Have you ever heard of A.J. Raphael?

I am so addicted to his music right now. I love his voice and I think he is such a cutie! I think this is one of my favorites, because I also love this song when sang by Jason Mraz and Cobie Caillat. Check out some of his original pieces on youtube.

So what do you think?

Do you like the blog remodel?

Exciting News!

Wedding and Newborn Gift Registries now available!

A great way to give or receive a gift that you are sure to love. With every $100 gifted in the New Gift Registry Program the Bride and Groom or New Parent's will earn an additional $10. Call now to enroll in the Gift Registry Program or to receive additional information. As always Crumrine Photography provides gift certificates to make your holiday shopping quick and easy.

Mr. and Miss Wiggles and Giggles

These two are a blast to be around, photographing them, well that is a bit of a different story. My goodness are they silly and wiggly and giggly, but oh so cute. Hey M, I told you I had a new favorite that would be going on my website, take a look at that first one!

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Matt+Stacey

A beautiful autumn evening with a gorgeous couple what more could I ask for?

Cowgirls

A couple cute little cowgirls and their horses.

Karson - 6 months

Look at the little cutie I had the privilege of meeting. He has the cutest little dimple and

such big beautiful blue eyes.

Those eyes!

Miss Brynn has the most gorgeous eyes, and a sweet personality to match. I had a great

time photographing her and she had a great time photographing her parents. Not very

often do I let a three year old use my camera but Miss Brynn was so well behaved and

who can say no to this adorable face.

Lemonade out of lemons

My children are by far my hardest subjects to photograph, they are so tired of me "practicing" on them that I can not get a normal shot of them to save my life. I decided that this year I was going to keep my sanity and not do a family picture for our Christmas cards and instead do individuals of each child. Sawyer was the first one to get his own session and it did not go well at all. He is 3 and taking breathing meds that make him very hyper. Just imagine a 3 year old after drinking a case of mountain dew and that might come close.

So after looking at some of his funny faces I decided to make a little collage to highlight

his many expressions.

Logan- Senior '09

Sorry to say that I only have one to share from this handsome young man's session, but I am so busy that is all I have time to edit. Hopefully things will settle down and I'll have a few more after his studio session. Thanks for choosing new and unique locations, it is like a breath of fresh air to try out new spots!

Jillian- Senior '09

Just one for now. I can't wait for the outdoor session with this sweet senior, she is so much fun and had me laughing the whole time.

Mallory Senior '09

I finally was able to do another fun session in Lincoln. I get bored with the same old locations here in Beatrice and love it when clients want me to come to their homes or meet me in different locations. We were able to go to a couple places and other than the chilly fall weather and a little bit of wind it was a gorgeous day.

I love this next image, look at those gorgeous green eyes.

Miss Morgan

Look at those gorgeous brown eyes! Miss Morgan was a joy to photograph. Such a little ham, posing for the camera and the camera loved her. I felt so bad that it was so cold and windy that morning but she was such a trooper.

Models Needed

I am in the need of a few models to help me out with a few new ideas and props that I have recently received.

6 - 9 month old boy

(wearing size 6-9 months and able to sit by themselves)

Motorcycle/Harley Davidson Loving Family Preferred

2-3 year old girl

(likes to play dress up and ham it up for the camera)

Christmas related session

Mother and baby 4-6 months

session to include relationship portaits

You will receive a complimentary session and print credit as a thank you for being my model. Give me a call at 239-8922 to discuss the details and schedule your complimentary session.

Jay + Amy

I had the pleasure of photographing this adorable couple's wedding this past weekend. They had an awesome wedding party, so easy to work with and quite photogenic. I was also a little jealous of all the cute little red headed kids that were there too. I always hoped one of my children would be a little red head, since I was very red headed as a child, but no luck.

Look at this cool movie marquee. I may have had something to do with the movie titles though!

It is very cliche to say that the bride looked radiant, but that is the first word that popped into my mind when I saw this image. She was smiling like this the whole day.
Gorgeous kiddos, and look at that red hair!!
Thank You Mr. & Mrs. Gregory for sharing your day with me!

I dare you to not smile....

when you see this cutie's images.

One of my favorite little muses recently had her first birthday and I was finally able to get a free minute to have a little session with her.

Look how big she has gotten in the last year.

Sweet Sweet Miss Allie!

Adorable Miss Avery

I had the pleasure of photographing this adorable baby's big brother last week, and today Miss Avery came in to have a session of her own. Such a cute little girly.

F Family

This session is up next to be proofed, but I realized I forgot to post a sneak peek. I had a great time with this family.

Angels Among Us

Angels Among Us Mini Sessions

October 29, 30, November 1, 2

$25.00

30 minute mini session

2 5x7

8 wallets

3 angels to choose from

Brown and Gold Earth Angel

Pink and White Sweet Angel
Classic White AngelThree Image Styles to choose from Natural (shown in images above),

Copper (below)
Or Aged (below)
Call 402-239-8922 to reserve your mini session appointment.

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day

Many of you know that I have been deeply touched by the program Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep and the babies that have been lost. Since today is National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day I thought it would be fitting to remember the parents and children that have been served by this wonderful program. This program was started by one photographer Sam Puc' , one mother Cheryl Haggard, and the memory of Maddux Haggard in April 2005. In only 3 short years the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation (NILMDTS) has grown to include more than 5,000 volunteer photographers in the United States and nineteen International countries. At a family's request, a NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer will come into the hospital or hospice location and conduct a sensitive and private portrait session. The portraits are then professionally retouched and presented to the families on an archival DVD or CD that can be used to print portraits of their cherished baby.
The entire network of affiliated photographers graciously donate their time and talents to the families and we are proud to be able to offer our services at no cost.Your donations are greatly appreciated. Please consider supporting our mission by making a donation to NILMDTS by clicking:

http://nowilaymedowntosleep.org/eventDisplay.php?page=13

Tyson + Ethan = 2 cute

Warning: The following images may cause extreme cases of Baby Fever!

I have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of these adorable little guys and was so excited to hear that they had arrived safe and sound. Our session may have taken twice as

much time, twice the work, and twice the patience but the end result was definetely two times more rewarding.

Meet Tyson and Ethan....

Spina Bifida Month

October is National Spina Bifida Month. Spina Bifida means cleft spine, which is an incomplete closure in the spinal column. Approximately 40% of all Americans may have spina bifida occulta, but because they experience little or no symptoms, very few of them ever know that they have it. Children and Adults living with Spina Bifida may have muscle weakness or paralysis below the area of the spine where the incomplete closure (or cleft) occurs, loss of sensation below the cleft, and loss of bowel and bladder control. Most cases, but not all, can be prevented if women who can get pregnant take .4 mg of folic acid daily before and during pregnancy.

My daughter was born with Spina Bifida and we are members of Spina Bifida Nebraska. This Friday we are having the 3rd Annual Gala event. This year it will be held at Harrah's Casino in Council Bluffs. If you would like to join us or would like to make a donation to this organization please contact myself at 402-239-8922 or Shirley at 402-245-3360.

More Fun than a Barrel of Monkeys!!

I can't even begin to tell you how much fun I had during Quintin's sessions. Yes I said

sessions, he wanted some from down where he lives and then came up for his indoor

session. I don't think I have ever laughed so hard. He is very into drama

and music and it was as if he was on stage the whole session.

I promised to show a few of the crazy out-takes and

I will post them in a separate entry soon.