a good run for my money!

When a parent tells me their child does not like the camera I usually smile and laugh and say no problem. I'm always up for a good challenge and I've learned a few tricks so I'm usually confident I'll get something. Well, this little guy gave me a good run for my money! I was forewarned but I've photographed him before so I wasn't too worried. We started with his sister, who is 100% at east in front of the camera. I turned and saw D man doing something cute, got focused and was about to snap the shutter and that's about the time he noticed me, screamed "NO" and ran the opposite direction.

With a lot of coaxing... bubbles, playing super hero, hide and seek, etc... AND the help of dad who got his workout throwing D in the air, we got some good ones!

Here's Mr. D Man -





Here's his beautiful, big sister A.

another baby bump

I LOVE being able to capture such tender moments for my clients. The ability to capture a moment of life and create a permanent record of it to be passed down to future generations.

I also want to applaud any woman who has done a maternity session. Often, it's hard enough to be in front of the camera for a regular session. Then, to add the uncomfortableness of being 8-9 months pregnant and the energy it takes just to get out of bed when you can barely move and have hardly slept. Kuddos, ladies!

I know when I look back, I'm glad to have photos, b/c the memories do fade. When I look at the images it brings me back to that time and I know I'll never forget = )

To my dear friend L - I can't wait to meet your 2nd child. I know he or she will be a wonderful addition to your already beautiful family...

mommy to be

This past weekend was the weekend for maternity photo sessions. Here is the first of the 2 sessions.

I got to meet and work with this wonderful mommy-to-be, Ms. M. It was such a nice change of pace to be working with a subject that I didn't have to run after = ) Not to mention M was pretty natural and at ease in front of the camera.

Here are just a few sneaks...

These first 2 were at the very end of the session when we headed into the baby's room and I'm SO glad we did. They happen to be 2 of my person faves!

The "E" boys

Check out these 2 handsome heartbreakers in the making! Who said boys aren't fun to photograph? I had so much fun with these guys. They love the great outdoors. In fact, as I was photographing the younger one, I noticed he was holding something. Sure enough, it was a rubber fishing lure of some kind = )

I also want give a shout out to mom. She was referred by someone I have never met directly and I just want to say thanks to the referrer and to mom for putting 100% trust in me!

The 2 "E" boys together. Put a little texture action on this one.


2 individuals. Look at those gorgeous eyes!




One more for fun = )