This week is a little hard for me. Three years ago almost to this day I realized that my mom was going to die. Of course I had known for almost a year that she was really, really sick and was not going to get better. I had looked on the internet and everything I… Continue reading What is important?
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And the winner is….
This image, one of my all time favorites, garnered the most votes of any image that was put forward for online voting to be included in my book! When I see it I feel happy. I feel that special bond that these two brothers shared. I hear their laughter and see their love. Treasure the… Continue reading And the winner is….
The end of an era
My Dad, John Blom, just sold the building that has housed his studio, John Blom Custom Photography for 25 years. He told me it was a done deal yesterday and today I am feeling a little melancholy. Don’t get me wrong, I am so happy for him as he has been trying to sell for… Continue reading The end of an era
Time to Schedule your Beach Session!
Don’t wait another year! I have heard so many people tell me they would LOVE to do a beach session but they need to lose a couple of pounds, or their family is so busy, or their kids are missing teeth, have braces, etc. There will always be reasons why not! But I will give… Continue reading Time to Schedule your Beach Session!
Sweet Boy, Happy First Birthday!
I had the honor of documenting this sweet little guy for his one year portrait. He is so cute in his glasses and was so intense for such a little one. Looking at these make me remember my own sweet boys when they were one and also realize that no matter the hardships you are… Continue reading Sweet Boy, Happy First Birthday!
A Special Bond
She came home from college for Spring Break and I got to observe and document their close relationship. He is only nine and misses his sister who is a freshman at Spelman. It made me remember the closeness I shared with my little brother and how sad and hard it was for us when I… Continue reading A Special Bond
Gabrielle is placed!
I had the opportunity to photograph a beautiful child named Gabrielle in the fall. She happens to be a foster child. I just found out that her placement in a forever home is pending and hopefully (fingers crossed) she will be adopted soon. I love working with the AZ Heart Gallery and love photographing these… Continue reading Gabrielle is placed!
Children’s Portrait Special!!!
Their sweet laughter, mischievous smiles, chubby hands, cuddly bodies… How will you remember? Don’t let them slip away, preserve your memories with a fine art portrait. Now through the end of March, save 50% on session fees and 20% on portrait orders of your precious little ones. Call today to reserve your session time! 602.263.5098
My Boy
I just had to submit a “Congratulations” ad for my son’s final yearbook in middle school (He will be graduating from eighth grade in May). As you might imagine, in order to put it together I had to sort through many images of him taken over the last 14 years. Above is one of my… Continue reading My Boy
Looking for Models!
Have your child featured in my new book! I am looking for child models of all ages for a book that I am working on. You can pick up the model applications only at Urban Kidz, at Gainey Village in Scottsdale. Your completed application will entitle you to a complimentary session with Mara and a… Continue reading Looking for Models!