Thank you Mr. postman

Awwwww! My new biz cards are here.
Want some? Let me know.
Rosie :)

XOXO to printsmadeeasy.com

The power of samples

Photography has become one of the most rewarding ventures
of my life.
My captures are the ones who close deals, selling the idea to get
portrayed by me.
My customer service is the one who keeps you (and me) excited
about the whole portrait experience.

Happy clients are my best advertising.
Printed samples are "the cherry on top"!
Feel free to contact me so I can send you a couple.

Regards,
Rosie :)

Celebrating your babies! Giveaway @ Celebrity-Babies.com

Winners!
Sharyn L from Miami Gardens, FL
Juliana G from Boca Raton, FL

Congratulations!!!

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It's official! and happening today!

Let Me Grow Studio & Celebrity-Babies.com are teaming up...
Awwwwwww! Who doesn't love freebies?
Visit Celebrity Baby Blog will give away
2 free sessions from LMG Studio among their South Florida readers.
So, make sure you pass by the blog and get your chance to win.

It closes Feb. 1st

Looking forward to portrait you and your loved ones.

Rosie :)

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Rosie :)

From a good shoot to an unforgettable moment

Apart from the talent people say I have, there are few things I check before taking a picture:

- Lighting. This is a MUST. Not a plus!
- Background. As important as the subject. Make it part of your picture's theme.
- Equipment. Make sure you have enough memory, batteries, etc.
There is not such a thing like 'too many pictures' :)
- Communicate. Taking a picture is (my own opinion) a team effort.
The subject and you should be on the same page.
Talk about the weather , make them laugh...
Whatever it takes to get (what you are looking for) out of them.
- Have fun! It's contagious and the key to a great capture.

Rosie :)

The twins are here!

Looking forward to portrait A and A next weekend!
Rosie :)

The art of pregnancy photos

I'm a rebel with a cause and 'out of the box' pictures is my motto.
There is so much advantage we can take from where
we live (South Florida)... let's squeeze the Sunshine lighting to the max!
My favorite shoots happen while:
Laying down on the grass
Looking at a flower
Having fun with friends
Exchanging a 'look' with your hubby
Being pregnant doesn't mean you can't be sexy so: Be.

It's not just about the belly. It's all about YOU. Explore yourself...
Rosie

Dates to remember - 2008

Don't miss the opportunity to capture the most priceless moments of you
and your loved ones.

Mom - during 5th & 8th month of pregnancy. Photos can be used as baby shower invitations.
Newborn - during the first 15 days of life. Don't forget to send your birth announcements!
Baby - 3 months, 6 months, 9 months & 1 year old.
Toddler - every three months.
Kids - at least once every 6 months. They grow so fast :(
Family - at least, once a year or every time you do one of the above.

Special Dates:
Valentine's Day - February 14th
St. Patrick's Day - March 17th
Easter - March 23rd
Mother's Day - May 11th
Father's Day - June 15th
Halloween's Day - October 31st
Thanksgiving's Day - November 27th
Christmas' Day - December 25th
Birthdays

Keep this list handy. I do!
Rosie :)

Baby shower invitations etiquette

I believe Baby showers are the "wake up call" for all moms-to be.
Yes, it is the final countdown to the real deal: motherhood.
It's like... ok, there is no more excuses... time to put the nursery together,
all the gifts are arriving, your feet are killing you and the baby is kicking harder
than ever.

Now, what? Baby shower preparations are one of those things I love to
delegate. But when it comes to invitations, that's my THING :)

What to include:
Date, time, location (including directions and map if needed)
name of the expectant mom or parents
RSVP name and phone number
Gift registry details
However, you shouldn't feel restricted to these information.

More than important - Importantisimo!
Be greatful through Thank you notes. Everybody loves them.
Yes, write down who and what... while opening presents.
(Every time I receive a personalized thank you note makes
me feel special, Ahhh!)

Hope it helps. Rosie

Valentine's in the air

I'm editing left and right, filling up galleries and...
getting ready for Valentine's Day.
The following is my 'Valentine's TO DO' list and I proudly say...
I'm accomplishing all my tasks and then some:
- Get new Valentine's theme props.
- Order some new fabrics & backdrops.
- Design more Valentine's photo cards templates.

Now... I'm multi-tasking:
- Network with new local services/retailers.
- Order more biz cards & promo postcards.
- Watch all my chick flick recorded programs... oooops.

Ok, time to put the lasagna in the oven. Ta-ta for now!

Rosie :)

Almost weekend!

and I can't wait! It'll bring 48 hours of 'I'm in control' time,
a couple of hours to relax and like always... great productivity.

What am I up to?
Working on
LMG announcements, birthday invitations & seasonal cards

I placed a couple of designs and working on many more...
just wait and see.
Later,
Rosie :)

Attitude ahead...

Don't you think? Gotcha C!
Still working on this private gallery. Over 50 great pics in just 1 hour session...
Love when the weather, the subjects and my magic work together.

Lot of fun!

I can't wait to finish editing all C baby shower's pictures.
Here is a lil' preview.

"I love these Rosie. Thank you so much! You were able to capture how much
fun I really had. =)" - C

Kuddos from LMG Studio fans!

Click HERE to visit From the Garden gallery.
Feel free to surf around these beautiful captures.
These images are available to the public and ready to be purchased as
printed photos, mounted canvas, postcards, you name it. Enjoy...
Rosie :)

Blue Cactus
This is absolutely breathtaking - Pat from Blyth, United Kingdom
It looks like a snowflake :) - Rella from Melbourne, Australia

Blue Roses
What beautiful colours! - Hiroko from Vancouver, Canada
Amazing colors. well done! - Jackie from Clinton Twp, USA

The Kiss
Beautifully done :-) - Carey from Coventry, United Kingdom
Lovely shot! - Hiroko from Vancouver, Canada

Congrats!

To K :)
Baby B was born on January 14th, 2008
I can't wait to take pics of her... Yay!

It's not easy being popular

Awwww! One of my pics is part of the todays' (Friday, January 4, 2008) popular
photos at Smugmug.

Note: Smugmug is an independent company devoted to nothing but your priceless
photos. Smugmug helps me to set up private galleries, do all the printing, back up
of images, you name it... In few words: it is my virtual right hand :)

"27 employees. 350,000 paying customers. 230,000,000 photos.
We'll always be smaller than the photo-sharing divisions of giant companies.
Which is a very good thing." - Smugmug

Give me a couple of days to catch up...

Please?
I have so many news to give you, so many ideas, so many pics to post, comment and most important: enjoy :)
I'll be posting non-stop... soon! Promise.
Rosie

Pay It Forward

Rosie Hernandez, Congratulations!
And, a HUGE Thank You for volunteering, and qualifying to become an
Affiliated NILMDTS Photographer.
Thank you for being involved with the Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep organization.
Rest assured that this will be some of the most challenging and rewarding work you will ever do.

It is very difficult to see parents suffering the greatest loss of their lifetime.
To photograph the final moments shared between a parent and child pulls at every part of your soul.
However, when you give those parents the images of their precious little one, and share those memories with them again, you will never feel a greater sense of pride.

The gift you give goes beyond anything you will ever experience...
http://www.NILMDTS.org

Finally...

Yeah! I'm making some time to start LMG Studio blog.
What's next?
I'll be posting about my session experiences, trials
& tribulations of a busy mom and everything in between.
Hope you enjoy (my life) it as much as I do.
Rosie :)