Xandi's SR 2012 Pics by Shelly Perkins Photography of Moore Oklahoma

Check out Miss Xandi's Senior Pics. This High School Senior from Northwest Oklahoma traveled to OKC for an afternoon with Shelly for some unique shots. Check out her video. We had a great time.

To Beautify or Uglify

Check out this great link~ How to Beautify or Uglify a Face with a Camera Lens

http://gizmodo.com/5857279/this-is-how-lenses-beautify-or-uglify-your-pretty-face?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews

Portraits taken by Stephen Eastwood

Grandma and her Kiddos by Shelly Perkins Photogrpahy

I had a great morning photographing Grandma Sandy and her kiddos. It's been so hot in Oklahoma this summer which has limited my location shoots to early mornings or late evenings. These times offer the most optimum lighting situations anyway, especially before the heat returns to 100 plus degrees each day. I wanted to share my favorite image I created for this family's new home. Grandma Sandy is such a great grandmother and these kids really love her.

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Emma's 2nd Birthday Party by Shelly Perkins Photography

I had the opportunity to photograph a birthday party for little princess, Emma. This girl loves the water and what better place to have her party than at a water park. Two year olds are always an adventure and never want to sit still. I just like to stay in the background and wait for moments to naturally happen and record their true emotion and enjoyment of the moment. Here's a custom storyboard which I made for Emma's mom.

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Route 66 Kicks by Shelly Perkins Photography

I recently was able to spend an afternoon with my husband cruising in my convertible down Route 66. Living in Oklahoma, we are lucky to have a strip of this historical mother road with some really cool attractions and sites. One of my favorite places to take my kids is Pops in Arcadia, Oklahoma. It's so fun to watch them debate over the hundreds of choices of soda.

We had a great day trip driving on Route 66. Luckily, my husband is a pretty good sport and never growls when I want to stop somewhere to shoot pics. I wanted to make sure I made a funky shot with the Route 66 sign to signify the fun associated with the road. I hope you enjoy this shot which I'm going to metal print and hang in my own home.

So if you or your kiddos get bored, jump in your car and get your kicks on Route 66.

Shelly Perkins Photography
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CUTEST KID CONTEST by Shelly Perkins Photography

Shelly Perkins Photography's Annual Cutest Kid Contest
is going on NOW!! It ends at the end of this month. Several people have told me they aren't sure how to end. So hopefully this will explain it a little better.

First "LIKE" both Shelly Perkins Photography and Shelly Perkins Photography Too's Facebook Pages.
Then go to our Facebook site set up exclusively for the contest ~ Shelly Perkins Photography Too. Then just go to the center of the "Wall" page and click "PHOTOS". Upload your photo (one to three photos) of your child or grandchild (NO other professional photographer's work or copywritten photos will be accepted).
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shelly-Perkins-Photography-Too/147184635356453

Also, don't forget to have your friends and family to "LIKE" your photo. Those with many "LIKES" will be given extra consideration.
This is just for fun. No purchase is necessary. Boys or girls, aged 0-12 years old are eligible to enter this free contest. WINNER will receive TROPHY, PHOTO SHOOT, FRAMED PORTRAIT, and chance to MODEL for SHELLY PERKINS PHOTOGRAPHY.

Contest ends August 1, 2011. So hurry & enter !

Shelly Perkins Photography specializing in Children's Photography

Shelly Perkins Photography has been making unique and fun portraits, professionally for about 17 years. If you're interested in having Shelly design something unique for your walls, shoot her an email or give her a call.


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Little Miss Harlie ~ Oklahoma Children's Photography by Shelly Perkins Photography

I had a great time shooting photos of little Miss Harlie. This two-year-old is so full of energy and I had so much fun chasing her around her grandpa's backyard. Here's a sneak peak of the session I couldn't wait to share.

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The Branson Sky by Oklahoma's Shelly Perkins Photography

Looking off near the Branson Landing, Branson Missouri

Recently I had the opportunity to spend a few days in Branson, Missouri. One of my daughter's was attending a dance convention while I ran around exploring Branson. Unfortunately most of the time it was raining, however once the sky opened up, it presented me a beautiful image I just couldn't resist. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did photographing it.

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1.11.11 Don't Miss Out from Shelly Perkins Photography

DON'T MISS OUT ~
Make sure you check in with Moore, Oklahoma Children's Photographer, SHELLY PERKINS PHOTOGRAPHY on 1-11-11 !!
You and your friends who have children, DON'T want to Miss Out ! We have lots of changes in store for the upcoming year and if you are interesting in having Shelly Perkins Photography shoot your child's portrait this year, you will want to be a part of this !

STAY TUNED !!

Sleeping Bebes by Moore, Oklahoma Children's Photographer, Shelly Perkins

I created this little video with photographs I made of several different babies. I LOVE BEBES! I just absolutely love, love babies and they are each a gift from God. I may have posted this on my blog at the end of 2010 but I wanted to start out the year showing some of my work.

Thanks for checking in and enjoy the Sleeping Babies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKhwvTDqQzU



Shelly Perkins Photography
Moore, Oklahoma Children's Photography
http://www.shellyperkins.com/

Sweet Dreams by Children's Photographer Shelly Perkins Photography

I just wanted to share some love today. I love babies. I love sleeping babies. (Afterall, who doesn't LOVE a sleeping baby... LOL). Seriously, babies represent all things that are new and good. Babies are God's way of reminding us that we are special and we have a purpose here on Earth. Hug your babies, big or little, today. They grow up so fast.
God bless,
Shelly

Shelly Perkins Photography of Moore, Oklahoma
specializing in Children's Photography
405.229.2671
www.shellyperkins.com

10-10-10 Photography SPECIAL from Shelly Perkins Photography

This is a once-in-a-lifetime, well, actually WORLD HISTORY event. 10-10-10 will NEVER be REPEATED!

On Sunday, October 10, 2010 Shelly Perkins Photography of Oklahoma will have a SPECIAL for you!!! If you are a client who has had your photos taken by Shelly in the past year or are planning on having your photos taken over the next year, you will want to drop by her FB page or this blog to learn of a super great deal. Well, what the heck, let me tell you a little more about it. I just can't keep it a secret any longer.


SHOT BY SHELLY OVER THE PAST YEAR??
4x6 each for only $2 ! ~ NO LIMIT !

Shelly Perkins Photography will be making a special from her lab available to you on that day, 10-10-10 ONLY. If you are still needing to order prints from a previous sitting, this will be the day to do it. Orders must be placed on that day through the website with a credit card. No phone in orders or check orders accepted. You will need your link and your password from your shoot to access your photos online. Your personal web proof page that was created for you is where you will find this special. 4x6 regularly at $6 each will be $2 ! I can't believe my lab is doing this. It's a special through my lab, that's why you must make your order online with a CC. (THIS PRICE is NOT GOOD FOR PREVIOUS ORDERS and will only be honored on 10-10-10 through the perkphotography.com proof site. The lab will also charge you for shipping.) If you no longer have your link & password, contact me on Friday the 8th or Saturday the 9th via email so we can email it to you. I know a couple of my brides who had family that were still trying to decide what photos they wanted to order, Sunday is the day to do it!!!

GETTING SHOT BY SHELLY OVER THE NEXT YEAR??
GIFT CERTIFICATES ~ HALF OFF !!

If you are planning a shoot with Shelly over the next year, you will want to come back here for a link. You will be able to purchase GIFT CERTIFICATES at HALF PRICE. These gift certificates will be good for ONE YEAR and can be used for Sitting Fees, Senior Photos, Prints, Albums, Greeting Cards, Birth Announcements, ANYTHING that Shelly Perkins Photography offers. You will have to use your credit card through the PayPal link to purchase these. This link will be up live for 24 HOURS ONLY!

THIS OFFER WILL NOT BE REPEATED!!!! So if you are needing any reorders for Christmas gifts, now is the time to do it. If you're planning on having photos taken for photo greeting cards, now is the time to get your GIFT CERTIFICATE for your photos. Looking for a gift for a new mother or Christmas gift for your family, we got it. Can you believe it, HALF OFF??

$500 gift certificates for $250 !
$400 gift certificates for $200 !
$300 gift certificates for $150 !
$200 gift certificates for $100 !
$100 gift certificates for $50 !

These will be valid from 10-10-10 to 10-10-11. Don't miss out on this amazing, insane promotion.

Email me at perkphotography@aol.com if you have any questions or call me at 405.229.2671. I'm working really hard this weekend to make sure everyone has a chance to participate in this special.

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

10-10-10 SPECIAL PERK from Shelly Perkins Photography

Stay tuned for more info. You won't want to miss this.

If you've had photos taken by Shelly within the last year, this is for YOU!
If you're planning a shoot with Shelly over the upcoming year, this is for YOU!
This special PERK will NOT be repeated.


Shelly Perkins Photography specializing in Children's Photography traveling throughout Oklahoma.

Shelly Perkins Photography
www.shellyperkins.com

Oklahoma Fall Fun

Looking for something to do with your kids this weekend in Oklahoma? Check out this link from AmeriKidz Magazine and you will see there are plenty of happenings around the state to keep you and your kiddos busy.
What better time to break out your camera and shoot some scrapbook photos of your family than in the fall? Fall festivals and pumpkin patches make the nicest backdrops. Everyone have fun and stay safe.
http://amerikidz.com/ok/calendar.htm#oct

Horsin' around in Kauai ~ Shelly Perkins Photography

Okay, if you know me, you know I have a thing for horses. I just love horses. I have owned horses, but we currently live in the city and I'm pretty sure my homeowners association would not appreciate me having horses in my backyard.

In February my husband and I were blessed with a trip to Kauai, Hawaii. It is known as the healing island. We have now been to four of the islands and plan on returning again.

On an afternoon drive through the mountains and lush gardens of Kauai we found these horses. I yelled at my husband to stop the car and immediately jumped out. We were driving a convertible and I can't really remember if I just jumped out or actually used the door. Anyway, I ran up to the horses and just fell in love. One fella really enjoyed me petting him and everytime I went to another horse, well he followed along and was a little jealous. He had some adorably large ears, may have been part donkey, I'm not sure, but gosh he was the neatest guy. I have an image that I shot that day of my new horse buddy. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making the image that beautiful afternoon in Kauai.

AmeriKidz Magazine for OKC Metro Area Families

Have you seen the latest issue of AmeriKidz Magazine? That's where you'll find out current events and the best places to shop for your kiddos in the OKC Metro area. Oklahoma families will find AmeriKidz Magazine a great tool. Below is a link to the latest Fall 2010 issue.

Do you think you're child or grandchild should be an Oklahoma Model?? Then check out page 14 for a chance to enter in their Magazine Cover Contest. This Oklahoma Children's Modeling Contest for the Magazine Cover is divided into two catagories. The winners will be featured on two different covers of the upcoming issues. The contest is sponsored by Shelly Perkins Photography.

http://trendmag2.trendoffset.com/publication/?i=45988

BFF Tweens & Children Photographer Shelly Perkins Photography of Moore, Oklahoma

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I had so much fun taking photos of these BFFs. I love shooting Tween photos. The kids have so much fun and always make a lot of silly faces. What a great time in a girl's life. This was just such a fun image that I wanted to share with you. Enjoy your weekend.

Specializing in Children's Photography

From tots to teens and in between......

Shelly Perkins Photography

http://www.shellyperkins.com/

Guthrie's Beautiful Saint Mary's Catholic Church by Shelly Perkins Photography

When returning home from a trip to Stillwater, I decided to take a drive through historical old town Guthrie. I love shooting photos in Guthrie. It's a beautiful town and some of the nicest people live there. Well, if you don't know me, I will have to tell you, I am always drawn to churches and temples. Wherever I go, I always find a church to stop in or shoot a photo of. I found the gorgeous traditional brick Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Guthrie. The sky was beautiful, only a few clouds in sight and I knew I had to make an image of St. Mary's. I hope you enjoy the image of the church. If you ever are driving through Oklahoma, pull off of I-35 and take a drive through Oklahoma's first capitol. You will not be disappointed.

Shelly Perkins Photography
of Oklahoma
specializing in Children's Photography
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