It's never too early...

"What time is too early?", the mom asked. "Can we do 8:00 am?"

I responded with "Yes we can!" See, I am a morning person and so are my kids, generally speaking. Our middle child is like an alarm clock rising promptly between 6:00 - 6:30. Kids, just like adults, have internal time clocks and you just got to go with it!

Meet this prince and princess. Miss E is 6 months old and as sweet as sweet can be!! Her older brother Mr. B is 18 months old and a little charmer himself. He was not as sure about my camera but it was only a matter of time before I won him over = )

One of the many reasons sessions last an hour or more is b/c kids need time to warm up to people. We tell them not to talk to strangers. We have to allow them time to warm up to the crazy lady with the big camera = ) So, to all the parents who have stressed over their child's behavior, he or she is not the first to run from my camera, break out in tears, etc...

Enough of my ramblings, here are the beautiful kiddos = )





Ugh, blogger won't post my other 2 pics!! Bad blogger, bad = (

born with beautiful hair

Meet beautiful baby "B". She was born with the most beautiful head of hair. See, my kiddos were all baldies. I think "B" probably has more hair than my eldest daughter did at the age of 1! So, I'm a sucker for a head full of hair, especially dark hair. Not to mention she has stunning little features as well = )

I should alos mention that "B" made her entrance into the world on the 4th, so she's a firecracker baby!

Here she is...





a smile...

celebrating 40 years of marriage

Have you ever met someone and instantly there was something about that person and you thought, I want to have that quality or be like that. That was the case with Mr. and Mrs. W. Within the first few minutes, I could tell it was going to be a fun session. Then, to top it off she said, "We're hand holders". This is what I want. A bond so strong to be comfortable not only with yourselves, but in front of other people as well. A friendship so deep, you know just what to say to make the other laugh.

M and R - thank you for letting me capture some memories of your 40th anniversary. It was truly my pleasure!

To anybody reading this who has a significant other, let M and R be a source of inspiration. Celebrate the past, the present and the future! This made me want to get some updated picture of me and the hubster. Hmmm, maybe for our 10 yr anniversary next year = )

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 = )