Floribunda - This Garden is Mine

In every way, under every aspect, in every season, Spring, Winter, Summer, Autumn, this little enclosure exhaled melancholy, contemplation, solitude, liberty, the absence of man, the presence of God, and the old rusty gating appeared to say: This garden is mine.

-Victor Hugo

While to the contrary, Floribunda is not mine at all but open to the public, it did seem to call my name as I drove by the other day. Have you ever been to Floribunda? If you have you understand why it makes me think of the above quote. It is a beautiful nursery located at 2093 Collins Road in Oswego. The plants for sale are displayed under a canopy of leaves from the surrounding trees and tucked in and around the perennial plants that grow on the property.

It is also the site of one of my upcoming photo sessions. The owner of Floraibunda, Nancy, has graciously allowed me to use her nursery as the beautiful backdrop for my latest undertaking.

I am looking for little models. If you have a little girl or know one who likes to dress up and wears a 4t or 5t please contact me through the website below. The dates for the photo shoot are yet to be determined. If you would like to get an idea of the type of work this will be you may see "The Root Children" at my website under galleries. http://www.mettlerportraits.com/

If you are interested in some new plants for your yard, check out Floribunda.
http://www.floribundagardens.com/
Wed., Fri....10-5
Saturday......9-5
You may hear the rusty gate call your name too.

Julie

Custom Senior Pictures

At Mettler Portraits you can get more than just your average senior pictures.

Feelin' the love

Oh doesn't it just make your heart melt? At our house moments like this are few and far between. These two must not ever fight, and if they do....why, that's why you have these pictures.

Senior pictures

Newborn Photography

One of my favorite little girls came by with her new little brother. What fun we had! Being photogenic must run in the family.

Senior Photography, Oswego, Il

Welcome Class of 2010.

Senior Summer

"The best way to predict the future is to invent it"
-Alan Kay

Congratulations to all the 2009 graduates and welcome class of 2010. So begins my senior summer. I am looking forward to spending time with my seniors this month. I have some very exciting sessions coming up. Let's not forget the babies though. I'll be snuggling up to two new one's next week. I can't wait to post the sneak peeks. Have a great weekend all and Happy Summer!!

Thank you all

Inside you there's an artist you don't know about...Say yes quickly, if you've known it from before the beginning of the universe.
-Jalai Ud-Din Rumi

May marks the one year anniversary of Mettler Portraits. To thank all our customers who have helped to make us a success we threw them a party! Congratulations to our prize winners, Jennifer from Oswego, Sonia from Oswego and Lisa from Carol Stream.

I would like to take a moment now to tell you all how blessed I feel being able to work with you. Knowing you and your families has enriched my life. Thank you for letting me share in your pregnancies, births, birthdays, ages and stages. I truly get the best slices of life.

Julie