Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Introducing Tader Head Crochet




A little bit about Tader Head Crochet 
from tader head facebook page

Tader Head™ is a family-owned and operated business based out of Louisville, KY and is the brand name of the hand-crocheted hats and accessories made by the mother/daughter team of Jorena Faulkner and Alyssa Stewart. Inspired by little Tenzin Matan Stewart—the grandson/son affectionately known as "Tader Head"—each item is 100% individually hand-made with love.

Uniquely crafted from a variety of crochet yarns, to include natural and synthetic material (we will be developing an all-natural, organic line in 2012), many of our collections are specifically geared toward a positive theme. With our motto being "Crafting a Better Future," it is our hope that in purchasing a Tader Head™ product, the wearer will also be promoting a philosophy of peace, acceptance and love among all mankind.





For more examples of Tader Head Crochet products please visit their facebook page.






Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Free Photo Sessions at Walgreens by Rev!

Tomorrow December 1st between 4-8pm I(Rev) will be at the Walgreens on Lime Kiln Way in Louisville doing free photo sessions. Come out and get your photo taken with Santa and receive a free 8x10 provided by Walgreens photo department.


The Glenview Pointe Shopping Center 2400 Lime Kiln Lane invites you to enjoy stories by Mrs. Claus. Listen to Christmas carols by the Sacred Heart Madrigal Choir while enjoying free refreshments from our many stores. Register for prizes at each store and take advantage of special one day sales!


Come out and see me bring the kiddos and get a free photo to share with family & friends and put your name in the drawing for free photo sessions by Rev for 2012!!!


See ya there ....Rev

Monday, November 21, 2011

Free Photo Sessions

Its the Most Wonderful Time of the Year


Black Friday is a day of spending and more spending... I cant help but get overwhelmed by the amount of money spent on Christmas gifts on that one day of the year. So, I decided to give you something for giving. Friday November 25th, all appointments made for the month of November or December will be free of charge with one of the following. 


Receipt of donation to any organization for holiday help 


New Toy or Clothing


Cash donation to put given to Salvation Army or Wayside Christian Mission in your name.


If you can think of any other way of giving to the less fortunate in exchange for your free photo session, please feel free to contact me and we will see if that works as well. My goal is to give. To you and to others. 


Photo sessions scheduled on that day will be outdoor sessions, except for small children and babies. I will make a special exception for them considering the cold weather. But we still have some warm days ahead with this crazy weather, so if you need to reschedule because of extreme cold weather or rain, that will be no problem. I'm so excited to see how many of you will reach out and give. Its so important to remember those who are less fortunate during this time of year. Its so stressful for everyone but doing something like this makes our hearts and souls warm with joy. It really is the most wonderful time of the year. Happy Holidays.


The schedule your photo session please contact me by email with the following information


1. your name & phone #
2. how many will be in photos
3.when you are available
4. how you would like to donate 


I will call or email you back at my earliest convenience and schedule your free photo session ASAP. 


NOTE: Its my wish that all donations be made no less than $25 donations. Only because it cost at least that much to buy a child a coat or shoes. This does NOT mean I will not accept less, please do not hesitate to contact me if you can only donate less. Every thing helps, every effort matters. 

blast from my past

So sorry for my disappearance. But back to our regularly scheduled programing LOL. 





“When you create you get a little endorphin rush. Why do you think Einstein looked like that”
Robin Williams

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Fall for Fall



Now through November 20TH I’m offering two specials with the promo code below included in your email scheduling your session.

   FALL4U


Full Family Fall Photo Session
$150

Unlimited persons in portrait
One hour outdoor photography session
Twenty Holiday Photo Card Set
Edited images on CD

$25 off next photo session



Mini Fall Portrait Session
$75

Thirty minute outdoor photo session
All images edited and on CD
$25 off next photo session


Monday, October 17, 2011

Fall Favorites

Fall is a magical time of year. You can almost smell the carved pumpkins and candle wax as soon as the first leave falls from its deathly height. The cool crisp air wisps’ in riding on the bristles of a broom stick and suddenly everyone’s in the mood for hot chocolate and pumpkin pie.

I will be the first one to admit that it is my favorite time of year. Not for the costumes and trick or treating. But to me, it’s the calmest season of the year. I can feel the spirit of the world settling in for a winters nap. To me it’s a restful season. My body tends to sleep better during the fall. It’s a time to snuggle in and put on fuzzy socks. It’s just a comfort I can’t really explain, yet I know you understand what I mean.

This year it seems the season is struggling to come to a full circle. Its battling summers persisting grip on the earth. The fall winds came in the other day and I told my kids that every year for the rest of their lives they will see this happen. I can remember as a child standing firm in my back yard while the winds blew so hard I felt they could knock me off my feet. My eyes squinted shut, I could feel the leaves circling my feet and it was like I got caught in a magical tornado. Nature was twirling around me and even today I can remember how that felt. It was truly a wonderful moment that has stayed with me into my adult years. I guess everyone has a moment like that. A moment that is in scripted into their brains, they will never forget.

What do you love about fall? It’s a beautiful time of year for your five senses. You can see all the wonderful colors of fall…orange, yellow, brown, green, and red. You can smell the wood burning, the pumpkins glowing and the chocolate simmering. You can feel the fall winds dancing through your hair and the taste of candy corn reminds you of no other season but fall. And lastly you can hear the howling of the winds as you sit snugly close to a crackling fire. The giggles of trick or treaters can be heard nearby, ringing your doorbell and the crunching of leaves under their feet as they race to the next house.

Camera in hand as usual I wanted to capture a few things around my home that I felt were beautiful reminders of why I love fall so much. I hope you enjoy!








send me some of your favorite fall photos. I may do a post of my fans favorite fall photographs if I get enough. Send to my email www.revflectionsphotography@yahoo.com
Dreamy Creamy Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 6 1/2 cups hot water
  • Mini Marshmallows (optional)
Directions
In a large saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, vanilla and salt; mix well. Over medium heat, slowly stir in water; heat through, stirring occasionally. DO NOT BOIL. Top with marshmallows, if desired.
Tip: Chocolate can be stored in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Mix well and reheat before serving.
A few of our families favorite fall traditions are

1     visit to the pumpkins patch
2     drinking hot cocoa & reading spooky stories
3     long nature walks & leaf collecting
4     photography adventures
5     decorating for Halloween
6     kitchen fun making holiday candies & treats
7     raking the leaves and making a leaf man
8     Boo at the Zoo
9     Gathering to watch “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown”
What are some of your favorite autumn traditions? Share your favorite traditions & stories below in the comment section.














Thursday, October 13, 2011

don’t stop believing


Yesterday someone wrote a facebook post about looking at their earlier work compared to their recent stuff and seeing how far they've come. My comment to that posting was, as creative people we continuously grow and expand with time. We never stop challenging ourselves and the goals we set are limitless.

This made me stop and go back to take a look at my own stuff when I first began. I too still get blown away by the changes in my own growth. And for that I am thankful, because the impress yourself is no easy feat.

It’s an attitude and set of mind that gets you there. Some have said it’s because I’m Aquarius that I’m creative and stubborn. LOL. Maybe so, but whatever it is..I love it and it’s what I’m supposed to do
I love this quote

Whether you think you can or think you can't,
Either way you're right.
- Henry Ford
This video is a perfect example of how if you are determined enough, having patience and persistence, you can achieve most anything. Many times I thought of giving up on my dream, but someone somewhere reminded me that I am strong and I couldn't’t stop believing in myself. Strength to reach goals comes from many places, some from way down inside, and some from people around you. But just remember to don’t stop believing!


Here is some of my earlier work, I hope you enjoy!












About Me

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Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Married and mother of four beautiful children. My life is as busy as a circus. I am always on the go with my family but my photography is as much part of me as my family. Its may passion and joy. I love to put smiles on everyones faces and my photography is an outlet as well as a fix for my own happiness. I love my children and they were the ones who pulled the photographer out of me. As most young mothers we are constantly snapping a camera to capture those many first moments. But friends and family saw something in my photos that made them believe in my ability to create such works of beauty that led me here today. To God I give many thanks for my talents and my blessings. He is the one who enables me to do what I do and he will always be first in my life. I just pray that my camera will always capture joy not sadness and my works will always be appreciated and admired by those who reflect in my lens.