Highway to Heaven VBS photos by Shelly Perkins Photography

Highway to Heaven VBS

HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN was the theme for Highland Baptist Church's annual VBS week. I was blessed to have the opportunity to spend the week photographing the kids as they learned Bible stories, heard about missions, played games, made crafts and even got to see the 316 race car! Here's a video for you of the week's fun events.





http://youtu.be/SavWbjbFFqM

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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Cheeky Monkey Photographs Himself !

I just had to share this link ~ This monkey snapped a self-portrait ~ LOVE IT!!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2011051/Black-macaque-takes-self-portrait-Monkey-borrows-photographers-camera.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

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.

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Carly & Mitchell's Wedding by Shelly Perkins Photography

I just have to share Carly and Mitchell's story. Mitchell is a Marine and came home to Oklahoma on leave from Hawaii. He and Carly planned their wedding within two weeks, before he has to go back to the Middle East. It was lovely and such an honor to photograph their wedding. You can tell these long time sweethearts are so in love and will have a wonderful, long life together.
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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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The Legend of Yves Saint Lauren

Great Sundance Film showing Friday night at OKCMOA ~
http://www.okcmoa.com/see/films/films-shown/french-cinema-week-2011-l’amour-fou/

Enter CUTEST KID CONTEST ~

Use your smart phone to take you straight to the Facebook page where you want to enter your child's photo for Shelly Perkins Photography's Annual Cutest Kid Contest.

Does your child have what it takes to be a print model? OR Do you think your kid is the cutest in the whole wide world?OR Do you just want to brag that your child looks just like you did when you were a kid?

Anyone ages 0-12 years can be entered. Just post a pic on our FB Contest Site. It's free and no purchase is necessary. Boys or Girls from babies to 12 years old can enter. WINNER will receive a TROPHY, FREE PHOTO SHOOT, FREE FRAMED 12X18 PORTRAIT, and chance to become a MODEL for Shelly Perkins Photography for use in print advertisement or websites. Enter today because the CONTEST ENDS August 1, 2011.



USE YOUR SMART PHONE and scan the barcode to go directly to the link to POST YOUR PIC!!

2011 Annual Cutest Kid Contest ~ Enter your Child's Photo

It's that time again. It's time for the 2011 Annual Cutest Kid Contest sponsored by Shelly Perkins Photography.
To enter, go to Shelly Perkins Photography's Facebook Page. Like BOTH Shelly Perkins Photography and
Shelly Perkins Photography Too's Page. Post your photo of your child or grandchild on Shelly Perkins Photography Too's Page.
The photo can not be a copywritten photo by another professional photographer. You may enter one to three photos of each child.

The WINNER of the Annual Cutest Kid Contest by Shelly Perkins Photography will receive a Trophy, a Photo Shoot, 12x18 Framed Portrait, and a chance to become a Model for Shelly Perkins Photography.


The contest is Free, open to all boys and girls, ages 0 to 12 years old. Winner must be able to travel to the Oklahoma City area for photo shoot. Enter at: https://www.facebook.com/ShellyPerkinsPhotography

FUN KID PIX with Oklahoma Children's Photographer, Shelly Perkins Photography

My Life, My Loves ~ Shelly Perkins Photography

I just had to share a personal photo. These are my three daughters. I love them so much and they are constantly cracking me up. They each have a totally different personality and I could not have asked for more wonderful gifts from God. I just giggle each time I look at this shot I made of them. I always let them finish off with anything they want to do when taking pictures and well, here's what I got.

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Wedding Photos by Shelly Perkins Photography

I had an opportunity to capture the memories of this beautiful wedding couple from Northwest Oklahoma. They now start out their lives together and I wish them the best of luck. Here are a few of the images I created for them of their special day.

Liberty Belle B-17 Down ~ Lost a piece of American History Today

Being married to a pilot, especially one that loves old war planes, this is such a sad event. Today one of the few remaining B-17's in the world, Liberty Belle made an emergency landing and then was destroyed by a fire. The crew did a great job landing and thankfully made it back on the ground safely. However, America lost a little piece of history when the Liberty Belle went down.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8Mi9WoQD_4

Oklahoma Family Photos by Shelly Perkins Photography

I had the greatest time this weekend meeting the most adorable little family. These Texas natives are Okies for a short time so we had to have a red dirt photo session. I hope you enjoy a sneak peak of our session.

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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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Tristan & Trinity ~ Kid Pix by Shelly Perkins Photography

Had a great time with Tristan and Trinity ~ These are two of the coolest teens around. Here's a little sneak peak of our shoot.

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In Memory ~

Remember those who have served and fallen on this Memorial Day.

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"Waiting for Life as Art" by Shelly Perkins Photography

Here's a little shot I made during a trip to the tattoo shop and NO, I didn't get a tattoo. LOL. However, I had fun taking making new images as the art came to life on the skin. Very interesting experience. I can see how people can become addicted to getting tats.

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Spending the Day....

Update from Shelly Perkins Photography

Hello friends ~

This afternoon my husband and I went out for a drive, not only to enjoy the sun but also to spend some time together. We had two deaths in our family over the past couple of weeks and I've been so busy with school that I've hardly seen him at all. We had a good time just driving around the Metro area, scouting some great locations for my upcoming shoots.

Well I finally finished up this semester at OU. Yay! I don't know what possessed me to take 18 credits but that's what I did and I had to slow way down on my photography appointments. I'm going to continue working in the fall on my fine arts degree but I'm not planning on taking that many credits again. It was just way too much. I have so much to catch up and some great appointments coming up, which I can't wait to share with you.

I'm working on a few new projects for this summer and working up a new promo that you'll want to get in on if you're in need of having some summer shots of your child. Thanks for checking in with my blog and thank you for all the support our family has received. Thank you for allowing our family to photograph and record your family's memories.

Check back soon for the upcoming events / photo shoot info for this summer.

See ya soon ~ Shelly

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the Horseman

Wanted to share this little shot I made with a negative process. I guess I'm enjoying monotones and black and white at the moment.

the "Horseman"
Oklahoma Cowboy

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Rooster Shot

Something fun I wanted to share ~ My "Rooster Shot" was taken during a trip my husband and I took to Kauai. I have never seen so many chickens and roosters running freely in one place. This guy just posed so nicely for me. I just wanted to share a fun little collage.

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Watching the Royal Wedding with my very own Kate

Okay, I know everyone is not a fan of the Royals or is interested in watching weddings but I was one of those who woke up at 2:30 in the morning to watch Prince William marry his beautiful Princess Kate.

I actually set up in bed, started feeling around frantically for the remote control, and woke up my husband; who was unamused and unimpressed. He left our bedroom and retired upstairs so I could stay in my bed and watch the Royal Wedding until the break of dawn. Not to tell my age or anything, but when I was a fifth grader I stayed up all night to watch Prince William's parents wedding and well, now I have a fifth grader. LOL

I didn't stay in my bed alone for long, my very own Kate who is in the first grade, climbed in bed with me and we watched all of the pomp and pageantry. It was quite beautiful and very classy. As Will and Catherine view their wedding photos years from now, they should be very happy with their classic styles. Kate's gown was quite lovely and traditional, which should remain timeless. So just in case you missed the weekend's news and live footage, here's a little clip from People TV. It's the Royal Wedding in two minutes. :0)

http://youtu.be/YQNpo6i5JC0

Don't Ya Love Technology?

Don't ya love Technology?

Growing up I was able to experience so many changes in technology. I remember when my grandparents purchased one of the first microwaves, dials and all. My parents took me to their house to watch something cook in less than five minutes. WOW! Now,that I think about it... cooking something in less than an hour was quite a feat. LOL

I remember getting our first video game....the Atari. Wow, wasn't playing Pong for hours the greatest thing? LOL Yeah, right?

I know I'm making myself sound old but I just can't believe how in the last 30 years how quickly technology has progressed. I'm sure it would blow our minds if we could look into the next 30 years or even the next 100. What is in store for us? I know one thing is that it seems like a lot more time is taken away by trying to update our Facebook sites, email pics to grandma, tweet something useful on Twitter, update the Blog, check our five different email accounts, etc, etc.... Wow, this is NOT what I had in mind when I was so excited to get an email account years ago while living in New York. I thought I could instantly message my family or send an email and save money on my phone bills. Now, it takes so much time to make sure so many sites and accounts, business or personal info, is updated.

I know as a parent it's hard to find time to do it all... Sometimes I'm out shooting everyone else's photos and I wait until the last minute to photograph my own children. I've tried to be better at that this year. So just remember, although technology is amazing and I'm not saying to take it away (what ever would I do without Facebook? LOL) but take some time from your busy schedule and all those updates and make a life for yourself and especially for your children. (Plus... you can always take a pic or two to post on FB later~ lol)

Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?

Happy Easter to all ~
I hope everyone remembers it's not all about the chocolate Easter bunnies and egg hunts. Remember Jesus died on the cross for your sins and was was resurrected so we may have Eternal Life.


I wanted to share this video clip of a song which the Men's Quartet sang at my church this morning. It was truly amazing. "Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?"

Happy Easter from Shelly Perkins Photography

Happy Easter from Shelly Perkins Photography
~ I hope you enjoy your weekend with your loved ones.

Happy Earth Day

Earth Day Posters~

Earth Day Art. Here's a fun link to check out a few of the Earth Day Posters made through the years. My favs are from Rauschenberg and Max. The late Robert Rauschenberg was an American artist and made the very first Earth Day Poster made in 1970 with his mixed media "combines." The brightly colored poster from German born artist, Peter Max in 1992 is also one of my favs, reminiscent of the 60's. I LOVE his use of color. Wow. Happy Earth Day everyone ~


(Earth Day Poster shown by Peter Max, 1992.)
http://www.takepart.com/news/2010/04/21/earth-day-posters-40-years-of-art-inspiring-change

Karmin ~ Norman Oklahoma Kid Photography

I just had to share a few of the adorable images I shot yesterday of Karmin. She is one of the winners from the AmeriKidz Magazine contest winners which was sponsored by Shelly Perkins Photography. She was an amazing little super model and was all smiles for the camera.


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PAINTING with a CAR

I LOVE BMW's Expression of Joy and had to share it.


Check out the behind the scenes! Who doesn't want to paint with their BMW?



Now, here's the final promotion BMW put together. WOW, what creative minds! Artist Robin Rhode put together an amazing production using BMW's Z4 Roadster as a 300-hp paintbrush over a 100x200-foot canvas Whether or not you love art, painting or BMW's, you gotta love this!

Happy Birthday Princess ~ Oklahoma Kid Photographer

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRINCESS ~
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Insightful Innovations LLC photographed by Shelly Perkins Photography

I had the opportunity to work with an amazing Oklahoma business called Insightful Innovations, which is an independent consulting company that offers coaching and personality testing to businesses and individuals in need of lasting change. They specialize in human resource, communication, and diversity issues. For more information you can go to their Facebook page at


http://www.facebook.com/insightfulinnovations



Thanks Sterlin and Aaron for a fun photo shoot~

"ROCK and ROLL" by Shelly Perkins Photography

"Rock and Roll"


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HAPPY 7th BIRTHDAY Miss Kate

Happy Birthday to Miss Kate ~ It's her 7th birhtday and she let me make some super fun photos of her. She played princess for a day and picked out a new dress, heels and jewelry and then Madison's on Main in Norman made her a gorgeous cake. Wow, has it been seven years already??

SEEK Family Photos

It was a real blessing to be able to photograph families from Highland Baptist Church in Moore. They had a church SEEK banquet kicking off the beginning of what will be an amazing adventure as they grow and expand. Jami Smith led the congregation in songs of worship and it was just a great evening.


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"OLD and WISE" Animal Art by Shelly Perkins Photography

One installment of my Animal Art collection.
An old Oklahoma tortoise.


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"Perspective" Art by Shelly Perkins of Oklahoma

"Perspective 0.2" by Shelly Perkins

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This is one of three installments called "Perspective 0.0"
This pen and paper, line art was created by artist, Shelly Perkins of Oklahoma.

I was going to give you my interpretation here but have decided to let you analyze the piece for yourself. Enjoy, Shelly