Mary Richards Photography

Sunday, February 2, 2014

2014 Janesville Area Creativity Awards

So much talent!  Wonderful singers and dancers, clever films, beautiful original songs, delicious culinary specialties, and more.  It was a special evening to celebrate creativity in Janesville!  What a wonderful way to bring people together.

This year, I was once again nominated for Outstanding Photographer.  I had some tough competition!  Jessica Gutzman is a talented portrait photographer, and Tom Purdy is a fantastic nature photographer.  They both have an eye for color, so I didn't know how the night would end for us!

Our category was a "People's Choice" award, which meant that I could only win if I raised the most money for the United Arts Alliance scholarship fund.  I had a lot of people donate to the cause for my ballot box, and I am thrilled beyond words to have been named the winner!

Below is my display, and a sampling of some of the terrific talent being recognized this year. It was a fun night, and I enjoyed meeting  my competition and chatting with them both.  This event really does bring people together!  Congrats to all of the nominees, and to the winners!














My gorgeous photographer statuette, designed by a high school art student.  
Thank you, UAA, for the nomination and the honor.  Until  next year….

And don't forget, if you'd like to book a session this winter, please message me through my Facebook page!  The fluffy white stuff makes a great backdrop, if we can get to a tolerable temperature!  



Thursday, January 2, 2014

Twin Treats

I had double the fun with these sweet twins for our fall photo shoot!  Enjoy the photos.




Saturday, November 30, 2013

Brothers

I had a really great time working with these three brothers: twins Nico and Noah, and younger brother Mason.  Each of them were super polite and hung in there when our faces and hands were freezing.  You can't tell from the photos, but it was only 20 degrees and super windy!  I love the urban look for these sharp-dressed guys, and I can't wait to find out which photos their mom picks for their holiday card!













If you'd like to book a session this winter, please message me through my Facebook page!  Even when the snow flies, I'll be happy to do a session with you and your family.  The fluffy white stuff makes a great backdrop!  Enjoy the holidays!



Sunday, November 24, 2013

Little Ones ~ Vincent

Meet Vincent.  He's ready to take on the world.  He was born 3 months early, at 1 pound 14 ounces.  After being in the NICU for about 4 months, he finally came home.  He is so smiley and strong.  And his parents are awesome! Now 6 months old, he weighs almost 12 pounds.  What a sweet little man!





















Isn't his smile just the sweetest!?!?  The holidays are going to be extra wonderful this year for Vincent and his family.  Thanks for inviting me to capture this time in his little life.  



Thursday, November 14, 2013

Little Ones - 7 months

It was a gorgeous sunny fall morning, and I got to spend it with this guy!  They just moved into a new house on a wooded lot, and the setting was perfect with the fall colors and rustic wood piles.  I just love his lumberjack checked shirt and hat.