Spring sale!

So...I've had my nose stuck in chemistry books (literally) for the last several months, and it has been grey and cold around here for far too long, and spring is almost here (!), and I am so very, very ready to start making pretty pictures again. As exciting as general chemistry II is...  

On a related note, I will be renting some fancy gear for the month of May, and I plan on having it pretty much glued to my face for the next few weeks. I have also purchased some new editing software that I'm itching to use. 

I am offering a 25% discount on all my collections for any sessions booked now until May 31. You should *totally* get in on this :)

http://www.natalieulrichphotography.com/details 

natalieulrichphotography@gmail.com

Can't wait to hear from you!

Matilda is 1.

Leave it to St. Louis to have that one sunny, perfect day right smack-dab in the middle of the longest, coldest winter ever. Props to M's mom, who bided her time and called it perfectly. Baby Matilda just turned one, and I spent that one beautiful Saturday morning in February chasing her and darling big sister (who has the best smile. ever.). Enjoy! 

About the light: here's to stepping outside of one's comfort zone to shoot in completely crazy, mid-day light. I never would have given this location a second glance under my usual shooting conditions (right before sunset), but it was just perfect for our little shoot, and I am totally taking my own kids back there sometime at high noon for their own personal photoshoot.

S Family

When a friend (who is also a photographer) asks if you want to do a family session swap, you say yes. Immediately. Especially when the photographer friend is the talented Tiffany of Tiffany Sharp Photography. She does gorgeous work, and she's new to the area- you should definitely take a moment to check her out. 

We got to spend a light-filled evening at Faust Park in St. Louis, and I cannot get over how adorable this family is (and how many gorgeous parks St. Louis has- I don't feel like I've even begun to scratch the surface of the parks around here). 

About the light- I don't think I'll ever get over the transformative powers of good light. That mangy-looking bush that has about 6 leaves and looks like absolutely nothing special? A little late afternoon light and ta-da! You've got yourself the perfect, sparkly backdrop.