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Baby your Baby! Win a baby mat!

July 23, 2008

I am in super busy packing mode right now, acck!  The moving crates are arriving tomorrow so we are down to the wire here.  If you are waiting on a email from me, I promise I will get back to you asap!

Now for a little fun, I’m going away (well to Atlanta) and you are going to get the presents! WEEE!  The super duper fab peeps over at ShopBestever.com have given me a fabulous prize to give away to my blog readers this week.  Between now and Monday you can enter to win one of their hottest selling baby mats.  Let me tell you, these are the biggest things going in the baby market right now, they have been featured in TV Guide, In Touch Weekly and tons of other magazines.  Salma Hayek, Jennifer Lopez and many A-list celebs have these for their brand new babies.  So I think that one of my blog reader babies deserves one too!

The winner will get their choice of one of the six baby mats - pink bear, blue bear, giraffe, pink cat, blue dog or monkey.  My personal favorite is the giraffe.  You should see the lamb mat that is due to release very soon.  To enter the contest send a email to contest@angelacalderon.com and give me your name and email.  You will not be spammed and your information will not be given to anyone other than myself.  For everyone who enters the contest I also have a special coupon code to give you to save money on any purchase at shopbestever.com.  The deadline for entries is Monday 7/28/08 at Noon (that’s Pacific time, so East Coasters you have until 3pm).  Valid in the USA only.  This contest is open to all blog readers, photographers, moms, dads, kids, passers by, friends, foes, countrymen, peeps, humans and even furry friends.  One entry per household.

Enter to win for your baby, your furry friend or you could even give it as a gift.  Let me tell you these are the softest things ever, your little ones will love this for tummy time or just chilling on the floor relaxing.  I’ve heard that dogs and cats like them too!  Here are the six mats that you can choose from!

Remember my sweet little client Lola from a couple of months ago?  She had the giraffe mat!

By Angela | Posted in Cool Stuff, atlanta children's photographer, babies | Tagged , , , , , | no comments         Add a Comment
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Happy Birthday x 2

July 20, 2008

Today is my sweet baby girl’s birthday.  She is four years old, wow how did that happen, time sure does fly!  Here she is blowing out the candles on her super special Hello Kitty birthday cake!

This little client of mine celebrated his first birthday on Friday.  His name is Max and he had the most BEAUTIFUL deep brown eyes and super long eyelashes.  Oh gosh he was so sweet and he had the nicest parents and lucky for us it wasn’t too hot today, such a nice breeze.  Thank you to Max and his wonderful parents for such a great morning.  Here are a few photos of the fabulous Mr. Max!

By Angela | Posted in atlanta children's photographer | Tagged , , , | 7 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Shellie   -  

    Happy B-day to your beautiful daughter!!! Happy B-day to Max too! Wow, he has some gorgeous eyes!!! :-)

  2. jen wilson   -  

    Awww! She is so adorable - happy birthday!!!

    Max is so cute - he does have the most beautiful eyes!

    jen :)

  3. Diana   -  

    These are amazing, his eyes are super!

  4. Jen Lane   -  

    HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Gorgeous M!!!!! I hope her day was perfect Angela. I hear ya on where did the time go. My little guy is four on Saturday and it’s just crazy to think!

    And Max is a doll. Beautiful photographs!

  5. Agnes   -  

    Happy Birthday, Miss M! Love the picture with the bright red-orange door!

  6. Michelle   -  

    Happy birthday to your sweet girl!!! And I just love the cheeks on that sweet client - adorable! Gorgeous photos, lady!

  7. PamN   -  

    Love the serious attention and puffed lips to blow out those candles - too cute! And Max is just a sweetie pie; my gosh, you captured all the wonderful one-year-old details …chubby legs, gorgeous skin & lashes, and intense gaze soaking up all there is to learn ahead of him!

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I’m back!!!

July 14, 2008

I have to tell you, the Disney Cruise was FANFLIPPINGTASTIC! Disney sure does everything first class. We had the best time and I would highly recommend it to anyone! Mexico was one hot place I tell ya, oh and it was super humid too, I guess I’m ready for Atlanta’s humidity now!

I promised to come home with lots of photos to share, and I certainly have a ton of those, however my two stinkers just were not really wanting me to take photos of them so be prepared for a lot of photos of “stuff”. One of these days hopefully I will get some good shots of them!

The weather was so bizarre, one minute it was freezing cold, the next minute it was a gazillion degrees. My little ones loved hanging out in the Mickey Pool.

There were characters everywhere on the ship, we even had breakfast with them one morning!

The lobby of the ship was amazing, check out the chandelier, it was created by the famous artist Dale Chihuly and it weighs over 3,000 pounds!

The arches in Cabo, even the birds posed for me (although here they look like dirt on my lens!)

This boat in Cabo looked funky and colorful to me so I took a picture of it

In Mazatlan our tour made a stop at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, it was AMAZING

Each night when we would return to our cabin, we would have a towel animal on our bed. The kids loved that! Here is the elephant we found waiting for us one night, along with the yummy sleepy chocolates!

My little 007 James Bond, I mean Spencer Bond on formal night!

On the last day at sea they have a special graduation ceremony for all of the kids club members. They even get a special tshirt and a graduation cap with mouse ears!

Ok I’ll be back to add more photos later, my poor Mac keyboard is freaking out on me and needs a break!

By Angela | Posted in personal | Tagged , , , | 18 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Pammy   -  

    Oh Angela, that looks like the most amazing fun time!!! Great colors, glad you took the D3 with you and captured so much. I hope we can do something like this someday.

  2. corey civetta   -  

    These are awesome, Angela! Looks like you all had a blast!

  3. marci   -  

    Awesome! So glad you guys had a great time. The pictures are deliciousness! Full of color and life.

  4. Carrie Steffe   -  

    ok..I should NOT have opened this with my kids nearby..now they all want to go! Looks like a blast!

  5. Diana   -  

    I want to go on a Disney Cruise!!!! Those are amazing and the color is awesome! Great job!

  6. Brandi   -  

    Cool shots! We went on a cruise for our honeymoon and we loved the towel animals too. The church shot is awesome.

  7. June   -  

    You take the best vacation photos ever! So colorful, full of life, and fun.

  8. Kimberly Hill   -  

    I knew you’d have fun!!! It’s on our short-list of things to do, as you know. Robert has similar graduation ears from his Disney travel agent training. Disney sure does know how to do it right, don’t they? I can’t wait for our next trip in September!!

  9. Terrilyn   -  

    Oh man your images are making me want to go on another cruise!! It really is the BEST vacation isn’t it?! I’m glad you all had an amazing time, you deserve it!!

  10. Theresa   -  

    Looks like you had a fabulous time!

  11. Jennifer   -  

    wow you even take the best family vacation pics too, looks like you guys had a awesome time, lots of fun!

  12. oneshotbeyond   -  

    WOW…this trip looks like it was SPECTACULAR for ALL! Glad you are back. :)

  13. Marmalade   -  

    welcome back!! i’m so glad you had a great time. the vacation pix look fantastic.

  14. CarmenM   -  

    Oh my word! That looks like such a fun vacation! Your photos are incredible.

  15. Tonya   -  

    It looks like you had an awesome time! What great memories for your family.

  16. Patti   -  

    Now that looks like fun! :)

  17. Danna Bowes   -  

    oh well now…….after the crusie I went on in May I said I would never go on another but looking at these I think I just may have to. Looks like you all had a blast :-) thank you for sharing you fun with us and giving us a little glimps into your family holiday.

  18. Joyce   -  

    What a fabulous trip!! I’d love to take a Disney cruise. :)

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M. I. C… you real soon!

July 5, 2008

Tonight I will be unplugging for a while, we are going on vacation and will be on the Disney Cruise for a week.  How in the world will I survive without the internet for a week?  My husband thinks I’ll break down and use Disney’s internet at some point to check my email (he totally is on to me!).  We are so excited for this vacation, YAY!

This morning I photographed the most BEAUTIFUL children.  Oh my goodness, their Mom sent me a photo of them prior to meeting them, but when they stepped out of their car they were even more stunning in person.  Thank you to the D family for being so sweet and wonderful, it was awesome to spend the morning with you.  I hope the carnival was fun and that you found some good seafood!

See what I mean when I say these kids were gorgeous, good grief how cute are they?

I am in love with K’s hair!

Now you will have to indulge me here for a minute as I share my own two little ones.  They wanted to try on their pirate costumes yesterday.  One of the nights on the cruise they have a pirate costume party and everyone on board dresses up and they have fireworks in the middle of the ocean.  My little one is beyond my mini me, my husband says she is my clone!

I’m cracking up at how my son’s ears are in this shot, he kept taking his hat off and putting it back on so his ears ended up getting a little squished!

Ok all of you out there in blog land be good and I will see you next week!

By Angela | Posted in atlanta children's photographer, just my kids, san pedro | Tagged , , , | 24 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Kim   -  

    Angela what absolutely stunning pictures, I am amazed , the colors, everything!!! What BEAUTIFUL children, they photograph stunningly!! Yours as well!!!! Your children’s eyes are awesome!! Oh it makes me so sad we will miss you dearly!!!!!!!!!
    Atlanta has a huge talent heading their way!!

  2. Debbie   -  

    Wow - beautiful is an understatement. Her eyes are absolutely striking - they just draw me in. And I love your two little pirates. Good luck going “unplugged”. Is there some place where we can place bets as to how long you’ll last? :)

  3. Sherri W   -  

    Oh wow, those are gorgeous but #3 has me melting! Beautiful, beautiful! (that goes for your children as well)

  4. Terrilyn   -  

    Oh these are seriously beautiful Angela!! Gorgeous, mind blowing color!

  5. Kimberly Hill   -  

    The color toning in those client images is incredible! Mom sure knows how to dress them to highlight their looks. I bet they were fabulous to photograph!

    I want to see YOUR pirate costume, Miss A.

  6. Kelly   -  

    ooooh, LOVE these, Angela!

  7. PamN   -  

    Fantastic color as always, and those children should seriously be models!

  8. ritz rivera   -  

    B e a u t i f u l! These are AMAZING! I’ll start by saying these children are beautiful, each and everyone one of them. Woderful work, your color rocks!! Have fun on your cruise, I am sure you will have a BLAST!

  9. Michelle Walker   -  

    These are soooo fun! And the black and white made me gasp…stunning! Have fun on vacation :)!

  10. Connie   -  

    Whoa! Beautiful kids! Theirs, yours, all gorgeous! I love the colors in the first set and I adore the attitude of your little pirates! have a fantastic vacation!

  11. Diana   -  

    Oh wow. Those kids are adorable! Hope you are having fun in Disney Land!!

  12. Heather/One Shot Bey   -  

    Fun looking kids! We’ll miss you, but ENJOY it!

  13. Jennifer   -  

    ahh, these are absolutely gorgeous, beautiful work and those locations and colors are so awesome!

  14. jen wilson   -  

    Wow! These are so awesome! Absolutly beautiful…. Your little people are so adorable - I hope you are having a wonderful time right now!!

    jen :)

  15. MsBunn.com   -  

    OMG, pic #3 (B&W), those eyes are … STUNNING!!!

  16. PhotoSmith   -  

    what fabulous photos! your little ones are too cute! have a fabulous vacation!!!

  17. Michelle   -  

    WOW girl….I’ve always loved your color but you’ve outdone yourself on these. What gorgeous kids! And I love your little pirates. Enjoy your trip!

  18. kathy wolfe   -  

    wow! that girl is stunnning… holy cow.- beautiful work!!! And love the little pirates! have a great time!

  19. Jenifer Samaha   -  

    Wow, all the children in this post are beautiful!

  20. ashley mcnamara   -  

    You rocked this shoot! As always.. :)
    Have fun on your disney cruise!

  21. alpana   -  

    Gorgeous photos! I love how you have matched the background with the clothes. Your kids are so adorable- I commented on the awesome costumes on Flickr too!

  22. Fara Smith   -  

    Angela, these are priceless, all of them. You are amazing! I have been stalking your blog for quite some time now and you always put a smile on my face and challenge me to shoot better. Nice job! Love, love, love it!

  23. Megan   -  

    Your children are adorable! You take beautiful photos.

  24. Anna-Karin   -  

    Wow beautiful children!
    I love how their outfits match the backgrounds. Great planning on yours and theirs end!

    Your little pirates are adorable as well.

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Californians…Are your hands free?

July 1, 2008

I sure hope they are so you don’t get a ticket!  Today the new law goes in to effect, no cell phones up to your ear!  http://www.dmv.ca.gov/cellularphonelaws/index.htm

UPS just dropped off my bluetooth Jawbone, so now I won’t go to jail when someone calls me when I’m out and about.   I feel like I’m ready to work the drive thru or like I’m starring in the Janet Jackson Control video.  Do you want fries with that?

Enjoy a little Janet for a Tuesday afternoon, Miss Jackson if you’re Nasty. ;-)

photo via iphone

By Angela | Posted in personal | Tagged , , , | 8 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Pammy   -  

    Yeah I got mine yesterday. Too bad you don’t answer your phone when I call. LOL

  2. Debbie   -  

    I totally see the reason for this law, but I’m not loving the headset. :(

  3. PamN   -  

    I want to see YOUR video, Angela!

  4. Heather/One Shot Bey   -  

    yeah, it finally gives me some quite time to think and chill out. Thank goodness I don’t have a long commute anymore…that way I can just call everybody when I get home! :)

  5. jen wilson   -  

    ha - i was SUFFERING yesterday being in traffic and not being able to gab. Still haven’t gotten out today to buy one…hmmm…maybe this will help keep my minutes down???

  6. Jennifer   -  

    wow that boxmakes it seem like something big is in there or somethingreally important, like a FBI disc or something! I can just see you girl work that song while your working that drive thru while driving down the road! ;)

  7. Marmalade   -  

    ooh yours is red. i wonder if the red is more comfortable then my gray one!! LOL I was so excited to upgrade my bluetooth headset (well my old jabra broke) a few months ago and ordered a jawbone. if you find the secret to making it sweet, lemme know. it sure *IS* purty in red…

  8. ashley mcnamara   -  

    do you like the Jawbone? I need something besides my headphones. lol

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