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About The Photographer

Hi! My name is Erika Blackwell and I am photographer of Center of Attention Photography. Located in Northern Michigan. My blog is a way for everyone to view some of my favorite images from recent sessions and get to know me! I am the very VERY proud mommy to Braylan. I LOVE what I do and I hope you can tell! These are not JUST take pictures I take. I create memories... I pour my heart into my work. I genuinely care about my clients and get to know them and learn what they like and dislike. I am an artist. A business woman. I love to have fun. I love to sing. Dance. Make crazy sounds to get those smiles. I am very open! I work into the night even though my son hates to sleep. I LOVE oreos and soymilk. I dream big. I have tons of ideas. I cry during touching ceremonies and awesome reception speeches. I try not to be messy but it happens. I have so many new faces to meet this year and just thinking about it makes me excited!

Archive: February, 2012



Before&After

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

18 months: Beau Daniel

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Here my bestfriend Jessi-Jo was still pregnant…. she had her little man Westyn 5 days ago and today we did his newborn session. Beau is just so excited to be a big brother her can’t stop kidding his baby bro. So CUTE! You can see here before he even came out he loved his little brother so much! I can’t wait to post some pics of Westyn soon.

NEWBORN: Cooper

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

There is nothing better than a brand new baby! They smell amazing… make the cutest little noises… snuggle right up with you. Ahhh…. Cooper’s parents brought the pumpkin and hat to match along with some of the other props. I adore this session. I can’t wait to hang a couple of these in the studio. :) Such a modern family with great ideas!

BEFORE & AFTER

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

I thought it would be fun to start showing some before and after photos. I know I love looking at other photographers post-processing. It’s a great way for you to see the “love” I put into my work.

Beautiful Northern Michigan

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

I live in such a wonderful place and I never show it off! I rarely take pictures of scenery… I should do it more often but I LOVE photographing people, relationships and moments. Here are a few around where I’m from!

my amazing boy

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

I have the best time being a mommy! Anyone who has children hopefully get the same little butterfly feelings, happy goosebumps, huge smile and grab your cheeks, high pitched squeal like I do when your kids so somethings awesome. Because even when it’s not awesome and he just does something that is funny, smart, kind, loving… I still can’t get over it. My husband works nights so the only time we spend together are on the weekends that I don’t have events. I no longer take portrait sessions on weekends UNLESS I have a wedding booked and down state U.P. couples need to do their engagement session. It’s the only time that I get to spend with my family.

Braylan will be 14 months on Friday (Feb. 10th.) He is trying so hard to walk and just needs to get a little more balance. He is going through a little stage right now… it comes and goes but I have been asked a few times if he is going through his terrible two’s early. He’s learning what he likes and doesn’t like. He copies noises and some words we say. Waves. Kisses and blows kisses. LOVES animals. Laughs when you actually scare him. SHREK in the car. Veggie straws. Playing with his friend’s. ELLEANA. Brushing his own hair. Just this week picking his nose… yeah I know right? He also either shuts the computer or bites it right when I’m in the middle of emails. He gives flity eyes. Climbs on everything. AND tons of other fun stuff.

Also my second Boudoir Mini Session Event sold out the 6 spots in less that 24 hours again. YAY! I’m so glad that people are booking and I have to say I LOVE these sessions! I have a sample password protected gallery for all interested ladies! I will be planning another one for May so if you want on my waiting list contact me.

Boudoir Mini Sessions

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

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