2010 - what a great year

2010 has been an amazing year for MaddiePie Creations.  There will be several changes for 2011...but I think it's important to reflect on what has happened over the year...the great and the not so great!

The Great
~ I met some amazing clients this year that have become friends and family.  I have been so fortunate to have these people in my life and to meet some amazing women!

~ I was blessed to connect with an awesome Photographer in Tulsa Dana Suggs.  She has become a great friend, resource, critic, and angel when I needed one.  She and I are relatively in the same place with our businesses and we often times feel each others pain and talk the other off the ledge when business gets overwhelming. 

~ Referrals - my business has grown significantly this year and it is all due to referrals from my amazing friends and clients.  I can honestly say that without those people that continue to believe in me and lift me up - I am growing...personally and professionally.

~ I was able to book and pay for a REAL workshop.  I love all the online workshops that I can participate in, but going to a workshop is just a completely different thing.  February 2011 - I get to go to San Diego and attend a workshop that will most definitely help me develop the boudoir portion of my business.

~ I was able to finish my studio...with props and amazing lighting.  My mom was a big help on the lighting (thank you) and now I can fully utilize the studio for individual sessions.  (Although one day when I make a bajillion dollars I will have a big loft studio all to myself)

~ I booked two weddings this year and 3 for 2011.  I am still trying to determine if this is what I want to focus my business on...but for now, it feels like maybe this is where I am supposed to be.



The not so great
~ I have had to learn how to accept that each photographer shoots in their own style.  I shoot in a way that is unique to me. I have had my feelings hurt more than once this year and have struggled with my own insecurities over my abilities as a photographer. It's a work in progress..

~ I am still learning how to structure myself as a business person...it's definitely not the FUN part of the job.

~ Newborns...they are not going to be my specialty.  I love them and there is nothing cuter...but I have had to learn how to accept that we each have our own strengths...and this one is not mine.

~ I have learned that sometimes it is important to say no.  I started this year thinking that I wanted all the clients that approached me because I needed the business.  I have learned over the year that it is important to ensure that it is more about making sure that I am the right photographer for them and they are the right client for me.  Money is definitely not everything if the two personalities don't mesh well.  Great relationships will lead to deeper friendships.



Looking forward to 2011

I am so excited about this coming year.  I want to focus more on a couple of areas of my business and networking.  I think that if i continue to grow like I did this year, anything can be possible.  I have the love and support of my amazing husband. Without him, none of this would be possible.  He has definitely been a big reason that this year has been so successful. 

My big focus for 2011 is going to be weddings and boudoir.  I have so many great ideas that are just waiting to come to life. Now...I just have to find those brides and those adventurous women who want to feel as beautiful as they really are.

Much love to you and thank you for helping me make MaddiePie Creations what it is today and what it will be in 2011!!

xoxoxo
Brooke

Tammy & Daniel {Burleson Family Photographer}

Tammy is one of my favorite people.  She has an amazing heart and you can see her compassion in everything she does.  She has two amazing kids that are beautiful...I mean REALLY beautiful.  Tammy was blessed when Daniel came into her life...and he fits in perfectly to the family!

 Nick is all boy!  ALL boy...

Jessica is stunning!  I mean really - could she be any prettier?

Tammy & Daniel are now engaged and will get married in 2011.  Daniel, you are wonderful for Tammy and it makes so happy to see how she lights up when you are around.  I can't wait for you two to get married and begin the next chapter in your life.

Much love to you Tammy and your family that will soon be complete!

Sometimes...boys are my favorite

I mean really...can't you just see how much they love each other?



It's time to make silly faces!!  When the little ones start getting bored, nothing is better than letting them goof off and have a little bit of fun :)

I can almost hear the growl in this one

Poor baby busted his lip just a couple of days before the shoot...but i think it is awesome!  What's better than a beautiful little boy with great bright blue stitches?

Beautiful Family!

Much love to your Family!  

Christy Family {North Richland Hills Family Photographer}

The Christy Family was super sweet.  A great group of kids...even though biggest brother was NOT interested in taking pictures.  He's hit that age where being in front of the camera is a mild to moderate form of torture.  This session was one of the fastest sessions I have done in a while...but when they are done, they are done.  NO amount of bribing will get them to continue on.

Happy Holiday's Christy Family

Much love!

IHeartFaces - Orange

I haven't always been faithful at posting entries with I Heart Faces...however, a dear friend of mine, Dana Suggs relit the fire for their community.  So...while I wait for the next workshop to come around, maybe I'll join in and see if they love me???

This week's theme is Orange.  This sweet boy is from a session this time last year.  He is so precious and was amazed by the ladybug he found.  The whole group (5 families) dressed in Texas Longhorn Orange.  It was a great session split between two days.

Enjoy!  Head over and check out some of the other fabulous entries for this week.  iheartfaces

Fall Family Pictures

It's definately cooling off and the leaves are starting to turn colors.  My October calendar is completely full and November is filling up rather quickly. 

It's the perfect time to have your family pictures done...or even just pictures of your kiddos.  They make great Christmas gifts and are perfect for custom Christmas Cards.

Lots of moms ask me what to dress everyone in.  Some people are very traditional and really like the look of everyone matching.  Everyone in all black is a very nice picture.  However, you can have beautiful and fun pictures without everyone matching.  Below is a sample of what I would recommend for a family.  It's not always important to match...just to coordinate the color schemes.

Ready to book your family pictures - give me a call or send me an email and let's get your session booked.  I can't wait to meet you!

817-564-3068
maddiepiecreations@yahoo.com

We love these freckles {Fort Worth family photographer}

I mean really...can these freckles be any better?  This brother and sister got a long remarkably well...but I remembered as I was editing these images...they got out of doing the chicken dance!  DANG!

Typically, when kids are having a hard time loosening up I will have them do the chicken dance.  Silly you say...yes, but I bet you can't do it without cracking up!

Sweet sister had such a sweet smile...but after a while, her smile got stuck.  It was the same smile over and over and not a real one.  Her mom had the code word to get her laughing..."spaghetti".  Every time her smile got stuck she would say "SPAGHETTI" and she would get the giggles.  Love it!

Sweet Tatum {Burleson Family Photographer}

She is definately one of my main MaddiePie models! I love this little one. She makes my heart smile every time I see her.

P Girls {Arlington Family Photographer}

I had the pleasure of meeting a couple of beautiful girls.  12 and 2 these sisters will forever have a relationship that no one will ever be able to change.  They will share secrets and laughs...and fights and turmoil...and heartache and love.  They are several years apart but they are sisters...first and foremost.

Mom, I so enjoyed meeting you and the girls.  Thank you for allowing me take a small look into your world.

"A" Family...again! {Burleson Family Photographer}

I love this family! They are one of my biggest supporters.  We have been "family" for 9 years now.  Our kids are roughly the same age, we have so much in common.  Life often gets in the way and we don't get to spend too much time together...but when we do, it's comfortable...and wonderful. 

Mom is full of creative ideas and one day when I become the next big photographer, I'm going to have her be my creative designer. 

This session was no different.  She actually scoped out a friends house and furniture for this shoot.

Just beautiful...inside and out.

Love you all!

Cameron {Colleyville Senior 2011}

Senior Boys are usually a little tough to photograph.  They are uncomfortable, they are terrified you are going to put them in some wussy pose, and mom is standing off to the side critiquing their smile or how they are standing. 

But Cameron...he was different.  We had great conversation, laughed, and even mom was pretty awesome.  He has great blue eyes and a truly beautiful smile.

Cameron you are going to accomplish great things in life!  I know your mom is super proud of you.  I can't wait to see what opportunities life presents to you!

C Family { Tulsa Family Photographer}

I have known the Dad since high school.  He was the guy everyone wanted to be friends with.  He had a funny personality, good looks, and everyone wanted to be around him. 

I met Mom a few years after high school.  She was just what he needed.  She was just what he needed and she has been wonderful for him.

Two kids later they are now a complete family.  They are beautiful and I am sad we live so far apart!

He was soooo not interested in playing along!  I love this image though - it shows the moodiness and my guess is that it also shows just how ornery he can be.

My gosh, she stole my heart.  She was full of energy and a beautiful little spirit!

All my love to you C Family!

It's a Small World {Grapevine Engagement/Wedding Photographer}

I met this AMAZING lady thru an online referral from a lady I met thru a friend, that I met thru a friend...did you keep up?

Meet Brianna & Andrew.  They are getting married next year and I am the lucky one who gets to be a part of their special day and take part in this next chapter of their life.  Brianna is beautiful inside and out...Andrew is one lucky guy! 

He's quiet and reserved...and even though he wasn't feeling well - he rocked it out with her and I was able to capture their sweet love and excitement over their upcoming wedding.

Much Love to you both!

Catching Up

I'm so sorry I have not been updating the blog. It seems like when things get a little busy in one area they get insane in others. I have been super busy and that is a great thing, but it doesn't leave much room for time to update the blog. Hey...I'm still working on becoming Super Woman...It's a work in progress.

I have been blessed over the last several weeks to be a part of some amazing lives....check out what a lucky girl I am below.

2010 Fall Mini Sessions

Fall is just around the corner!!

Yay for cooler temperatures!

Yay for fun fall colors!

Yay for beautiful leaves on the trees!

Fall is the perfect time to do family pictures. The kids have just started the next grade in school. Families are growing and changing every day.


Here at MaddiePie Creations we know that calendars are quickly filling up and the expenses of school is quickly adding up.

So...How about some Fall Mini Sessions?

Mini Sessions are 15-30 minutes at one location and designed for family sessions or kid sessions. This year we will do a couple of different dates and two locations. Packages start at $100.

Sweet & Whimisical
Where: Fort Worth Botanical Gardens
When: September 18, 2010 8:00am - 11:00am



Country & Rustic
Where: Fort Worth Stockyards
When: September 25, 2010 8:00am - 11:00am

Fall Mini Session Details

(all mini-session fees are included in each package)

Paper Collection: $100.00

4 - 5x7's, 2 - 8x10's.

Card Collection: $180.00

50 - 5x7 folded custom Holiday Cards with Envelopes

Digital Collection: $250.00

15 fully edited images on DVD with print release

These sessions will fill up fast. Send an email to book your session now! maddiepiecreations@yahoo.com.

Book a session Fall Mini Session and get bonus products when you refer others to MaddiePie Creations.

MaddiePie Intimates Session

MaddiePie Intimates is running a special to celebrate the new studio that I will be using. Big open natural light windows...SOOOO excited. These sessions are going to be HOT HOT HOT!

Your man is going to be speechless!

Space is limited and only a select number of sessions will be available. Booking now for August.

Register today be emailing maddiepiecreations@yahoo.com

Your Intimate Session includes:
~Professional Makeup Application
~45 minute photo session in the Loft Studio
~Two Outfit changes
~5x5 Sexy Album



Groups of 4 or more will be discounted...bring your girlfriends and make it a party!


Email me now to get yours booked
maddiepiecreations@yahoo.com



~Brooke
MaddiePie Creations
www.maddiepiecreations.com

C&K Sweet Love

C & K met while working at the same restaurant. She's awful cute to not get noticed :) As they tell me the story of how they met and started dating, I can see the playfulness in each others eyes. He asked several times, she finally gave in and they have been together since.



She now goes to school full time in a different state, but yet they remain determined to make their relationship work.

They are beautiful people, inside and out. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to see a little bit of their story and watch it unfold.





Much love to you both!

Little Ms. Brooke

I had so much fun with this little girl. I was blessed to spend some time with her...and her mommy and daddy last week taking family pictures. It was miserably hot and humid, but we still had so much fun.

This family is currently in the process of trying to adopt another child. Little Ms. Brooke was quite insistent that it was going to be a "baby sister". I hope they can move through this process as quickly as possible and welcome in a sweet sister...or brother for Brooke.

I will get some of the family shots from the session posted later this week, but for now...please meet my new friend, Brooke.







I mean really...besides the fact that she has an AWESOME name...how could you not love a girl like that? :)


~All My Love
Brooke
www.maddiepiecreations.com