tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79514035164506229692024-02-07T08:53:28.425-05:00Asheville Photographer Sonya Stone...the blogphotography, parenting, and other inspirationsSonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.comBlogger172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-76193037084793131102014-01-18T17:15:00.000-05:002014-01-18T17:15:30.695-05:00We'll Weather the Weather Together<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Let me get this out of the way now, prepare to see a lot of photos of my children. I plan to post about my life for the next year and with 5 kids age 11 to 1, they are my life. They are my greatest source of joy and my biggest trigger for frustration!</div>
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This is my baby. He loves being outside even in this cold wintery weather we are having. Me? Not a fan of the cold so we have to work together. Sometimes that leads to him standing at the storm door looking all pitiful, sometimes he resorts to shrieking. So I bundle him up and out we go. Thankfully, I have these big girls to assist with the outdoor supervision when I'm being a wimp.<br />
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I love how simple life is for him right now. He is happy connecting with his family and nature. He doesn't think he needs lots of stuff. He loves nursing and eating food. He likes to nap...ahhh! He is excited to learn new things. He loves to make us laugh. He is present to each and everything in his experience. He's not worried that he's growing too fast or too slow. He's not afraid that there's not enough food, money, love...whatever. He isn't asking himself what his life's purpose is. He is just here, now, soaking it all in. Freely open to giving all that he is.<br />
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<br />Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-3245767108882762242014-01-15T00:50:00.000-05:002014-01-15T00:50:08.820-05:00CommitmentI said I have been giving energy to the intentions/values that I want to expand, right? Yes, well, I have. Last night I listened to this amazing guy, Dr. Joe Dispenza on a call as part of a free week of webinars at www.hayhousenewyounow.com. Check it out...you will thank me. He talked about making change stick and gave some simple yet profound suggestions for creating the life you want.<br />
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There are 7 steps and I haven't done them all, but I was excited to apply what I could immediately. So as I went to sleep I gave attention to being a calm and compassionate communicator. It doesn't take long in a household of 7 to have an opportunity to practice my communication. As we headed out to a play date, I gave myself some appreciation for holding it together pretty well. Then the play date had a few challenges and we ran later than I realized so lunch was late. But still I felt like I did okay.<br />
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Then she does it. My daughter who sometimes feels stressed by sensory stuff (picky eater, picky dresser, things have to be just "so") started to come undone. It started with a change in our seating arrangement for the ride back from the park, then the seat was dirty, then I had the nerve to insist she buckle her seat belt. By the time we pulled out of our friends' driveway, she was screaming, kicking the seat, and wrestling with the seat belt like a wild monkey.<br />
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Now I'm driving on the highway with total craziness in my van. I told her, "I'm going to pull over. You are going to get out of the van and take a breath. When you can calmly sit in the car, we will go home."<br />
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I pulled into a parking lot. I got out and helped her out. She was wrestling like the wild monkey still. And we did it. I stayed calm. I reassured her. I held my boundary with love. She got back in, buckled up and we left.<br />
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Whew! This may sound like no big deal, but for me, lately, this is an acco<span style="font-family: inherit;">mplishment. I am so grateful for the change, for the commitment. No surprise h</span>ere that the true test comes with this child. I feel like I have a "sacred" contract with this girl. I said this on Facebook on her birthday, "She brought out a calm strength I didn't know I had. She still calls that strength out in me..."<br />
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Thank you, sweet girl, for pushing me to keep my commitment.<br />
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oh, what's that? the twins got into the paints again? grrreaat! Ok, gotta go!<br />
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When you have kids, funny things happen ALL.the.time! I am speculating that having five kids exponentially increases my chances of daily hilarity. FYI, it also increases my chances of daily insanity so it's not for the faint of heart!<br />
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This is my youngest, who my older children have nicknamed, Un Chubs. His is the king of all cuteness and this day they made him a throne of sorts. Then they all dressed in costume and put on a rock and roll show. This is Un Chubs enjoying the concert.<br />
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All hail the King!Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-73220580152586208152014-01-09T12:12:00.000-05:002014-01-09T12:12:34.672-05:002014 The Year of GratitudeI have been rolling over in my head that New Year's theme of resolutions, commitments, improvements. I am not the most disciplined in keeping those so instead I am resolving to set intentions. A few select values that are meaningful to me that I want to expand in this year. Right at the top of that list is Gratitude. For me awareness and appreciation of the circumstances of life are essential to my happiness. I am blessed in many ways and I hope that sharing my blessings with you will remind you to take a moment to give thanks for yours.<br />
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I took this yesterday...only a few hours before this boy teamed with his twin sister to create one of the most disastrous messes of my parenting career. I was so mad. And when I think about it, I am still pretty upset. But when I look at this, at him, I see that beautiful boy who is curious and wondering. He is seeking and providing excitement! He is giving and calling for love no matter the messes. And I will give it.<br />
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<br />Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-54970777153956663712013-12-09T11:15:00.000-05:002013-12-09T11:15:33.915-05:00Love RulesI'm blowing the dust off this blog and posting some things that I have done in the past (ahem) year since my last post. So just for fun, here are some images of my sweet baby brother marrying his love.<br />
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Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-89426334176209599682011-12-23T01:50:00.004-05:002011-12-23T20:51:55.953-05:00In the Spirit of Adventure: Asheville Family Photographer, Sonya StoneThis family amazes me! They embarked on this incredible adventure, reviving an old family apple farm and using their talents and interest in education to create this amazing, inspiring place. They've made a new life for themselves, talk about modern pioneers! Check it out http://adelbertfarm.com/.<br /><br />And I happen to have a special place in my heart for them as mom was a teacher for my oldest & our children have been dear friends. What's more, they adopted our sweet dog Baker, who just needed to roam wild and free. It was great to see them all so happy together. I may have gotten a little carried away in this preview, but they just make me smile.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6557939343/" title="kk05 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6557939343_6db7ed9caf_b.jpg" width="642" height="960" alt="kk05"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6557939339/" title="kk04 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6557939339_6c75d2730b_z.jpg" width="457" height="640" alt="kk04"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6557939333/" title="kk03bw by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6557939333_9828b632a9_b.jpg" width="686" height="960" alt="kk03bw"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6557939325/" title="kk02 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6557939325_7e0ba8aea3_z.jpg" width="428" height="640" alt="kk02"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6557939323/" title="kk01ow by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6557939323_e95ff91465_b.jpg" width="686" height="960" alt="kk01ow"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6557939349/" title="kk06 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6557939349_b0e59148a1_b.jpg" width="686" height="960" alt="kk06"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6557948757/" title="kk07 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6557948757_b49288b427_b.jpg" width="960" height="686" alt="kk07"></a>Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-13768360169060952072011-12-17T02:03:00.004-05:002011-12-17T02:32:23.703-05:00The Best Gifts: Asheville Family Photographer, Sonya StoneIt is probably no surprise that I think a professional photography session and custom artwork is the best gift givable! (ok, that's not really a word, but you get where I'm going with this, right?) This family celebrated Mom's birthday in the best fashion, on vacation in the mountains and all together. That time together was of course, priceless. And now they will have these photographs to remember...so many blessings. <br /><br />I love sessions like this one...when everyone is relaxed and still enjoying their time together. It makes my job a lot easier and it makes for better photographs! Here's the proof:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6524408705/" title="chisum03sq by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6524408705_29a60d6664_b.jpg" width="960" height="960" alt="chisum03sq"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6524413457/" title="tc&dad by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6524413457_fa4f61f8c0_b.jpg" width="960" height="720" alt="tc&dad"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6524412019/" title="chisum08bw by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6524412019_272c220fc9_b.jpg" width="960" height="686" alt="chisum08bw"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6524487959/" title="chisum01 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6524487959_9bd68455a9_b.jpg" width="960" height="686" alt="chisum01"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6524410411/" title="chisum07 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6524410411_dfb82cfe73_z.jpg" width="457" height="640" alt="chisum07"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6524406145/" title="chisum02a by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6524406145_49a41188ee_b.jpg" width="960" height="686" alt="chisum02a"></a>Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-4253642610195683632011-12-15T23:16:00.004-05:002011-12-15T23:41:32.349-05:00Love Is All We Need: Asheville Newborn Photographer, Sonya StoneWarning, these images will make your heart melt and I'm pretty sure we will be able to directly attribute this post to a spike in conceptions. There is something so perfect about new babies...and while this little guy is actually 3 weeks old here, the session was right around his original due date, he definitely lives up to the hype. Dreamy, sweet, cuddly cuteness. Ok, enough gushing...back to editing! enjoy<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6519168507/" title="as04 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6519168507_3eba3b814a_b.jpg" width="960" height="686" alt="as04"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6519167245/" title="as02 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6519167245_ee6810e36e_b.jpg" width="686" height="960" alt="as02"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6519166109/" title="as01 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6519166109_92a3f20cf3_b.jpg" width="960" height="686" alt="as01"></a>Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-77423026386302419082011-12-15T02:04:00.002-05:002011-12-15T02:07:58.373-05:00Baby on the Move: Asheville Child Photographer, Sonya Stonebusy times...less words, more photos!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6514635869/" title="jo02 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6514635869_f900439cc9_b.jpg" width="686" height="960" alt="jo02"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6514632279/" title="jo01web by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6514632279_8bd905f1a0_b.jpg" width="686" height="960" alt="jo01web"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6514634319/" title="jo03 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6514634319_f5dc7e9de1_z.jpg" width="640" height="457" alt="jo03"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6514676809/" title="jo04 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6514676809_701309b043_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="jo04"></a>Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-82150883889163173772011-12-13T10:48:00.004-05:002011-12-13T11:01:52.139-05:00Breaking...almost: Asheville Photographer, Sonya StoneI have been blessed to meet many new families this fall and to see quite a few old friends too. It has made for an exciting and fun season. Thanks to all of you who chose me to photograph your family...truly it is my honor to present you with keepsakes of your loved ones. <div><br /></div><div>As we close in on the winter holidays, I am finding that my plate is full and I will not be accepting any more clients until mid-January. (I actually said this 6 sessions ago, but this time, I mean it!) I am busy in the digital darkroom perfecting the images from some amazing recent sessions and I'll be spending some time updating my web site and materials. And I plan on taking my camera out just for fun a little more than usual, yay! For those who missed getting photographs made before gift giving time, remember gift certificates are the perfect last minute gift and can be redeemed anytime for a year after purchase. </div><div><br /></div><div>Keep checking in here as I have lots of great photographs to share in the coming weeks. Thanks again for all your support and have a happy and blessed holiday season.</div><div>xo, Sonya</div>Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-21248600747190628262011-12-13T10:30:00.003-05:002011-12-13T10:43:05.255-05:00Home for the Holidays: Asheville Family Photographer, Sonya Stone<div>You may see an incredibly adorable face in this post that looks familiar. Just a couple of months I ago I photographed baby I for her first birthday. Now I'm sharing photos of her family who gathered together for Thanksgiving. (um, yes, I did just say Thanksgiving...I'm a little behind on the blogging, don't judge!)</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6505502041/" title="j&i by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6505502041_4341afc746_b.jpg" width="960" height="720" alt="j&i" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>So baby I and recognized each other and picked up where we left off. Her sweet and equally adorable cousins needed some time to size me up. Especially this big camera that keeps coming between us. But I'm happy to say, that eventually, even the shyness lifted and I got to see the real personalities come through.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6505472465/" title="afam by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6505472465_7da45d50f7_b.jpg" width="720" height="960" alt="afam" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6505472865/" title="bkfam09web by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6505472865_b4fb6184ae_b.jpg" width="960" height="686" alt="bkfam09web" /></a></div>Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-26132925587886504022011-11-19T02:24:00.003-05:002011-11-19T03:05:10.560-05:00Work of Art: Asheville Maternity Photographer, Sonya Stone<div>My lovely friend recently had a baby (like a month ago), which tells you I am behind in blogging since I'm just now posting some maternity photos! She was radiant and adorned with an amazing henna tattoo. Artwork by Julie Shantz of Little Henna Girl (check her gallery out on Facebook).</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6361828563/" title="janbelly01 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6213/6361828563_4feb1524fc_b.jpg" width="642" height="960" alt="janbelly01" /></a><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6361828397/" title="janbelly04 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6220/6361828397_15a7852aa0_z.jpg" width="457" height="640" alt="janbelly04" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Her sweet boy is my twins' besty so these are particularly dear to me. Such pure love...ahhh!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6361828309/" title="janbelly10 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6099/6361828309_16c2037286_b.jpg" width="960" height="642" alt="janbelly10" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6361828151/" title="jans01 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6092/6361828151_196ef1251a_b.jpg" width="960" height="720" alt="jans01" /></a></div>Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-83299797225505643122011-11-18T10:09:00.003-05:002011-11-18T11:20:02.372-05:00The Right Stuff: Asheville Family Photographer, Sonya StoneI love the sessions where it's just easy...the family is fun, they all look good, and the images are great. Where I have a hard time narrowing the session down for the blog post. Thankfully, this is the rule more than the exception in my business these days, and that is directly proportionate to the joy I feel for my work.<br /><br />It amazes me how many times I hear families say they don't take good pictures. Then look at this...they look fabulous! Everyone was at ease and they chose great clothes. And most importantly, their smiles are genuine and their love real.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6358365369/" title="kuder05 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6060/6358365369_601643355e_b.jpg" width="686" height="960" alt="kuder05" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6358364043/" title="kuder02 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6042/6358364043_d8ef94f17d_z.jpg" width="457" height="640" alt="kuder02" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6358364507/" title="kuder03 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6112/6358364507_b0213f1911_z.jpg" width="457" height="640" alt="kuder03" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6358366029/" title="zk by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6236/6358366029_5b8066054d_b.jpg" width="960" height="720" alt="zk" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6358363011/" title="ak by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6223/6358363011_c93c5c7a8c_b.jpg" width="960" height="720" alt="ak" /></a>Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-68432986746986947802011-11-14T23:08:00.004-05:002011-11-14T23:39:26.709-05:00What To Wear for Family Portraits: Asheville Family Photographer, Sonya StoneCan I just say that as I finish up editing my fall portrait clients' sessions, I am SO impressed by the clothing selections! I mean really...every family managed to coordinate and blend so nicely. It makes such a difference in the quality of your portrait. And having recently had my OWN photo taken, I can empathize with the struggle of "what to wear?" And that was just for me!<br /><br />So as you plan your next family photograph, remember these tips:<br />1. coordinate the colors but do not feel like you have to look identical or all in one color. please, don't all dress in one color...bor-ing! and especially not white...the viewer's eye goes to the lightest place first. if you wear white, then that's the eye catcher not your face.<br />2. keep the color palate simple (I love earth tones) and then accent with accessories. scarfs are so fashionable these days and add a great punch of color and texture to your photos.<br />3. Texture! don't be afraid to wear things with texture... denim, corduroy, knits.<br />4. Cooler weather does not mean you cannot have portraits done! Layer and add accessories. Scarfs and hats can be fun and stylish.<br />5. Don't distract from the subject! No big logos or writing on your clothing, this is about the beauty of your family, not a commercial. Plaids, stripes and small patterns are just too "busy" and compete with the face for attention. <br />6. Longer sleeves and hemlines are best. Avoid wearing short sleeved or sleeveless tops. Bare skin (arms and legs) draw attention away from your faces.<br />7. Choose items that are a little bit dressier, fancier, or funkier than you wear everyday, but not too far out of your comfort zone. You want to look awesome, but you still want to look like you.<br />8. Don't forget your shoes. It sounds silly, but you can look great in your outfit and then ruin it with a pair of running shoes. So either pick a pair of cool shoes or go barefoot.<br />9. Most importantly, be comfortable. All the great clothes in the world cannot replace your look of comfort and ease in your portrait.Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-91514027725921646032011-11-10T23:57:00.005-05:002011-11-11T02:20:11.189-05:00Make New Friends...Asheville Family Photographer, Sonya StoneBut keep the old! The best compliment a client can pay me is to be a repeat customer! I will add this to the long list of reasons I love my job...seeing kids grow up and helping parents to revel in the present and cherish this moment always. When I last photographed this family, little brother was just a newborn! When they arrived for their mini-session, I almost fell out! Two years goes so fast especially the first two years! It was great seeing them all again.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6333916562/" title="ks01b by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6058/6333916562_bf831075c0_b.jpg" width="720" height="514" alt="ks01b"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6333916690/" title="ks02bw by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6095/6333916690_88e197bb2c_z.jpg" width="428" height="640" alt="ks02bw"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6333164169/" title="ks03 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6236/6333164169_9fc10387dc_z.jpg" width="457" height="640" alt="ks03"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6333200993/" title="ks05 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6229/6333200993_0dc18c6089_b.jpg" width="720" height="514" alt="ks05"></a><br /><br />and I couldn't resist...here is a favorite from the newborn session. :)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6333982438/" title="stewart32 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6055/6333982438_101d5bbc31.jpg" width="321" height="450" alt="stewart32"></a>Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-60979466809363488832011-11-02T01:05:00.004-04:002011-11-02T01:26:45.852-04:00When It All Comes Together: Asheville Family Photographer, Sonya StoneOk, here's a first...I'm going to tell you that I am actually having fun editing this session. Editing is my least favorite part of my business. I love being on location, getting to know my clients and really bringing out their beauty in a photograph they will treasure for years. That's the stuff for me! Editing can be cool, don't get me wrong, but I start to feel it's tedious. But this session...it is different. (Hallelujah!)<br /><br />Our session was relaxed and fun and now as I go through these photographs, I am smiling. Everyone looks great, the colors are amazing and I am reminded why I love my job. I had a hard time narrowing down which ones to post here. Look at these sweet kiddos! This may come as a surprise to you, but I love kids! (no, really? I don't think you can cross the threshold into having four kids without this criteria!) I love photographing children...they are so genuine, so open. And I especially love it when they have great parents who help make our time together easy!<br /><br />So all the criteria for an awesome session were meet with this family! Thank you guys!! Enjoy your preview.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6304619855/" title="jg09 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6094/6304619855_270fe504a1_b.jpg" width="720" height="1008" alt="jg09"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6304640357/" title="cgblog by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6112/6304640357_5b4155e3b1_b.jpg" width="720" height="540" alt="cgblog"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6305164616/" title="mgblog by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6220/6305164616_a2348309e4_b.jpg" width="720" height="540" alt="mgblog"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6305143708/" title="jg08 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6041/6305143708_f2b6d02c98_b.jpg" width="720" height="576" alt="jg08"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6304619455/" title="jg04 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6101/6304619455_1f384683e3_z.jpg" width="457" height="640" alt="jg04"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6304640131/" title="jg05 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6115/6304640131_df4e3f5cbf_z.jpg" width="428" height="640" alt="jg05"></a>Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-88837683485183703002011-10-27T23:33:00.003-04:002011-10-27T23:51:22.831-04:00Days Go By: Asheville Family Photographer: Sonya StoneI almost had a heart attack as we started this session and I realized the images were not being recorded as I took them! Thankfully, I know this family well and they trusted me to figure it out, take a break to get a remedy, and jump back on the horse. And I'm so glad they did! We had a great time walking the Botanical Gardens and climbing down into the creek. I did my usual acting a fool and they saw the humor in it and so viola...beautiful photographs of them being themselves. I was so glad to see that side come through and to spend time with such a great family.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6288049658/" title="aj04 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6219/6288049658_ff25d0c049_z.jpg" width="640" height="457" alt="aj04"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6287529691/" title="aj03 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6218/6287529691_1fe0bf1be9_z.jpg" width="640" height="457" alt="aj03"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6288049436/" title="aj02 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6104/6288049436_9d57fa4eb9_z.jpg" width="457" height="640" alt="aj02"></a><br /><br />this one I especially like because each of them has their individual, genuine expressions...there's not a fake smile on anyone! Love you guys! xo<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6288049258/" title="aj01 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6056/6288049258_7a31a4bfff_b.jpg" width="720" height="514" alt="aj01"></a>Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-21897545915919720812011-10-27T00:48:00.006-04:002011-10-27T02:11:22.843-04:00Lasting Love: Asheville Portrait Photographer, Sonya StoneThis couple just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary and their daughters gave them the best gift possible (in my opinion!), photographs! They realized that even after all this time together, they don't have photos of just the two of them. I am so happy to give them these images. They were at ease and just had fun while we were shooting so it made my job very easy! And look how great they look! When I celebrate my 30th anniversary, that's what I want...to be happy and in love, to enjoy being together, to have fun and look good while I'm doing it!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6284866565/" title="lk03 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6216/6284866565_995547bb9b_b.jpg" width="720" height="1008" alt="lk03"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6284866305/" title="lk01 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6222/6284866305_0d50598b63_b.jpg" width="720" height="514" alt="lk01"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6285387014/" title="lk02 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6120/6285387014_1ecfaa593a_z.jpg" width="428" height="640" alt="lk02"></a>Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-69923611496505095822011-10-22T03:08:00.003-04:002011-10-22T03:28:05.628-04:00Autumn Fun: Asheville Family Photographer, Sonya StoneThe mini sessions have come and gone and here is our first sneak preview. We had a whirlwind day at the Botanical Gardens of Asheville but it was full of fun. These sessions were fairly fast paced but as this preview will show, we had plenty of time to take beautiful photographs.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6268637404/" title="kr04 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6053/6268637404_177acdb8c4_b.jpg" width="720" height="1008" alt="kr04"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6268637714/" title="kr2blog by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6164/6268637714_452c4c52b6_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="kr2blog"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6268637584/" title="krblog1 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6115/6268637584_49379b2f8f_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="krblog1"></a><br /><br />This might not be your typical family portrait, and maybe that's why I love it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6268111807/" title="kr03 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6038/6268111807_571ccefbf6_b.jpg" width="720" height="1008" alt="kr03"></a><br /><br />and one of my new passions, capturing the relationship between mom and dad. We are always so attentive to our families and doing our most to be the best at our parent roles, that sometimes we fail to give our marriages the proper homage. So here's to the spark that sets the wheels in motion to bring forth the family.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6268637068/" title="kr01 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6098/6268637068_909879344b_z.jpg" width="640" height="457" alt="kr01"></a>Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-31918248485648328932011-10-20T01:42:00.003-04:002011-10-20T01:56:56.509-04:00Blessed Be: Asheville Maternity Photographer, Sonya StoneI love capturing families growing and changing. And there is nothing like adding a baby to the mix of a family with children. Mama S has already been through this and she knows what a special time this is. This is also the last baby she plans to have so it was only fitting that we photograph her and her sweet older children. Even though this is her third baby, it was her first time getting maternity photos. I am so glad we were able to sneak in this session before the birth! Congratulations to all of you!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6262983800/" title="ssblogit by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6161/6262983800_cb4700b27d_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="ssblogit"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6262460125/" title="ss01 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6102/6262460125_8a2a723a4d_b.jpg" width="720" height="482" alt="ss01"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6262983516/" title="ss06 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6228/6262983516_f5e1a4d0be_z.jpg" width="457" height="640" alt="ss06"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6262460075/" title="ss02 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6178/6262460075_82b7e66126_z.jpg" width="428" height="640" alt="ss02"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6262983430/" title="ss05 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6096/6262983430_4d7ecf5da8_b.jpg" width="720" height="514" alt="ss05"></a><br /><br />and as you should already know by now, I love it when we get to have some fun at a session. these kids are ready for the runway...they loved being models!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6262983634/" title="ss07 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6235/6262983634_d1e99938d2_z.jpg" width="457" height="640" alt="ss07"></a>Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-59996520700488807982011-10-16T01:53:00.002-04:002011-10-16T02:14:52.274-04:00Family Together: Asheville Family Photographer, Sonya StoneIn this tech savvy world we live in with all it's social networking and skype and cell phones and email, there is still nothing that compares to being with the people you love in person. I appreciate seeing families together and even more...being asked to photograph them. Because truly the medium that has stood the test of time is the photograph. I can pick up an album from my childhood or from the last visit and bring back memories and emotions and remember what is most important in life.<br />So go tell your family you love them and by all means, when you have the chance, take photographs!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6248955120/" title="sechrest06 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6157/6248955120_fa2452a2b7_z.jpg" width="640" height="457" alt="sechrest06"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6248428603/" title="sechrest05 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6100/6248428603_589083e97f_z.jpg" width="640" height="428" alt="sechrest05"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6248954100/" title="sechrest01 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6156/6248954100_0478971e2a_z.jpg" width="457" height="640" alt="sechrest01"></a><br /><br />Our mini sessions are all set (and booked up!) to go tomorrow. I can't wait. And if you are still interested, the minis for Friday, Oct. 21 still have one opening!! These are limited offerings, only twice per year! A quick, easy & fun way to update your portraits just in time for the holidays with special packages with gift giving and cards in mind. Send me a note here or on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sonya-Stone-Asheville-NC-Photographer/202369763137327">Facebook</a> if you are interested!Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-34482854457876722952011-10-11T01:30:00.003-04:002011-10-11T01:34:06.995-04:00Autumn in Asheville: Asheville Photographer, Sonya StoneEvery year I am amazed at the colors right in our back yard. Just wait to you see the on location sessions I have coming up!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6233570858/" title="fall by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6098/6233570858_1565c65e41_b.jpg" width="720" height="514" alt="fall"></a><br /><br />filled another mini session appointment today...this Sunday (10/16), 9:15am and 5:30pm still available. Minis are a great way to update your portraits. Quick & easy while fun and ending in fabulous photographs. With the amazing backdrop of the autumn colors and holidays approaching, you do not want to miss this!!Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-15587751861388907582011-10-03T01:22:00.005-04:002011-10-03T01:36:09.449-04:00Fall Mini Sessions: Asheville Family Photographer, Sonya StoneFall is here and in the mountains that means we are about to hit the sweet spot for outdoor backdrops. The amazing colors and spectacular mountain views will peak in only a few weeks so you won't want to miss this opportunity.<br /><br />If you want to update your family photographs or prepare for the holiday season, you can do so during this prime time and we'll make it quick and easy!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSwF9f3QPuzTEYAmCCyzFWEaLTy-V37EMb8pEmolNB_sbHbCV-QwnxKcJq8_DM2lrzdLl3gbXwLno4BTho7YSzcw53VVI8lUvPcv7m6X-qGAUO8xsBsuU3iK1ZXZ4iXPrTI45g4qL93kM/s1600/gatesnov.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSwF9f3QPuzTEYAmCCyzFWEaLTy-V37EMb8pEmolNB_sbHbCV-QwnxKcJq8_DM2lrzdLl3gbXwLno4BTho7YSzcw53VVI8lUvPcv7m6X-qGAUO8xsBsuU3iK1ZXZ4iXPrTI45g4qL93kM/s400/gatesnov.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659133886608173218" /></a><br /><br />Our mini-sessions are 30 minutes of shooting time on location (yay, quick!) and will result in 10-15 edited proofs for you to choose from with special holiday minded packages (yay, easy!). And best of all, you will have fabulous photographs of your most loved to keep and to share (yay, fabulous!).<br /><br />When? Sunday, Oct 16 & Friday, Oct 21<br />Where? On-location (for clients' eyes only!)<br />What? Heirloom portraits, amazing gifts & stunning holiday cards<br />Why? Time is fleeting, life is about loving & memories are meant to be treasured<br />Who? YOU & your loves!<br />Returning clients will receive a special gift and clients who refer get a $50 print credit.<br />Special $95 session fee (prints start at $40, holiday packages start at $395).<br /><br />Don't delay, reservations are limited and some sessions are already claimed! <a href="http://www.sonyastone.com/index2.php?v=v1">Email me</a> today to reserve your spot!<br /><br />see you soon!<br />SonyaSonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951403516450622969.post-57989494508016989542011-10-01T02:37:00.006-04:002011-10-01T03:06:20.490-04:00Decisions, Decisions: Asheville Maternity Photographer, Sonya StoneIt still amazes me how sessions unfold so personally, so individually. This maternity session is totally different from my last, but still so beautiful (IMHO!). The portraits are a match to this fabulous woman...natural but cute, relaxed but with some spunk, comfortable and beautiful. These were to be surprise for her hubby but she clued him in the day of the session after having some good laughs at his guesses about what she was up to.<br /><br />And it was very special to have her mom there too. I loved that our session was a special thing they could do together to celebrate becoming a new mom. So not only will she have these breathtaking, once in a lifetime photographs, but she will also have the memory of having her mom be a part.<br /><br />and now, here's a selection of some of my favorites from this session. I knew it would be hard to narrow down this session, and it was!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6200060620/" title="ts03 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6009/6200060620_9db220cd2d_z.jpg" width="640" height="457" alt="ts03"></a><br /><br />okay, Baby Anson, you and I have a date, right around the first of December. can't wait!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6200060716/" title="ts09 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6180/6200060716_1fec7f1665_b.jpg" width="720" height="514" alt="ts09"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6199548121/" title="ts08 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6171/6199548121_53ee7d5c64_z.jpg" width="457" height="640" alt="ts08"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6199560015/" title="tsblog by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6130/6199560015_089b31bcc5_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="tsblog"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyastone/6199548365/" title="ts06 by tgergrl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6165/6199548365_d0fa817090_b.jpg" width="720" height="1008" alt="ts06"></a>Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267065747608120376noreply@blogger.com0