erin and i photo: 2011

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Bath Paints

For all you mothers out there that have not heard of "Mommyapolis" you should start following her blog at (www.mommyapolis.com). She has the most creative, and fun ideas when it comes to keeping our kids happy, so I decided to try a few of her wonderful ideas with my own kids this morning, as my kids were driving me crazy running around the house bored.

The first thing we tried was "bath paints". Let me tell you, my kids haven't had that much fun in a long time! Check out her blog for the directions! here are a few of our photos from this morning..http://mommyapolis.word press.com/2011/06/22/bath-paints/

The other project I wanted to try out was her "Apple Lollipops". Once again, the kids had a wonderful time helping out, and the best part, eating the Lollipops afterwards! Check out the link below for directions, and a few of our photos below! (NOTE: do NOT use wax paper.. I didn't have tin foil as her directions called for, so I figured waxed paper would work.. i was WRONG..it sticks!) http://www.oopseydaisyblog.com/2011/08/apple-lollipops-mommyapolis.html

Have fun!!

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

We now pronounce you...

...husband and wife!

Recently, we had the pleasure of photographing the wedding of two wonderful people, Ryan and Sindhu. They had a beautiful venue picked out for their reception, St. Paul's Town and Country Club. They celebrated their wedding day not only in traditional American culture, but Hindu as well. Take a look at the beautiful bride and her gorgeous make-up, henna, and jewelry.

Congrats to the happy couple! Thank you for letting us share your special day with you!

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Sunday, June 5, 2011

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes

I am trying to come up with ideas for Charli's 2nd Birthday party in July. I came across these cupcakes, and knew I had to try them out ahead of time, to see if they were as good as they looked.. here are a few photos of the whole proces from start to finish.. and don't worry, the recipe is at the end!

Photo below: frozen cookie dough balls placed in the middle of the vanilla cupcakes

After baking, you can barely see the cookie dough inside!

below: homemade Vanilla Buttercream frosting

mini chocolate chips.. yum!

wow.. I always tend to make a mess while baking!

check out the finished product!! Do I recommend these cupcakes to everyone? I sure do! You definitely need to have a sweet tooth, as they are very rich!

top view

check out the inside of this yummy dessert!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes

with Cookie Dough Buttercream Frosting

For the cookie dough:

2 sticks softened butter

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup brown sugar

4 tbsp milk

1 tbsp vanilla

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1/4 tsp. salt

1 cup mini chocolate chips

For the cupcakes:

3 sticks softened butter

1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed

4 large eggs

2 2/3 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

1 cup milk

2 tsp. vanilla extract

For the frosting:

3 sticks softened butter

3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed

3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

2 tbsp. milk

1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:

To make the cookie dough, combine the butter and sugars in a mixing bowl and cream on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 mins. Beat in milk and vanilla until incorporated and smooth. Beat in the flour and salt until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips. Using a 1.5 tbsp scoop, shape the dough into balls or tubes. Freeze on a parchment lined baking sheet overnight.

To make the cupcakes, preheat the oven to 350° F. Line two cupcake pans with paper liners (24 total). In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and brown sugar. Beat together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir together to blend. Add the dry ingredients to the mixer bowl on low speed, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, mixing each addition just until incorporated. Blend in the vanilla.

Using a 3 tbsp scoop, fill the prepared cupcake liners 2/3 full with the cupcake batter. Place a frozen cookie dough ball on the top center of each cupcake.

Bake at 350 for 16-18 mins.

To make the frosting, combine the butter and brown sugar in a mixing bowl and cream on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Beat in the powdered sugar until smooth. Beat in the salt, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.

Frost the cupcakes and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips!

Makes 24 cupcakes.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

No excuses!

To our wonderful, beautiful and LOVING clients - we DARE you to this challenge! Share this link with others, spread the word, and book a spring or summer mini session with us now to LIVE this challenge :) It's so true, and SO inspiring!

Respectfully shared from the following blogger:
http://ashleyannphotography.com/blog/

“Many scrapbookers knew Aleida Franklin. She was a wonderful wife and mother and a brilliant artist. I didn’t know Aleida personally, but she taught me something I will never forget.

She emailed me last year to tell me she loved my blog and to ask if I liked my short hair-cut. This lead to a series of emails which eventually led me to remark that I really loved how often she posted pictures of herself with her children on her blog. And she replied to me, “Have you ever seen a photograph of your own mother and thought to yourself how fat she looked? Or how she wasn’t wearing make-up? Or wasn’t dressed in a glamorous outfit?” Of course my answer was no.

She then responded with saying that she made it a goal to take a picture of herself with her children at least once every month. And that to use excuses about how we look, as women, is ridiculous, since our children will never care what we looked like, but only that we had physical evidence of the bond between mother and child.

Aleida tragically and unexpectedly passed away in an auto accident in September of 2008, leaving 2 small children and a grieving husband. After she passed I thought of how those children must feel to have those precious photographs. I have made it my personal goal to follow her wise suggestion and I try to take photos of myself with my children….double chins, make-up free, bed-head and all.

I invite Mothers everywhere to take Aleida’s Challenge. To photograph yourself with your children each and every month. And to post them here so that we can see Aleida’s legacy unfolding.”

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Smile to support Japan!

In support of the recent tragedy in Japan, erin and i photography is offering a day of mini sessions, in which 100% of the proceeds will go to the American Red Cross to offer support in monetary form. We hope to fill up quickly, so please read the details below, then email us at erinandiphoto@gmail.com to set up your session!

When: Saturday, April 30th, 2011 from 10am - 2pm

Where: Outdoor location, TBD

How: Email us to schedule (erinandiphoto@gmail.com)

Cost: $50, 15 minute sessions, CD of images included

What: 100% of your session fee will be donated to the American Red Cross to support the disaster relief efforts that will help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific.

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*If you have a regular or mini session booked in the next 3 months, please leave this for others that want to have photos taken. Thank you in advance.

Aunties Andi and Toni...

the yummy cake decorated by my amazing mom..

oh oh... someone else had the same idea!

Charli playing with Max's zhu zhu pets..

Maxwell {10 days old}

Andi and I had the pleasure of photographing 10 day old Maxwell. Not only does he share the same name as my son, but they share the same birthday as well!