MADISON WI NEWBORN & CHILD PHOTOGRAPHER – FUNKY MONKEY PHOTOGRAPHY

Blue eyes and big cheeks

07.28.10 Posted in Portraits By Funky Monkey Photography, baby portraits

That’s what I remember about baby G the most. He was such a joy to photograph. His favored games included peek-a-boo and patty-cake. He was so cute in his overalls!

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Mom’s Finds

07.28.10 Posted in Mom's Finds Tags: baby stuff, local moms finds Madison WI, Madison WI, Madison WI mom blog, mom's finds

Internet shopping can be like window shopping, a quite fulfilling experience. As long as you know not to hit “buy” impulsively. That last part I have to work on. I still really enjoy browsing and finding cool stuff especially for this new post in the “Mom’s Finds“ article series.

Minus the occasional heat wave, I really enjoy the beautiful summers in Wisconsin. This time of the year offers so many more fun activities especially for children. Swimming, playground, sports and more. But the mosquitoes? They’re everywhere. Being a practical mom I am, the first item I found is an all-natural bug repellent for babies and kids.

Natural bug repellent “Badger” – Satara, Madison, WI

“Based on our effective and popular Anti-Bug Balm formula, this all natural Shake & Spray bug repellent offers the same great protection and with the convenience of a spray! Repel insects naturally with the pleasant smell of Rosemary, Citronella, and Wintergreen essential oils – not DEET, petroleum products, or synthetic chemicals. Laboratory tested for efficacy. Shown to be effective for over 3 hours!”

And how cute are these glasses?

iPlay Flexi Glasses, My Swim Baby, Madison, WI

“iPlay Flexi Glasses have a flexible rubber frame, provide 100% UV protection for your child’s eyes, and includes a soft cloth case with a velcro closure. iPlay Flexi Glasses are available in assorted colors and styles in 2 sizes: Infant 6-18 months and Toddler 2-4 years.”

My child cannot be the only one who loves suitcases, can she? Especially the stacking ones. She loves bags and anything else she can stuff with toys and other things. When we travel now, I ask her to pack her own toy suitcase and she loves to that part.

Traffic Suitcase Set, Oompa Toys, Madison, WI

“Pack in customized style with this handy suitcase set from Haba. The set comes with three cases, which come nested. Use as a lunchbox, a supply case, or anything you desire! We love the vibrant, lively colors of the cases, as well as the fun vehicle theme on each case. Made from sturdy laminate cardboard with metal clasps.”

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203 S Paterson St, Madison, WI 53703

07.27.10 Posted in Portraits By Funky Monkey Photography Tags: 203 S Paterson St, 203 S Paterson St Madison, 203 S Paterson St Madison WI 53703, 53703, child portrait studio Madison WI, Funky Monkey Photography Studio, Madison, new studio 203 S Paterson St Madison WI 53703, WI 53703

Funky Monkey Photography is moving to a new location August 1st to: 203 S Paterson St, Suite 300, Madison, WI 53703. Map.

Congrats to Jen who guessed the location of the Dreamkeepers (that’s what the bird sculptures are called). You win $10 Starbucks card! Thanks for playing.

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Big news! Our studio is moving August 1st…

07.27.10 Posted in Interesting article, Madison, Mom's Finds, Not My Child Monday, Portraits By Funky Monkey Photography, baby portraits, child portrait, family portraits, maternity portraits, newborn portrait, non-profit fundraiser Madison WI, photography tips Tags: New studio Funky Monkey Photography Madison wi

Big news from Funky Monkey Photography! We will be moving our studios on August 1st, 2010, to a new location in Madison. I will post more information and images soon. It’s a beautiful space with gorgeous wooden floor, lots of character and unique decor.

Let’s play a game where I give you a few clues as to the location of our new studio. Feel free to post a guess in the comments. First person to post the correct address wins a $10 Starbucks gift card. To be fair, sorry no photographers can participate in the game.

Clue # 1:

Clue # 2:

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“Not my child” Monday

07.26.10 Posted in Not My Child Monday, Portraits By Funky Monkey Photography, child portrait Tags: "Not My Child" Monday

A conversation in our house last weekend may or may not have gone like this:

4-year-old: “Mommy, is pineapple coming today? Do we have to go downstairs again?”

Me: “Oh, do you mean a TORNADO?”

4-year-old: “Yes! A TOMATO! Is tomato coming today again, mommy?”

This post is brought to you as our Monday blog tradition and part of blog posts:

My daughter is always an angel;) She always behaves so well she’d NEVER contemplate to skateboard down the slide while mommy was making lunch. I saw her sitting on top of the slide inside the wooden house. My neighbors later told me she contemplated riding down her new pink skateboard but decided against it at the last minute.

She may or may NOT painted all three of her dolls totally green. Head to toes. Entire can of spray chalk paint gone. They looked like She-Hulks.

She’s NOT an actress at all…

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Evolution of a smile

07.25.10 Posted in Portraits By Funky Monkey Photography

Sometimes at our sessions, we experience some shyness and caution from our little friends. We strive to reflect each child’s unique personality so we never expect all-smiles all the time. However, we know a parent’s heart skips a beat when they see their little ones grinning a happy, natural smile. Sometimes moms say “Oh little Eva smiles all the time, too bad she didn’t smile so much at our session.” Maybe baby Eva was teething. Maybe little Johny had one of his 2-year-old melt downs and his little sister was cautiously serious.

To all parents before a session with Funky Monkey Photography:

Relax and let the day unfold. We love to capture each of your child’s unique expressions and we’re pretty sure you’ll love each of them too. We may even steal a few glimpses of that precious authentic smile.

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Pee-ka-boos and more baby

07.24.10 Posted in Madison, Portraits By Funky Monkey Photography, baby portraits, newborn portrait Tags: baby portrait Madison WI

Look at this little cuddler with most adorable grin. Oh what a pleasure it is to photograph babies!

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Update

07.19.10 Posted in Portraits By Funky Monkey Photography

I wanted to post a quick update that I’m back from traveling and will be returning emails/phone calls as soon as possible. My travels were last minute and lasted unexpectedly longer so we’re running behind.
Thanks for hanging in there!

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