Tucson Portrait Photographer: Newborn, Infant, Baby, Children, Family & Maternity Photography

Tucson, Arizona Professional Photographer & Merit Prints!

I have a couple of exciting things that I would like to share with my wonderful clients and blog followers!  The first is that this past Monday, me and my wonderful second shooter (aka hubby, Owe) drove up to Phoenix for the Arizona Professional Photographers Association's bi-annual print critique meeting and 3 of the 4 prints that I entered received merits! It is such an honor to be recognized by my peers who are all Master Photographers and extremely talented in our industry.  The fourth image was extremely close to receiving a merit as well and I made the recommended adjustments and will enter it at the International Print Competition as well. Owe being the engineer and math lover that he is, was quite proud of me and the fact that only 18 of the 100 prints submitted received a merit and 3 were created by Wondertime Photography!  Here they are:

"Wedding Gift"

 

"Journey Through"

 

"Three's Company"

 

"Twice the Anticipation"

The second exciting thing is that I received my official certification from the Professional Photographers of America and I can now add "CPP" after my name which stands for Certified Professional Photographer.  I had to pass a very difficult exam this past January and submit a portfolio of images to be judged, which also passed first time around. Yay!

I am proud of these accomplishments and look forward to working toward earning my Master of Photography title by entering the above images at the International Print Competition which will be scored at Imaging USA in January 2012 in New Orleans, and each year thereafter.  You can only submit 4 images per year and you need 13 merits from print merits from the International Competition (the other 12 merits come from service/education merits) in order to received your master degree. So, it generally takes several years to earn this distinction, but I am so excited to get started this year! Thanks again to everyone - I have the best clients, friends and family ever! *hugs* ~M

Michelle Rasmussen specializes in Custom Children's Portraiture and Lifestyle Photography, from Maternity & Newborn through High School Senior Portraits, including Family Portraits and everything in between. To see her portfolio and additional information, please visit the main website at: www.wondertimephoto.com Thanks!

Happy Valentines Day! {Tucson Children's Photography}

Happy Valentines Day from Wondertime Photography!  We've had a great week photographing TWO sweet little newborn baby girls - both at perfect ages for their first photo session - 5 days and 14 days. Got to spend the day with a super fun family capturing their fun loving spirits and I was in heaven being able to photograph some amazing EYES - wowie! And I'm so excited to share a project showing our community's incredibly talented "Future Faces" in the next couple of weeks! These kids are awesome!  Keep a look out on the blog for these sneak peeks coming soon! Until then, my Boy's valentines! ~Michelle

Michelle Rasmussen specializes in Custom Children's Portraiture and Lifestyle Photography, from Maternity & Newborn through High School Senior Portraits, including Family Portraits and everything in between. To see her portfolio and additional information, please visit the main website at: www.wondertimephoto.com Thanks!

Valentine Prep ~ Silly Goose Booth Style! {Tucson Children's Photographer}

It's almost here...Valentines Day! And because we Professional Photographers are so busy during the fall with all of the holiday portraits and orders, many of us don't tend to get our own family and children's photographs taken. Sad...BUT, I have started a new tradition in our family --- Valentine's Day Portraits - Silly Goose Booth Style! Here is a sneak peek of my boys gettin' their silly on. I'll post their V-day cards that were custom made just for them on Monday.  Just let me know if you are ever in need of some creative card and photo making, be it a holiday, birthday or you just feel like sending out some super cute custom cards for Groundhogs Day - I'm there! :) Thanks to the oh-so-talented Leah for the ADORABLE ties - check out her blog and etsy shop to see more of her amazing creativity! ~M

 
Michelle Rasmussen specializes in Custom Children's Portraiture and Lifestyle Photography, from Maternity & Newborn through High School Senior Portraits, including Family Portraits and everything in between. To see her portfolio and additional information, please visit the main website at: www.wondertimephoto.com Thanks!

Summer Days & Tucson Baby Fair! { Tucson Newborn Photographer }

I'm so excited about participating in the 21st Annual Baby Fairbeing held tomorrow, Sat. August 14th from 9am-3pm at the Tucson Convention Center!  Stop by and say hi, we will be in Booth 19! There will be a jumping castle, play areas, information on safety and health issues for parents and lots of gifts and prizes will be given away.  There may even be a little something from Wondertime Photography! ;)

I've been having a great summer hanging out with my boys...we had lots of fun filled adventures with friends...but we are also ready to start school in a week and a half!  I never imaged that they would get tired of swimming, but it happened last week!  Here are a few fun images from our vacation to Silver City, New Mexico from the begining of summer - Enjoy! ~Michelle

 

Congrats to the Graduating Class of 2010! {Tucson Senior Portrait Photographer}

I remember that feeling...graduation from high school...the rest of your life ahead of you and so much hope and promise that ANYTHING can happen.  EXCITING!  To all of the high school seniors, a huge congrats to you and many fun ADVENTURES to you on your journey!

A special congrats goes out to Chelsea who is graduating from Canyon Del Oro High School with HONORS in photography - so proud of you!  Thank you for being such a huge part of Wondertime Photography this past year and I look forward to many more fun times! HOORAY! Here are a few fun ones for your amusement!

Brrr...it was cold that night! :)

 

Not my favorite shot of myself, but Chelsea likes it, so I'll post it for her!

Can't wait to celebrate with you Chelsea at your Mock-tail Par-taaay! *hugs* ~M

Silly Goose Booth {Tucson Kids Photographer}

What exactly IS a Silly Goose Booth you say?  Well it was inspired by a couple of very talented and creative wedding photographers in San Deigo - The Image is Found - except that I am taking their idea and putting my own little spin on it - a Silly Goose Booth for Kids Parties!  It's so much fun...and SILLY!  See for yourself and contact me for info...quick, my calendar is filling up fast!  ~Michelle

How much fun is THAT?  So excited to do another one tomorrow!  Lucky Me! ;)