http://www.erikamounts.com/blog Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:01:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Contrary to the rumor mill, I am not dead, haven't been eaten by whales nor did my kids run off to Idaho to start a new civilization, LOL!!  Oh, and my business has not gone belly up as I heard today.  In fact, things are wonderful and life is great!! The ... http://www.erikamounts.com/blog/?p=709 To my poorly, neglected blog...I'm sorry.  Just not enough hours in the day! Currently booking September and October sessions.  Bainbridge high school, yearbook deadline is September 28 and there is still time to schedule your session and have your file to the school by then.  Most other deadlines are late October/early ... http://www.erikamounts.com/blog/?p=697 In 4 days, the Mackovjak boys (David, James & John) and their driving partner, Skip, will take off on their cross-country bike trip. A community send off is scheduled for THIS Sunday, June 28 at 7:45 in Old Town Silverdale at the boat launch.  If you're a bike rider, you can ... http://www.erikamounts.com/blog/?p=684 Erika Mounts Photography is holding a casting call for newborns 2 weeks and younger and pets. Newborns: baby must be no older than 2 weeks of age images will be used for marketing to other portrait clients as well as stock images for art & commercial work for Erika Mounts Photography. babies of all ... http://www.erikamounts.com/blog/?p=675 Riding 4 Hope Two area teens, James & John Mackovjak and their dad, David, will be traveling across the country this summer, on bikes, to raise awareness and funds for Wounded Warrior Project and The Boys and Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound West Sound. Their journey starts June 28 here in ... http://www.erikamounts.com/blog/?p=669 Who wants to photograph me and my kids together?  Really!!  I love when I am able to get parents into the shot with their children.  At home, it's usually one parent who is always behind the camera (me) and rarely makes it to the front.  And when you do make ... http://www.erikamounts.com/blog/?p=660 Recent session with fellow photographer, Andrew Lee.  Him and I decided to band together and really pump up our marketing to local high school seniors.  This session features several upcoming class of 2010 seniors.  Really cool spot that got my creative juices flowing.  I still have quit a few images ... http://www.erikamounts.com/blog/?p=653 Favorites from a recent session... If Morgan's face looks familiar, that's because she's been on my blog before.  She was one of the winners for the Kids Up! photo contest in March.  I can definiely see why she won "cutest child on the block."  Just look at that face!! http://www.erikamounts.com/blog/?p=647 Not officially seniors for a couple more weeks, but that doesn't mean you can't start planning.  One of the first things to think about our SENIOR PICTURES!! In my opinion, it's best to get them sometime between June - September.  After that, you're too busy with senior and school stuff to ... http://www.erikamounts.com/blog/?p=644 This session was so much fun.  I love when parents leave their expectations for a session at home and just have fun with a session.  And most importantly, let a kid be a kid...whether that means giving silly faces or hiding behind trees to avoid being photographed.  It's those moments ... http://www.erikamounts.com/blog/?p=640