Someone wrote to ask the other day if I was still shooting because I hadn’t updated the site. That’s pretty much exactly why I haven’t updated the site—I simply haven’t had time. Above are three of the many sessions I’m currently working on, before I take off for a hiatus in mid-May. One is a newborn studio session (it’s a boy!), one is a 9-month baby boy’s milestone session in the great outdoors, and one is my peapod baby girl’s first birthday fiesta. Enjoy!

The following photograph is of my little sister at Disney’s Old Key West Resort in June 1998. I wasn’t a photographer yet when I took the shot (and I didn’t even own a digital camera) – but this has become one of my family’s favorite photographs of her.

Jennifer passed away at her home in Utah on February 27th, exactly one month shy of her 31st birthday. She leaves behind a spouse and their 14-month old son.

Hug those you love closely – and never, ever end a conversation (either in person or online) without saying “I love you“. One of the last things I said to my sister was that I really missed her and “I love you, kiddo“. And that’s one of the only things, besides prayer (and a wonderful husband and children), seeing me through.

I miss you, Jenn.
Love,
-Robyn

Introducing the first Buttons and Bows Photography baby of 2012…..it’s a GIRL! Wishing everyone a very happy New Year!
-Robyn

The above images are just some of the ones that have been taking up space on my monitor since my last post. I’m finally starting to see daylight again… I have one remaining holiday order to fill and then I am done. All of my 2011 sessions have been photographed. Next week I will begin a much needed break full of R&R and time with my family.

If I have yet to contact you back about booking a session or package in 2012, you will be hearing from me soon. I apologize for the delay but it’s been all I could do to keep afloat with my 2011 clients during the holidays.

As mentioned in my previous entry, I am not booking additional 2012 dates at this time. I’ll be focusing on my duties as Contributing Editor and columnist at Professional Photographer Magazine, and also on launching an exciting new project I hope to share more about in Q3 2012. It’s something I’ve worked very hard on for the last several years and I can’t wait to see all that time and energy come to fruition!

I wish everyone much health, happiness and wealth in the New Year – and a magical holiday season with those you love!

Thank you so much for your support in 2011 —
-Robyn

It’s been awhile since I’ve updated the site. (School was just letting out in my last post, and college football season has just kicked off for this one.) But then again it’s been awhile since I’ve been able to do a lot of things. My clients can attest this has been a very bumpy summer for Buttons & Bows. I’m still having several medical issues relating to our Chinese drywall house, and not only am I incredibly behind on 2011 processing and orders, I had to refund several summer / fall / holiday clients and refer them onto other local photographers. My 2011 books have been closed since early spring, but I will not be booking any new 2012 clients (beyond what is already on the books) for the time being…

That said, time keeps on ticking and babies keep on being born. Here’s a few photos of what I did on my summer (“not so much of a“) vacation.

Thanks to my clients for being so understanding and supportive this year! Word has it Santa is going to reward you all very well…

Boomer Sooner!
-Robyn

The month of May has been a whirlwind. My “right-hand” of two years graduated from college and went off into the big, bad world to make her mark. Many of you had the honor to meet her during your sessions and I think it goes for all of us when I say she will be GREATLY missed!

My oldest son also collected quite a bit of hardware before leaving the first grade behind – in addition to being his school’s “student of the month”, he also won the school math award, an award for reading over 200 books this past school year, a best author award, and numerous certificates. I couldn’t be more proud of him!

And as if all that was not enough, my grandmother just had two heart surgeries this week in Oklahoma. I’m happy to report the results were quoted as “fantastic” and she’s back home with my mom resting and healing.

Spring sessions, orders, processing, and birth announcements are keeping Photoshop burning wee into the night hours – and my Memorial Day “holiday” will be spent mostly chained to my laptop as I desperately try to catch up…

A special thanks to those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice!
Have a wonderful holiday weekend – and summer – everyone!
-Robyn

P.S. Text BUTTONSANDBOWS to 50500 for my digital business card.

Happy Easter from Buttons and Bows Photography! May you have an eggs-celent weekend of family and fun!
-Robyn

In my last post I celebrated Buttons and Bows Photography, LLC, turning five years old this month. And now I celebrate another big milestone – in a few short weeks on June 1st, my husband and I will have been married FIFTEEN YEARS! Last week we took our first vacation sans-kids in five years (well, since our tenth anniversary) and stole a few days in the Florida Keys to celebrate. My mom spoiled our boys rotten here in Orlando while we soaked up the sun and told everyone to lighten up.

All all orders / proofing / and gallery releases were put on hold during our time away (because we purposely took nothing but our phones), but will now resume. If you contacted Buttons and Bows during this time and did not receive a reply, this is why. I’m contacting everyone back in the order contact was received. If you don’t hear from me, please check in and make sure I received your call or e-mail! I’m back to shooting this weekend so things are guaranteed to be chaos for a few more days…

It’s not having what you want – it’s wanting what you’ve got!
Happy Easter —
-Robyn

P.S. Text BUTTONSANDBOWS to 50500 for my digital business card.

April is a very special month for Buttons and Bows Photography – it marks five years of photographing pregnancies, newborns, babies, and toddlers in Orlando and Tampa Bay. The above photo was from my very first non-friend / non-family session in April 2006. Hard to believe that baby is almost kindergarten-age now!

Recently a printing company asked me to make a demo book of one of their new products, so I used it to showcase five years of my photography.

And before I forget, I have a fun new product (recently made for me as a demos) that I can now offer my clients – multiple-block floating gallery wraps!

They come complete with a sturdy shelf hanging system on the back – ready-to-hang on the wall immediately upon arrival.

Spring has sprung at Buttons and Bows! Stay tuned for another “latest-session roundup” soon…
-Robyn

P.S. Text BUTTONSANDBOWS to 50500 for my digital business card.

Happy March everyone! (MARCH?! How did that happen?) Here’s a few peeks from my 2011 thus far… Enjoy!
-Robyn

Just realized I never got a chance to share my annual client 2011 calendars with everyone. These went out in early January! If you want one, contact me!

Updated 03.02.11: I am now booked solid until AUGUST 2011. The only way to guarantee a session date in my calendar is with a reservation fee.

REMAINING FEBRUARY 2011 – HOLIDAY 2011 SESSION DATES: (open dates are listed in blue)

WINTER / SPRING 2011
January
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

February
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

March
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

April
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

May
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

SUMMER 2011
June
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

July
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

August
BOOKED (waitlist available)
Sunday, August 7th
Saturday, August 20th
Sunday, August 21st

AUTUMN 2011
BOOKED (no waitlist available)
Sunday, September 4th
Sunday, September 11th
may request holiday theme

HOLIDAY / CHRISTMAS 2011
October 2011
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

November 2011
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

December 2011
BOOKED (no waitlist available)

If the date you are looking for is no longer available, please use the contact form to inquire about being placed on my 2011 waitlist. Waitlist availability begins in July 2011.

Don’t forget that not only are we now “Tweeting” on Twitter — but we also have a Facebook fan site and group for Buttons and Bows Photography, LLC:
1. Buttons and Bows Twitter Stream
2. Buttons and Bows Photography Facebook Fan Site
3. Buttons and Bows Photography Facebook Group
Please subscribe / join, get involved, and post a review if you’re a former or current client!

If you want your date, please book it now! These go fast (and early)!
-Robyn

(To contact Robyn and book your session package go to THE CONTACT FORM section of the website.)