Happy Thanksgiving!

thanks⋅giv⋅ing [thangks-giv-ing]
1. the act of giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors.
2. an expression of thanks, esp. to God.
3. a public celebration in acknowledgment of divine favor or kindness.

Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday. There's no hussle to buy things for others and worry if they're going to like their gift or not. It's a time to be thankful for the harvest but also to be thankful for the ways in which we all are blessed. As you all are traveling today to your destination for that turkey, ham, stuffing, etc. Or preparing to shop til you drop during those black friday sales, I hope you will spare a few minutes to think of a few things you're thankful for.

I thought I'd make a list of a few things that I am thankful for:
1-God
2-My parents & grandparents
3-My baby girl & her Daddy
4-My brother & his family
5-Cousins & Friends
6-Food
7-Good Health
8-Meredith College
9-To be able to do what I love (photography)
10-My clients
11-A life that includes love and laughter
12-Our soldiers

I really could keep going, but I think I'll stop there for now. What are you most thankful for this season?

And in the spirit of the Thanksgiving season, which I still like to have decorated with fall leaves, pumpkins, etc., here's another picture of my wee-one that I took earlier in the month!



Here's to a safe, relaxing, and fun Thanksgiving!
Gobble, Gooble!
Megan

Hampton

November 1st was a good day, because baby Hampton made his way into the world. Here he is at just 15 days old! He was awake for most of our session, but did so well as we moved him and molded him like we wanted him to be. WARNING: these images could cause some serious baby fever!

My baby girl...

I took a few minutes with Grace today and did a very small, nothing major, quick photo session with her. I just caught the tail end of daylight coming in through the windows, but I wanted to show this one particular image of her that says so much about her. She certainly is the light of my life!

Housekeeping...

Just a few "housekeeping" things to go over:

I received a heads up today that on the first page of my site that BLOG link wasn't working. Sorry for any troubles you were having, but the link should now be active again!

Remember that the deadline for Holiday Card orders is December 1st. That is only 12 days away and Thanksgiving is in between. The sooner you get your card orders to me the better! You can view holiday card pricing and other designs on the website by clicking on Design Gallery > Holiday Cards.



If you had a session with MLP since the summer, your images are back online in the proof gallery for holiday ordering. The deadline for print orders is December 11th. If you don't see your session, shoot me an email and let me know.

I have some more sessions that I haven't blogged so be sure to stay tuned for more adorable-ness! Above is 15 day old Hampton that I had the pleasure of visiting with Monday. More to come from his session and others soon!

And don't forget about the newest product added to the MLP line up! These necklaces are going like crazy! I'm so in love with mine! For more information about them, click here.



Another idea to display your photos are these bags, I have many different styles of bags for you to choose from. (Pocketbooks, Wallets, Toiletry Bags, etc.) Another great holiday gift! The 'Beach Bag' is shown below!

Preggers | NC Maternity Photography

You've seen this adorable family grace my blog many times before, from engagement photos to her bridal portraits and all things in between. Now, they're adding one more to their clan and February can't get here fast enough; not only for her, but for me too! I can't wait to meet this little person. Bridget & Stephen opted not to find out the sex of the baby. Delivery day is going to be extra special; not only will they have a new little person to hold but we'll know boy/girl- the suspense is killing me! And I think them too! :)

















Love you guys! xoxo

Sisters at the Pumpkin Patch

Crewe

Elijah

Last Minute Holiday Mini-Sessions

It’s not too late to get those last minute sessions in before the Holidays.

20 Minute *Holiday Mini-Sessions*
Sunday, November 15th, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Eastern 4H Center, Columbia, NC

Different packages to choose from at different prices! Prices beginning at $40. Email me today for more information!

And just because I hate posting without a picture... here's a sneak peek of a maternity session from last weekend. More to come soon!

Just in time for the Holidays...

Megan Lane Photography is pleased to announce a new product to add to our collection: Journey Lockets! I am SO in love with these pieces of jewerly.



I just got mine (A, shown below) last Thursday and have worn it ever since. I've had people stop me in the grocery store, gas station, and doctor's office to tell me how much they loved my necklace! I'm so thrilled to offer these to my amazing clients!



Above are the many styles offered by Journey Lockets! The double-sided glass lockets that used in the designs are a new & modern twist on a classic & timeless piece of jewelry.

Each piece comes with 6 colorful paper inserts and 6 photos from your photography session. Photos are optimized, cropped, resized, printed (in color AND black & white) and cut, creating 12 personalized photo inserts for each customer. Haven’t had a session with Megan Lane Photography but would love to have one of these necklaces? Email me 6 of your own photos and I will use those. I can even scan photos if you do not have a digital file of them. You can order additional photo inserts any time you like, as often as you like. We all know babies grow fast! You can update your photos of your babies several times a year if you want. A set of 6 new images is $5.00.

The possibilities are ENDLESS! Use photos from a recent vacation location, photos of pets, photos of a special memory, photos of a parent, photos of cool flowers or plants, old baby photos, initial inserts, show your school spirit, you can even cut out items from magazines and other place to create your own!

Get yours today or order them for family and friends for the Holidays! You can even put them on your wish list!

Twins

These adorable twin sisters were born at the beginning of October! Take a look at all their sweetness...

Costume Cuties

These adorable kiddos brought along their halloween costumes for their fall mini-sessions. Just thought I'd show a quick peek. Stay tuned next week for more from each session!

Brother & Sister | Children's Photographer

These two cuties and I met up in the middle of their grandfather's cotton field. There is just something about fall and cotton fields and having photo sessions there that just makes my heart happy. Miss CT was very shy during our session...



But it didn't take any time for Mr. P to warm up!



However, after big brothers tickles and the talk of blue ice cream, Miss CT open right up and gave us some beautiful smiles!





I have a few more favorites from this session, but I'm saving those for later!

November 2009

November is one of my favorite months. The year is drawing to a close, and people are mindful of giving thanks and are looking forward to another holiday season.

I wanted you to be aware of some exciting, upcoming sessions that you may want to check out and schedule.

*My Valentine Angels Mini Session: is new this year, and is planned for January. It's my little version of heaven!

*Couples Mini Session: is another new item this year. Are you always the one behind the camera? Haven't had pictures taken since your wedding? Never had a formal session? Or would you just like to have updated photos of you and your hubby or boyfriend? This session is for couples only, no kids allowed!

Don't forget the deadline for ordering Christmas Cards is December 1st and all print orders must be in by December 10th! Want to wait until after Christmas and do something a little different? Don't fret, you can still send your greetings, warm regards, and wishes for a wonderful 2010 to family and friends with a beautiful New Year's card. Call or email for more details!

And since I don't like to post without a picture, here's a shot of my precious ladybug this Halloween. Someone was getting on me the other day about not posting more of her on this blog, so here she is! Isn't she precious?!?!

No Hammer? No Problem!

Your photos could use a touch of class. And we mean that in the nicest way possible.

A 4x6 of your cat dressed up as Darth Vader? Cute and all but what in Obi-Wan Kenobi are you going to do with it (besides attaching it to a 40 friend long email blast)?

Why not turn it into a masterpiece! The Pushpin Masterpiece Frame is just what you need to tastefully display Sprinkles the Fourth garbed as the lovable lord of the dark side. It's an incredibly lightweight frame that can be hung on any surface: walls, refrigerators, office cubicles ... and it comes packaged with matching pushpins for hanging.

A highbrow frame with low brow installation. In black, white and transparent they've got a french flair designed to fit the walls of Versailles. Which is perfect, because we're pretty sure Marie Antoinette had no idea how to use a hammer.

Click here to get yours!