MADISON WI NEWBORN & CHILD PHOTOGRAPHER – FUNKY MONKEY PHOTOGRAPHY

In mommy’s arms

09.01.10 Posted in Portraits By Funky Monkey Photography, baby portraits, child portrait, family portraits Tags: Funky Monkey Photography, in mommy's arms, Madison WI, mom and baby portrait

On weekly basis I go through thousands of images. Sometimes an image stands out so much it sticks with me. I keep coming back to it. To me, it means it evokes an emotion, stirs something up in me that makes me want to view it again. So today, I will share two of those images with you. From a recent session in Burke Park at sunset. It was pretty late for the baby girl to be up. She gave us her best, but eventually she needed mommy’s consoling.

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Commercial children photography – Madison Wisconsin

08.30.10 Posted in Madison, Portraits By Funky Monkey Photography, commercial photography Madison Wisconsin Tags: children commercial photography Madison WI, commercial, commercial photography, commercial photography Madison, commercial photography Madison Wisconsin

What do you get when you get together cute babies & kids with rockin’ thigh-high socks? Rocking kids of course. A week ago I had fun arranging a photoshoot for Rock-A-Thigh Socks. What makes the company very unique is they eco-friendly and American made products, invented and designed by a local, Jennifer from Janesville, Wisconsin. Their motto is “Kiddie socks that rock and stay on top.”

Thank you so much for all the little models for their patience and great attitude! Great appreciation goes out to their parents and Jennifer from Rock-A-Thigh Socks for making this happen.

All images copyright Funky Monkey Photography, commercial and editorial children photographer in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Fun evening at the park

08.21.10 Posted in baby portraits, child portrait, family portraits

What a fun evening it was, lots of beautiful images. Just a few as a sneak peak and more will be posted soon…

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Colorful newborn portrait

08.18.10 Posted in Portraits By Funky Monkey Photography, baby portraits, newborn portrait

I had our first session in our new studio (203 S Paterson St, Madison, WI) and it was a tiny little 12 day old girl. I met her when she was still in mama’s belly. Congratulations to A & A on becoming new parents! Your girl is gorgeous and she was such a great model. More beautiful newborn images coming soon.

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Twin beauty Middleton Wisconsin

08.18.10 Posted in Portraits By Funky Monkey Photography Tags: Funky Monkey Photography, Girl portrait Middleton Wisconsin, Madison Wi photographer

I had another backyard playdate with beautiful twin sisters. It’s been such a privilege and wonder to watch them grow from little babies to beautiful girls, ready for preschool. They are both beautiful in their own special way. They have their own unique personalities. They share a very special bond. I hope I got to capture just a small piece of it for their mom.

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NOT my child Monday

08.17.10 Posted in Not My Child Monday, Portraits By Funky Monkey Photography Tags: Not my child Monday

So you may have seen these googly eyes around this blog before. He’s our new puppy. We were walking him last week in public and he got a lot of attention, everyone asked about his name and breed. Our preschooler quickly learned to say:

4-year-old: “His name is Mojo. He’s a Pug and a Boston Terrier. He’s a Bugg.”

After which people turn to me for verification, even though they could probably understand what she said. Most haven’t heard of a “Bugg” before.

Then she watched a movie about Chihuahuas and decided that both our cat and the dog were Chihuahuas. Maybe she was tired of the quizzical looks. She started announcing on our walks that:

“His name is Mojo and I call him Chihuahua.”

Hmmm… More quizzical looks followed. I wonder what he’ll be next week.

This post is brought to you as a part of our “Not my child Monday” series inspired by:

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Mom’s finds: Lunch Boxes

08.16.10 Posted in Mom's Finds, Portraits By Funky Monkey Photography Tags: Mom's Finds madison WI

Today’s finds are lunch boxes.

1. Personalized lunch boxes from My Retro Baby

There were so many cute lunch boxes from My Retro Baby, I couldn’t pick just one. Best of all, they are personalized with your child’s name.

2. Owl, monkey and other animal lunch boxes from Oompa Toys.

All the animal lunch boxes and backpacks in the series are so adorable, but my favorite is the owl. Maybe the monkey too. And the penguin.
Update: It looks like the owl is sold out at Oompa, only bees left. Bzzz bzzz…

3. Vivo Kids Bento lunch boxes

If you’ve never seen bento lunch, just google the images. I only wish I had the skills to make a beautiful little bento lunch like I’ve seen online. How fun would bento lunch be to eat? If you’re into bento, here are colorful lunch boxes from Vivo Kids.

4. Photo Lunch box

You can personalize your little one’s lunch box not only with their name but with their own photograph. How creative!

As always, comments welcome. If you spied unique lunch boxes, feel free to share.

This series is a part of “Mom’s Finds by Funky Monkey Photography.” Reviews are personal opinions of the author and not paid-for advertising.

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Baby and toddler models needed – Thursday, 8/19

08.10.10 Posted in Madison, Portraits By Funky Monkey Photography, baby portraits, child portrait

What: We’re holding a commercial photoshoot for children’s clothing accessories. 3 baby/child models are needed next Thursday, 8/19, in Madison, WI.

When: Thursday, 8/19 between 6pm-8pm

Where: an outdoor location in Madison, Wisconsin (details to be emailed to participants)

Who: We’re looking for little “models” (every day kids who are not camera shy):

- 1 Boy age around 4 years with dark hair that can be styled as a mohawk for the photoshoot

- 1 Boy age 2-3 years

- 1 Girl age 1-2 years

- 1 Girl or boy age 6-12 month (must be able to sit up independently)

Compensation:

Photographed models will receive 5 free digital images on a disc with an authorization to use the images for personal printing or portfolio. Discs will be mailed out within 4 weeks. 5 images are chosen by the photographer.

Parents please consider:

Child and parents must be available on 8/19 between 6-8pm.
The time of the day for the photoshoot is late in the day, 6-8 pm. If your little one is usually asleep by then, please consider if they would be in a good mood for the photoshoot.
The photoshoot is outdoors, which means possible exposure to mosquitoes. It is up to the parents to apply anti-bug spray.
Since we’re working on a short time frame when we have sufficient light before sunset, we’re looking for babies and children who generally are not too shy toward strangers and warm up quickly.

To apply for the photoshoot, please fill out the form:

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