Emerson Harper Photography

Samantha - Class of 2010

2009-11-01T19:27:00.000-08:00

The weather has been a little unpredictable this fall - especially weekends. So I was SOOO glad it finally cooperated for this lovely lady's senior session. Samantha's uncle has the coolest property to photograph a session - we could have stayed there for hours and hours! What fun "backdrops" he had to work with - complete with a lake and cabin. Sam, her mom, sister, dog and I then traveled over to Lakeshore Park for some photos under the few leaves still left. It was an absolute pleasure to meet and photograph Samantha - what a fun and sweet young lady she is (she's a kindred spirit in that she is on yearbook staff at her high school too:-). Here's to Geneva's Class of 2010 Samantha! May all your dreams come true!

The B Family

2009-10-27T21:42:00.001-07:00

I have known Jen and Chris for years - I think I knew she loved him before she did actually:-) They are a great couple and I had the honor of being in their wedding 3 years ago. I love being present at these special events in friends lives - and what could be more special than their "little man" Christopher? He just exudes joy, is so easy going, and is about as handsome as a little guy can be. It was a beautiful day to capture some fall color and family memories. Thank you B family!

The K Family

2009-10-26T21:46:00.000-07:00

Keri and I are coworkers. She was recommending Emerson Harper Photography to a friend of hers when she was pregnant several months back only to find out she was the one who ended up getting the session as a gift from her friends! Funny how life works, isn't it? I am so glad her friends contacted me - what a stunning day to photograph the K family, their gorgeous little girl, Rylee, and dedicated pooch Ollie. This little lady was up for anything we threw at her - even a tutu at the end of the session which she was literally falling asleep in! What a fun morning this was - can't wait to photograph this little one growing up - she is blessed with such an adoring family!

Sibling Revelry

2009-10-21T17:25:00.000-07:00

What better way to relax after work then to photograph these two cuties just being themselves at home? Mom made a great call to change our session from Friday up to Wednesday and boy, am I ever glad she did - 70 degrees, sunny, gorgeous leaves...wish we could have bottled the day!! Marcus and Delaney showed me around their great property as we climbed up ravines, waded through water, and just played in the leaves - I hope Dad is happy with his Christmas present this year! Thanks Marcus & Delaney for a wonderful Wednesday!

Fall Family Fun

2009-10-18T17:19:00.000-07:00

I had a wonderful time reconnecting with an "old" friend last weekend. Jennelle and her husband have two adorable little boys and it was the perfect weather for our session. We started in their lovely neighborhood, took a walk at a horse farm, and then ended with some casual indoor shots as that was what our birthday boy Wes thought was best - Happy 2nd Birthday Wes! Thanks again Jennelle, Mike, Mitch, and Wes for a beautiful way to end a Sunday!

K Family Session Preview

2009-09-23T19:31:00.000-07:00

I've known Jocelyn and her husband Bob for several years. Joce and I work together - literally right next door to each other - which came in handy for our many bathroom breaks we took while we were both pregnant together - "Can you watch my class...?":-) Her little guy and my youngest daughter are just a few weeks apart in age and we often find ourselves comparing "war stories" in the morning. It was a special day to photograph her family - these two parents are utterly devoted and adoring of their son. And who wouldn't be - he is an easy spirit to be with and seemed to have fun just running around and exploring. Thank you for the opportunity to photograph your family K Family!

Senior Session

2009-09-12T20:19:00.001-07:00

This gorgeous young lady is as nice as she is pretty. We had a great time traveling around to different locations that were special to her for her senior portraits. I think the song she chose to go with her session is just perfection - really captures everything about her and a senior year. Here's to the class of 2010!

The N Family

2009-08-20T20:14:00.000-07:00

I had such fun photographing my neighbor's three beautiful children a second time! Last year we did an extended family session on the beach...I think all told there were 17 people involved in the session. It was a fun but exhausting day so what a treat to be able to relax a bit and focus on these three beauties! Great neighbors are priceless

Emma & her parents.

2009-06-30T20:14:00.001-07:00

Emma's Video (click to view video)

After one reschedule and having to photograph in some rain anyway I had such fun photographing three year-old Emma and her parents (and dinosaur "Chomper"). Emma is quite possibly the happiest child I have ever been around. She and her mom and dad were such fun and such good sports with the wet weather we had. This session was also special to me as I have known Emma's dad Ray since elementary school and was lucky enough to be invited to he and his lovely wife's wedding several years ago - what a wonderful thing life is when you get to photograph the special events in friends' lives who have been so special to you for many years. Thank you all for a great Sunday!

Wedding Guest

2009-06-04T18:38:00.000-07:00

I had the wonderful opportunity to assist the talented Johanna Menough from Celebration Studio at a wedding over the weekend. Johanna is so cool, calm, and collected - great traits for a wedding photographer! I was able to do some "2nd shooting" at a wedding for the first time and it was a great learning experience. I made a little collage of my favorite images I shot throughout the day and cannot wait to see what the wedding pro herself was able to capture. Thank you, Johanna - I have a whole new respect for The Art of Wedding Photography!

Loco about my Logo:-)

2009-06-04T09:48:00.000-07:00

I found a great gal on Etsy who created a perfect logo for Emerson Harper Photography. I wanted to share it all with you so here it is! Can't wait to start using it to brand all of my marketing materials, etc. If anyone needs any work of this sort check out Amber Mabe (Amber84 on Etsy)!

Michelle's Senior Video

2009-05-24T05:17:00.001-07:00

Lovin' Animoto.

Michelle's Senior Preview

2009-05-18T20:18:00.000-07:00

I had the good fortune to photograph a gorgeous young lady on Sunday morning for her Senior Portraits. It was such a beautiful day and Michelle and her mom (and horse) were such fun - these ladies were up for anything. I am just beginning to process the pictures but am loving every one of them. I hope Michelle and her mom are as happy with the images as I am - can't wait to do it again ladies! Here's to the Class of 2009!

Spring Discounts are blooming!

2009-04-03T19:09:00.000-07:00

Spring fever has officially kicked in (never mind the cold, driving wind and rain outside right now). To celebrate being able to get the fam outside again I am offering a discount code for clients. Enter the code "springpics" in the Client Proofs section of my website and receive $10.00 off your print order or gift card of $50.00 or more. Also, all session fees will be 50% off until June 1st so book your session now to save some moolah on your session and prints! Know someone who would love a session? It's a great time to buy a gift session for someone at a discounted price!
Happy Spring!
Kerri
Emerson Harper Photography Clients

Operation: Love Reunited

2009-03-08T18:11:00.000-07:00

I am thrilled to announce that my application to join the volunteer organization "Operation: Love Reunited" has been accepted. I will join hundreds of other photographers around the world to help give back to our military families who give so much to us all. If you or anyone you know is involved in the military and would like your family to receive 1-3 complimentary photography sessions along with a keepsake album of proofs from your sessions and 25% off all other products please contact me to schedule a session. These special sessions will capture memories for families to cherish for many years to come! Please visit: http://www.oplove.org/ for sample pictures from other photographers involved in this amazing organization!
Help me spread the word to the hero families in all of Northeastern Ohio!!

Introducing Urban Yarns by Emily

2009-01-26T18:31:00.000-08:00

My great friend Emily has finally given in and agreed to share her wonderful yarn creations with the rest of the world. She is so rediculously talented! We have been fortunate recipients of her yarn designs for years so I can vouch for their cuteness and durability:-) I wish you all the best with your new adventure, Em. I know you will be a HUGE success.
Here are a few pics of my girls in her stuff - (Camden's hat is on backwards but that is as good a shot as we got tonight:-)
Here is her link so check her out!:http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6832174
Best Wishes,

Kerri

Happy New Year & Camden's Birthday Invite

2009-01-06T18:36:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year All! I hope your holiday with your family was as nice as our time was with our family. I wanted to post my newest favorite pics of Camden (and change out the Christmas music:-) Camden is hard to get a good shot of. I admit I had to bribe her with M&Ms in order to get her to cooperate (notice the chocolate goo-drool on her mouth). It is so hard to believe but she is going to be two years old on the 24th. Happy Birthday, Camden Harper!

Happy Holidays

2008-12-18T21:08:00.000-08:00

I cannot believe that Christmas is almost here (still most of my shopping to do!). Last day of classes with my students tomorrow (although really keeping my fingers crossed for the STORM we just may get:-). I made a Christmas card this year even though I entirely failed to get a decent pic of the girls for it...they never cooperate with me...This is the shot we used nonetheless - Camden has her typical squint while Reagan is just praying it all ends soon.

Merry Christmas all!!

Website Launch

2008-12-01T19:47:00.000-08:00

I took the plunge & got a website - it will be nice to have a professional way to share proofs with my clients. Please feel free to take a look, check for typos, and give me any CC you can! You can link to my website on the right-hand side of my blog or just leave out the word "blogspot" and it is the same address as this page. Many thanks, Kerri

Jason & Rachel

2008-11-30T20:26:00.000-08:00

So I got to take more portraits this weekend (isn't family great?) My wonderful brother-in-law and his beautiful fiance agreed to let me take a few pics of them. They are so hilarious together - we are so happy they found each other! A total stranger joked, "It will never work" when they had their Browns/Steelers shirts on - Lucky for us, it has worked:-)

Senior Shoot

2008-11-22T19:32:00.000-08:00

I had my second senior shoot today and I was so pleased with the results. This girl is just so super nice. I've gotten to know her pretty well as she is in my first block class and sits right by my desk.....this gal was so much fun! We spent nearly two hours together and she was such a trooper to freeze her can off all morning for this. Just look at her amazing blue eyes! I hope she is pleased with the results! Thanks for a fun morning, Dominique!

Twilight

2008-11-21T19:51:00.000-08:00

So several of my coworkers and I went to the highly anticipated "Twilight" this evening. I was not disappointed. Not to say there were not things I would have done differently, things I thought were missing, or acting that was a bit off...but overall, I was happy (I giggled like a 13 year old...on the inside anyway:-). It is a daunting task to bring these characters to life, to be sure. But it was fun. The twitter and giggles of the teens in the room was hilarious....and our thirty year old husbands were troopers to be there (especially those who suffered through the "chick lit" to see what all the hype was about (kuddos to Adam and Mike...Mike incidentally was asked by his brother on the phone while AT "Twilight", "Does mom know you're gay?"). "Twilighters should be pleased with the results.

Reagan's Birthday Invite

2008-11-16T12:05:00.000-08:00

I finally made Reagan's birthday invitation today....for some reason her birthday always seems to sneak up on us! I know I need to start on our Christmas cards and Camden's invite too as once the holidays are over it REALLY sneaks up on us! It was great fun making her invites and scrolling through all the pics of her from the past year. It is so hard to believe that my little girl is going to be 4 years old....preschool next year! OMG. Anyone out there want card/invites/announcements? I'd love to make more!
(ohh...got the template for her card at Pink Ink Studios)

Decisions, decisions, decisions...

2008-11-13T17:24:00.000-08:00

Decided to start a blog to go along with my (hopefully) website launch in the next few days. I think I have decided to go with Photobiz as my website company as they have superb customer service reviews (they got back to me immediately both times I contacted them both by email and phone - can't beat that!) Looking forward to a legit way of sharing my clients' photos!