St. Louis Photographer » A Journal by Holly McCaig

You would think Christmas would be all exciting and stuff, but no, I’m more excited about Amy Kant coming to visit. Me and mom are anxiously awaiting her arrival. We just love this gal!

So, my grams went home this morning and I’ve been doing some cleaning to get things in order. It’s going to be lots of fun crafting, seeing STL and a fun party night at Blueberry Hill with lots of STL people (come too at 8 p.m. if you’re part of the STL Social Media world and have fun with us). Sunday, we’re doing some Lollipop photos and other fun shots. If you live in the area and want to stop by Sunday night, $25 for your shot (digital file). Let me know and I’ll give you a time!

Some pictures from the past few days:

That’s us kids with our grandparents. My dad’s mother (grams) and my mom’s father (boppa). My mom took this picture for us!

Jake with his cat, Muffassa – that still lives here. He’s such an odd cat and we’re ready to give him away. He likes to bat glasses off the tables and break them. GRRR. He’s giving away a movie on his blog, so click on his name to go there if you’re interested!

Jack was getting annoyed with all the photos I kept taking of him.

And, finally, some illustrations I did for my mom and my grandpa for Christmas. I printed them on canvas so they look really awesome too. I may put these up on ETSY!

Alright, have a great weekend, I’m sure you’ll see and hear lots from me and Amy over the weekend!

As I wake up and drink my coffee this morning, I am reading statuses on Twitter & Facebook. A little sad, wishing I’d see more people talk about the special, homemade gifts that their love ones gave to them or that they did for others. This year, it’s all about giving something special and unique from me, homemade. Of course, with an occassional gift certificate thrown in for the guys that you just aren’t sure HOW to please. The past two days I’ve been cranking out the homemade stuff. Hoping you’ll share with me what you got that was homemade or made this year for others.

I call them, gifts from the heart.

Warm wishes as you celebrate this day:

Hope you have a wonderful holiday!

Friday, I had the opportunity to photograph a gorgeous, blonde – a Shepherd mix. A dog who is getting up there in age, and frail, but with spirit and determination. So soft, so sweet, gentle. You can tell his owner loves him very much. But, before we walked over to photograph him, the lab pups got a quick run and a shoot. I had the chance to go over to this gorgeous field/park at the seminary over in Clayton. Gorgeous. It was freezing and dreary out, but I still think it’s a great place. Can’t wait to try it in the fall and spring when colors are popping. Here are a couple quick stills and the slideshow follows! ENJOY!

If you have a dog in your life that needs put into art, contact me to schedule a session. We can photograph indoors in limited situations through the winter so no worries there! Visit www.hollymccaigdesigns.com/littledogsmiled today!