Sweet baby Colton.....

I love my job! It's like being a grandmother...so to speak. These amazing little babies come in...sweet as can be...beautiful, yummy in every way....they get to visit with me, I hold them, love them and then I send them home. It doesn't get any better than that! Colton was just that...a yummy, sweet little guy with a beautiful family!! They are all so taken with their perfect little miracle! Big brother Gabe is so darling too, and completely in love with his new baby brother. Mom is so happy and then there is Dad...now that had to be the single most moving thing that I have seen in a while. Dad looked at that little boy with such awe that it was the kind of moment you remember forever. It was such a joy to spend a few hours with this lovely family and soak in some of their joy. Baby Colton was just wonderful...pleasant the entire time....and alert like I haven't seen in a 4 day old in a while. He was awake the entire time (well maybe all but about 10 minutes). Welcome baby Colton...I am so happy to know you and your beautiful family.

Kirst and Em.....the Blip In Time Girls!!!!!!

Kirsten and Emily have been with me for a year now.....working as representatives / spokes models for Blip In Time. You probably recognize their pics, as we have had numerous fun sessions over the year....including the first of my BFF Sessions. Emily joined the group first, and has been a wonderful member of the team. She has been a great advocate, and a darling model. Emily has KILLER BLUE EYES!!! Emily is a member of both the Mason Cross County and Track Teams and a State Level competitor at that (it's a family tradition for Emily!). Emily has helped me out in a number of ways, even assisting during the four bridges swim team photos this summer!

Kirsten...now what can I say about Kirsten. If I could pick another daughter....she'd be it!!!!! Kirsten is so fun...and such a go getter. She has been another enormous asset to the group and not shy about promoting the studio. We have had a blast working together. Kirsten is the Business Manager for the Chronicle Newspaper, as well as on both the Cross Country and Track teams for Mason HS. In her spare time (haha) she has actually become my regular assistant, trekking along with me during family and senior sessions. My right hand so to speak! I don't know what I'd do without her.

Well...here are my beautiful girls Kirst and Em....and a little fun stuff we did together as well. They are like Charlies Angels with the blond hair/blue eyed combo...and her dark haired counterpart!

Luv ya both !!!!

What's goin on?

busy busy busy....that's what continues to go on here. I will say though....I have the nicest clients and they make busy a very "good busy"..... everyone is so fun to work with an even when I am tired, I get there and they "pick me up!" It's such a good feeling. There has been an amazing amount going on from Newborn babies (3 just this month....and at least two more on the way very soon), to maternity, families and seniors. Christmas season is in full swing at blip in time, as is Cheer Season for my Emma, and Swim Season for my Katie....not to mention the regular stuff that comes with the territory when your the Mom of 4 kids!!!!! No complaining though....I wouldn't have it ANY OTHER WAY!!!!! So here is a look at just some of what I have been doing....perhaps briefer narratives than usual (there is just no extra time for bloggging....sorry)....BUT....each session has been just as wonderful than the next.

Mandy....Another wonderful Mason girl! Mandy is a creative soul. Writer for the Mason HS Chronicle Newspaper, and actress. Mandy is super involved in school and is currently preparing for her latest Mason production "You can't take it with you!" We had lots of fun at Sharon Woods, covering both the historic Heritage Village Museum, and the Harbor area. I hadn't been to the Harbor in a while, so it was really fun to play around down there again. Thanks Mandy for a really fun session!!!

Corin....I LOVE a senior girl that is willing to try something new and have a little fun. Corin let me drag her to a little spot I have been eying up for a while now....with NO HESITATION!! I was so psyched...and the pictures didn't disappoint. The graffiti on these train cars complimented her personal style which is FUN FUN FUN!!!! Thanks Corin for a fabulous session!

Jenny....

What a sweet girl!! and beautiful too...... Jenny amazed me, she had so many different looks. This is one girl who a change of hair or expression truly changed her entire look. It's so cool. As I go though her pics I see all the sides of her!!! So pictures with her hair down, she looks so young, sweet and innocent....change to a serious look and she looks so mature and pensive....then hair pulled back and she is different yet. WOW!!!! So fun for me! Jenny is a member of the Lakota West Swim Team...and everyone knows how much I love swimmers! Jenny it was such a pleasure to work with you. I hope you like your pics too!!!!

fun maternity.....

nothing is more fun that meeting first time parents before the birth of their little one (for me at least). It gives me a chance to really get to know them, and them me, prior to the biggest life changing event they will ever experience. It gives us the chance to talk about everything related to them and the baby and when they come in with their brand new little one, I feel connected already! Does that make any sense??? This is Kris....and her sweet little baby bump. We had some fun during her maternity shoot...keeping it very light hearted! I am really looking forward to meeting their new little one (boy or girl????) some time after mid November.

take my breath away....

some children do that...they stop you dead in your tracks and you gasp...because they are just so beautiful. These children did that to me. The babies of my 1st grader's teacher (mrs. c) ....and I feel so blessed that she asked me to photograph them. Thank you Mrs. C for all that you do every day for my baby, and all the children, and for entrusting your children's memories to me! I truly feel honored.

This family is amazing. Mom and Dad are so warm, relaxed and loving, and the kids were just plain old adorable. They are both so beautiful, with perfect skin and features and eyes as wide and expressive as you could ever imagine. Little Bradley was still to young to really play at 8 months, but Kate....what can you say about Kate...a gorgeous little firecracker! That kids is PURE FUN!!! She was expressive and adorable and I had one of the best sessions ever with them! Now I am addicted and can't wait to have a chance to shoot with them again. Thank you all so much for such a wonderful session...I hope you enjoy your photographs as much as I do!!!!!

a baby brother for c.j.

baby jax, came into the world at the beginning of October to parents Andrea and Brian, and big brother CJ. Big brother CJ, now that is just amazing to me! It seems like only yesterday that CJ was born. Mom was my son's fifth grade teacher, and he came into the world that school year, and I became his "photographer"! Mom is such a wonderful teacher, and gives so much to the kids, that I was anxious to do a really good job for her...my little way to say thank you. Fast forward two years....almost to the day... in between I have captured CJ so many times....first family photos, first birthday, 18 months and boy is he grow....so here we are, and my daughter is now in that same class, and low and behold Miss A was having baby #2. Welcome CJ's brother....the perfect little bundle....Jax (Jackson). What an amazing sight to see this growing family together, especially to see CJ with his new brother...baby loving baby. It's moments like these that take your breath away. Congratulations Andrea, Brian and CJ.........and of course Jax.....you are part of such a wonderful family, and it was my honor to capture your first moments. Jax was only 4 days old in these...and oh so beautiful.

and so on and so on....

Well....I am totally overwhelmed....but in the best way. Things continue to be so busy, and I have had one amazing session after another. These seniors are just fantastic. They have such amazing spirits...personalities....intelligence. I am impressed over and over with their poise, confidence and overall maturity. They have made each of these sessions so fun for me, and I cannot thank them enough for allowing me to take their senior pictures. Well...here goes. Meet, Lauren, Molly, Sarah, Mandy, and Jake.

Lauren is so sweet. She was a delight to be with, and has a really fun spirit. Lauren loves music, and just hanging out with her friends...and She is a HUGE Pittsburgh Steelers fan !!! Lauren and her closest friends plan to join me this spring for a BFF session...I can't wait!

Here's Molly!! Irish through and through....can't you tell by her inviting smile and sparkling green eyes!! They were probably the greenest eyes I have ever seen! Anyone who knows my work can attest to the fact that I am obsessed with eyes! They really are the window to the soul, and Molly's are light hearted, sweet and warm. Just like her!

What can I say about Sarah. Isn't she gorgeous. Sarah is so sweet. Beautiful on the inside and out, and you know it the second you meet her! She is another Irish beauty...Dark hair, fair skin and piercing blue eyes ! Just brilliant actually...they jumped right off the screen when I opened her files. WOW! Sarah is a competitive Irish Dancer, which amazes me! One of these days I have to watch!

Hey Jake! Jake is a starting member of Mason's Varsity Football team...and an all-around great guy. A little more on the quit side when you first meet him, but he really opened up a lot as we slogged around downtown Mason with him and my assistant Kirsten. He swears he cannot take a decent picture, and well...I beg to differ. I think his pictures are great, and I hope he does too!!! I can't wait to see what Jake does next year....he is planning on following in his Dad's footsteps and playing some college ball...What a hoot it will be to see him on TV!
Good Luck to all of this week's seniors. I think you are all fabulous, and I hope you had fun taking your senior pics, and LOVE them too!

Whew......I am staying on track, but boy.....

it's been CRAZY!!! In all good ways of course, but crazy none the less. October is birthday month here at the Hulbert Household. My Emma turned 7 this month and celebrated ROCKSTAR style with her little friends, and Riley, my oldest and only son turned 13 last week. Where has time gone. I went to wake him the other day for school as stopped dead in my tracks when in my head I was thinking "little boy" and in reality, what slept in his bed was a handsome young man. YIKES! Riley celebrated with 15 friends at Dave and Busters and boy was it ever a bash. Riley and Emma...I love you both so much. Happy Birthday!

To add to the nuttiness...as if four kids aren't nutty enough, I have been doing 4-5 sessions a week. They have been soooooooo.....much fun, but the work-flow just keeps coming. Blogging has feel slightly behind (sorry guys), but the flip side is the images are fabulous. Here are a few from some of my latest seniors.

This is Joyce....Isn't she beautiful! Joyce is the President of Mason Class of 2009. As of today, she is deciding between two universities....either Yale or Duke. WOW!!! Gorgeous and smart!!!! What a combination. On top of that she is bubbly and lots of fun! A delightful young woman to spend an afternoon photographing! I am so lucky to meet suc great kids!

This is Brenden. Brenden is a senior at Lakota West, and the oldest son of one of my dearest Cinci friends...otherwise known to my littlest ones as Auntie Gail! I love B! His personality just cracks me up....It's fun to sit with him in the stands watching the younger ones swim....It's a hoot to listen to him. Brenden is looking at UK and hoping to swim there!!!! Brenden is on the swim team at Lakota West, and is also on the Mason Manta Ray's where he swims for Coach Ken (Quinn's daddy) below! B also has a flair for the creative....and has participated in numerous theatrical productions over the last years. These kids are just so well rounded!

if Zach doesn't swim in college, perhaps a modeling career is not far behind. He was completely at ease with the camera...it just came so naturally! Zach is another amazing kid. Member of the Mason Water Polo and Swim Teams, as well as a Mason Manta Ray ! Zach is another kid I have known over the past 4-5 years and it's been crazy to see these kids go from middle schoolers to getting ready to leave for college. Crazy! Zach is still decided where he intends to go to school, but no doubt it's all great things on the horizon!!!!

Haley......

You may remember Haley from our "mini rep session" earlier this year. We'll senior year is here, and we finally had Haley's "real" senior session. It was great. I enjoyed being with Haley and her Mom (also my friend) Phillis...at Sharon Woods Heritage Village. Everyone was so relaxed....that's why I think we got so many great images! These are a few of Haley that I absolutely LOVE...and one of my signature Polaroid shots. On request I do one of these for my seniors. They are a lot of fun, and add just a little whimsy to a session!!!! Haley is another Mason High School Varsity Swimmer, as well as a National Team Member of the Cincinnati Marlin's Swim Team. Haley was also an assistant coach this summer for my very own little swimmers at Four Bridges! She is a great student, great athlete and all around great girl! Thanks Haley for such a fun evening!!!!!

Quinn..........has it really been a year?

Where does time go. I know I always refer to these moments as little blips, but it's when this happens that I am reminded exactly how quickly time flies. Quinn has been my little client since he was just few weeks old. Look to the right on my blog and you will see his cute little baby face in the blue and white hat. It really feels like yesterday that I took that photo, and now look at what a cute little toddler he has become (and incredibly good too...happy and sweet for over two hours)! Two thing have not changed...ONE...he still has the BIGGEST, ROUNDEST beautiful eyes on a little guy and the most expressive little face...and TWO....his parents are completely and absolutely in love with him. It was so fun to watch them together. I am honored in this job to watch these families grow...over time and in numbers. It's what makes it so unique! I truly am blessed. My clients become part of my heart, and it moves me to see Quinn's images, and can't wait to continue to watch him change into a little man! It's really no different than the seniors I have know for a long time...it stops you in your tracks...wow! I have some new siblings coming up soon too, which will I am sure evoke similar emotion, watching my once newborn clients with their newborn little brothers or sisters. It's crazy really. Just ask about the little blips baby plan if you have a new one coming, or know someone that will want to chronicle the first year of their baby's life. It's such a treasure! Happy Birthday Quinn!!!!!!! You are the ultimate cutie pattotie!!!!