Month: May, 2009
Yep! It is true- back by popular demand is another give-a-way contest on my Blog.
And…. Lately I have been receiving a bunch of emails from parents asking me to “do another one for their kids!” Notice I said “kids” …. as in plural. So, I am guessing that when these parents try to get pictures of the kids together they come out something like the one below? Hah! Well, OK then, my mind is made up! I am doing another give-a-way… starting NOW, but this time it is for siblings only.
All siblings must be under the age of 18, minimum of 2 kids required to enter.
The family of the winning siblings will receive:
*A totally FREE on location session in the Northville area to be scheduled in June.
* A feature on my blog, with a complete slide show of images to enjoy. There will be images of each child alone and some of all kids together as well.
* A FREE (11 X 14) wall print of the GROUP as a keepsake from our session together
* 10 % off the purchase of additional prints, if desired. I also offer contest winners a huge special on CD purchase.
ALL entries must be received by Sunday, June 7th. Good luck everyone! I can’t wait to meet my little punk siblings winners.
To enter, please send the following information to me at jenlynnalder@aol.com OR on Facebook:
*Your name
*Name and age of each child
* A recent photo of them together (or the best you can come up with!)
*Why your kids should win the give-a-way
*Your favorite kinds of pictures of your kids(examples include: black and white, color, artistic, candid, smiling, serious, nature backgrounds, city backgrounds,in groups, close ups, etc…)
I will announce the winning entrant on Monday, June 8th!
Dancing with her shadow…
May 23, 2009 Kids
I was able to capture this candid image of my niece, Tiffany, a bit before sunset this evening and just wanted to share it with you guys. If any of you have or know another child with autism who is in need of a new photograph, please contact me. I am looking to donate a session with an 11 X 14 print free to a family with an autistic child under the age of 18.
You can contact me at jenlynnalder@aol.com. Thanks! 
Due to popular demand: I am also going to be having another “contest give-a-way” after the holiday weekend. Stay tuned for more information. I am really excited about this one.
Happy 9th Birthday, Dylan!!!
May 22, 2009 My Life
It is sooooo hard to believe that NINE years ago today my sister called me to tell me it was time for her to have a baby! That baby, my godson, has grown up so quickly…. and is really an extra special kid.
He is one of my best friends, super intelligent, compassionate, caring, a fabulous artist and music lover… and he even goes on photo shoots with me. Just a terrific kid to be around overall.
And this is what I get when I try to take a picture of him these days… LOL!!!
Can you tell I overwhelm him with my camera. hahaha. It’s a good thing he has a giant sense of humor 
Happy Birthday, Dill! Love you lots!!
I finally met up with Little Punk Winner # 2 yesterday afternoon!!! The weather was amazing and the child was a DOLL. Mom did a great job of dressing her cute, bribing her and making ME laugh. 
Miss “Lex” has not had the best luck with photographers in the past. I wanted to keep it very laid back with her this time- and I think it worked out very well. She was rewarded a ton throughout the shoot and warmed up to the camera pretty well. Same as last Little Punk Session, I ended up doing a full session…and ended up with a ton more than a “Mini-Session” usually includes. Mom was anxious to see the results and also wanted an image for her father prior to the end of the month so I worked through the night. Check them out:
And, I am just gonna say, this little girl is a spitting image of her momma….wow!!
I just loved her hat, bubblemaker, sucker and smile, too! LOL. So much FUN. Thanks a ton you two- it was fabulous seeing and working with you. Hope to meet up with you again someday!!
More Spring Stuff…
May 9, 2009 My Life
I am really loving this Spring weather. It just seemed like winter was SO long and I am seriously thankful for every minute of sunny blue sky weather that comes my way right now. LOL. I knew it was supposed to rain here this afternoon for a bit so I rushed over to visit with my niece, Mel, this morning… and of course, we had to go on a little photoshoot.
She agreed to help me as I practiced with some new equipment, but I knew she really wanted to play with the kids so we worked really fast. We did get a ton of great final images in just a very short period of time. Check out a couple below. Both of them are treated a bit soft and artsy cause I have just been in that kind of mood lately.
And a Happy Mothers Day to all Moms out there!!!
Hope you all have a beautiful day
