Here Kitty KittySo

 

 

So what do you do when all the dogs at Needy Paws Animal Shelter, in Clarksville, Arkansas have either gone to their new forever homes, or have been spoken for, or are at the vet getting all ready to be up for adoption? You bring me cats to photograph. I was not sure at first how this would turn out. I love cats, but have not had a ton of experience photographing them in the studio.  But they were great. With the patience and help of the staff from  the shelter, we managed to get some good images, and I can't wait to get to photograph more!

 



Announcing.... Kathryn Rose

Kathryn Rose came into this world with a wonderful big sister and two big brothers to dote on her. Not to mention a sweet mommy and daddy. I designed this birth announcement from her precious newborn photos. 

 

Let us design your baby a birth announcement from the newborn session, that will be kept and prized for years to come by the family and friends that you send them too.

No matter what, your kid loves you

On Wednesday, May 6 Hardgrave Photography will be open to give every Mommy an opportunity to have a free 5x7 print of them and their children. We often forget that our kids love us just the way we are. They don't care if you carry a few more pounds than you think you should. They don't worry about  your makeup, nails, hair.

 

So just stop by with your kids - no matter what age they are newborn  to 90.  No appointments needed this day.

Frisky Kittens

So how do you photograph 4 kittens at one time? Very quickly!  Up until recently, I was only photographing dog from Needy Paws Animal Shelter. And although it takes time and patience, I was very comfortable with that. I spent many years as a dog groomer and trainer, so I understand dogs pretty well. But when the shelter told me they were bringing cats this time, I was a little anxious. Cats are usually best photographed in their familiar surroundings. Car rides and new places are sometimes unsettling for them. Then, I find out that 4 of the cats are babies and they wanted a group shot.  It was kind of like a group shot from a day care. Eight little eyes on four adorable faces looking in different directions, and bodies also wanting to go in different directions. The basket definitely helped, and with the wonderful volunteers, we achieved this cute image of some kittens that will soon go to their forever homes to be spoiled rotten.

Mom - YOU are important

On Wednesday, May 6 Hardgrave Photography will be open to give every Mommy an opportunity to have a free 5x7 print of them and their children.
No matter how old your kids are, you want to remember this time in their lives with you, and they will love having pictures years from now of you with them.  As moms, we sometimes are behind that camera too much. We want to document their ball games, proms, birthdays, friends, time with dad and grandparents - but we forget MOM is one of the most important parts of their lives.

Will I see you on Wednesday May 6? not appointment needed, just drop by with your kids - or your mom - or both!

Impromtu Family Portrait

You know what they say about assuming...but this time it actually worked out for me! Matt and Kylia have an incredibly busy life with work and two boys. Sometimes it is hard for either one for either one of them to get any time available to bring Bradly for his Baby Steps Program sessions. And time for the whole family to be together is even more difficult, but this day - they all came to see Bradley take his 10 months photos. They all looked ready for pictures so I assumed it was going to also be a family session. Kylia was beautiful as always, they all had on clothing for a great family photo, but they had no plans for a family picture. After Bradley's photos were finished, I talked them into a couple of family shots. Sometimes, you have to take advantage of a moment when everyone is together.

When was the last time you had a pic with MOM??

When was the last time you had a pic with MOM?? Lindsey took the opportunity in her maternity session to get a wonderful image with her precious little boy before Slade made an appearance - expiring "only childness"


MY MOM Portrait Day is only Wednesday May 6.
Get a FREE 5x7 of Mom and her kid/kids. Bring Grandma and get an extra 5x7 of 3 Generations.

Quick, in studio sessions all day long from 10-6. NO APPOINTMENTS, just drop in, have the photos taken, and schedule a time to come back and choose your Mother's Day gift from Hardgrave Photography.

Additional packages are available, but not purchase is required.