And this decision wasn’t easy! What I thought would be an easy process… turned in to a heart wrenching few days (enough drama for you there? lol).

Originally, I was going to select 2 new PI members, like we have done in the past… however with around 150+ applications, all fabulous photographers with rockin’ portfolios… it didnt make it easy! I narrowed it down to 20… then to 10…then to 7… and when I got to my top 5, I just couldn’t go any further!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE who applied… I struggled through each of your lovely portfolios, trying to find a way to hire on everyone (lol yes, I would LOVE TO!).  The applications and words you all gave were more than precious, and beyond appreciated. It’s nice to know there are so many other prop junkies like myself out there! hehe

So without any further painstaking waiting…I introduce to you, the newest FIVE (5) members of the Prop Insanity team!!!
I’m so very excited, each of these darlings brings a different flavor and vibe to the scene. I know YOU as readers and photographers will love and appreciate their work… and YOU, our vendors and craft team, will ADORE working with these talented photogs… here they are…..

Staci Bailey
Hi Everyone! My name is Staci Bailey – cancer survivor, mama, wife, and natural light newborn and baby photographer! I love photographing sparkly eyes, chubby toes and fingers, sleepy newborns of course, and most of all I love being able to freeze time and document history with my camera. I knit, sew, and create many of my own props….but have to admit I do have a serious antique store addition! So yeah….you can call me a prop junkie! I can’t wait to start this adventure and share my love of photography with you!!! xo

Cherise Kiel
I am an proud Army wife and mother to 3 beautiful children (7,4 &21mo). I am a self taught, natural light photographer who specializes in newborns, children and families. Along with taking photographs, I am starting some affordable newborn workshops so that everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow! I enjoy photographing and teaching and am truely blessed to be able to do what I love!

Krista Campbell
Hi! I’m Krista… lover of vintage props, golden fields and backlight and momarazzi- extraordinaire to a 4-year-old who dons pink tutus and cowgirl boots. I’m also an on-location, natural light photographer serving Northwest Arkansas and I’m absolutely ecstatic about joining the Prop Insanity Team!

Lindsey Mills
Hey Y’all! I am Lindsey Mills, a 90% of the time natural light photographer that is based out of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I have two cool kids, and another baby coming in October 2011!I’m married to a man that I met we were in the sixth grade, and I’ve thought he was pretty cute ever since I’m super excited to have the opportunity to share with you what I LOVE to do… photograph newborns, kids, couples, brides & everything else pretty much!! Feel free to chat with me I love talking to new people!!

Shallyse (Shadeleaf Studios)
Hi, I’m Shallyse. I’m a wife to a super tall hubby (he’s 6′ 9″ and I’m 5′ 2″ – we get some pretty strange looks when we’re out in public) and mama to two beautiful, spirited girls (ages 7 and 3). I’m a studio and natural light photographer based out of Durham, NC. I love vintage props and spend way too much time stalking Craigslist and browsing at antique stores, and I’m a sucker for beautiful fields with tall grass as well as eclectic urban locations. I love photographing newborns, kids, and families as well as high school seniors. I’m beyond thrilled to be joining the Prop Insanity team and sharing my favorite prop finds with everyone!

 

And in case you are curious… here are our faces!! Don’t be scared… we got a good looking bunch here! haha

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