It's almost here!!

Wheeeeeeew! I have finally finished my last session of the year and it has been a whirlwind this season! I must say that I do have the best clients & they spoil me so much! One of my clients walked in with a Large Cherry Coke (my all time favorite) from Sonic this week and I about cried. (It's the little things that matter, right?) Needless to say, it was a wonderful session. Thank you to everyone for the gifts - it means so much to me.
One dad even brought in a special gift for Sage - wow! amazing! She treasures that gift like it is a precious jewel!

I tried to pull a few pictures to share of some of the sessions.. I wish I could show them all but I am taking some time off so I have got to get back to my family & back to making some wonderful memories.
Take time to hug those who are special to you and slow down and enjoy eachother during this
beautiful Christmas Holiday!

Don't forget to leave me some Christmas Cheer below!

~Libby

Oh, to be this age again!

I hope that each of you have had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! Our family has enjoyed the "time off" together and we are definitely getting into the Christmas spirit around here!
Sage & her best friend got to get all dressed up and go to the Disney Princesses on Ice today and we all had such a great time. My friend Carrie & I had the greatest time spending time w/ our little girls - it is heartwarming to see the smiles on their faces & the wonder in their eyes. They definitely left there feeling like princesses!

~Libby

And the winner is.....

I know, I know.... I am soooo late and I am so sorry, but had to run to Greenville today to pick up my mom from the airport and her flight was delayed!

So.. we just did the drawing.. the adult was picked by Sullivan and the child's by Sage. Totally random drawing and witnessed by the entire family

these are the winners

The winner of the All Clad Slow Cooker from Williams Sonoma is:

Ashley Jarvis
"I am thankful for my wondeful husband and a loving family! And my good friend Libby!"
11/12/2007 4:36 PM

The winner of the Williams Sonoma custom child's apron & Gingerbread spatula is

Campbell Brown
"Campbell is thankful for God letting her have a birthday and her bitty baby twins!"
11/18/2007 2:01 PM

Thank you to everyone for their participation and their awesome comments!!
Keep checking back for contests, too!

~Libby

The contest begins! Tell me why you are thankful!

Wow! Yesterday was a wonderful day.. I got to see 2 of my favorite little newborn clients who are growing like weeds! These kids mesmerize me!
Lexi & Lola are pictured above and I can't help but smile when I look at their portrait!
We had so much fun last night.. Mark & Sheri are phenomenal parents & Mark, I am sorry you had to see Sheri & I making fools of ourselves trying to get Lola to look our way & sorry I had to put you to work!

Hannah is pictured below and was sooo tiny when she first came in. Now she is ALL GIRL- jumping, skipping, singing, dancing, & as charming as ever. She is only 2 and told me that a Kangaroo is a Marsupial! (I didn't even know that)
Daniel & Summer won the last contest and I had them take a shot so you could see their new stockings...

I have had MANY request to see more of this session. So, with special permission from her mom, here is some more of little Selah! I know.. she is gorgeous - and super sweet!
Let me know if you want the password to their gallery.. and you can see the rest.

I am editing as fast as I can.. but I don't think it is fast enough- I can't seem to get caught up, but don't worry your proofs will all be up on time. I am sure that I have got the cutest little clients ever! I love them all!

Due to demand... and some of my clients not being happy that they can't get in this year..I am opening up one more week for sessions.
These are the only days that I will open so please call or email to schedule your
appointment asap. The dates that are now open are

DEC. 3 thru DEC. 7

828-658-9346
Info@LibbyBradyPhotography.com

Now the good stuff!!
I will be having 2 drawings on Monday, November 19 at 8pm est.
All you have to do is leave me a comment on this post telling me
what you are most thankful for!
*please make sure you leave your name & contact info!

I am doing a separate drawing for KIDS ONLY!
Have each of your children comment me in their own words.. why they are thankful and they will be entered into the drawing.

The prizes??
For the adults I am giving away my ultimate favorite slow cooker from
ALL CLAD!($150.value)
I love to cook and bake during the Fall/Winter season and love to use my slow cooker, so thought this might come in handy for one of you!
You can find it here at Williams-Sonoma
(my all time favorite kitchen store)




For the kids - you get a personalized gingerbread apron w/ a gingerbread spatula- for all of those Christmas cookies that they will make(also found at Williams Sonoma)
Each of your children can enter!



~Libby

Gorgeous family.. inside & out!

One of the many benefits of being a photographer is meeting wonderful people and this family was no exception.. they were wonderful and tons of fun. I am tempted to put more of their session on here, but I have to give them something to look forward to.
Bob & Tracy it was a pleasure meeting you and working with your family- your girls are amazingly well behaved & well mannered - what wonderful parents you are.
Tracy - you are and will continue to be in our prayers!

I can't believe that Holiday sessions are winding down and I am almost finished for the year. Where has 2007 gone?
I am completely BOOKED for the rest of the year and looking forward to having
some family days off in December.
I have NEW BACKDROPS coming in January and I am already booking
appointments through January.

CONTEST STARTS FRIDAY
(keep checking back for details)

~Libby

Look at those eyes!!

Isn't my new little buddy "Sierra" so adorable? She has grown up so much from just a few months ago when she was in. She loved the camera and zipped right through her session like a pro. She told me everything she wants for her 3rd birthday coming up and even sang me her "ABC's". I had to feature you on my blog tonight, Sierra! You made my day.

Ok next are some of my boys... this is what I get when I ask nicely for them to let me get "just one good picture". I love being the mom of 3 boys & 1 princess - wouldn't trade it for anything!
I think I need to hire a photographer to take my kids picture so they turn out better.. ha!

Don't forget.. I will be posting a contest on Friday... and will be posting a blog every day this week- so keep checking back!

~Libby

Great start to the week!

I am incredibly busy with Holiday Sessions and LOVING it! I am going to try to post 1 time every day this week and then end the week with a new CONTEST.. so be checking back.
(You know I give good prizes!!)

Eli is pictured above with his dad.. isn't that shot PRICELESS?
Rachel & Laney are below them giving each other some love.. so cute!

~Libby

Blast from the Past

Here are a couple of shots from this session.. I am keeping the best ones hidden so they
can be used as Christmas gifts!
These siblings were great to work with and I had a bit of reality check to as I used to babysit Winston & Savannah when they were babies. I haven't seen them in many years and could not believe how much they have grown up. It was fun to share stories with them - for example.. one day I walked in and Winston(2) was holding a huge container of Baby Powder over Savannah's(1) head and just pouring it out over her. All I could see was her big eyes.. she thought it was great fun!
It was great to see you all... Winston, Savannah, Scarlett & Sophie.

Seth & Selah.. can 't get much cuter!!

Seth & Selah.. I had so much fun with you 2 in the studio. You are such great kids & I seriously canot wait until you come back again! Tabitha, you are an amazing mom. These 2 did every different pose without complaint and were so good at the kind of smile I was looking for. We got it down to where all I would say is 1(no smile) 2(little smile) or 3(laughing smile) and they would do it perfectly!
You both make me fall in love with my job all over again!

I am down to my last 2 openings for the Holidays- I can't believe how fast these months are flying by! Wow! My family is gearing up for Thanksgiving, we are trying to savor every moment that is leading up to it. Thanksgiving is such a great time to put everything into perspective and reflect on how we are so blessed and thankful!

~Libby