Archive for September, 2011

I say it all the time …. “I like what I am able to do for work and can’t imagine doing anything else!” I really am lucky. Even though, a great deal of my work comes after I take my pictures with editing, uploading, etc. etc. That is when my pictures come to life for me — I LOVE that! I love being able to feel how things were at the time pictures are taken. Pictures should tell a story, and that is always my goal every time I cover an event or do a portrait session. Which leads me to another thought I have had recently. How many times do you look at old pictures and laugh at a particuliar face or expression someone made or a silly outfit, or see an object in the background and think of something else? Old pictures can spark so much emotion! While I always strive to get classic shots and the posed ones that moms want, I also capture the unposed — the candids! I think these are the absolute best! They tell the story! I always tell clients that I want my pictures to be like a time stamp — to freeze time as it is. That being said, as parents we know that kids don’t always smile for the camera, in fact, I cringe when people say “say cheese”. I would much rather engage children in coversation about things they like to evoke smiles and laughs. Even still not, all kids want to smile — sometimes it’s there way of having control or it’s simply being 2, or 3 or 4 and sometimes even 10! I want to capture personalities. Either way, it’s always my goal to record life the way it is on any particuliar day no day is ever perfect. In doing so, I think my images will be treasured for life. Some day they will be way more interesting. Years from now, I hope people can remember the day, how mom got them dressed what their baby brother or sister did to them or how they laughed! While I have the technical skill and artistry, I want to capture the realness of your life — I want to tell your story!

Without further adieu, here’s a wonderful family I met last week. I had so much fun with them, and that’s another part of my job I love — meeting new people! These little girls were so sweet. While only two years apart, I just loved how the older girl called her sister baby. I just chuckled because they were both just babies to me (and so incredibly precious). Their session brought me back to when my boys were this age, and oh what I would do to have had a family picture of all of us when they were that little!

I think this may have been my longest blog post ever. With no more delays, here is this incredibly sweet family!









Oh my goodness — I can’t believe I never posted these? I LOVED doing this session! Carly and Kyle are an awesome couple, and I’m not just saying that because Kyle is my cousin. I truly felt honored to do their engagement session, and I am so excited for their wedding next week. While this week, I am not a big fan of facebook, all in all, I am happy that it has brough me closer to my cousins. Kyle, I still can’t believe you are getting married as I remember when you were born. Carly, I am so happy I have gotten to know you! I wish you both a lifetime of happiness — here’s to the beginning of the rest of your life! Seven more days — can’t wait! :-)







The other night I had the pleasure of shooting this beautiful family! It’s been in the making for quite some time and I was so happy to finally get it done. It’s especially fun to meet these adorable little girls since I have known their parents for many many years! They all did great and this preview is only the beginning.









fun sunday….

September 19, 2011

Once again, I’m behind on my blog, but here’s a wonderful session from yesterday. This brother and sister duo seemed to be the best of friends (either that or they had me completely fooled! lol) –they were so much fun and so photogenic! Their yard was the perfect backdrop, and giant beechnut tree was pretty cool too, and I even climbed a ladder for the tree shots! Check out some highlights….




This session has been in the works for some time and one of the last night’s in August proved to be a perfect night for a portrait session! What a location and what a beautiful girl! We definitely had some fun and amazingly enough I did not fall while I was in the water! Here are some of my favorites from this session.