from Hennessey, Oklahoma and these photographs were made on a very hot afternoon in Enid, my hometown. Although I live in the Oklahoma City area, I travel all over the state and just about anywhere you have your mind on taking portraits. If you have an idea or a really cool location for baby photos or senior pictures, let me know. We'll make something which is unique to you. Just like newborn baby photos, high school seniors pics are another event you want to freeze in time with a professionally made portrait. No matter who you choose to photograph these most special times in you and your child's life, remember to choose a photographer with the experience and who belongs to the PPA, Professional Photographers of America. Don't just trust this moment to the new kid in town with an expensive camera. I hope you enjoyed the image of Butterfly Baby.

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

Engagement Photos in Norman, Oklahoma by Shelly Perkins Photography

What a great day I had meeting Diana and Chris from Norman, Oklahoma. I had a fun afternoon running around the campus of OU, the University of Oklahoma, photographing their engagement photos. They are a super fun couple and were up for just about anything. I'm looking forward to photographing their wedding in Norman too. I wanted to share one of the images from our engagement shoot. I just love this building and it's architectual style. Norman has a lot of great things to offer residents and toursits alike. (Oh and go Sooners.... LOL)

Shelly Perkins Photography
of Oklahoma offering
bridal and engagement photos
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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.

You won’t want to leave your house without your Brag Card! To get the innovative card and all its benefits, pick up your Brag Book at a local retailer, email at info@bragbookmagazine.com or call me, Shelly Perkins at 405.229.2671 for an issue and a card.

Shelly Perkins Photography
www.shellyperkins.com

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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
http://www.shellyperkins.com/

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Check out Oklahoma's Newest Magazine, Brag Book ! Check out the Bragging Rooms to find exclusive specials just for Brag Cardholders. Email or Call Shelly at 405.229.2671 for the 411 on this card with a lot of PERKS!

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Shelly Perkins Photography
specializes in Children's Photography
throughout the state of Oklahoma

www.shellyperkins.com

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

Cutest Kid Magazine Cover Contest sponsored by Shelly Perkins Photography of Moore, Oklahoma

Do you think your child should be a model? Do you think your child should be on the cover of a magazine? Well, now's your chance to enter your child or grandchild in the Oklahoma Metro AmeriKidz Magazine Cover Contest sponsored by Shelly Perkins Photography. There are two age divisions, Under 3 years old and 3 to 12 years old.

TO ENTER: http://www.amerikidz.com/ok/prizepromos.htm


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