COA Photo Blog

I’m back!

erika — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:30:08 +0000

Oh where has time gone? I have a LOT of catching up to do with my business, my blog and my personal life. I have been kind of MIA for a while and haven’t been the best at returning phone calls or emails very well. I am working on getting back to a normal schedule. I lost my dad at the end of March at the same exact time I found out we are expecting #2! What a mix of emotions for a person to handle. I was very close to my dad and it took some time to adjust and it will always be a work in progress. I have had very bad morning (all day) sickness the last 12 weeks exactly like I did with my son. If you know me I am very open and these are real world problems that a lot of people face. I have made it my mission to start focusing more on my family which means I will be taking less sessions per week. I also want to start on some new themed projects that will hopefully be super fun for me to do! So thank you all for understanding and being patient with me. Thank you to all my family, friends and clients who do know my story already that check up on me and send me nice little messages that brighten my day.

So… I am due at the end of Nov. and will be having my baby near or before the middle of Nov. I will be taking of 8 weeks after and Christmas pictures will have to be done in Sept/early Oct. Email coaphotoerika@gmail.com to schedule your session and place your retainer to save your date to make sure you get a spot!

senior spokesmodel KENDRA!

erika — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:32:17 +0000

This is one of my beautiful senior spokesmodels Kendra! We had so much fun out in the snow yesterday…
I can’t wait for her full session in the summer. She is graduating in 2014 and will be helping me to book her friends!

I wanted to show some different edits here. I like to play a little with color and lighting.

my 2012

erika — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:46:15 +0000

I had a super great 2012! So many new faces along with clients I now call friends. I love my job… this isn’t even close to every shoot but I want to show a good amount of sessions/weddings from the last year. I hope to make 2013 even better!!

Easter Mini Sessions

erika — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 04:44:49 +0000

3 time slots left! Email me at coaphotoerika@gmail.com

Family in the SNOW!

erika — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:38:35 +0000

Ok when I say I had fun at this session… I’m not kidding! I hate being cold but it didn’t even bother me one bit. This family was cool with any idea I had. These kids are so VERY polite and funny. I hope to photograph them again some day.

7 day old: Khyler

erika — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:08:39 +0000

Isn’t this guy so darn cute!? We had so much fun with him…

Castle Farms Cover Photo Contest Winner

erika — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 03:34:48 +0000

So excited! My family, friends, facebook fans and people I’ve never met polled together and helped me win the 2013 Castle Farms Cover Photo Contest!! This image will be on the cover of the 2013 edition of the Wedding Planner (given to every Bride that reserves at Castle Farms) and the 2013 Grand Bridal Expo program. Yay!! Thank you times a million for every single person that voted, reposted and told their friends. I had a view people that really went above and beyond for me and it touches my heart more than they will ever know.

updates!

erika — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:28:23 +0000

This is a little update post. We have had so many virus’ this winter! We almost get better and one of us wake up with something again. Hopefully this time we kick it for good. I have lots of updates and fun ideas to come!

In this post I have two little newborn boys. A lifestyle session at one my clients home. PLUS my bestfriends little guys. I love balloons lately. I saw this quote recently, “Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.” ~Marc Brown It sparked the idea for their little superhero picture.

Maria and Frank’s Wedding

erika — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:29:18 +0000

A sneak peek of this beautiful wedding. I can’t wait to blog more!

FAMILY: Carissa, Jake, Kale & Ambrielle

erika — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:29:36 +0000

These are some friends of mine… I just love taking pictures of them. They are so fun, stylish, photogenic and loving. The kids did so great! When I was doing a parent pic Ambrielle kept wanting to join. I was cracking up!