Dana Monticelli Photography {the blog}

We have moved!!!

2009-06-10T15:26:00.000-07:00

We have moved!! Officially, I have launched my new website and blog so I hope that you will join me over there! The link is: www.danamonticelliphotography.com/blog. Be sure to take a look around the new website as well!

Thanks and see you there!

Happy Birthday Little Guy!

2009-05-24T09:15:00.000-07:00

I had the opportunity to meet a very nice family yesterday for first birthday pics of their adorable little guy!! Mr. A hasn't having too much of me once he figured out what I was trying to do but I still think that we got some great captures of him! Thanks again "S" family, it was a pleasure working with you!!

Ready to Launch!

2009-05-12T07:40:00.001-07:00

I am in the process of revamping my website and have some exciting new changes that are going to be happening! The new site will have in-site client galleries, shopping carts, the ability to pay via paypal, full screen pictures, etc! Some exciting new changes are set to occur on the pricing and packaging end of things too! New packages with more flexiblity and digital files are coming your way! Stay tuned for the official go-live date!

Newborn Model Search!!!!

2009-04-29T17:42:00.001-07:00

If you are about to or know anyone about to have a little prince or princess, please read further!!

I have some great new props and fresh ideas I am dying to use on a new little one!!!

To qualify, the baby must be less than 2 weeks old (to stay nice and sleepy), and must be currently here or due before the end of May!!! It can be either a little boy or little girl, and the session needs to be able to take place within the next 4 weeks.

What do you get out of this?? 50% off the session fee(valued at $25) and 15% off all prints ordered. Not bad, right??

I am working on a brand spankin' new website, complete with full screen pictures and I would love to be able to showcase some new ideas I have with your little one! Contact me at dana_monticelli@yahoo.com for more details!

Stay tuned! More modeling casting calls coming up shortly!!

Adorable little beauty

2009-04-28T08:03:00.000-07:00

Thank you again Candace, Mike and family for the opportunity to get together and photography little "J" on Saturday! Below is a sneak peek of the images.

I had to include of of my baby joining the session...just because it was too sweet not to share!

Senior Portraits

2009-04-26T09:04:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure Friday to get together with a great family for some senior pictures. It truly was a pleasure "B" family...you guys were great! Enjoy your sneak peek. The rest of the proofs will be ready very shortly!

Thanks again for the opportunity!

Some of the most beautiful eyes....

2009-04-19T09:46:00.000-07:00

that I have ever seen on this little one! I had the pleasure yesterday of photographing this adorable little man for this first birthday! Thank you again for the opportunity B family, and I hope you enjoy your sneak peek. The rest will be ready for viewing very shortly!!

Sweet little girl

2009-04-11T06:18:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure yesterday afternoon to photography a sweet, little, fiesty girl! She wasn't having any part of us messing around with her but all and all, I think that we got some great images of her! Thanks again for the opportunity Jason and Annie! You have a beautiful little girl!

My baby

2009-04-04T12:03:00.000-07:00

This afternoon, I would like to give a shout out to my biggest little guy.

A little man that loves machines but is scared when they start up, a little man who thinks so hard sometimes MY head hurts, a little man that is his daddy's son thru and thru, a little man that is completely a night owl......and still sleeps in our bed, a little man that is a great big brother, a little man who is fiercely independent, and super smart, a little man who still loves his binky, and a little man who completely has my heart!!

Sometimes we forgot that you are only 2 and a half years old because it feels like you have been with us forever. I love you Cade Matthew!!

Littlest Hero

2009-04-02T13:19:00.000-07:00

I got the opportunity to do a shoot for the Littlest Hero's Project and meant a really wonderful family! I had a great time and I hope that the family did as well, Jodee. I will keep your charming little girl in my thoughts and prayers and I truly hope that your family gets the break that they deserve really soon! Here is a sneak peek of the photos from the session. The rest of the proofs will be ready in a couple of days!!

First Birthday

2009-03-31T05:34:00.000-07:00

I love babies and little Ryan was no different! This little guy had an infectious little laugh. I had a great time! Thank you again for the opportunity to photograph your adorable little one, Melissa and Greg. The rest of the proofs will be ready in a couple of days!

Senior pictures

2009-03-25T14:39:00.000-07:00

Thanks again for the opportunity Dixon family! Corey, you weren't much of a smiler but I think that we captured some nice images of you! I really appreciate the opportunity. Hope you enjoy your sneak peak. The others will be ready shortly!

And ending with "the cabbage patch"....

2009-03-19T05:56:00.001-07:00

Cade found this series of pictures particularly funny! He looks at me saying....."Wessie is so cute!"....

Moving indoors for some babyleg shots!

2009-03-19T05:54:00.001-07:00

Love me some babylegs and newsboy hats!

A day out in the sunshine...urban style!

2009-03-19T05:44:00.000-07:00

I took my kids out to enjoy the beautiful weather yesterday and got a bunch of new pictures! Of course, none of them together again but I will keep trying!! Cade is totally working me.....he knows I want one and therefore is going to tease me, sitting just long for me to plop his brother down and pick up the camera before he gets up and runs away!! Darn kid! This first post is the start of our day outside. This first one of West may be my fav of him of all time so far! Could his eyes really be any bluer??

Engagement session sneak-peak!

2009-03-17T05:59:00.000-07:00

A big thank you to Reggie and Nicole for a fun, urban engagement session on this past Saturday! I am very excited for your wedding! The rest of the pictures will be ready shortly!

Thanks again!

Beautiful baby girl!

2009-03-05T17:46:00.000-08:00

I got the opportunity to photograph a beautiful, new baby girl this week! She was a delightful little peanut......and I got my girl fix! Thanks again for the opportunity Mario and Linda. I hope you like your pictures!

Light, airy damask background

2009-02-22T16:21:00.000-08:00

I have been on the hunt for a pretty, light, fresh feeling damask pattern backdrop for a while and I think that I have found it! I am going thru a pattern phase right now so I adore this! I love how fresh the color feels! As usual, Cade wasn't having a together shot with his brother, but little does he know, I will prevail!! Wouldn't stop until I do! :-) Who am I kidding, I wouldn't stop anyway??!

More of the fringe session

2009-02-19T16:30:00.000-08:00

Thought that I would post a couple of my first go with the fringe. Hope you love it as much as I do!!

Fringe!

2009-02-18T17:43:00.000-08:00

Okay....this may give the bamboo floor/background a run for its money as my new favorite! I couldnt find a fringe blanket anyway so I decided to take matters into my own hands and make one! I love how it turned out! Here is one from my mini shoot with it of Weston! Only have time to share one but there will be more to come! Pretty terrible, huh??

Gallery Wraps

2009-02-18T06:16:00.000-08:00

I think that gallery wraps are absolutely stunning!! I find it hard though to fully explain to someone how their picture may look on a canvas....until now! Below are just a couple of examples of a picture wrapped over a 2 inch frame, complete with texture and all. Not every picture is gallery wrap worthy, but when you fund one that it is, it can look stunning!

Found a new love!!

2009-02-12T14:28:00.000-08:00

Meet my new favorite backdrop/flooring.....bamboo! I love it! My sweet little boy, after our trip to the doctors this afternoon. He gave me a total of 1 min before he was all done with my antics!! Still captured that sweet face though!

More from a couple of my recent sessions!

2009-02-07T04:59:00.000-08:00

Adding a couple more pictures from recent sessions...

Looking for FREE senior pictures??

2009-02-02T14:53:00.000-08:00

I am currently looking for 3 outgoing, High School juniors to act as my senior representatives to get my name out there in the senior market!

What do you get as a senior rep??

A FREE session, including both indoor and outdoor portraits!

A COMPLIMENTARY proofbook of all the proofed photos from your session, spiral bound and ready to show all your friends!!

Need any more incentive??

Earn $10 in print credits for EVERY friend you refer that schedules a session!

Refer 4 friends, and receive $40 off your print order!!

Inquire for more information! Hurry, this offer wouldnt last long!

**Senior reps have to be from different schools**

A big thanks to Liz and Chris!

2009-02-01T12:43:00.000-08:00

I had a great time this Saturday with a great couple for a trash the dress session! Liz and Chris, thank you so much for the opportunity! I had a great time and I hope you did as well! Here is a sneak peek of the pictures! I hope you like what you see thus far.

Great Maternity Session

2009-01-28T17:22:00.000-08:00

Mario and Linda, thanks for the great maternity session on Saturday. I had alot of fun, and I hope you guys did too. I thought that I would post a sample of some of the pictures from the session! The rest will be ready in a couple days! Thanks again!

Urban Cade

2009-01-26T10:20:00.000-08:00

Seeing that it may look like I love my littlest baby more than my big boy, I decided to drag Cade out and get some urban-esque shots of him this weekend! (trust me...I dont love Weston more.....he just cannot get away just yet!) Enjoy!

Pictures that you can see!!

2009-01-23T11:11:00.000-08:00

Wahoo to my technically challenged self!! I learned how to add larger pictures to my blog so that you are better able to see the clarity!! Enjoy!

Who couldn't love that face?!

2009-01-23T10:56:00.000-08:00

This first picture reminds of how lucky I am to have two amazing, beautiful babies in my life! Who couldnt love this face?? More pictures from this shoot coming shortly!

So I just couldn't wait any longer to break out my baby legs!!

2009-01-17T15:44:00.000-08:00

Some recent ones of West, wearing one of the cutest baby accesories that I know of....baby legs! I have some ideas for Cade in a couple of the pairs we have too but it is just too cold outside for me to make him go outside just yet!! Just watch out when he starts sitting up!!

Is there anything cuter than a shirtless little boy in some fun hats??

2009-01-04T15:10:00.000-08:00

Absolutely nothing in my opinion! I just LOVE hats! Add some baby chub and we have the definition of adorable for me! Take a look at little Mr. Weston!

Collage of my pirate!

2008-12-24T11:39:00.000-08:00

Last night, while waiting for my husband to get home with his "oh, christmas is tomororw! Crap! I dont have anything!" gifts, I made a collage of my little pirate from some of the photos I took of Cade this Halloween. I have been snapping so many of Weston lately...mainly, because he sits still!!....that I didnt want to leave Cade out! Check it out below! Lately, I have been loving a square crop for a more modern look so this is a 12x12 collage....

Happy Christmas Eve to All!!

2008-12-24T11:34:00.001-08:00

Just wanted to pop in and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!! Cade is super excited as he knows Santa is coming tonight! He already picked out the green cookies that he is leaving for Santa to eat. Daddy is pretty excited about his choice as he is a fan!! :-) Hope everyone has a great holiday!!

Kim's sneak peak!

2008-12-03T17:29:00.000-08:00

Thanks again for the opportunity to work with your family! It was a pleasure. Here is a sneak peak of the session. The rest will be ready in a couple of days!

A share from our family shoot....

2008-12-03T17:25:00.000-08:00

I love this capture that we got of our family. I am a sucker for mocha and white processing too! I like that this may be canvas worthy for new house! I just love the bond that all the boys have!

Question: How hard is it to photograph 5 kids together?

2008-12-01T11:11:00.000-08:00

Answer: next to impossible!!

This weekend, my SIL and I attempted to get a nice photograph of my two youngest brother in laws, her son, and my two little boys as a present for christmas to my MIL. My two were NOT interested. Cade, with no nap and around those boys, equals ornery little man! Luckily, we got a couple! Not many, but a few so at the end of the day, all is well with the world. I will share a little later.....

Isnt she a pretty girl?

2008-11-24T16:03:00.001-08:00

Corrie came to me needed some headshots to help her dancing career along. When you are this pretty, it sure makes it easy to produce a nice photo. Thanks Corrie for the opportunity!

New little pirate

2008-11-23T16:39:00.000-08:00

My little pirate this Halloween. Cade is sooo hard to get a picture of at this age but I felt like I captured a few! Moms of two year olds know......a few decent pictures of your babies and your having a good day! This guy never sits still!

Welcome to my brand new photography blog!

2008-11-22T15:59:00.000-08:00

Hello and welcome to my brand new photography blog! I have admired and followed so many photography blogs for so long that I decided that I would finally begin one myself! Business is beginning to pick up and I am very excited. As of recent, I even have a little space to use as a studio, complete with lighting and all!

I hope that you will follow this blog as a means to learn about upcoming sales and promotional discounts, and see the work that I have been doing. For you clients out there, stay tuned for sneak peaks of your session, as a little teaser on whats to come.

Thanks for visiting!!