Mommy & Daughter Day

Yesterday while I was getting a mani/pedi I noticed a woman sitting next to me with her mother.  I wasn't trying to eavesdrop but they were sitting right next to me :)  Apparently she had picked her mom up from a nursing home and they were getting their nails done together.  It was so touching to see.  It made me think of my relationship with my own daughter and brought a tear to my eye...

This inspired me to have a mommy daughter day today.  Avery is transitioning from a baby to a beautiful little girl as the days fly by.  She is sweet, shy, funny, pretty and loves to dance.  She loves ranch, cheese, chips, guacamole and so much more.  She is part me, part Jay and totally our "Avery." She makes me smile  every single day.  Today I wanted to celebrate her simply because of the blessing she is and the light she has brought to my life.  And seeing her transformation makes me even more excited to continue to watch and get to know my sweet little boy, Ander.

So here are a couple of pictures to share from our day :)  First we went to Panera for yummy bagels and cream cheese.  We are both big BIG fans.

Then we went to play at one of her favorite stores, Pottery Barn Kids.  Toy dollhouses, baby dolls,
buggies, kitchens, dysons, OH MY!  She was in heaven and I didn't think I would be able to get her out of there.  Luckily a bribe of Baby Gap as the next stop worked like a charm ;)  This is outside of PBK...

At Baby Gap she tried on shoes and found a pair that matched her outfit perfectly AND were on sale.  Every woman's dream!

Last stop was our favorite park.  Her favorite at the moment is the "side"...

Thanks for letting me share our perfect day together!  I look forward to decades more :)

CUTEST BABY/TOT CONTEST!

Details...

Entry: Photo submissions will be accepted starting today 2/23 and will be accepted until 5:00 pm on 3/3.   Email one photo per child to tylerplank@hotmail.com.  Please include child's name, age and your contact information.  

Voting: Upon close of entry submission, photos will be posted to my Facebook Fan Page for voting.   Please feel free to invite friends and family to vote!  Anyone may vote but must be a fan of my page for their vote to be counted.  This is easy to do, all they have to do is click "Become a Fan" at the top of my fan page before voting.  



Prize: There will be one winner for the Chicago area and one winner for the Birmingham area.  Winners will receive a free Prime Session for up to 4 immediate family members to be completed by 5/31/2010 as well as an 11x14 portrait.  No substitutions or cash value.  You do not have to live in the Birmingham or Chicago areas but must be willing to travel for the session or pay me to come to you  :)  Winners' photos may be used on my website, blog and/or for advertising purposes.

I can't wait to see all of those cuties!  GOOD LUCK!  1...2...3...     GO! 

PREVIEW! The C Family

The weather is warming up and it was beautiful today!  Good thing because I was scheduled to shoot this ADORABLE family.  I've got my work cut out for me, there are so many great photos to go through...  I even had a hard time narrowing it down for the preview!  I had a great time and hope you all did too.  It was wonderful meeting you :)

February SPECIAL!

Hi everyone!  Before the spring rush I have decided to run a great special for the month of February! Availability is limited so please contact me ASAP if you are interested!   *No minimum order required for additional prints/packages*

*Must live in the Birmingham area, willing to travel or willing to pay me to travel to you* :)
Tyler Plank Photography website

Oh What a BIRTHDAY!

I am all caught up so now for a personal note (a week late!)... Avery had a WONDERFUL birthday in Chicago.  We spent the weekend with friends and family and celebrated at Build A Bear and a restaurant.  I think everyone had a great time.  Thank you all for coming out to celebrate my little girl's big day.  Love you all so much!  Boy do I wish I had gotten a group shot!  Next time!

My friend's little sister...

is getting married this summer!  And since I don't have any engagement photos for my portfolio yet I offered to do a free session for them :D  The weather was dreary, cold and windy of course but they were such good sports and we got GREAT shots!

What a weekend!

Avery turned 2 and we celebrated her birthday with friends and family in Chicago.  She had a great time and we all enjoyed our visit.  While there I also *squeezed* in a maternity shoot and engagement shoot for friends.  My friend Amanda is pregnant with her second baby and looks GORGEOUS.  She has the perfect baby belly.  The weather just barely cooperated but our schedules were flexible so we were able to get a mixture of both indoor and outdoor shots!

p.s.  Pics from engagement shoot and Avery's birthday coming soon!!!