New Year, New Name, New Look!!! Unveiled!!

Happy 2012!!! I hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful start to this new year! My photography business is undergoing some BIG changes...one of them being a brand new name and a new look!! Hana Lynch Photography is NOW Feathered Nest Photographie!! I'm super excited about this change since I've wanted to do this for a long time now...it's just a lot of work, like starting the business from scratch again...but I am soooo glad I finally took the plunge and headed this direction. That's what new year's are all about anyway right?! Making fresh starts and exciting new changes!! In an effort to really start promoting myself I've finally created a Facebook business page where I will be posting the newest sessions and special deals for those who "like" my page! Please visit Feathered Nest Photographie on FB if you have a moment, "like" my page and "share" it with your friends!! I'd be super tickled if you'd stop by and say hello!! I'm looking forward to photographing and meeting many new faces this year!

The Lynch Kids: combined family shoot and a little story behind it {greensboro nc childrens photographer}

A little over a week before Christmas I had the chance to do a combined session for my 3 children and my nephews on my husband's side in order to create a surprise photo gift for my in-laws! My BIL met me with his two boys and we headed to a local field. The lighting couldn't have been more beautiful and the kids were so well behaved and followed instructions. The photos were coming out beautifully and I was so excited with what I knew was going to be an amazing gift! However once I returned home and uploaded my images to my computer I discovered that my memory card had gone corrupt and many of favorites were completely destroyed and unsalvageable. All that were left were bits and pieces of images..."truncated files" was the term photoshop kept using...I was devastated. I called my husband in tears, completely frustrated and heartbroken with the situation. "But they were so good" is all I kept saying over and over. I was forced to step away and leave the ordeal at my desk since we were committed to being a part of a live Christmas Nativity at my church that evening and I was already running behind. It was probably a good thing. Once I returned home late in the evening I was able to sit down clear headed and see what images could be saved. Fortunately it was not a total loss and the more I weeded through them the more little gems I discovered that were perfectly fine. The more I found, the more I was at peace with the ones I had lost. No use crying over spilt milk, right? At least when there's still a few good sips left in the glass. In the end I was more than happy with what I could save. That worn out memory card has been replaced and the finished gift was perfect. I created a 16x20 mounted & framed storyboard for them to hang on their wall as well as a framed 16x20 mounted image of all 5 grandkids. They LOVED them! Happy ending!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holiday for Her 2011

Every year my church, LCC, does a holiday event for women called Holiday for Her. It is one of our largest events of the year involving amazing inspirational speakers, catered dinners and beautiful decor! Every table is individually hosted and decorated by the women of our church so no two tables are alike. Each one is different and unique. I have been attending this event for 10 years but this was the first year I hosted and decorated my own table. I've been wanting to do one for years but it takes planning and I never got everything together until now. If you decorate a table you are responsible for supplying everything needed...from linens to dishes, silverware to centerpieces and everything in between. You may decorate your table in any theme of your choosing. Most choose a holiday...Christmas, Thanksgiving , Easter etc...some choose a decor theme. The only requirement is that you have a bible verse to go along with your theme. I wanted to do something involving birds, nests, moss etc. Not sure what I would call it...something between enchanted woodland & feather your nest. I filled different size apothecary jars with moss, lights, eggs, nests, feathers and birds and set them up on stacks of vintage books and then surrounded everything with lots of candles, tall and small. It was beautiful all lit up! The verse that went along with my table comes from Psalms 84:1-4. It reads:

How lovely is your dwelling place, LORD Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young— a place near your altar, LORD Almighty, my King and my God. Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you.

It was a fabulous night and I cannot wait to do a table again next year!

Holiday Twinkle Minis are HERE!!

Who doesn't love the twinkling of white lights during the holidays?!! Now you can have the magic of those lights captured in a unique holiday portrait of your children! Click the contact link above to book now!

the"M" family {greensboro nc family photographer}

It's always a pleasure photographing the lovely "M" family including their sweet little girl Sophie! You may remember seeing her here and here...oh and here too! They are such a cute little family and I was thrilled to work with them once again a few days ago. I think maybe Sophie has gotten used to me and my camera by now because she did so well and listened so nicely! The camera loves her sweet little face. Thanks "M&H" for coming back to HLP for another round of photos! Always a treat!

My Children...

..are sooo darn pretty! Just had to state that. Of course I am very heavily biased as are most parents when it comes to their own children. But really, how can you resist these faces?! I can't! Happy Thursday!

Kids Life Magazine Feature!

Back in June I was contacted by the editor of a German parenting magazine called Kids Life. She found my blog/website and wanted to use my photos in an upcoming issue of the magazine. Of course I agreed! So, after a month of email conversations between us and two months of waiting imagine my excitement when I opened my mailbox to find a package with German postage!!! My copies had finally arrived! The magazines are bright and beautiful and entirely in German (as expected :) ). It is a great magazine and I'm flattered to have my work included. My feature is actually my kids room designs and the magazine gives their readers ideas to recreate the look for themselves. Pretty neat, huh! I think so anyway :)

 

 

Princess Conley: a newborn session {greensboro nc newborn photographer}

Sweet little Conley came for a visit in the studio and I was tickled pink to get my hands on her! She is absolutely precious and rocked our session once we got her to sleep...which took a little bit ;) It's been a while since I've had a newborn girl and I had so much fun breaking out the cute headbands and this adorable little crown! Her two older brothers came along for the session and I can tell this little peanut will be one spoiled rotten little girl! I had the best time with her. Thanks T&A for allowing me to photograph your princess. It was a complete joy!

Vintage Back to School Photo Shoot {greensboro nc childrens photographer}

I've been wanting to do a styled photo session for some time now and with Halle staring Kindergarten on Friday I knew that a vintage back to school shoot was in order. I've spent the last several weeks putting together a mix of props that would bring this session to life. I pulled things from my home and scoured the internet and local antique shops for treasures that would give this vintage shoot some feminine flair. Finding the perfect vintage books was the biggest challenge. I knew I wanted children's classics or timeless novels AND the covers had to be the perfect pastel shades to coordinate with the clothing I selected... a gray polka dot dress, yellow ruffle flats, and a gorgeous hairpiece that was the color inspiration behind it all! This entire shoot was a labor of love and I am thrilled to have these beautiful images to document such an important milestone in my daughter's life...starting Kindergarten! Enjoy the deliciousness!!