Attention 2012 Seniors!

Congrats to you!  Only ONE year of high school left before you move on to the next phase of life!  Let's document your last year of Senior High with a 110% FREE Photo Session! (Yes, you read that right, 110%!)

Organique Photo is looking for some new Senior Reps! 

Hometown Family Fun Fredericksburg, VA Family and Child Photographer

Woah!  It's been a long time since I've been on here!  I hope that you're a fan of the Face Book Page so you've been staying in the know during these website lulls!  It's been a crazy month!  First, my whole family came down with the worst flu yet (yes, even worse than the one we got last January!  Eek!) That bugger we just couldn't get to go away!  We were in lock down for over two weeks!  Then we were all healed up just in time to pack and go home for the holidays where we have contracted something else!  Hopefully this bug will not be as bad, nor last as long as the last.  (Please keep us in your prayers!)  We had a blessed Christmas with family and friends.  The kids really enjoyed themselves, and the Hubby and I were able to sneak out one night to catch up with some old friends!  I hope that you all have had a wonderful Christmas and Holiday season and are ready to celebrate the New Year!

While I was home, I took a few hours and met up with an old friend at Old Mill Park to take some pictures of her family while they were home.  Enjoy your sneak peek!

A chip off the old block.
~Spanish Proverb



A smile warms the heart and the soul.
~Author Unknown




May the roots of your family tree grow deep and strong.
~Irish Blessing




My Father didn't tell me how to live; he lived and let me watch him do it.
~Clarence Kelland




The greatest thing a father can do for his children, is to love their mother.
~Anjaneth Garcia Untalan




Together is my favorite place to be!
~Author Unknown

Fun Friday: For Photogs Southern Pines, NC Lifestyle Photographer

This is SO COOL!  For all of you stalkers out there who might be interested in improving your own camera skills, here is a really neat website I know you'll love.  It's called the Camera Simulator, and it allows you to adjust the camera settings just like on an SLR and hit the "Snap a Photo" button to see what the adjustments will do!  Have fun, be creative, and get out there taking your own photos!  =D

Boys Will Be Boys Aberdeen, NC Child & Family Photographer

What is a boy? Trust with dirt on its face, Beauty with a cut on its finger, Wisdom with bubble gum in its hair, And the hope of the future with A frog in its pocket.

Author: Unknown

A brother is a friend given by nature

Author: Unknown

boy (boi) n. a male child, lad, youth, not yet a man, often a magnet to dirt, toys and adventure.

Author: Unknown

To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time.

Author: Clara Ortega

May your paths always lead back to each other.

Author: Unknown

The Organic Bloom and Organique Photo: A match made in Heaven Carthage, NC On Location Photographer

I am so stoked to announce that we've partnered with The Organic Bloom to sell their custom hand made frames!  Their frames are made to order- you choose the style, size, color, glaze, and acrylic!  Then you patiently wait for your frames-- made JUST for YOU-- to arrive and beautify your home.  You can get colorful frames like these:

Holiday Card Samples Vass, NC Family Photographer

This Christmas or New Year's, send your family and friends personalized, custom cards! You choose the style, colors, and images you'd like included and let me do the rest! You'll have them ready to stamp and mail in no time! And, now through Dec 15, all custom cards are on sale! BOGO half off! Buy two, get one free, plus receive a bonus 8x10 with your print order!*

Local Business Spotlight: Kindermusik with Ellen Southern Pines, NC Family & Child Photographer

This month, the spotlight is on a beautiful mama named Ellen!  She teaches the Kindermusik class in downtown Southern Pines, along with her little cutie pie Knox!  I met with Ellen and her son one warm Monday afternoon to get cupcakes, but unfortunately they were closed!  So instead, we just headed over to the park for some play time!

Hi, Ellen!  Can you tell me a little about yourself!?

I am a wife & mother first - 16 month old son, Knox and new baby on the way in May! I have studied Creative Writing, Early Childhood Education and Special Education and have worked with children on and off since I was 15. Most recently working as a preschool teacher and working one-on-one with children with special needs. This is my first semester teaching Kindermusik and I feel like this is my calling!

How’d you become a business owner?

I decided to start a Kindermusik studio because I wanted to continue working with children while making my own schedule and being able to spend as much time with my son as possible.

What’s Kindermusik all about?

Kindermusik is a parent-child music and movement class that is all about family, fun, creativity and exploration of music. Classes are full of research-based activities that enhance cognitive, emotional, social, fine motor, gross motor and behavioral development for young children through music. Kindermusik is about educating parents as well as children, and providing opportunities for continued growth and exploration outside of the classroom.


What’s your favorite thing about teaching Kindermusik?

Definitely getting to witness the special bond that each parent and child have with each other. I love watching parents' faces as they see their children learning and making connections.

What challenges have you faced or overcome?

I think any new business owner faces the same challenges - Attempting to reach your customer base was a big one for me - I thought it would be a lot easier for me to reach parents since I am one myself. I know where I go to look for information about these types of activities, so that is where I advertised, but it's harder than I thought to reach all of the people you want to.

How do you balance being a mom and running your business?

This one is easy for me because Knox attends my classes with me! Another reason I love teaching Kindermusik is getting to experience it with him - and seeing how much he loves it makes any challenges totally worth it! I also like having him with me because it makes it easier for me to demonstrate to the parents how to best participate in an activity, also he is a great guinea pig! :)

Any business secrets or strategies you’d like to share?

I think Facebook is a great tool for business owners. The free business page is a plus but also their ad campaigns are affordable, so precisely directed towards your desired audience and they provide lots of feedback.

Ellen is always offering FREE previews to anyone who is interested! So get in touch with her to schedule your free preview class!

How can we get in touch with you?

Email: ellen@kindermusikwithellen.com
Business address: 176 NW Broad St. Southern Pines, NC
Phone number: (910) 315-0990
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kindermusik-with-Ellen/136492519754255

Ellen, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to meet me!  I had so much fun watching you and Knox interact and I'm so excited for your new bundle coming next Year!  We still need to catch up on those doughnuts!  ;)

Six Times the Charm Southern Pines, NC Family & Child Photographer

Children laugh an average of three hundred or more times a day; adults laugh an average of five times a day.
We have a lot of catching up to do.
Author: Heather King



Only love can be divided endlessly, and still not diminish.
Author: Anne Morrow Lindbergh



It takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are.
Author: E. E. Cummings



A loving heart will always know the feelings words can't always show.
Author: Unknown



A daughter is a miracle that never ceases to be miraculous… full of beauty and forever beautiful… loving and caring and truly amazing.
Author: Deanna Beisser



Between the innocence of babyhood and the dignity of manhood, we find a delightful creature of a boy.
Author: Unknown



Seek the wisdom of the ages, but look at the world through the eyes of a child.
Author: Ron Wild



It was from you that I first learned to think, to feel, to imagine, to believe.
Author: John Sterling



I love you guys... <3

Senior Rep: Ivey | In the Garden Southern Pines, NC Senior Photographer

Please give a warm welcome to my next Senior Rep....

Nick name(s): Poison Ivey, my friends call me Ives, and mom calls me Queeny

High School: Pinecrest High School

Favorite subject: English

Sports or extracurricular activities: Yearbook editor!

Future plans: 4-year college, then on to get a second degree, hopefully end up in the medical field

Car you drive now vs. Dream car: white BMW 328i, thanks to my parents I got my dream car

Thing you will miss the most when you leave home: the familiarity of everything, I've never lived anywhere else but here so it'll be strange not knowing where things are.

Shoes you're wearing right now: currently barefoot!



I had such an awesome time with you, Ivey!  I can't wait to show you the rest of your session!!

Be sure to grab a Senior Rep Card from Ivey to help her get more credits when you complete your senior session!

Senior Rep: Kurt | Too Much Fun Pinehurst, NC High School Senior Photographer

High School: Pinecrest High School

Nick name(s): Kurtis and family calls me Kurty



Favorite subject: Math

Sports or extracurricular activities: swimming and used to play football



Future plans: to swim in college and go to the olympics

Car you drive now vs. Dream car: 1996 jeep wrangler vs. 2012 bmw m3



Thing you will miss the most when you leave home: coming home to food on the table

Where you can be found on a lazy afternoon: If I ever have one! hanging out with friends or in my bed passed out!

Favorite local restaurant: San Felipe

Kurt says: I'm nothing special; I'm just plain and simple.



Kurt... "plain" is not a word that I would think of to describe you!  Good luck in your future, kid, and I know I'll see you again soon!

Keep an eye out for Kurt at school and get a Rep Card from him!  Every referral earns him a credit!

Maternity + Vintage + Train Tracks = Fun + Whimsical Cameron, NC Maternity Photographer

A mother's joy begins when new life is stirring inside... when a tiny heartbeat is heard for the very first time, and a playful kick reminds her that she is never alone.

~Author Unknown

Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid, one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory.

~Douglass MacAurthur

You're gonna miss this, you're gonna want this back. You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast. These are some good times, so take a good look around. You may not know it now, but you're gonna miss this.

~Trace Adkins

The most important thing she'd learned over the years was that there was no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.

~Jill Churchill

Family Ties Pinehurst, NC Photographer

In every conceivable manner, the family is a link to our past, a bridge to our future.

~Alex Haley

In truth a family is what you make it. It is made strong, not by number of heads counted at the dinner table, but by the rituals you help family members create; by the memories you share; by the commitment of time, caring, and love you show to one another; and by the hopes of the future you have as individuals and as a unit.
~M. Kennedy and Janet Spencer King



It’s not what we have in our life, but who we have in our life that counts.
J. M. Laurence

A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.

~Cardinal Mermillod

I see children as kites. You spend a lifetime trying to get them off the ground. You run with them until you're both breathless. They crash . . . you add a longer tail . . . you patch and comfort, adjust and teach. You watch them lifted by the wind and assure them that someday they'll fly.

~Erma Bombeck

I had such a wonderful time meeting this family and learning a little about them. If you have been on the Face Book Page recently, you've seen some events listed for a little girl named Izzy. Izzy is a 3 year old fighting stage 4 Rhabdomyosarcoma. Please visit her Face Book page or her website to learn more about this sweet soul. There are also several local events where the funds will go to the Izzy Foundation. Please join me in prayer for this little girl and her family, for wisdom for the doctors, and for peace. If you would like to purchase a purple Izzy bracelet or donate to the Izzy Foundation, please contact me at OrganiquePhoto@yahoo.com for the address where you may mail a check, or click on Izzy's photo in the sidebar to be directed to her FB page for information on events.

Chubba Bubba Vass, NC Newborn Photographer

You are so precious to me, sweet as can be, baby of mine.
~from the movie: Dumbo

Only love can be divided endlessly, and still not diminish.
~Anne Morrow Lindbergh

A child is the greatest joy, the ultimate blessing.
~Emily Laughton

Camping Sanford, NC Family & Child Photographer

Sometimes being a brother is better than being a superhero.
~Marc Brown

The smell of pine trees, the campfire glowing, the marshmallows cooking, and the breath of crisp cool air are some great things I like about camping but my favorite one of all is camping underneath the stars with lights so brilliant it brightens up the deep blue sky making you feel a sense of peace and tranquility amid the great outdoors.
~Unknown Author

A happy marriage is a long conversation which always seems too short.
~Andre Maurois

The older I grow, the more earnestly I feel that the few joys of childhood are the best that life has to give.
~Ellen Glasgow