Isn’t Mother Nature such a tease?  The weather lately has been a mixture of amazing and icky, and I am just so anxious for the warm Summer days to come.  I love taking photos of my tulip tree during the Spring.  There is something about the dead leaves that have held on throughout the winter framed against a beautiful, blue Spring sky that remind me to be patient and enjoy the season.  There is nothing better than the surprise of a warm Spring day or the first sign of a flower blooming. The rainy and bitter cold Spring days make those wonderful warm surprises even better.   I often need to remind myself to be patient and to truly enjoy and appreciate the moment at hand.  So, today I’m editing photos that I have taken for myself – something that I have failed to do for a long time.  I’m enjoying this quiet morning and practicing patience.

Aaaannnnddd…..one of my favorite songs.  Perfect for this rainy, dreary day. 

Isn’t this early Spring weather AMAZING?!?!?!  Gosh, I am loving it, and it is certainly a sign that the next season is right around the corner!  Things are going to get crazy around here soon.  I have several Senior Models lined up, and I will start shooting their sessions at the end of the month.  It’s been slow around here due to the weather, and the break has been nice.  But, I am ready to get back in the swing of things. 

With St. Patty’s Day approaching, I thought it would be a good time to share one of my FAV youtube videos.  I am, admittedly, a youtube junkie.  I could watch the silliness for hours.  I have so many favorites, but this one makes me laugh.  EVERY.  TIME.  It’s just ridiculous.  I hope on St. Patty’s Day you all find your pot of gold, or maybe even your leprechaun!! 

I would LOVE to hear what your favorite youtube videos are.  Please let me know!!

Once a Year Session Special

Purchase a standard session for $175 and receive a complimentary $100 gift certificate for prints or products. Offer good through 3/12/10

SENIOR MODELS NEEDED

Attention 2011 Seniors – I am looking for Senior Models from the following high schools – Valparaiso, Merrillville, Chesterton, Morgan Township, Andrean, Highland, Lake Central, Crown Point, and Munster. Contact Samantha at samantha@samanthauphold.com to find out how you can receive a FREE session and other complimentary goodies! Rep applications are being accepted through the end of March. Please pass this on to any upcoming 2011 Senior that you think would be interested.

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

And the winner of the free session is Robyn Markos!!! 

Thanks for all the entries and sweet comments.  This was a lot of fun. Congrats to the winners and thank you to everyone for making 2009 a fantastic year!  There will be a session special announced on Monday.  Stay tuned!!