Lots of holiday plans at Mona's Studio.

Where did summer go? I was totally busy here at the studio, plus moving both of my older daughters to New Mexico and Florida. Now I hope to keep up on the blog during the busy time until Christmas. Remember fall is the perfect time for family portraits. Call now as October is already filling up fast.

Kirksville senior Derek

Derek from Kirksville High School was here for his senior session last Friday. We were able to go outside between rain showers and get great images both inside and out. Derek is a baseball player with the HS Missouri team during the summer and KHS in the Spring. He is a pitcher and catcher now that is talent. Thanks Derek for selecting as your senior photographer.

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Red Hatters want-a-be?

These young ladies were here yesterday for fun photos, we had a great time... even mom played along.

Tabitha from Central Lee High School came for her senior session, she is a very quiet young lady.
The session outside was shortened do to the low light conditions of this rainy gray summer, the sun will come out soon I'm sure. Thanks Tabitha for selecting Mona's Studio for your senior portraits. She is planning to return for our second annual "Drown the Prom Gown" party set for June 26th at the Memphis City Pool. This will be so much fun, plus she is willing to really get wet... Seniors are selecting Mona's Studio because at Mona's Stduio the session is all about the senior... being themselves.

Laney Grace came by today for her first professional portrait. She is 10 days old and was able to take advantage of Mona's Studio newborn special. It's a great deal, instudio session, 25 custom birth announcements and one 5x7 from session for only $50.00. You can't bet that anywhere. Even Abby her big sister were in a few images. Laney was the perfect baby today. Here are a few images from her newborn session.

Keana Little Angel

Mona's Studio has offered Angel wings for over 14 years, but now the angel wings are in different colors for your children to be that perfect angel at least at Mona's Studio for brief period of time! Keana is only 5 1/2 months and was a perfect match for the angel wings. Sent from heaven no doubt. Click photo to enlarge image!

Nickolaus is the third Watch Me Grow sibling that travels to Mona's Studio from Columbia, MO for our baby's first year program. Here is Nick at 3 months, he is adorable, just as Josie and Jackson were.

Seniors have started at Mona's Studio, Nikki had a totally cloudy day for her outside session, God's own giant soft box. Here are a few of my favorites, Thanks Jared and Mark for helping during the session.

Terry and Noelle's Wedding

Terry and Noelle's wedding was small and very elegant. The site was the Conservatory in St. Charles, down town district. The couple current lives in Washington D.C., I truly enjoyed this wedding and was able to capture images that expression their true love on their wedding day!

Laurel & Luke's Wedding

Last weekend I headed to Washington, MO for a beautiful outside wedding of Luke and Laurel. It was a wonderful wedding and I loved the fact they had a live band at their reception! Here are a few photos before the main hosting.

The Relay for Live team I'm on had a fundraiser yesterday at my house to walk though my peony garden and eat Strawberry short cake. It was a very nice day for the event.

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Calling all expecting moms, Mona's Studio is now offering Newborn sessions. The first professional photographer session should occur when the baby is 4 days to 15 days old. Call today and let Mona know your due date and she will send lots of information to get your new baby off to the best start with professional images. Plus the custom made birth announcements are a must have... they are unique and beautiful.

My third daughter Mikayla turned 13 last month, not sure I'm ready for teenagers again... ? She was my model for my "Watch Me Grow" program for the last 12 years. I have offered the Watch Me Grow program for over 20 years. It's designed to capture the milestones of your baby's first year. So if you are expecting check out all the details on our website or give us a call 660-465-2713. Believe me that first year flies by and the milestones the WMG program captures help make lasting memories that you and your baby will treasure for a lifetime. Check out Ryan a client who let me watch him grow during his first year.

So you don't think angel portraits are great for little boys, think again. Totally breathe taking, Zane's angel portraits are amazing. Call now for your your son's portrait to be taken during the May special at Mona's Studio. We are offering 30% off session fee and angels that are so handsome.
660-465-2713 or toll free is 888-306-6662. Offer ends 6/3/09

Angel Portraits

Mona's Studio is once again offering Angel Portraits "My Little Angel" is the perfect set for all those not so perfect children. Mona will help bring the angel out in all the children who wish to wear wings colorful ones that will aide in the art of these portraits. Carlee and Zane look like perfect angels and in the month of May you are able to save 30% off your session fee. Please call by June 3rd. for this offer.

Senior video

Class of 2010 Mona's Studio has just mailed all the information you need to make your choice for your senior photographer. In case you don't receive our mailer please e-mail us and we will get it out to you. Our e-mail is mona@monasstudio.com. Here is a peek at what's in the mailer. 660-465-2713
Mark your calendar for May 22nd and save on your summer session fees. compare our prices and experience and know Mona's Studio is the right choice this year. Call us with any questions.
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Original and unique birth announcement are now available from Mona's Studio. It's another reason to book your newborn's session as soon as they are born so you can send out the BEST birth announcements to family and friends. Call Mona's Studio for prices and session information on new born photography. 660-465-2713

Miss Dakota

I was able last week to photograph Dakota, fresh from the hospital, in fact on her way home. Love these images, Newborns at Mona's Studio will be treasured portraits for a life time. Ideal for babies 4 to 14 days old. Call Mona today if you are excepting. Mona's experience leads to great newborn images. 660-465-2713

See you at Cooking School in Kirksville

Mona's Studio will be at Taste of Home cooking school, May 5th at the Crossing in Kirksville. Doors open at 4:30pm and I have a great door prize that you will need to register for at my booth. Plus you will be the first to see Mona's Studio new children session we are introducing at our booth. I'm so excited. Hope to see you there.

"Drown the Prom Gown" party invitition

You won't want to miss this party, call now as space is limited.
660-465-2713 or toll free is 888-306-MONA. Check out our website for images from last year's event. www.monasstudio.com
Mona's Studio wants you to experience the super model treatment this session offers. It is so much fun!

"Drown the Prom Gown" party

Mona's Studio will be holding our 2nd annual "Drown the Prom Gown" party June 26th at the Memphis City Pool. We had a blast last year and hope to see many area young ladies at this year's event. The key to the entire session is to have fun, get amazing images, and to have a little shock factor in those images. Ladies y0u decide to really get wet in the pool or let the magical water only show up during post shooting. This allows even the most expensive gowns to get drowned with no water actually touching the gown. Or you might bring that prom gown that doesn't matter if the color fades or if it may shrink because you want it in the water, on the driving broad with the wet look so you can tell your family and friends, "This party was way too much fun and I'm totally gorgeous don't you agree?"
Appointments are needed to get yours please call 660-465-2713. Mona is offering a way that if 3 or more friends come together besides saving money on gas, y0u will get a group discount on the session fee. Sessions are $18.00 each, a time is set for your images to be taken. Sessions are prepaid. If you come with 3 friends, sessions are reduced to $15.00 each, and if four or more come together the session is only $10.00 each. Please call with any questions you might have 660-465-2713. This is not intended for just high school seniors, so anyone who wants to come is welcome.

Hunter

One of my favorites at the Tots 2 Teens, Bunny Photos, April 4, 2009. What a great way to raise money for CASA!