Jan 16 2009

PEEK! [ Miss "Z", 1 year ]

Posted in babies, baby planners 49 comments

Oh my sakes – HEY GUYS!!!! Long time no post, eh?! The past 2 weeks off from shooting have been so lovely for many reasons – but mostly because after my ubber busy 2008 – um I needed to put the camera on the shelf for 2 weeks and no feel guilty *wink* ….But today is the 15th and we are up and running – camera is OFF that shelf and smokin’ already!

So many great things coming up – websites updates are well underway – did ya’ll head over there yet? Its not perfect but it’s getting much closer to complete! Also – note the wedding website! Its pretty bare for now – but we are hoping to get it all done by early February! AND how do you like this SNAZZY new blog update?! I love it!

So enough about that – lets move on and get to the FIRST Peek of 2009, shall we?! This post makes me so HAPPY and yet so sad. I have had the honor of capturing Miss “Z” all year long and now she went and turned one – so you know I don’t get to see her every 3 months now. *sigh* What will I do? Here mommy and daddy assured me I will see her again this summer or fall soooo I guess I have to be okay with that;)

Shes changed so much this past year – it was truly a delight every single session – Sandy I shall never forget our Whoo, the death stick, the end of session up-chuck, haha!! ….ahhh session memories from a baby planner, so much adventure! lol!

Okay okay, okay, okay I have had FAR to much caffeine and seem to have rambled so here is Miss Z and her TOTAL  fabulous-ness!!!

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Have to post this one…the crazy little bugger!! HA!!

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And so, that’s the very last Peek for this very special baby planner. Sandy, Dino – what can I say…I wish I could bottle you up, you and your kind words all year long?!  – you sure know how to make a photographer feel good. It was absolutely fabulous to get to know you guys this past year – AND I look forward to meeting Belle in ‘09 too!!! *wink*

Have a woooonderful evening everyone! Some more Peeks are bound to show up over the next few days as I shoot, shoot, shoot the cuties headed my way!!

~Shellie

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Sandy - January 16, 2009 - 9:41 pm

Shellie, Shellie, Shellie – What can I say? I have tears of happiness streaming down my face!! These pictures are gorgeous and your notes touch my heart!! This past year has been SO much fun. You made our first year of parenthood such a joy and we now have the most beautiful memories because of you. Your talent is one of a kind and your heart is so true!! Thanks again so much for everything!! I will be sure to stalk your blog all year until our mid-summer photo shoot!! Belle is already practicing wearing a Santa hat for you. =)

roro - January 16, 2009 - 10:50 pm

love love love love love love…my how the time flies :( she’s just such a cutie!!! great job as always shellie!!

Natalie - January 17, 2009 - 9:34 am

She’s such a doll…wonderful work as always!!! It’s good to have you back :)

Leah - January 17, 2009 - 6:23 pm

Love love love Zoe’s pics! If there’s any way you can help the Kostouros family earn some free photos of their gorgeous little girl, I know they would really appreciate them! There’s no family more deserving, and who wouldn’t love to see more of Zoe in her little sailor dress?! You take amazing pics…wish I lived in the peoria area so my little one could be photographed by you!

Thanks again,

Leah Philpot Boyle

Dan Wolf - January 18, 2009 - 12:27 am

I cannot believe how big she has gotten!!!! She is adorable and the pics are GREAT!

Dziadzie - January 18, 2009 - 10:04 am

Looking a Zoe = A million smiles
Looking at those big baby blue eyes = Priceless

Rhiannon - January 18, 2009 - 10:09 am

She is such a cutie! I can’t believe she’s already one! You can really tell she loves the camera!

Melissa - January 18, 2009 - 10:31 am

Absolutely LOVE the pics! They are terrific. The third is especially great! Reminds me of a little French girl — mon petit chou!

Nectaria Meyer - January 18, 2009 - 11:02 am

That baby is just full of personality, and those eyes…….breathtaking. Love the pictures! So natural!

Grammy - January 18, 2009 - 11:22 am

I always say, Zoe has her Mother’s eyes, but Dziadzie had something to do with that, Zoe should be a toddler model, but’s that’s a Grammy thought.

Quan Martin - January 18, 2009 - 11:40 am

All of Zoe’s photos are such truly fantastic! Zoe’s such a gem. Wish I still lived in the Peoria area so you could capture my family’s memories. :) Sandy, Dino and Miss Z are very dear to my heart and I wish I could visit more often. Because of your priceless photos, I am able to partake in Zoe’s first year of life from a far…all the way from Canada!

Keep up the amazing work!

Kelly - January 18, 2009 - 11:43 am

as always – beautiful subject…beautiful pics. My only worry is they are running out of wall space!

cheryl - January 18, 2009 - 12:03 pm

These photos are amazing – as usual. I’m going to miss the quarterly updates of photos!!!!!!

Antigone - January 18, 2009 - 12:49 pm

I’ve had a great time seeing little Zoe grow up this past year! Her eyes are just a wonder! They remind me of the ocean – I just want to jump in them and take a swim! I wish your photographer came to chicago – she did a great job! Mia can’t wait to go out and have some sneaky fun with Zoe!

Kelly Faughn - January 18, 2009 - 4:09 pm

What fantastic pictures! She is adorable. Beautiful blue eyes!!!

Auntie Suzy - January 18, 2009 - 4:45 pm

look at the little mousey shoe peeking out!

Alexia Malamis - January 18, 2009 - 5:30 pm

Wow! Zoe has grown in the past year! Enjoy her! And the photos are awesome! Amazing how a photo can say a 1000 words!

Laura - January 18, 2009 - 5:52 pm

Dear Zoe,
You are so beautiful! You take the cake hands down! I must admit though that Shellie has had something to do with these adorable shots.

Julie Sinks - January 18, 2009 - 9:11 pm

Oh my gosh!!! I love these pictures. My favorite has to be with her tounge out, only because that is what little Zoe does all day at school. good luck trying to pick Sandy!!!

Danielle - January 18, 2009 - 10:12 pm

Zoe, i wish my clothes were as cute as yours! dang!

MaryLou & Rich - January 19, 2009 - 12:07 am

Beautiful Zoe!! Talented photographer. What gorgeous pictures!
And then those awesome poses. Mommy & Daddy must be bursting with pride.

Tami - January 19, 2009 - 10:28 am

OMG–I can’t believe how big Zoe is getting!! Each time I see new pictures of Zoe, I’m sure they are THE cutest and couldn’t get any cuter or better. And yet, your photographer captures Zoe better every time! Thanks for sharing

Tasha - January 19, 2009 - 10:31 am

What a cutie-pie! Her eyes are so beautiful!

Louie - January 19, 2009 - 10:36 am

Amazing! She looks mischievous in some pics and completely innocent in others. So…which is it??? :)

Kristen - January 19, 2009 - 10:38 am

I love her smile and the sailor outfit, espcially the color photo. Zoe looks like she is having fun in the last shot.

Diane M - January 19, 2009 - 10:43 am

The photographs are fantastic and always capture Zoe looking great! The photographer has such an amazing talent with the uniqueness of the photo shoots. You constantly receive compliments from friends and family members, so keep up the good work!

Maria - January 19, 2009 - 10:48 am

zoe is just beautiful… happy birthday! the photos are great. my favorite is the b & w… they are all gorgeous.

kelly - January 19, 2009 - 11:25 am

Oh Shellie… You have a true gift and LOVE doing it!! You’re right, Zoe is a very beautiful and special baby girl!!

ShellieBenson - January 19, 2009 - 11:49 am

Sandy – LOL! I look forward to that Santa hat my dear!!! HAHA!! ….to everyone else who has posted for sweet Zoe – thank you SO very much!!! I love, love, love reading all of the wonderful comments – they just prove Zoe is truly blessed with LOVE by everyone who knows her!!! It’s very, very special – makes my soul happy!! Thanks again everyone!! ~Shellie Benson

Rita Emmett - January 19, 2009 - 12:40 pm

Miss “Z” is the cutest little darling! I just want to cuddle her. You did a great job capturing that sparkle in her.

Jamie - January 19, 2009 - 2:15 pm

Zoe is definitely one of a kind and she knows how to pose for the camera!! =) Shellie knows how to capture those perfect moments, what a great team!! Sandy, you are in trouble with this one!! =)

Kwanhead - January 19, 2009 - 3:33 pm

oh. my. goodness. SO CUUUTE!!!!!!!!!! props to Sandy and Dino for good genes and Shellie…grrrrrl you know how to work that camera!

Ed & Ellen - January 19, 2009 - 5:17 pm

THANKS for sharing! You are truly BLESSED with such a BEAUTIFUL daughter.Zoe’s eyes are so amazing…. How we wish Ed were here to enjoy her. Does she like Oreos yet?:)

Kathleen - January 19, 2009 - 8:54 pm

Absolutely beautiful pictures, Mademoiselle Zoe!

Erin - January 19, 2009 - 9:24 pm

What a beautiful little girl!!! They say, “A picture is worth a thousand words”….and thank goodness, because these pictures could leave anyone speechless!

marina - January 19, 2009 - 10:38 pm

what a beautiful little girl those eyes are to die for

Stavrani - January 19, 2009 - 10:48 pm

what great pictures…thanks for sharing! just when i think the photo shoots can’t get any better, and never cease to amaze me. what a beautiful “little peanut!”. shellie, do you make road trips to indiana!

Julie - January 20, 2009 - 12:31 am

Love the little blue…it so brings out the blue in her eyes…you just want to eat her up…

Alissa - January 20, 2009 - 11:52 am

Shellie- your photos of Zoe are incredible and these 1 year shots are no different. I love the sailor outfit and can’t wait to see the rest!

Madeleine - January 20, 2009 - 4:04 pm

Zoe is a beauty, as usual! I love the cheetah print, she truly is fabulous!!

Jenni - January 21, 2009 - 9:38 am

Wow – that picture in the sailor hat is magazine material! It’s absolutely perfect!

nate - January 21, 2009 - 1:59 pm

what great pictures. She is to cute. Its been so much fun watching her grow up with these fantastic pics. Look forward to seeing the next pics. God Bless

haritine kostouros - January 21, 2009 - 5:18 pm

Look at our little Zoe she not so little any more she looks so beautiful… love you zoe thea

Robin Flemming - January 22, 2009 - 6:11 pm

These pictures are beautiful. My favorite is the second one. I love the hat and her gorgeous blue eyes! Shellie does a wonderful job capturing how precious Zoe really is.

Craig - January 24, 2009 - 11:56 am

Zoe is beautiful! Incredible pics! Shellie, you do great work!

Pam - January 26, 2009 - 9:55 pm

What Beautiful Pictures!!! Shellie is amazing. Of course it doesn’t hurt to have a beautiful little model like Zoe!!

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