{ TEAM Crocodile Smiles }

WE DID IT!!! TEAM Crocodile Smiles had 7 people run the Half Marathon, and 1 person run the 5K! We all did great and I am so proud to have been a part of this. We had some first time runners, some veteran runners, and some who are training for the Chicago Marathon.

It was a perfect day for running, cloudy and cool, not so great for our cheering fans :)

We received many compliments on our shirts, which read 'smile' across the back.

I can't wait for next year! I hope you are all preparing for it now...my goal is to have 20 members of TEAM Crocodile Smiles!

Here are a few pics from the event...our team, and me and my son crossing the finish line together (he was so excited)! PLEASE keep in mind that my husband was the one with the camera, and he will never become a photographer :)

{ Senior Portrait- Verona }

The best thing about Senior Portraits, is the personality of all the seniors! They love trying new and creative things, and they want to incorporate every hobby, sport, like and dislike into their portraits. "J" is the perfect example of this...he loves video games, plays the violin, and likes to just hang out with his friends.

My job is to take his personality and portray it in images that his family will treasure for years to come...and that he is proud to show his friends :)

Good Luck with school this year "J"!

{ All-Star Portrait Event- Only a Few Spots Left! }

There are only a few spots remaining for the All-Star Athlete Portrait Event! If you have not yet registered your little athlete up, now is the time...

When: Saturday, September 12th
Where: Verona, WI - More details once you register
Cost: $25 for a 15-20 minute session

To sign-up, please contact me at melissa@crocodilesmilesphotography.com or 843-7703

These images make for classic and timeless portraits and are perfect for Christmas gifts!

{ Crocodile Smiles Client is Kid of the Week! }

Sweet little "K", who was one of my very first clients, was chosen to be Magic 98's kid of the week! Her mom was so excited...her picture is on the homepage for the radio station!! Feel free to check it out at: http://www.magic98.com/

Congratulations :)

{ Crocodile Smiles Wins Photo Contest! }

The company that designs my wonderful website and makes all my images look so great, Portfoliositez, runs a monthly photo contest...this months winner...Crocodile Smiles!!!

I feel honored, its always nice to be noticed for doing something that you LOVE!

The image that I entered is of my son from when he was 6 months old, it was his first time out in the snow, and he looked so cute sitting on the steps, that I had to take a picture.

You can view the image and read the nice comments on the picture by going to the following link:
http://portfoliositez.com/ps/

Thank you Portfoliositez! And thank you Jameson for being such a good little model :)

{ Baby Stella }

Okay, I love Newborn Sessions! I just plain love newborns!! It makes me want to have another one...in time...

Baby Stella was so precious, and the whole family, including the dog, got in on the action. I could not choose just one or two of her images to showcase, so I thought I would showcase her images in an Image Video.

Image Videos are a new product I am proud to offer. These Videos are DVD slideshows of all the images from your session, however, they are not your standard slideshow. The way the images and the music connect, it really brings your images to life!

Stella's Image Video turned out great and I wanted to share...Enjoy!

{ Facebook Group Giveaway! }

If you are not a member of the Crocodile Smiles Photography Facebook page, now is the time to sign up!

Every few months are so, I will have little contests and giveaways, but you have to be a member to win!!

*August Giveaway*
3 members will be randomly chosen to receive 25 FREE Christmas Cards with their Fall Portrait Session! This is a value of more than $50

So sign up today, and make sure to tell all your friends about it too!

{ 6 Month Old Cutie }

Baby "C" is growing so fast! Its seems like just yesterday, I was taking her newborn pictures.
When I arrived at her house, "C" was all smiles...as soon as I took out the camera, she was not having it.

I like a challenge though, so Mom, Dad, myself, and even Big Brother tried everything we could think of to make her smile. Although, with eyes like this, she was beautiful no matter what she was doing, even making her little pouty face :)

Can't wait to see you at her 9 Month Session...mabe we will get a smirk...

{ Fall Session - Book Now! }

It seems like summer just started, but it's almost Fall Portrait Session time!

Currently, August and October are completley booked, with the exception of new arrivals :) I have a few days available in September, and November is currently open.

Don't wait...schedule now to insure you get the day and time that works best for you and your family!

I look forward to capturing your child's 'Crocodile Smiles' :)

Side Note: There are only a few spots left for the All-Star Athlete Portrait Event, so contact me if you are interested!

{ The "J" Family }

I have to admit, this is the largest family I have had the pleasure of working with thus far. G'ma. G'pa and the cousins were all in town for this portrait.

I had such a good time! Everyone was in good spirits, as long as we rationed the teddy grahams, and the weather was perfect. They were all willing to try anything, and I LOVE that!

{ July Portrait Party }

Yet, another wonderful Portrait Party! The 2 hosteses are making this an annual event for themselves and their friends. I saw them last July, and it was so great seeing them again this year as all the babies had grown up and a few mommies had more babies :)

I look forward to next July, L & K!

{ All-Star Athlete Portrait Event }

Don't miss out on this great Portrait Event for your little athlete!

Who: Boys ages 6 mo. (or sitting on own) to 8 years.

When: Saturday, September 12th from 9:00am-4:00pm

What: 15-20 minute session in which your little boy gets to play! I follow them around and capture them with real and natural expressions. I provide all sports equipment, you provide, clothing, and any other special props you may want.

Where: Verona, WI (Ice Age Trail/Park & Ride, on Old PB)

Cost: $25 includes the session, 10-15 edited images to choose from, and private online viewing and purchasing gallery.

Registration is limited and will begin Wednesday, August 5th. If you would like to sign-up for this event, please email me your name, child's name & age, and preferred session time. I will be in contact to confirm your registration.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to give me a call or shoot me an email at:

melissa@crocodilesmilesphotography.com

I would like to thank my little "athletic" models for being such good "sports".

Thank you to: Jameson (3), Quinn (2), Fletcher (20 mo.), and Eamon (9 mo.)