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One of our event industry friends Adam Trujillo just became a father last month! To celebrate, we created this simple robot themed diaper cake to match Samuel’s nursery.

Name: Norina Leyde

Company Name: Maple Hill Photography

Location: Summerlin, Las Vegas & Destination Photographer

Number of Years in Business: 3

Website: www.experiencemaplehill.com

Blog: www.experiencemaplehill.com/blog

Facebook: www.facebook.com/maplehillphotography

What did you do prior to this? Marketing and Events / Real Estate

If you didn’t do photography for a living what would you be doing instead?

I would still be doing something creative. I’ve always wanted to start a non-profit or write a book. I love the idea of giving back to this world and being original.

What are some of your hobbies?

Honestly, when you manage your own custom photography business there is little room for hobbies. Every extra moment I have I spend with family, cooking, cleaning, going to church and enjoying life!

What is the craziest experience you’ve ever had while shooting?

I brought a bottle of Izzy orange soda as a prop to a photoshoot last year. Unfortunately the little boy (who was about 5yrs old) had an allergic reaction to something in the drink! He started to swell up and had to go to the hospital. Everything turned out okay but it was so sad. He had tried orange soda before so there really was no way of knowing he could possibly be allergic. Fortunately, the parents were way understanding, probably more than I would have been myself. Thank God!

What is the best experience you’ve ever had shooting?

I can’t think of one in particular… I have such amazing clients and I love what I do pretty much all the time!

What is your inspiration?

I look to God for daily inspiration. I love feeling like He’s apart of what I am doing. For me photography is my purpose and a gift, more than just a business. I also love browsing other photographers work like www.amyrobertsonphotography.com , finding new props and outfits on Esty and reading blogs like www.greenweddingshoes.com.

Name an exotic location you’d like to visit soon.

I don’t know how exotic it is but I have always wanted to learn how to serf in Australia for some strange reason.

Why do your clients choose you over some of your competitors?

There are so many great photographers out there! I’m honored to even be in the mix!!! I get a lot of compliments from my clients about being super patient and how well I interact with their kids. I also spend a lot of time in the editing room. Don’t get me wrong – my photography is good without the edits however, I love working in Photoshop and making artistic and cosmetic enhancements to my client’s final prints. At the end of the day, I’d like to think I offer my clients portraits not just pictures. I treat every photograph like its work of art or as if it’s going to go on the cover of a magazine.

What is the best age to have your baby/child photographed?

It is crucial that newborns be photographed within the first 10 days! The most challenging age to photograph is 1 to 6mos old. Anytime on up from there is pretty much gravy! I do recommend outdoor photoshoots for 1yr (walking) to 3yrs old whenever possible. They are just so active at that age and I’d prefer to be chasing them outdoors as opposed to confining them in the studio.

How do you keep your mini clients so calm and happy during their photo session?

I try my best to create a relaxing environment in my home-studio by playing music and/or burning a lavender candle or scented oil. For my older subjects, I use reason and choices so I’m not just bossing them around all the time like, ‘Do you want to sit on the chair or next to the chair?’ Or ‘Do you want to give me a little smile or a BIG HUGE smile for this one?’ Sometimes I have to resort to offering bribes like candy or treats or use reverse psychology like telling them ‘You better not call me a turkey!’ most times I get a big smile and a loud shout ‘TURKEY!’ It’s a great shot! I also work with an assistant depending on the age and circumstance.

Anything else interesting you’d like to share?

Recently I partnered with an American woman living in Thailand whose mission is to rescue kids from being sold and trafficked to other countries. Maple Hill has committed to financially support and bring awareness to this cause in 2012. Please look forward to future posts!

Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better.
Martin Luther King, Jr.

For our most recent baby shower, the guest of honor Kristen wanted something sophisticated. A few inspiration boards were created and our hostess Jamie selected a rubber ducky themed baby shower with hot pink polka dots. It was so much fun designing and planning this baby shower! Below are a few photos captured by Ati Grinspun Photography.

There were three diaper cakes designed to suit the theme!

This provided a backdrop for some lovely photos of our mother-to-be!

The bubble machine was a huge hit!

A tapas menu by Renaissance Catering featured items such as Truffle Macaroni and Cheese Spoons and Chicken Skewers with a Mango Salsa. Guests also enjoyed the Splish Splash Sangria and Mango Margaritas.

Tiffany from Peridot Sweets created all the items for the dessert buffet: Moon Pies, Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookie Sandwiches, Vanilla Panna Cotta with Strawberries and Basil and a three tiered Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.

Check out our Real Party feature on On To Baby in April!

Event Design and Coordination: Angelica McDonnell of Little Posh Parties

Photography: Ati Grinspun Photography
Catering: Renaissance Catering
Floral Design: Enchanted Florist
Cake and Desserts: Peridot Sweets
Rentals: RSVP Party Rentals
Bubble Machine: LTevention
Canvas Prints: Liz Le from The Pottery Shop
Banner: Christine with Scrapbooking Stuff
Dessert and Beverage Signs: The Giving Madam
Mommy to be Advice Cards: Lori with Party Place
Diaper Cakes: Little Posh Parties

For a complimentary consultation for our party planning services, please email us: angelica@greenorchidevents.com

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I’m so excited to showcase the beautiful highlights from our Mother-Daughter Tea Party on April 2nd created by Lighten Films. Thank you Terrence for donating your time and talent and for allowing us to relive this very special day!

A Date With Your Daughter \\ Mother Daughter Tea Party from Lighten Films – 702.266.6226 on Vimeo.

Event Organizer: Kellie Connors
Event Coordinator: Little Posh Parties
Venue: Loews Lake Las Vegas
Food:

• Sandwiches – Fresh & Ready Foods
• Scones and Madelines – Kim Valdez Desserts
• Blueberries – Trader Joe’s
• Bundt Cakes – Nothing Bundt Cakes

Beverage:

• Hot and Iced Teas from Teavana
• Apple Juice from Whole Foods
• Bottled Tea from Ito En

Baby Food:

• Plum Organics
• Happy Baby

Entertainment:

• String Quartet – BHC Ensemble – bhcensemble@yahoo.com
• Dustin Type – Children’s Singer – Dustin was also in choir with us!
• Scarves and Maracas for girls provided by Gymboree Play & Music

Printed Programs: 1st Impressions Invitations
Floral Centerpieces:

• Enchanted Florist
• Flora Couture by Floral 2000
• Layers of Lovely
• Naakiti Floral Design

Photography: Adam Trujillo Photography
Videography: Lighten Films

Character Princesses - Steve -n- Kids

Goody Bag Items:

• Couture Headbands from Chic Baby Headbands
• Gift Certificates to The Pottery Shop
• Bags & Tissue Paper for Goody Bags provided by Love Bug Baby
• Piggy Paint Nail Polish
• Bubbles from Rock the Tea
• Fly Away Home Designs

Raffle Prizes:

• Foursome of Golf from Anthem Country Club
• Kettlemucks Toy Shoppe
• Tea Forte – Gift Box of Tea

Donation to Charity: Pediped Shoes

If you enjoyed this post, we’d love to read your comment!

For a complimentary consultation for party planning services, please email us: juliet@littleposhparties.com

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Our wonderful spread for our Mother-Daughter Tea Party! Even the babies got to enjoy some “gourmet” food!

Plum Organics for the babies!

Bundlets from Nothing Bundt Cakes

Loose leaf tea that we placed in tea bags for hot tea. From Teavana.

Photography: Adam Trujillo Photography

Event Coordinator: Little Posh Parties
Venue: Loews Lake Las Vegas
Food:

• Sandwiches – Fresh & Ready Foods
• Scones and Madelines – Kim Valdez Desserts
• Blueberries – Trader Joe’s
• Bundt Cakes – Nothing Bundt Cakes

Beverage:

• Hot and Iced Teas from Teavana
• Apple Juice from Whole Foods
• Bottled Tea from Ito En

Baby Food:

• Plum Organics
• Happy Baby

If you enjoyed this post, we’d love to read your comment!

For a complimentary consultation for party planning services, please email us: juliet@littleposhparties.com

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For our 1st Annual Mother-Daughter Tea Party this year, we decided on a garden themed event with spring colors, birdcages, butterflies and birds. We then gave our four florists complete creative freedom to design centerpieces for our event! Here are the beautiful arrangements they designed!

Photo credit: Adam Trujillo Photography

Event Coordinator: Little Posh Parties

Floral Designers: Naakiti Floral Design, Enchanted Florist, Flora Couture by Floral 2000, and Layers of Lovely

Venue: Loews Lake Las Vegas

More photos to come! And stay tuned for an event video from Lighten Films!

If you enjoyed this post, we’d love to read your comment! 

For a complimentary consultation for party planning services, please email us: juliet@littleposhparties.com

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I came across this at our recent Mother-Daughter Tea Party. It was sitting on our “baby food” table next to our Plum Organics food!

Nourish is purified spring water bottled in two versions – one is formula-ready for babies and the other is spill-proof with a sippy top for toddlers. It is also BPA free. Nourish is genius for vacations and moms on the go!

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Spaceships and Laser Beams, a charming little blog full of inspiration and real parties for little boys, has featured our airplane themed 1st birthday!

Thank you again Fogarty Foto, Peridot Sweets, and Girl Who Drew You! The party was such a success and we’re honored to be featured!

If you enjoyed this post, please leave a comment!

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This past Saturday was our 1st Annual Mother-Daughter Tea Party! It all started when my high school choir friend Kellie Connors approached me to help bring her vision of  this event to life. With all of the hard work from Kellie and everyone involved, the event was a huge success.  All of the proceeds benefited two local charities: Baby’s Bounty and Living Grace Home. This would not have been possible without our generous sponsors and I wanted to highlight all of them below.

Event Organizer: Kellie Connors
Event Coordinator: Little Posh Parties
Venue: Loews Lake Las Vegas
Food:

• Sandwiches – Fresh & Ready Foods
• Scones and Madelines – Kim Valdez Desserts
• Blueberries – Trader Joe’s
• Bundt Cakes – Nothing Bundt Cakes

Beverage:

• Hot and Iced Teas from Teavana
• Apple Juice from Whole Foods
• Bottled Tea from Ito En

Baby Food:

• Plum Organics
• Happy Baby

Entertainment:

• String Quartet – BHC Ensemble – bhcensemble@yahoo.com
• Dustin Type – Children’s Singer – Dustin was also in choir with us!
• Scarves and Maracas for girls provided by Gymboree Play & Music

Printed Programs: 1st Impressions Invitations
Floral Centerpieces:

• Enchanted Florist
• Flora Couture by Floral 2000
• Layers of Lovely
• Naakiti Floral Design

Photography: Adam Trujillo Photography
Videography: Lighten Films

Character Princesses - Steve -n- Kids

Goody Bag Items:

• Couture Headbands from Chic Baby Headbands
• Gift Certificates to The Pottery Shop
• Bags & Tissue Paper for Goody Bags provided by Love Bug Baby
• Piggy Paint Nail Polish
• Bubbles from Rock the Tea
• Fly Away Home Designs

Raffle Prizes:

• Foursome of Golf from Anthem Country Club
• Kettlemucks Toy Shoppe
• Tea Forte – Gift Box of Tea

Donation to Charity: Pediped Shoes

More photos to come from Adam Trujillo Photography along with a beautiful video footage from Lighten Films.

If you enjoyed this post, please leave a comment! Little Posh Parties plans themed events, children’s birthdays, and baby showers.

www.littleposhparties.com ~ juliet@littleposhparties.com

The winner of the On To Baby giveaway wanted a diaper cake for a little girl and gave me this photo as inspiration:

Here’s the final product!

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Organic baby food and toddler snack brand Plum Organics will be one of our charity event sponsors in April. Check them out!  From baby food all the way to toddler snacks, Plum Organics is certified organic and focuses on nutrient rich,  tasty foods for the little ones in your life!

I love this modern draining rack for air drying baby bottles.  The Beaba bottle draining rack from Williams-Sonoma holds up to 6 bottles and is extremely stylish for the modern home. Oh and it’s dishwasher safe and BPA-free.

Check out our diaper cake giveaway happening right now on On To Baby!