New Look, New Blog

I'm saying goodbye to this blog today and moving on to one that's even better! Please go to http://www.dontblinkbyerin.com/blog to see the latest :) I'd be honored if you'd follow me there. Thank you so much!

Stay Tuned!

Happy New Year everyone! I'm so excited to announce that the brand new Don't Blink Photography website is underway! I can't wait to share all of the new photos from the year and of course, many new blog posts! Stay tuned for just a few more weeks... it will be worth the wait!

In the meantime, please go to www.facebook.com/dontblinkbyerin to see what's new!

More Posts Coming Soon... I Promise!!

I am so thankful for such a busy summer and fall photography season! Everything has been going so great that I haven't even had a chance to post new sessions here! Please go to www.facebook.com/dontblinkbyerin to see recent photos. If you're here on the blog thanks again for following my work - many posts to come soon!!

- Erin

Tying the Knot

Wedding season is in full swing and I'm so excited to share these photos with you. Last month I had the opportunity to capture memories at the Kreger wedding. It's so much fun to take pictures for a couple that is as in love as these two, and I think you'll be able to see it too by looking at these pictures. A rainy day changed the plans a little bit, but it certainly didn't put a damper on the day. Thank you again to Mike and Marissa for letting me a part of their beautiful day.

Senior Swag

I recently had the chance to spend an afternoon with Josh, a senior graduating from high school next year. One of my favorite things about taking senior photos is that there are no rules. Seniors can be who they are and let their personality show through... and this is the best part. It's so much fun to see this uniqueness come through in the pictures and I think you'll understand when looking at these photos of Josh. Enjoy!

Since it's been so long since I last posted new photos, here are a few more of my favorites from the start of a great summer. Until next time...

Opportunities

This past year has been like no other. The fact that the summer is almost here makes me remember that it was almost a year ago that I posted my very first photography blog entry. Begging my little cousins and sister-in-law to pose for me at the boat launch near my house... the place that would be become one of my favorite locations for photo shoots - Babcock Park. And photo shoots... phewww, I never thought I would be so lucky to be able to take pictures for other people! Looking back it's almost like watching my life in fast forward. Like the part in the movie Marley & Me where they take about two minutes to show a few years worth of events! If you would've asked me a year ago if I thought I would start my own business, own a camera that was considered an "investment," or spend my nights editing pictures... I would've thought you were crazy! But I wouldn't trade this for the world.

My photography journey in this past year has meant a lot of things for me. Most importantly, it's meant finding a passion. It's shown me that "going to work" doesn't always have to feel like "work." I've been so fortunate to have amazing opportunities. One of my recent projects has been doing photo shoots for Brava Magazine. Taking pictures for a magazine?! It was pretty much a dream opportunity for me, and I'm still so excited about it! I feel honored that I was able to do this. So... if you're out and about, pick up a May issue of the magazine and check out page 41! Here you'll read four stories of amazing moms in the Madison community - and you can see some photos by Don't Blink Photography too! Better yet, go to www.bravamagazine.com to subscribe to this wonderful publication which is created special for "women of style and substance."

The photos in this post are just a few from my Brava shoots. Enjoy!

Peek-a-Boo Times Two...

Is it just me or did we wake up this morning to full blown springtime? To the sun shining, the flowers blooming, and the world turning green. All signs of that wonderful time as we get ready for the warm temperatures of summer. I am particularly excited this year for the milder days and beautiful landscapes... both of which I cross my fingers for with each photo shoot that I get to do.

I've been so busy lately taking pictures and it's been so much fun! I've noticed that the change in seasons not only brings sunny days and budding trees, but also BABIES! I'm so lucky to have had the opportunity to take pictures of many newborns and little kids in the past few weeks. In this newest post I'm highlighting a few of my favorites from a recent photo shoot with Max and Claudia, newborn twins. These little ones were born in February and are as sweet as can be; both with completely different and adorable features and personalities! They were welcomed home last month by their older brother, David. You can see in the photos how proud he is to have two little playmates at home.

Springtime brings with it the sweetness of new beginnings... and in this case it's twice as sweet!