Sophia's Valentine

Do you remember the secret shoot from December? I couldn't post the pictures because Sweet G may see them... well we turned one of those shots into her Valentine! I crazy love this design - the postage stamp - and she's Gorgeous!

Caroline's Valentine!

She knows the trends and loves the flare - soooo when it's all put together she's my Rock Star! I'm so excited about this Special - and have several more Valentines cards to choose from. Please take note the Valentines Special is going fast!! Last time I looked I had 5 or 6 slots left - call or email asap to reserve yours! See details below!

Valentines Day BIG Special

Last night Caroline and I were discussing her Valentines Day cards for this year when it dawned on me that it's in like 3 weeks - yikes! Well, I don't know about you, but I can't go through another year of sappy Valentines! I'm crazy about this Day! It's the LOVE day and I personally think it should be done up BIG!! Therefore I'm having a BIG Special! I think EVERYONE should have gorgeous cards so I'm offering offering 30 minute sessions at the studio for $50 and you get 25 Stunning cards with envelopes!! It's this Friday or Saturday ONLY!! Three designs are on the image below - I'm in love with the "Heart Breaker" for a boy... I'm wondering if Jake will go for it - he may not have a choice!

Call or email ASAP these slots will go fast!

Tampa was Awesome!

Last week I attended a National Senior and Youth Photography Conference in Tampa (well, actually St. Petersberg) Yes, Hubie and the kids went with me and while I basked in the wonderful world of incredible photographers they made their way through Busch Gardens and Sea World. I did get to Busch Gardens for 1/2 a day Sunday - and I can't tell you how much we laughed on the Wild Rapids ride. Hubie and Caroline had to empty water out of their shoes upon exiting the ride. Of course I made SURE I had something to cover my head before we went on. Anyway back to the conference. The stage was amazing, it was HUGE! There were over 300 photographers who attended to discuss the latest trends and where senior photography is going! Here's the view out of our window looking towards the Bay.

This is the stage, it was HUGE!!

And last but not least these Metalic Prints! This phone picture is terrible, but these babies are GORGEOUS! Your image is printed on metal!! How cool is that!

Happy New Year and then some....

Wow, I'm so excited, it's 2009 and it's going to be SO MUCH FUN!!! First, I'm leaving for Tampa in 3 days to spend time schmoozing with some of the BEST photographers in the US learning new tricks and the latest trends for youth and senior photography! Of course I'll be doing some site seeing too... Busch Gardens, here we come!

Second, I HAVE to tell you about the Winter SPECIAL!!! It's HUGE!! All sessions 50% off... yes, you read correctly, but it's only for a limited time and I only have a limited number of sessions, so email NOW for details and to reserve your date!

Merry Christmas!

Let me first say that I hope everyone has a Wonderful and Blessed Christmas! Our house has been rockin since about 6:30 this morning, which is much later than previous years... thank goodness! The kids are wild with excitement and go from the one thing to the next. I must say that I'm personally loving Mariokart!!! Our home is a diaster and I'm not sure when I'll feel like attacking it.

Prior to the Christmas morning "how fast can I open this" rush, we were busy dealing with Elves. Yes they do bring us cool presents, however they also have their fun! This year they threw all of the old balls off of the tree, covered my car in window paint with sayings such as "Elves Rock", "It's FUN time again", and "Joy and Chance were here", and last but not least toilet papered our house - that's the picture!!!

2008 has been GREAT, and I'm so so so excited about 2009! I have one appointment left open for January, so if you need me call ASAP. For the most part I'll be with the kids, updating my blog and website, AND in Florida with some of the coolest senior photographers in the country learning new tricks and trends! I'm so EXCITED!

He wanted to sing, dance, jump.....

and show me his tummy! LOL! It's amazing to watch Kenly grow! The first time I photographed him he was less than a week old - and now would you just look at that tummy!

Join Me!

I'm looking for.....

Senior Reps! If you are an uprising Senior who will graduate in 2010 and are interested in being a Holubek Photgraphy Senior Rep contact me to find out how to receive your FREE session and prints!

Brothers

and they are completely opposites! Cute little shy E. is so adorable I could just squeeze him. He didn't want to play at first, but it wasn't take long before he was knocking at my door.

There are times...

when I'm driving along and in front of me appears... a gorgeous - almost heavenly site. Golden sunlight bouncing off the leaves of fall. It's just me, nature and the camera - I could stay here all day.... NOT!!! I have to find someone... anyone... to share this with. A willing and unsuspecting couple.... a playful child or children...and I did... and the images are breath taking... and the biggest part of all is that it's a SECRET - so I can't show you until after Christmas!!! BUMMER!! But for now, I had to show you the spot... the SECRET SPOT .... for the SECRET SESSION!

Double the Fun!

What do you get when you throw in two girls, two HUGE garment bags, tons of shoes and one crazy photographer? Absolutely Incredible Images!!! Oh, I love friend sessions!

Can't Touch This!

This is one of my absolute favorite photos of all times! I can't tell you how long I've waited for a football player to walk through my door. He seemed a little nervous at first, but after I kicked everyone out of the room he relaxed and we got down to the nitty-gritty fun stuff I love! Shot after shot he kept giving me more and more. Take a look for yourself.

What a Success!!

The Halloween Portrait Party was sooooo much fun! We collected over 150 cans of food for the local food bank! YES! Here are several of the spooky, adorable, gorgeous and dangerous attendees!

Dorothy starts us off.

Candy Day is almost here.....

and I've had a few more cuties visit me in their adorable costumes! I could just squeeze them, but I'm sure their mother's have already taken care of that for me!

Second week of fun....

at the Pink Bee. As I've mentioned previously, the Pink Bee Fresh Faces Event was loads of fun and even spilled over into a 2nd week!!! Here are a few shots from week two.

Thanks Joanna for hosting such a great event!

She's Dreamy, just Dreamy!

These are her grandmother's exact words.... and you know.... they fit! She's beautiful! Perfect skin, beautiful eyes, dark hair, incredible personality, the list goes on and on. Little KM stopped by with her mother for a quick Halloween portrait - or so she thought! As soon as I saw her it started... that voice in my head... pink ruffles...Pink Ruffles...PINK RUFFLES - LOUDER AND LOUDER! Finally - I couldn't take it any longer. I darted for the pink ruffles, grabbed the baby and awe.... I felt so much better. She's..Dreamy...Just Dreamy!

One of my favorite holidays is....

Halloween!!! I love the bright colors, dressing up in something outrageously funny, and of course the CANDY! Yes, I do raid my kids pumpkins - please don't tell them!

Last week I took a quick shot of my Jake and fell in LOVE with the image - notice it's now at the top of this page(I love it, just love it!). I couldn't stop staring at it and thought every mom needs an image of their own little cutie in an adorable costume. Then it hit me, and here's what I decided...

I'm supporting Ninety Six Primary School's Canned Food Drive this coming week by giving away a 5x7 Halloween image of your child with a donation of 5 cans of food! Oh, I can just see you doing the happy dance now, lol!

Thursday, October 30th between 4:00 and 8:00 I'm scheduling free 10 minute appointments. It's for children, it's going to be FUN and it supports a great cause, "Mommies who love pictures", just kidding! Call me, email me, text me - whatever you need to do - and set up a session or get additional details. FYI... word hit the streets 2 days ago and appointments began pouring in. I only have room for about 30 mini sessions and over half of them have been booked!

Just remember you need to show up with 5 cans of food or you can turn them into that FABULOUS first grade teacher, Glenda Vines!

Here are a few of our friends... "Hanging out at the Holubek's"

I think everyone should visit...

Wordle! This is such a fun place to play! Look at what I made!

Now, go make your own at Wordle

A few favorites

from this weekend. I'm loving this weather; the sun mixed with a cool breeze and a touch of nip in the air!