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Mr. M [with Miss B] – Toddler Pictures – Helena MT Photography

Megan Lane — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:40:58 +0000

I have been taking pictures of Mr. M ever since he was a teeny tiny baby…oh! how time does fly! And as he’s grown I’ve had the chance to take pictures of him with aunties and uncles and cousins and grandmas. Now sweet sister B has joined the big wide world (congrats congrats S Family!) and Mr. M is just days away from turning three! So it seems very fitting that we had his last Toddler Years photo session to celebrate:)

Mr. M started out a *leetle* bit unsure of the whole getting-his-pictures-taken-thing. But when you’re only three and your world has been turned topsy-turvy by a strange-fragile-crying bundle of blankets, I imagine it’s especially difficult to come to place you don’t remember and stare at a big black camera that also seems quite unfamiliar (I would be a little freaked out too Mister!). But after some yummy snacks and a little time to relax Mr. M was ready to turn on the charm!

Sitting still [while grinning handsomely] for a family photo? Truly, it doesn’t get any more charming than that.

Eating a banana and guffawing? Utterly charming.

Sharing his patented “OH-I’m-so-TOtally-surprised-and-shocked” face? Heart-meltingly charming:)

See? He’s even darling & charming when slightly confused…:)

Yes, this little man has charming down to a fine art. He also has a fabulous sense of humor. Perhaps my favorite moment of the whole shoot was when he brought over his beloved blanket and put it over MY head so I could play hide & seek. Oh Mister! Thanks for including me – I do SO love to play!

Clearly M has perfected his playing techniques with Mommy & Papa.

Even though this was technically M’s shoot, I [of course] had to get a few pictures of the delectable Miss B as well.

Scrumptious, yes???

And while Mr. M may still be wondering *what* in the world Mommy & Papa brought home from the hospital…but he is already the sweetest big brother.

Oh.

Ohhhh. Be still my heart.

S Family – what an honor it has been these past three years to document all of these changes and kisses and surprised faces and sweet grins for your family. Thank you!! I hope you enjoy these pictures as much as I enjoyed taking them!:)

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Steven & Stefanie – Spring Engagement Pictures – Helena MT Wedding Photographer

Megan Lane — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:25:39 +0000

I met up with Steven and Stefanie to shoot their engagement pictures last week and the entire drive to our spot I was giving a big evil eye to the dark menacing clouds overhead. When the first few raindrops started to splatter my windshield I literally said (yes I was in my car, by myself, and I said it out loud) “oh NO you don’t” and then I just continued to mentally repeat “no no no no no” all the way to the lake. In hindsight I sound a wee bit crazy:) BUT I will have you know that we (miraculously) did not get rained on at all – and later as I was driving home, I realized that pretty much everywhere else in the valley DID get rain, so apparently my rain-rain-go-away tantrum helped, lol.

Steven & Stefanie are a super fun couple (they’re getting married at Great Divide, need I say more?) who don’t take themselves too seriously – and I honestly think we spent the majority of our session laughing. I absolutely LOVED that Stefanie could laugh so naturally (and adorably) while I was snapping pictures—I think it makes the pictures so playful and genuine. We had a great time walking around the lake and off the beaten path in the mud and snow (with Stefanie in super cute wedge sandals and not a peep of a complaint the whole time!) – and the sun even came out for a little while – yeah! We may have gotten a little dirty, I may have said “ok, now lean forward a little” a *few* times, a cute wool jacket may have been used as a blanket before later taking a dive into the mud, an aspen tree may have painted the back of Steven shirt white [temporarily], and there may even have been some “illegal” spoon moving, but it was all awesome:) Seriously.

And now I can’t wait to share these pictures with you guys!

Steven & Stefanie – thanks for such an awesome session you guys!! Your wedding this summer is going to ROCK:)

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March Mini Sessions – Helena MT Child & Baby Photography

Megan Lane — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:46:06 +0000

[Pssst: all the details about our brand new Mini MLP Sessions are included below – so be sure to keep reading if you’re interested in learning more! Eeek – such excitement!]

We had the very first ever Mini MLP Sessions at the MLP Studio last week!! And I’ve been so impatient to share a few sneak peeks with you guys (aaaaaggghhh, picking only one image from each session was TORTURE! Seriously can’t wait to show these families their full sets of images!!).

We had Siblings

And Suckers

And Big Kids

And Peek-a-Boo

And lots

And LOTS of giggles!

It was a fanTABulous day! Thank you to all of my families for being the best-ever First Mini Session Peeps:) Your images will be ready by the beginning of next week!! Woot!:)

For the rest of you who are thinking huh…? Mini-what’s??

Well, up until now we’ve only had one type of session available at MLP: Custom Portrait Sessions, but I’m soooooo excited to announce that we now have Mini Sessions available too!

So what’s the difference between a Mini Session and a Custom Session???? Here’s the scoop:

Mini MLP Sessions:

One outfit
20-minutes
Babies &/or Kiddos only included in photos*
ALL Photographer-Selected images delivered digitally to you (typically ~20 images). Print Permission included with Disc.

Mini Session Fee: $299

Digital images (with print permission) ARE included with this fee. Prints & products are also available.

* Parents are not included in photos, Mini Sessions are for your children only:) If you want all kinds of fun family photos check out our Custom MLP Sessions below!

Custom MLP Sessions:

Unlimited Outfits & Props
Unlimited Photo Session Time
Entire family included in photos (not just kiddos)
Post-Session Ordering Session included (we enjoy a glass of wine or a cup of coffee while viewing your images and picking out the perfect products for your needs)

Custom MLP Session Sitting Fee: $149**

** No digital images or products are included with this sitting fee. Products start at $299. Digital Images (with print permission) are available as an Add-On product.

In a nutshell, the biggest differences between a Mini MLP Session and a Custom MLP Session are

1) Amount of Time (20 Minutes vs. Unlimited Time)

2) Number of Outfits (One vs. Unlimited)

3) Who is photographed (Kids Only vs. the Whole Family)

4) What is included with the initial fee (Digital Images Included vs. Images & Products Purchased After Session).

I’m really excited about this new option!! And I’m also excited to announce that [drum rollllllllllllllll]:

The next Mini MLP Sessions will be happening on Monday April 1st at the MLP Studio.

And booking is OPEN NOW!

Sessions will be filled on a first-paid basis so contact me ASAP (I expect these to fill super fast – the very first Mini Sessions filled in less than 3 hours. Yeah, whoah).

WANT TO BOOK?? Here's How:

Just email me or call with this info:

1) Your name & phone number

2) Payment Info: Card Number, Name on Card, Billing Address (including zip code). Your card will be charged $299; this fee is non-refundable.

3) Your preferred time block: Morning (9:30 – 11:30 am), Afternoon (3:00 – 5:00 pm), or Either

4) Names & ages of your child(ren)

*******SOOOOOO IMPORTANT********* Sessions will be filled with those people who PAY first so be sure to include all of your payment info in your message or you will NOT have a session reserved for you.

As soon as I receive your email or voicemail I will email you a confirmation email with a receipt of your payment and a link to sign the Contract.

AFTER I have filled all of the sessions I will email you the specific time of your session and more details about what to bring, when to arrive, directions to the studio, etc.

Cool-io!?!

I’ve tried to make all of this info as easy to understand as possible…but if you’re feeling a little confused I would be more than happy to have a chat to help you decide on the best session for your photography needs! Feel free to call or email anytime: 406-431-6452 or megan@meganlanephotography.com. :)

CAN’T MAKE IT ON APRIL 1st??

If you would like to be on the waiting list for the NEXT Mini Session date please send me an email with your Name, Phone Number, Email Address, and “I want to be on the Mini Session waiting list.” I’ll let you know as soon as the next date has been picked!

You can also sign up for the Mini Session Email List. An email will be sent out each time a Mini Session Date is announced–you will NOT get any other emails from me, I promise:) Just email me with your Name, Phone Number, Email Address, and “I want to be on the Mini Session Email List.”

Can’t wait to photograph your babies and kiddos! ***mwah***

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Baby E – 7 Month Pictures – Helena MT Baby Photography

Megan Lane — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:40:33 +0000

Baby E came to play at the MLP Studio last week – and apparently Mommy & Daddy had given their little man a heads-up about [*booming announcers voice*] “How to Be a Perfect Baby During a Photo Shoot” because his behavior was, well, it was ridonculous. As in fantastic, amazing, awe-inspiring.

He grinned, he giggled, he explored his tootsies, he sat like a champ, he did tummy time like a pro. I just kept looking at his parents like, “ummmm, wow.” [psst, Baby E, thanks for makin me look gooooood buddy!] But Baby E isn’t a complete stranger to the portrait process – it was only a couple months ago that I got to do his two-month pictures (yes, he was cute as a button then too!) – so, come to think of it, maybe he figured out all of these smooth moves all on his own…!

Regardless, after looking through these images I think you will agree, the camera loves this little man! (and I think the feeling is mutual:)

[see his tiny excited toes?? – ack! – l.o.v.e.]

Hold Daddy’s hand. Grin at Mommy.

…yep, good move Mister.

Could there BE a more excited face? On the planet?????????

Sometimes it’s the small stuff….

“I got this, don’t you worry. And I look goooood doin it too!”

Um. Oh. Sniff.

Seriously.

Are you ever just amazed at the way babies can fold themselves in half…? And look so stinkin cute doing it?

Or is that just me?

How sweet you are little man….

The term “cutie patootie” comes to mind…yes?:)

Baby E – I had so much fun with you and your Mommy & Daddy and I can’t wait to see you all again for your one-year session! *mwah*

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Baby P.S. – 6 Month Pictures – Helena MT Baby Photography

Megan Lane — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:58:43 +0000

I’m always so excited to see my former wedding clients again – especially when they have a new tiny family member (and it’s even more fun when we have a photo shoot planned cause then I can usually sneak a baby snuggle or two – perk of the job, yo!). So I’m pretty sure I practically squealed when Breanna walked into the Studio last week for Mr. P’s 6-month photo shoot (don’t worry, I quickly modulated my voice so I wouldn’t totally freak out the baby, haha). I knew this little bean would be adorable because I had already seen a few pictures, but his perfectly proportioned arm rolls and simply scrumptious chubby cheeks practically had me swooning right from the get-go. And then he smiled at me. Oh. Boy. I was goo.

But can you blame me?

Honestly.

(and the thing that was totally cracking me up was that every time Mommy sang “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” this little man grinned like crazy. But it was ONLY that song that had the smiley magic. Sing something else and Mr. P just looked at you with a sweet curious look like, “why would you even try something else when Itsy Bitsy is clearly the best song ever?” haha)

Doncha just wanna give his scrumptious cheeks a big ol’ smooch?!? (and how about those lashes?? yum!)

Goooooooo Bobcats!!

And, well, I might as well tell you now…Baby P lives in a divided household…yes, that’s right. One parent cheers for the good team (Go Bobcats!) and one parent cheers for the “other” team (I shall not name names).

[I don't think little Mr has made up his mind yet - it all seems like good fun to him:)]

Lions and tigers and **giant** bears – oh my!

What could be more darling that curious chubby fingers and a plaid baby hat??

Honestly, I don’t even know what to say about this one – other than it seriously cracks me up. And the more I look at it the more it makes me giggle…!!

From his tiny curled toes and his naked little bottom to his fabulous double chin and his oh-so-serious face.

LOVE!!!!!!!!!

Tootsies.

“Oh yeah, I’ve got this cute-as-a-button thing down to a fine art!” says he.

In.deed:)

Thanks for coming all the way from Bozeman for Mister P’s session S Family! It was SO wonderful to see you guys!! Your little man is beyond adorable! xo

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Baby M.D. – Newborn Pictures – Helena, MT Baby Photographer

Megan Lane — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:44:49 +0000

I’ve been so excited to meet this little man ever since doing his mommy & daddy’s Maternity Pictures last month! Mr. M visited the MLP studio for his Newborn Pictures just a few days after he made his appearance to the big wide world—and he proceeded to prove his mommy right when she said “he is the EASIEST baby ever!” Seriously. Mommy and Daddy did such an amazing job tiring this little man out before his session (and I think Grandma may have helped too) that little Mr. M only woke up at the very veeeeeeery end of our session. He slept through everything – clothes changes, diapers on and diapers off, prop changes, posing changes—he even slept though a few moments of sitting in a Packers helmet! (properly supervised and very carefully done of course:) This little man seemed intent on making a smashing first impression, and this is one photographer who can freely admit that she fell a *leetle* bit in love with this teeny tiny face.

Cause, I mean, really.

[And can you SEE those eyelashes?!? I've never seen lashes this long on a newborn. Ever!]

Oh. Be still my heart.

Could he [and his ridiculously cute chubby cheeks] be aaaaaaannnnnnyyyyy more delicious?

I think not.

I love it when clients bring things to make the shoot extra personal – Daddy played basketball in college so I think this juxtaposition is just perfect:)

Baby M: Daddy may hold your tiny toes in the palm of his hand, but I’m pretty sure you hold his heart.

Sweet sweet dreams.

And what shoot would be complete without a wee tiny newborn smile…?

Oh. Oh. Oh.

And yes little mister, your sweet pucker melts my heart right down to my boots….

D Family, your little man is beyond darling! I could have played with him alllllll night:) Thanks for such a fun session – I can’t wait to show you the rest of your pictures!!

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Miss E.K. – One Year Pictures – Helena MT Child Photography

Megan Lane — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:24:59 +0000

Little Miss E came to play at the MLP studio last week for her one-year session and it’s hard for me to believe that we are already at the one year mark for this darling girl! I seriously remember her sweet Newborn Pictures like they were yesterday…. But obviously this little one has done some growing since her Newborn Pictures AND her 6-month pictures:) She was aaaaaaalmost walking (but preferred to maintain a death-grip on Daddy’s hand, lol), she knew exactly what she wanted to do and what she wanted to say (in the most wonderful baby babble you’ve ever heard), she liked squishing her cake more than eating it, and once she fell in love with the kisses from my singing goat, well, then it was alllllllllll over folks. Those kisses, and those kisses only, were going to entertain her. And if you forgot that one so-simple fact, well, Little Miss E would oh-so solemnly point out your mistake with one chubby toddler finger (pointed directly at the aforementioned singing goat). I don’t know who was laughing more, this photographer, or her mommy and daddy:) It was fabulous.

Did I mention she’s just a leetle bit cute?!?!?!?!?!?

She even holds on to the chair daintily.

Well hello gorgeous.

Black patent leather shoes. Yes please!

Ohhhhhhh how I heart every little detail of this shot…!!

Mommy went shopping on Etsy (oh such a dangerous sport!:) so every little detail matched – right down to the fabulous headband….

Little Miss had her game of PeekaBoo down to a fine art.

(and that little mischievous look on her face?? Per.fection!)

“I’m honestly not used to *quite* so much volume. Wherever have my feet gone?” says she.

Oh, such a sweet happy girl!

Little Miss E – it has been such a wonderful year watching you grow – and it has been such a privilege recording all of your sweet moments. Sending hugs & smooches – and please come back and visit! xxoox

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Baby A.R. – 7 Month Pictures – Helena MT Baby Photography

Megan Lane — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:07:01 +0000

Are you ready for some scrumptious cheekers, two tiny teeth’ers, and one oh-so-handsome little man? If yes, you are SO ready for Mr. A and his 7-month pictures! Now you might remember Mr. A’s mommy & daddy from their outdoor maternity session, and you might have seen Mr. A’s just-a-few-days-old oh-so-sweet Newborn Pictures, in which case I know you will agree that is one darling little person! And Mr. A certainly didn’t disappoint with his 7-month pictures. He was smiley and happy and he took all of his outfit changes like a champ. He chewed his tie on command and mouthed his tiny kinda 20’s style hat and was basically the best baby model one could ask for!

Plus, who could resist these big blue eyes? Ug!!

The baby tie was a huge hit–both with this photographer and this little man:)

And reaaaaaallllllyyyyy. These two teensy teeth…! [now say this part with a little southern accent, - ready?]

Get. Outa. Here.

And then this HAT. Ga!

I just had to include these next four pictures as a series – it cracks me up. Every. Time!

“Oh, ho! What do I have here??”

“Hmmmmm…I don’t know… But I’d better chew on it. Cause that’s how I roll people.”

“Ooooohhhh maybe this is how it’s supposed to go!”

“Hey! Where’d everybody go?”

I just love this shot – he’s concentrating soooooo hard!

[Does anyone else hear a little "dis little piggy wento..." action when they look at this photo, lol]

And, well, here is proof that Baby A is pretty much the happiest little man on the block!:)

Thanks for such another awesome session R Family! It’s always so much fun hanging out with you guys:)

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All Dressed Up – for a Saturday Morning Shopping Trip – Helena MT Toddler Photography

Megan Lane — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:05:17 +0000

Claire picked out this outfit last weekend for our Girls Day shopping trip with Grammie (she was SUPER excited about how “twirly” the skirt was – and every time she wears this jean jacket my brain about short-circuits in “ohmigosh-itsSOOOOOOOcute” overdrive:) – so I couldn’t resist getting a few couple quick shots before we left.

I know I’m biased and all – but seriously, this outfit is pretty dang cute, right?!:)

(looooove Children’s Place!!)

And then I asked her to tell me her favorite joke (while I snapped away)

Claire, “OK Mommy. What’s a box of ducks called?”

Me, “Hmmm…I don’t know? What is it called?”

Claire, “Moooooommmmmyyyy” (cause she’s only told me this joke 487 times – I think she’s catching on that I actually know the answer already;)

Me, “Oh shoot I can’t remember…can you tell me again?”

Claire, “A box of QUACKERS!”

[and even though we both know the punchline it makes us giggle every time]

Oh sweet girl. I love you so much.

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Baby H – 3 Month Pictures – Helena MT Baby Photographer

Megan Lane — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 02:28:37 +0000

Baby H came to the MLP Studio last week for his *almost* three-month pictures and let me tell you – this little man came to play! He brought his big teal truck, and his Baby Gap button-down white collared onsie (I had NO idea they even made those! I was totally cracking up), and his baby-sized tie, and his miniature Nike shoes, and his sweet little grin. And clearly someone had clued this little guy in to proper photo session etiquette because he was SUCH a trooper – right up until he got sleepy. Then he fussed for [maybe] ten minutes and promptly fell asleep. Um. Wow! Thanks for letting me capture the full range of your sweetness Baby H! That was ever so thoughtful of you:)

And color me surprised when Mommy & Daddy put this little man in his big teal truck and there he sat just as content as can be! [cause he’s not even 3 months old people – but look at that baby neck strength! – daaaaang:)]

And see what I mean about suuuuuuch a sweet sweet grin?!

OK, I seriously love this one – because Mommy & Daddy look so great smoochin’ on their baby boy…aaaaaand baby boy looks just a little surprised about the whole PDA situation, haha! (plus I love the little bit of lipstick on Baby H’s cheeck – clearly this wasn’t his first smooch of the day;)

When I took this pic I could hear Mommy say in the background “ooooohhhh, I can always tell he’s happy just by looking at his scrunched up toes!” [love that!]

Sooooo sweet and sleepy….

Soooooo awake and happy….! (see? I told you we got the full range at his session:)

Mommy loves you little man.

“Yeah,” he says [with a crooked little grin], “I know.”

Thanks for such a great session F Family! I had so much fun hanging out and I’m so glad that we get to take pictures of Mr. H all year for his Baby’s First Year Series – yay!:)

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