Honey Bee Photography

Pettiskirt Sessions!

2010-06-01T17:36:00.003-08:00

Does your little girl LOVE ruffles and twirling and pink? Then this session is just for you! This beautiful pettiskirt is full and fun and frilly!

Pettiskirt sessions are available for up to 3 girls, sizes xs, s and m. (about 2-5 years) Call today for specific information about doing your OWN session with these beautiful pettis. I sure wish they made them my size LOL.

Sunset Portraits!

2010-06-01T16:37:00.005-08:00

Sunset Portraits are a session I'm re-introducing to the area. These sessions (this time of year) start at my home at 9 pm and we travel a short distance to come to this location. I even bring bug spray so you don't have to worry about being bitten up by the mosquitoes.

If you want more information about Sunset Portraits, please call Megan at 753-1050. Thanks to Miss A and her family for letting me photograph you guys!

OpLove reunion 5-26-10 CT

2010-05-30T15:44:00.005-08:00

What a way to start the Memorial Day Weekend, by welcoming your sweetheart home from war. I was grateful to be here for their reunion and it was incredibly touching.
Thanks Miss C for allowing me to be a part of this special day.

These guys were basically RUNNING in, hard to catch, glad I found him!

This image chokes me up.

The photos and other content of this publication do not imply any endorsement or recommendation by the Department of Defense.

OpLove reunion 5-24-10 SB

2010-05-30T14:26:00.008-08:00

As I'm not able to do more than one OpLove reunion at the same time, dear friend Diana stepped in to assist with this reunion. Thanks Diana, and thanks to the B family for their sacrifice from being away from each other over the past year. Hope you enjoy this little fraction of the whole year, which ended up as a joyful reunion in each other's arms.

The photos and other content of the publication do not imply any endorsement or recommendation by the Department of Defense.

OpLove reunion 5-24-10 KW

2010-05-30T12:52:00.006-08:00

Operation: Love Reunited is an organization I am PROUD to be a member of. We photograph the families with a deploying member of the family before or during deployment for free, AND send the deployed person an album of his/her loved ones while he/she is gone to defend this great country of ours. And the most joyful part of this part of my job is when I get to photograph the reunions and capture all of the JOY and EMOTION!

This is but a small part of this family's big day. I know they were waiting for a long time... and had to wait a little longer before they finally arrived. BUT how great is this beautiful reunion? I really enjoyed being there to capture your reunion, Miss K... thanks for asking me to be there.

I love this one... Looks like the oldest was saying "lalalalala all this emotion hurts my ears." hahaha.

The photos and other content of this publication do not imply any endorsement or recommendation by the Department of Defense.

New Website!

2010-05-26T17:21:00.003-08:00

The new website isn't quite finished, but it should be live June 1! We are really really excited, and to celebrate ALL THE GREAT THINGS WE'VE HAD HAPPEN RECENTLY, we are making a HUGE special offer!

This offer cannot be combined with any other offer... Expires June 30, 2010. There is a $200.00 minimum purchase AFTER the discount.

Wait! There's more!!!!

If you've had your portraits done in the past few years with HBP since you've been here, you have a TERRIFIC opportunity!!! Select your favorite 6 images and get 6-5x7 files, high res, a web file for posting on line, AND a 5x7 reference print for your collection... get all THIS for only $100.00, a $240.00 value!!!!

Yayyyyyyyyyyyy! It's celebration time!

Oh you sweet lilttle baby!

2010-05-25T08:53:00.004-08:00

When I do casting calls, I am generally trying out a new prop or concept. I recently found these beautiful rabbit skin pelts and thought, ooooh how pretty to put a baby on these with a rustic basket and it'll be just gorgeous! :D

This poor baby was willing to sleep. She really was. I finally was NOT the most interesting person in the room. However, when we put her on the pelts with the basket and it looked so cute... she would slide across the fur as if it were ice LOL. I'd get her settled, holding her still, silently willing her to keep her pose, and she'd sleep all right... til I let go... and sliiiiiide... and she'd wake up!

So I have to find a different thing to do with these pelts. And get a different basket.

So I did other stuff for momma... look how sweet these all turned out!

Cute, Cute, Cute!!!

2010-05-22T15:26:00.005-08:00

Look at these two cuties! They were so fun to photograph, I so enjoyed having you guys over! These are all out of order, I couldn't decide. LJ, I hope you love these! I think they turned out super-cute!!!

Heheheee I love how she's cupping his chin in her hand!

Super cute family!

2010-05-19T13:32:00.004-08:00

It was one of those days that the Powers That Be in the photography world cast a shining smile on the kids and they ALL co-operated and smiled and behaved themselves. That is til the baby decided that while Mom and Dad were getting their pictures taken that she wanted to squirm out of her car seat. LOL. But then she forgave me and all is well. Look how adorably cute and close this family is to each other! I thoroughly enjoyed photographing these guys. There are so many great ones it was hard to choose! :D

Miss J, thanks SO much for coming over. I enjoyed getting to know you and your family!

Amazing Aviation! Portrait Sessions

2010-05-18T15:38:00.006-08:00

Amazing Aviation sessions for your little pilots, mechanics, wing-men and model airplane fans are coming really soon! Bring your kids over for a "two-fer"... they get to play dress up and play and YOU get beautiful, antiqued portraits that I know you will cherish for years to come.

This event is happening June 4 and 5, 2010 and will be located at my home studio on base. If you need help getting on base we can make those arrangements for you.

This session is fun for boys and girls from ages 7 months to 7 years. We provide basic costumes and props but you are welcome to bring your own items as well. All YOU need to bring is your child (obviously) in clean, plain jeans, a dark t-shirt with no writing on it, and work-boots. We provide the rest!

This is the perfect Father's Day gift, especially if your husband works on the flight-line or for the airport. Call today for more info and to schedule your session. Spaces are limited and demand will be high!

Amazing Aviation #4

2010-05-12T22:01:00.002-08:00

These 2 boys are very precocious and I thoroughly enjoyed photographing them today! Check out the eyebrow action in the second image!

Amazing Aviation #3

2010-05-12T21:59:00.003-08:00

Oh these are just so darn cute! These boys have been here before, I love this family! Enjoy!

Amazing Aviation #2 a Tomboy!

2010-05-10T22:11:00.004-08:00

This lil girl is so incredibly adorable! She looks like Shirley Temple. Look at those beautiful round cheeks and cute lil smile. Total spitting image.

I had such a great time photographing her. I think she was a little disappointed that there wasn't ballet stuff, but she was willing to be photographed and totally fell in love with my yellow plane LOL. And check out the last one. Such a gorgeous look.

Amazing Aviation #1

2010-05-08T16:27:00.002-08:00

Here's the first Amazing Aviation session I was able to do, my "dry run" so to speak. Look how cute these turned out! I'm so thrilled with these!
Call today to set up YOUR appointment for Amazing Aviation on June 4 and 5, 2010.

Beanie and tutu

2010-04-27T10:21:00.004-08:00

This is my new beanie and tutu from Mudpies and Pigtails... look how adorably CUTE they are. And this lil gal, isn't she JUST adorable? Love these! Thanks D for bringing her in... She did so well!

striped newborn elf hat model! :D

2010-04-21T10:23:00.005-08:00

Miss T brought over her lil guy to help model one of my newer props, look how adorable these turned out! *swoon*

No he didn't want to sleep. I must be a very interesting person to newborns. They usually have far more interest in me than succumbing to the heater, the noise machine and the "cloud" they get to sleep on. Yeah. LOL.

But all of that's ok. He was so alert and funny. And of course, he fell asleep right on cue. At the end of the session. :D

Peace yo.

Doesn't this yawn make you want to take a nap?

A Ballet Baby!

2010-04-20T09:26:00.004-08:00

Look how adorable this young lady is! She was a sweet lil girl, winsome and quiet, and very interested in everything we were doing. I so enjoyed photographing her and talking to her momma that morning. Thanks Miss K!

Thanks for stopping by my website!

2010-04-15T19:53:00.006-08:00

Hello, and welcome to Honey Bee Photography! I offer boutique photography for the discriminating budgeter. We have over 20 years of photography experience and offer mainstream photography to everyone, along with pin up photography, event photography, and even pets!

I am a military wife who loves our country. I volunteer with an organization called Operation: Love Reunited and in the last year have given time and albums to over 50 families in the 425 on Fort Rich. As you scroll through my blog, you'll see many of the families that I was privileged to photograph, either with crazy 3:45 am reunions, or full 2-hour sessions prior to deployment. Up until recently, I was the only active photographer in the area and so I am happy to say we have more photographers in the area who share my enthusiasm for doing these sessions. The value of these are priceless, and I have been happy to do them.

I was approached by a client last December who was so grateful to me for doing these that she volunteered for the 425's ball because she wanted someone who'd sacrificed sales and money out of her own pocket so these same soldiers could have memory albums close to their hearts while away on deployment. I was grateful and excited to see these couples and so many more at the ball on May 20, 2010.

As we know, things change on committees and an FRG person was working with a 2LT who wanted to see if they could get someone cheaper. They contacted me to find out exactly what I had in mind. I told them of the high quality portraiture they would receive, the excellent service during the ball, and that they would be receiving their portraits in the mail soon after. All they wanted was cheaper, and asked me to cut my prices because someone wanted to undercut me by 50%. With a staff of 7 people, there was no way I could do that, but offered an alternative package for Junior Enlisted couples.

I was notified that although it was kind of me to offer this, the FRG person said her commander wanted CHEAP, and so they chose to go with the other woman. Was I upset? Yes. Did I vent in a private forum? Yes. Did I contact this woman? No. Don't let her fool you.

Is there more to this than meets the eye? Do I need to answer that? But I choose not to divulge because I would not bash another photographer.

Do I wish her good luck in her endeavors? You bet. Military Balls are hard to photograph and she will have a waiting line all night long. Do I think she can do the job? I sure hope so. The members of the 425 and their spouses deserve the very best for the sacrifice that they made over the past year and need to have beautiful portraits, not avant garde photos they'd never put on their walls.

Apparently someone contacted this woman. It could have been someone from the private forum that I vented in, but I guarantee you it was NOT me. My personal reputation as an outstanding photographer means a lot to me and my family and clients.

Thanks for stopping by and if you have questions about this, please, feel free to ask away or call. 753-1050.

Ballet Babies!!!

2010-04-10T10:03:00.004-08:00

Ballet Baby #6

2010-04-02T22:04:00.005-08:00

This lovely young lady is also enrolled in dance. She did a fabulous job and she has a great point, too! She brought her own costumes but also used one of ours.

Finish with a flourish!

Ballet baby #5

2010-03-31T12:55:00.004-08:00

This lil girl was like sunshine on an already sunshiney day. She was really excited about the treat! hahaha!
Thanks so much for coming in this morning! It was great to meet you!

Look at that point! She'll be a wonderful dancer when she grows up!

This curtsy is so dang adorable! She was too funny every time she did it, too!

Ballet Baby #4

2010-03-29T21:31:00.003-08:00

Look at how adorable this lil baby girl looks! Soooo cute!

Ballet Babies #3

2010-03-27T19:30:00.004-08:00

I've photographed these lil girls before! :D They are soooo cute! And rambunctious! LOL but they were pretty good for me. I think they were either irritated with the tulle or loved it. It was like a love/hate relationship for them! But these are beautiful and I'm thrilled with them!

Ballet Baby #2

2010-03-27T12:59:00.002-08:00

Here's another ballerina who came to help model for Ballet Babies. She did wonderfully as well! She brought her own costumes and used ours as well. :D

Pink tutus by Tulle Girlie Tutus.

Ballet Baby #1

2010-03-26T16:20:00.003-08:00

My first model showed yesterday afternoon and was so excited to do this session! She brought her own outfit and also used one of ours.

These are NOT your basic recital portraits. :D These are my loose interpretation of classic ballet paintings, done by artists such as Edward Degas.
The one below has an oil painting effect applied.

Look how beautiful this is with the toe shoe stand! Oh... I adore it!

Thank you Miss V for coming over and helping and playing with Monty! You rock! :D

A funny 2 year old that made ME laugh!

2010-03-18T21:51:00.002-08:00

I strive to enjoy myself at every session I photograph. I love my job, or else I wouldn't be doing it! And I always have a good time.
This lil character I met last fall when I was photographing for the Holiday Portrait Spectacular and he just didn't want any part of me LOL. I did get a few good images of him then, but oh my heck was I surprised at how GREAT his images turned out for his birthday session!!!!!

He *loves* Thomas the Tank Engine! Look at how sweet and fantastic these grins are! And check out how precious the one with the bunny is!

Thanks L for coming over the other day and letting me have the opportunity to photograph him again. There are MANY more to come! I'm so happy he did so well!

Winter Wonderland on a sunny day!

2010-03-15T23:10:00.003-08:00

It was a super sunny day, freezing cold and I can't believe these guys bit the bullet and sucked up the cold by wearing spring/summer clothes! But don't they look so cute? You've seen this couple before, I photographed their reunion a couple of weeks ago. Thanks so much for giving me the opportunity to photograph you guys again. I appreciate it.

The two locations we went to are on the back of base. Isn't it just beautiful???

OpLove reunion 3/8

2010-03-08T21:52:00.009-09:00

You've all seen this family a couple of times, and I think they get cuter everytime I've seen them. I had the privilege to photograph their homecoming and I was grateful to do it. I have to say that I'm so very blessed to be a part of just a tiny moment in their lives that is such a HUGE moment in a year apart from each other. I'm glad to be a part of this great organization and grateful that their reunion happened first thing in the morning.

Please enjoy K's story.

Up wayyyyy too early! lol

Enjoying the giggle while it lasted...

*squeal* There he is!

He's right overrrrrrrrrrrr.... there!

I had to add this one... of course that's her husband right in the middle, but I made this shot wider because I love watching the soldiers stand at attention while moving their eyes trying to find their loved ones.

Waiting patiently a bit more longer...

A proud grandma stands behind a boy who missed his daddy a lot.

Our brave soldier helped another couple before he could be in the arms of his loved ones so this is their moment of impact... a sweet loving embrace.

There are no words...

The baby? Apparently she is showing her displeasure at just this precise moment of all the delays. LOL

Memorizing her face.

Awwww...

I love her glance after their kiss. So beautiful. *swoon*

Dad comforts baby.

Catching up...

Grandma captures Dad comforting the baby again.

I love his expression looking at his beloved daughter.

...yeah it didn't work.

All you can do is laugh.

Love these last shots.

The photos and other content of this publication do not imply any endorsement or recommendation by the Department of Defense.

OpLove reunion 3/6

2010-03-08T19:38:00.008-09:00

This lovely family lives near me and my son knows their kids... wish I'd met them sooner LOL...

It was truly an exciting Saturday afternoon. I know that there was delay, after delay, after delay. Welcome home and thank you for your service and sacrifice for this great country! I love doing these reunions when there are kids... it makes it so much more fun with all the contagious excitement and then the "swallowing the lump out of one's throat because it's so wonderful".

First glimpse shot! *squeal*

He's riiiiiiight... over there!

Let's get him, kids!

Faster than lightening, the "impact shot" happened!

Surrounded by his loving family!

Lil monkeys hanging on Daddy!

LOVE LOVE LOVE her expression...

In the arms of her love!

The world is gone in an instant!

Group bear hug!

Lots of catching up to do...

The photos and other contents of this publication do not imply any endorsement or recommendation by the Department of Defense.

Newborns... again!

2010-03-08T12:22:00.005-09:00

Lil Miss "B" sure wanted to be here FAST! Look at all the fun big brothers she has! She is certainly "spoilt sweet" and has her daddy wrapped around her little finger!

This is such a sweet family, and I so appreciate having the opporturnity to photograph their first official family portrait. I'm excited to work on the rest of them and can't wait for them to see these sweet portraits. There are so many to choose from!!!

Packages for the Limited Edition Spring Portraits event

2010-03-05T08:54:00.004-09:00

Honey Bee Photography
Boutique Photography for the Discriminating Budgeteer.

Limited Edition Spring Portrait Packages
Your $25.00 session fee includes a 5x7 portrait of your choice.

Package A ($61.00 value) 1 pose
1-8x10
1-5x7
1 sheet of wallets
$50.00

Package B ($99.00 value) 2 poses
2-8x10s
2-5x7s
1 sheet of wallets
$85.00

Package C ($137.00 value) 3 poses
2-8x10s
3-5x7s
2 sheets of wallets
$120.00

Package D ($187 value) 4 poses
1-11x14
1-8x10
4-5x7s
5-4x5s/4x6s
$160.00

Package E ($241.00 value)
1-11x14
2-8x10s
3-5x7s
5-4x5s/4x6s
2 sheets of wallets
BONUS: set of 10 greeting cards (4x7 size) with envelopes (Passover or Easter)
$216.00

Add-ons (may be purchased ONLY with a package)
1-4x5 $11.00
1-4x6 $12.00
1-5x7 $15.00
1-8x10 $23.00
1-11x14 $54.00

Gifts
Ceramic Mug $25.00
Mouse Pad $15.00
2-sided Key Chain $14.00
1-6x6 tumbled stone $55.00
Custom designed Greeting Cards (perfect for Passover and Easter)
1 set of 20-4x7 cards with envelopes $50.00

And another homecoming!

2010-03-03T16:52:00.009-09:00

So I haven't had the opportunity yet to do an *early morning* homecoming, until this morning. Yes, I was up at 3:45 to get ready to be at the gym by 4:30. And.... yeah, they didn't arrive til 6:30-ish due to flight delays. The feeling in the gym was anxious, excited, tense, and sleepy! Kids were having fun running all over the gym but it was definitely subdued due to the early morning hour.

Miss S had been waiting for over 2 weeks to see her husband. She was very gracious in all of the delays but those last couple hours I believe were tortuous for her, as well as all the other spouses and parents patiently waiting. Here's Miss S's story.

Watching... and waiting... with her good friend who was also waiting patiently to see her love too.

There he is *squeal*!
Where is he???

Running to her LOVE!

Leaping into his arms!

Back in his arms again... FINALLY!

The world disappears in an instant!

Have you seen a more joyful expression on a loving wife who has endured a year without her husband?

Not lettin' go!

Smiles and contentment abound!

I love how her nose scrunches up when she looked at her husband here!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh right where she belongs!

The photos and other content of this publication do not constitute or imply any endorsement or recommendation by the Department of Defense.

One month baby girl! {puffy heart}

2010-02-25T16:38:00.002-09:00

Get ready to swoon and sigh over this yummy baby!

*kiss* *kiss* *kiss* *kiss* *kiss* those perfect little toesies!

Miss T, I sure hope you LOVE your sneak peek and that you are excited to share them with all your friends, family and co-workers!

Another reunion!

2010-02-25T15:43:00.004-09:00

I can't be in 2 places at one time so my dear friend Diana helped me out with this one, and I think she did a lovely job. Thanks to Miss C's husband for serving our great country!

I love this next one, total swoonage, bliss and contentment abound... He's home.

The photos and other content of this publication do not imply any endorsement or recommendation by the Department of Defense.

More Limited Edition Spring Portrait Images!

2010-02-21T22:12:00.002-09:00

Look how cute these all turned out! Mark your calendar and call Megan at 753-1050 or email meganmartineau@gci.net for details on how to get adorable spring portraits, sweet, simple, and unique with the baby bunnies, duckies and chickies. You'll have fun with a short session that's guaranteed to bring smiles and wonder to your child and create beautiful portraits that will be cherished for generations.

First family portraits EVER!

2010-02-20T12:36:00.005-09:00

I've known this family for a while now and whenever the mom talked about getting pictures done she'd say "This'll be our first family portrait EVER." I'm so glad I got to be the one to have the honor and privilege to do their first family portrait. Thanks so much Miss G for coming over and doing these. It was a lot of fun!

Limited Edition Spring Portraits

2010-02-19T19:08:00.002-09:00

So here are some test shots I did this evening with my new spring portrait set. Look for more soon of other kids to see them!

Price Change

2010-02-09T17:35:00.002-09:00

Please note that as of March 1, 2010, Honey Bee Photography's prices will be changing. If you currently have a session that has been done in the past 60 days that is still open (meaning you haven't ordered yet) you will have a 30 day window to still purchase at the old prices (until March 30). However, if your session has been open 61 days or longer then your purchases will reflect the new pricing.

Honey Bee Photography continues to rapidly change, bring new sessions and backdrops and props, as well as new products while still maintaining great customer service. We truly appreciate our clients and have the desire to continue to bring fabulous photography that is unique and lovely to behold. Thanks again for your loyalty to HBP!

A Homecoming reunion

2010-02-09T16:05:00.006-09:00

So this lady has been counting down the seconds til she could be in her love's arms again. All of these gals have been doing the same thing!

Can I tell you how much I love doing these reunions? It's such an emotional, amazing moment to be witness to and a total privilege to be asked to do them. Here's H's story.

She simply can't wait, the anticipation is killing her!

Her friend and moral support gives comfort while waiting.

Playing with her strand of pearls while waiting.

OMGosh! There he is!!!!

She desperately wants to run right in there and grab him!

Where is he!? There he is... look at the face above the little girl's pink shirt! The first glance!

Never gonna let go!

Too many kisses are never enough!

A year full of emotions runs thick.

"Don't cry babe" is what she said she thought he might say to her first thing.

The world is gone in a moment. All there is is just these two lovers savoring the moment.

Check out the reunion on the left, a lil baby meets his daddy for possibly the very first time.

Later she commented that he'd given her a bag o' bricks...

Kiss her! I said! Looks like he did a superb job to me! LOL

Thanks H for inviting me to be a special part of this moment in your lives. God bless.

***The photos and other content of this publication do not imply any endorsment or recommendation by the Dept of Defense.***

Pin Ups by Honey Bee Photography

2010-02-09T11:35:00.007-09:00

Here is a selection of a lot of the beautiful gals I had the privilege of photographing over the past month, they are truly pin up STARS!

Honey Bee Photography offers parties to hostesses who invite 5-8 guests to have makeovers done and then their portraits done, and the hostess gets her session with me free; total for the makeover and session comes to $115.00 and includes a complimentary 8x10 of choice printed on the much coveted metallic paper. Packages start at $100.00. (*prices are subject to change at any time without notice) Hair and makeup is done by the lovely and most talented Rachel Sigmon.

Surprise your husband *any time of the year* with special portraits just for him. At HBP, we believe that pin up photography is a great opportunity to do fantastic, sexy portraits for your husband while retaining your modesty. Call today at 753-1050 or email meganmartineau@gci.net for more information about hosting YOUR party- perfect for a girls' night in!

Winter Wonderland family!

2010-02-09T10:28:00.005-09:00

Last year I did a Winter Wonderland on Superbowl Sunday and I got to do it again this year! I must be making a tradition for HBP lol. Anyway, I've photographed this sweet family before... but I totally miss their son's mohawk! Great kids, good attitudes about being outside in the cold with no jackets on LOL... and I so appreciated their hard work trudging through thigh-high snow at the golf course! You should have seen me I was up to my upper thighs in the stuff getting great grins from these guys!

Anyway, thanks Miss K for letting me photograph you guys again. I had so much fun and it was good to see you again!

Lil 3 month old girl

2010-02-01T20:39:00.004-09:00

This lil cutie and I have a little history LOL... I did her momma's "maternity" picture (mom and dad's hands in a heart over the belly button) when her momma was just barely pregnant. It was such a joy to see this beautiful lil girl and she was so happy and adorable, as you can totally see in the following images!

Miss K, thanks so much for bringing over your baby girl! I really enjoyed our time together. :D

Valentine's Day Limited Edition sessions Sat, Feb 6

2010-01-31T23:16:00.004-09:00

Bring in your loves for a micro session on Saturday, February 6 from 9-2. Microsessions are 15 minutes long and are $20.00. You receive a 4x5 of your choice against this super fun backdrop that I designed and painted! How fun to send your loved ones Valentine's portraits!

You'll be able to see your images straight out of the camera that day and order. Your order will be back by February 12, 2010. Packages start at $50 and include wallets for your cards.

Call today to schedule your Valentine's day micro-session at 753-1050!

A maternity session!

2010-01-25T23:22:00.004-09:00

Maternity sessions are so fun. It's not every day a woman looks this beautiful, with the dream of new life blossoming inside her. It's a special privilege to be able to capture beautiful moments for new moms-to-be. Hope you love Miss M!

First birthday portraits!

2010-01-13T22:16:00.004-09:00

There's only once in your life you turn the big OH-ONE. You know, *1*. Just once. So for a girly-girl like this young lady... you gotta do it right!

She is going to be one of those girls who LOVES to shop, too. She'll do the sales, of course, but with quite the discriminating taste.

Check out this sneak peek from Naomi's first birthday session! Thanks so much for coming over. I had such a great time!

Cake credit goes to Rebecca Hayes.

Father/kids session

2009-12-28T13:17:00.005-09:00

This dad had his kids up for the holidays and we had a good time getting their session done. Nice kids! Thanks so much for coming over!

Mother/Daughter portraits

2009-12-28T12:05:00.003-09:00

These two girls were so much fun to photograph! I really enjoyed having you over! Thanks again so much for getting all gussied up and letting me do some fun things for you. Stay tuned for your gallery!

Finally home for R&R

2009-12-23T23:09:00.007-09:00

There are several moments in a marriage that are absolutely magical and miraculous. Sometimes it's the wedding itself. Another would be the two words uttered with wonder and excitement: We're Pregnant! And a third might be when a new dad comes home for R&R to see his new son in person for the first time. I had the special opportunity to do their very first family portraits.

I've photographed this lil guy before in an OpLove session when he was newborn. Sweet, sweet baby. And he's got the sweetest mom and dad. Dad was even willing to help change the diaper mid-session! These guys look incredibly happy, even the baby who wasn't feeling too well, but he's such a TROOPER! LOL... Check out the one in the Christmas box... now that was fun trying to keep him away from the bow! That was my favorite one. And also check out the romantic ones I did of Mom and Dad... and C, I remembered the name of that movie is called The Wedding Date, where the guy was "hovering".

Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to let me photograph you guys. I know I went overboard in doing your sneak peek but I couldn't not do it for you... I hope you love them!

The Boy and the Dog in the Frosty Fog

2009-12-15T16:14:00.006-09:00

My 2 favorite subjects in the snow... these turned out better than I expected LOL... and they were shot on the golf course on base!

Romantic Winter Wonderland

2009-12-15T12:46:00.006-09:00

This couple is so super cute... I know them from church and they are so lovey-dovey I love to watch them. T wanted a romantic Winter Wonderland session with their dog, and I'll tell ya, Mother Nature sure helped out with our backdrop. The crystalized branches and sparkling beauty afforded us with a TON of awesome images; it's been difficult to pick which ones to put on here! AND it SNOWED! How much more perfect could this shoot have gotten? I have no idea... LOL

Thanks T and J for letting me enjoy this beauty and for photographing you guys at the same time! It was fun!

Great Christmas images!

2009-12-07T16:42:00.004-09:00

Here are images of most of the families I photographed for the Holiday Portrait Spectacular! Many thanks to all for your patience and I know y'all love your images! Thanks so much for participating!

a Merry Christmas session!

2009-11-26T12:10:00.002-09:00

Sweet family! You could never tell that they love their daughter! Isn't she just so adorable?

Sooo sweet!

2009-11-23T13:13:00.003-09:00

This new lil guy is such a yummy baby! So sweet! And again, I got eye contact!
His big brother is very excited! We had a great time together, and I got to see his cool tricks and jumps and such... too fun! I love my job... every session is an adventure!

Thanks LWE for letting me come over and hang out with you guys and take some photos... :D

A super cute 3 week old!

2009-11-12T15:08:00.005-09:00

This sweet lil baby was just so lovable! What a cutie, and I even got some eye-contact from him!

Dad was here just in time to see his new son... he had to return from R&R the evening after they were here, so this moment was very sweet to witness. Thank you so much for having me photograph your sweet precious baby! We got some great images; as you can see it was REALLY difficult to pick out just for the sneak peek!

OpLove: MB (2nd OL in Nov)

2009-11-09T22:07:00.005-09:00

This family is just beautiful, from the inside out! I thoroughly enjoyed photographing the kids, as disgusting as it was for them to have to touch each other, they cracked me up!

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OpLove: DN

2009-11-06T21:58:00.006-09:00

I've done many, many OpLove sessions this year, and this is the first one that the Mom was the deployed person. So photographing this, I kind of had to switch gears a little. This family is so close, the love between these guys runs wide and deep.

Just look how much fun we had in my camera room!

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OpLove MW (October)

2009-11-03T14:54:00.004-09:00

This lovely family is so gracious and fun! These girls are so sunny, it was wonderful working with two young ladies such as these.

Thanks so much for asking Honey Bee Photography to capture these lovely images for you. I know you will love the rest of them in your gallery.

Operation: Love Reunited

2009-11-03T14:29:00.002-09:00

As of November 1, 2009, Honey Bee Photography will only be doing 2 OpLove sessions a month, and that will be first come, first serve.

We truly love to serve the military families, being a military family ourselves. The prices that Honey Bee Photography offers are targeted specifically for military families, below the going price of private photographers with the same experience, but slightly higher than local department store studios who are unable to provide you with the personalized service you receive from Honey Bee Photography.

With that said, after the 2 OpLove sessions are taken each month, families with loved ones about to deploy, or are on R&R, will receive a discounted session fee of $25.00 that covers the entire immediate family, no matter how many in the session (call for details) and portraits will be given a 25% discount.

Operation: Love Reunited is a charity we believe in, but it does not sustain a military wife's home business. This is a decision that has been tossed around and prayed about; this is the best solution that we've been able to come up with.

Thank you for your understanding.

Another homecoming for R&R

2009-10-29T10:39:00.010-08:00

She was sick of being sick. She didn't know if she wanted me there, to capture her reunion for her, her husband and 2 adorable boys.

I talked her into it. I even talked her into kissing her beloved husband.

And I'm glad to report that she's finally feeling better. Thanks so much, C, for letting me do this for your family. It meant a lot to me that I came along to capture this moment. God bless and keep feeling better.

This one makes me get a catch in my throat every time I look at it.

Melts my heart!

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Homecoming Ceremony

2009-10-16T15:32:00.012-08:00

It was a cold, rainy day, but the hearts of the families of a certain unit on post that evening were warm with anticipation, for their loves were about to be reunited. They had been separated for 15 months and the excitement was palpable. This is something that just cannot be understood unless one is there.

There were a lot of people at this location, and kids were running around and having fun, spouses were talking to each other, and occasionally you'd hear the cheers of excited spouses whooping that they'd see their honeys soon.

Here is the home of one certain person who was beloved of a wife, and 2 sons.

Here is just one bit of the huge crowd. I saw many people I recognized, and many more I met for the first time.

The first guys coming into the ceremony area. The crowd went wild.

He sees her.

Waving to her love.

In formation, and the anticipation was growing. Separated by mere FEET, the families were itching to get down on the floor.

Where did he go?

Back in the arms of the one she loves.

Father and son.

Meeting his newly adopted son for the first time.

First family picture in over a year.

A loving embrace.

A prayer to thank God for their safe return.

The young man tries to hoist his dad's bag.

Welcome home!

One of several gifts.

A new grill!

Ahhhh... in the chair!

Homecomings are so special. I'm often asked, do you cry at these? No, because I go into photographer-mode, I cannot get emotional, I have to stay focused because these moments are so fleeting. However, when I sit down and open these up to work on them, my throat chokes up because these families haven't seen each other in months, perhaps even over a year. The reunions are incredibly special and I'm grateful to do them. Miss P, I hope you love your pictures from your special night. I'm glad we were able to make it work out.

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Another senior!

2009-10-13T23:14:00.006-08:00

The above images are from the outside portion of his senior session!

So I can't decide who this guy looks like, but I'll tell ya he was fun to photograph! He totally looks like a mix of Johnny Depp and... someone else but gosh I couldn't tell you! Maybe you girls out there can help me out!

Thanks so much for coming over... and I'm looking forward to photographing him with the truck! Hoping for nice weather!

Just needed some head shots for the yearbook

2009-10-04T20:24:00.004-08:00

He admitted... it wasn't as painful as he thought it might be.

His mom called saying she just needed a few done for the yearbook... I was happy to oblige.

Look for the shot with braces AND without braces!

He wouldn't sleep! LOL

2009-10-04T17:13:00.005-08:00

So it must be me LOL. I had the heat on from 2 space heaters, the noise machine going, and so between the warmth of the room and the heart beat, there were 4 adults who were getting sleepy just trying to get this cutie pie asleep.

However, we did get some really beautiful images so far and I hope, K and J, that you love them. Thanks for trying so hard to get him to sleep, and I'm still sad we couldn't get those other images I wanted to try.

Wedding day!

2009-09-29T15:49:00.007-08:00

It poured all week. I watched the weather channel like crazy, praying that the outdoor wedding ceremony wouldn't get rained out.

Then the great news came! We would be inside anyway, which was a huge relief. But then the rain stopped on Saturday morning, and the day just continued to get better, and better, til at least we had sunshine and puffy clouds! What a wonderful blessing!

This family is awesome. I enjoyed working with them thoroughly. It was a lovely wedding, performed by the bride's dad after he walked her down the aisle. The food was delicious, the music was fun and the cakes were cool!

This next image is my favorite from the whole day!

Jumping over the broom!

This cool wall is in her living room!

Thanks K and P. I had a great time at your wedding! I hope you had a great time on your honeymoon!

Sweet 10 month old!

2009-09-28T21:44:00.003-08:00

This lil girl is so cute... she's come to me 2 months in a row now. I love seeing babies grow!

Check her out with her taking a lil tiny step with her arms in the air! She was having a terrific time doing that. And the flowers, she was fascinated with them... with pulling them out of the arrangement, that is! LOL... and the leaves, she loved the leaves. Apparently silk leaves are yummy. And so are fake apples.

Anyway, she had a ball, it is very apparent! Thanks for coming over DW... as always I have a great time with you!

20 year anniversary special!

2009-09-22T09:19:00.002-08:00

So 20 years ago, I was on the brink of finding something new to do with my life. I was working at a grocery store as a Customer Service Rep, and I really wanted something a little more exciting. Enter the classifieds. "Oh, look, the local studio wants a photographer's assistant. I wonder what that is!"

So I go for an interview and I find out that I'd be photographing families, kids, babies and the occasional pet. It sounded like fun and challenging work, so I accepted the job.

I remember my first sessions, and the gal who taught me was really, really good. I use a lot of what she taught me still, for getting kids to smile and all of that. I cringe at the memory of my first session with a family of 15 grandchildren LOL. I smile at the memory of kids crying and then I got them to stop by making them laugh. My heart melts when I think of parents thanking me because I was able to capture something for them because I cared. I love looking back on those days and I marvel at how far I've come, to my own business which was a dream only 6 months into my career.

Ok, so fast forward to today! I am offering, for the month of October, 20 regular sessions for half price, and all the 8x10s purchased from those sessions are half price, too! I think that's pretty dang GOOD. Hurry and call, because these sessions will go fast. Only one per family, and this offer may not be combined with any other offer.

My number is 907-753-1050. My email is meganmartineau@gci.net. If you have any questions please feel free to call or email.

A 4 week old preemie

2009-09-21T12:46:00.003-08:00

So as some of you may know, there are some new poses/techniques that I am trying to learn on my own for photographing newborns. To get that curly, sleepy look and just be able to manipulate them into all kinds of adorable positions, they need to be under the age of 2 weeks. In case YOU are interested, and for a limited time only, I am giving away one hour newborn sessions just so I can learn these poses.

So this is a friend of a friend, please meet N&A and their cute new baby, who was 4 weeks premature, so he's really at 0 weeks. *perfect* And he did wake up a bit, only to go right back to sleep. What a peaceful baby! :D

So the one pose, I couldn't get... but after studying I think I figured it out. Below is my first attempt at a hanging baby pose NOT using a pre-made sling. It's a pretty good first attempt. I do believe that after doing this and then re-studying I've figured some other things out so I'm working on it! But Mom and Dad LOVED this, it was their favorite and I sneaked it out to them on FB right after the session on Friday so LOL... they LOVE it. I'm so glad.

Anyway, this new lil family is adorable, and I hate to only know them for a short time, since they are PCSing in like 6 weeks! But I'm glad I got to meet you and the lil one... thanks so much for helping me out. I hope you love your sneak peek!

A 2 year old girl

2009-09-17T23:49:00.004-08:00

So this lil girl I've been photographing since she was a lil bitty. I've known her momma for YEARS. Anyway, she turned two a few months ago, and I captured her in a 3 generation session earlier this summer. But I really wanted a model for my basket of apples, and so guess who I turned to? YUP! And as her mom and I planned, we decided pink leg warmers would be cute with a tutu... and big floppy ribbons in her hair. The outfit she came over in, the red and white striped, was too adorable. So we let her climb on up and look at the fantastic smile we got! She sure loved the basket of apples, too. The bale of hay? Well, I think it poked at her... so it was reaaaaallllllllly hard getting her back on LOL. I love her expression... she looks like she's waiting for something to happen. She LOVES her root beer, and I loved how she was sitting, so we got her taking a sippy break. And the one with the eyelashes? Breath-taking! I adore that one. And the first one here... sooo precious! What a cutie! Thanks D for letting me photograph your daughter for yet *another* time! LOL

DO Oplove

2009-09-17T19:12:00.006-08:00

Maternity session: check
Daddy came home for R&R: check
Baby came day after due date: check
OpLove session: check!
How much can a family squeeze into 2 weeks when a loved one comes home for R&R from the battlefield? Especially when the new lil princess has her daddy wrapped around her little finger?
This super cute family has found out since last Friday themselves. All they want to do is love on her! And who could blame them, when the baby is this cute?

A 2 month old!

2009-09-10T23:38:00.005-08:00

So 2-month old babies just don't like to sleep on command like 1 week olds. We *almost* had her asleep and then my husband came down the stairs talking and I said "shhh" and it was all over. Apparently it was a miracle that we even got her to nap! She hates sleeping! Of course, if you have a big sister like hers who is super busy and doesn't stop at all during the day except to get a snack LOL... you want to be just like her! NO NAPS NOW! lol

I can see the protest against their mom now.

So this little cutie came over with her mom and did fall asleep... but wouldn't go completelyout... but when she woke up she was in the most cheerful mood! Oh my gosh just grin after grin after cute expression! Dimples galore! She was in the glory of her girliness!

So some of you know of the battle I've had with the sling prop that I ordered earlier this year. It's supposed to be for newborns but I haven't been able to make it work... TIL NOW! So. Apparently it works well for 2-month-olds and 3 month olds... the chubbier the better and the more their toes stick through the stitches, the absolutely more adorable it is. So folks with 2 and 3 month olds need to call soon for a shot with this prop! It is toooo cute!

LOVE the smiles. Thanks, M, for coming over! I had a good time hanging with you for a bit!

Are you expecting a baby in January 2010?

2009-09-08T13:47:00.004-08:00

Are you expecting one of these in January?

Honey Bee Photography, for a limited time only, is offering a special on the Bringing Home Baby package for January 2010 babies!
The Bringing Home Baby Package includes three sessions: The Maternity session, The Hospital session, and the Newborn session. You receive with those sessions: an 8x10 from each session, a soft-covered 10-page 5x7 book with images from all three sessions, and 15-4x7 custom-designed announcements with envelopes. Here is an example from pages of a book I designed recently:

Here is an example of a recent announcement:

This is a great opportunity for YOU! The Bringing Home Baby package is worth $590.00, usually sells for $500. If you act between now and September 18, you can purchase this package for only $400.00. This is good ONLY for babies who are going to be born January 1-January 31, 2010.

Please call 753-1050 or email meganmartineau@gci.net for more information.

A cute 9 month old!

2009-09-06T22:23:00.004-08:00

So this cute lil girl and her parents came over the other day. She got a "A" for just being adorable... and also for being fixated on my bucket of apples LOL. I have a fall prop that is a small bushel basket with fake apples in it... she was very intrigued and tried to eat one. The shot with her in front of her parents' feet the bucket as about 5 feet away... she kept crawling over and we had to keep bringing her back and we were laughing really hard because she was so fixated on it. Finally I gave her an apple and hid the rest away... her happy smile cracks me up because she seems to be saying "I won! I won again!".

Now the pink cowboy hat and boots totally cracks me up... we added my white tutu prop because it was just too darn cute and pulled the whole look together. She actually liked wearing it... so *fer sher* she is a girly-girl!

And this first one in the polka-dot dress on her tummy... her mom kept feeding her those little fruity crunchy snacks... and she LOVES those things... She looks totally posed but if you look carefully you'll see the REAL reason why her hand is so close to her face...

D, thanks so much for coming over! I had a great time getting to know you and singing "Popcorn Popping". Hope your trip was fun!

OpLove: HS

2009-09-03T20:33:00.006-08:00

I love red hair. I remember when I first started out in this career years and years ago (ok, almost 20 years ago!) I photographed a family that had many children... I think like 5 or 6 and every single family member, parents and kids, had beautiful Molly Ringwald hair. I mean RED. And the baby had a red mohawk! It was hysterically funny and I remember that wonderful session to this day.

Here is another FANTASTIC family that I had the honor to photograph yesterday. The lil guy, Mr Silly-boy, LOVED to give crazy silly goofy smiles that I did catch quite a few LOL.... But these smiles down below are million dollar smiles! The baby, Miss Cutie-Patootie, did GREAT and smiled for most of the session. What I love being able to give my clients is the time during a session that if a baby needs a bottle and quickie nap, I'm able to give that to them and not let them feel pressured. It's the best to be able to give such personal care and I know that they appreciate it too, which makes it so much better! So Miss CP had to take a tiny bottle break and little bitty nap, and she awoke and was all happy again!

I had a fun time and I hope you guys felt the same way. I also hope you LOVE your images and that this sneak peek has you hungering for MORE lol. Thanks again so very much for taking time out of your super busy week and allowing me the opportunity to photograph your family. And thank you very much for your service to this great country. I appreciate it!

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I'd like to introduce you!

2009-08-29T17:48:00.003-08:00

My friend Ginger and her husband are about the coolest couple I know... they are wonderful and funny and real.

Steve is a very accomplished nature photographer and I've seen his work. You can see his work too at this blog address: www.eveillerbysteveandginger.blogspot.com. Their very first image up is an adorable bear playing with his toes! Please turn on the follow button on their blog and check out their work. You'll be able to own your very own print by this terrific artist very soon!

I'm excited for these guys and I'm happy to introduce their work to you!