Zach - Class of 2011 Senior Rep

Zach kicks off my first senior session for the year and I couldn't have asked for a better model. Mom says he's been photogenic since he was a baby and I can see why, he was such a natural. The whole family, minus one sister, tagged along for our excursion down to the Haymarket. Afterwards, I think they hit a restaurant for some good eats, which shows you're never too old to bribe your kids. Not that Zach needed any bribing! Take a look...

You know it's going to be a good session when this is your first image...



and a few more...

still playing catch up...

A tween!! Okay, technically she is now a teen! The best part, she actually WANTS to have her picture taken. I think some photographers call this fresh meat = ) I know she has been patiently waiting so here is one for now...

the newest addition

This is the second time I have been honored to capture this families little miracle. Today, I help them welcome sweet princess A to the family. It was 2 years ago when I met the {M} family and started photographing Mr. H. He is now 2 years old and a very proud big brother. We were reminiscing how Mr. H was wide awake for his newborn session, perfectly content and not a peep from him, but there was definitely no sleeping. However, Princess A found that deep sleep that I love and she was out.

I love my clients and am so grateful they allow me to share in their lives. Walking into the {M} home I was greeted by my images displayed on the wall. It is so humbling and heart warming for me. Each human, a newborn, child or adult is extraordinary and unique in some way and it is me who walks away a better person.

I apologize for my blog absence. Every now and then I get buried with wonderful sessions, my dear family time, and those little things called projects. There are more sessions to share and so much to do. Wish me luck!

Mr. H two years ago...


and a few current, one formal and one lifestyle...




Here is the newest addition, sweet princess A...

my youngest assistant to date

I have had the pleasure of photographing this family for 3-4 years and, just for the record, there are not many boys who enjoy having their picture taken...not gonna lie = ) Little Mr. {D} would fit into this category. Well, mom and dad thought it might be beneficial if I bring my son, who is bestest buds with Mr. D. I was a little weary, a 3 1/2 year old is certainly not my ideal assistant but what did we have to lose. Boys will be boys and there was a minor incident with sticks but I would say all in all, it was successful.



His sister, Ms. {A}, who never disappoints!



Mom and dad joining the fun...

a trip down memory lane

Meet my cousin, "M", and her family. They came down from Gretna for some pictures and my mind took a little jog down memory lane. "M" has an older sister and a younger sister. Age wise, I fall between the eldest and "M". I remember spending the night at their farm. They had the coolest tree house and there were many a night we spent in it, tucked away under the sleeping bags and blankets. There were games of hide and go sleep in the dark with nothing but the stars to light our way. Or how about the truck rides through the fields with us girls bumping wildly up and down, giggling in the back. My cousins gave me a glimpse of what it would be like to have a sister. The hair pulling, hitting, screaming, etc... but by gosh, they had each others back if anyone else tried to mess with the other. I see this special bond now in my girls.

And then there is my aunt, the person whom I drew much inspiration from as a photographer. Besides my intro to photography class in high school, where we learned to make a pin-hole camera and the basics of dark room, she is the one I looked to. She photographed all my cousins senior pictures but even more awe inspiring were her still life images in black and white. She could make the most simple things look intriguing and interesting. The one I remember most fondly is of their mailbox covered in snow. She helped me by my first camera at Rockbrook, it was in the day of film and was a Yashica.

The talent doesn't end there in that family. My older cousin is a scrapbooking genius and is the queen of craftiness. She has her own etsy store, My Green Horned Unicorn and check out her blog to see some of her amazing work.

Now for the pictures. I love the this image of "K", but don't let her innocence deceive you. We have termed the word "spit-fire" for our middle daughter and I think all would agree Miss K has some in her, too.



Mr. C, was as easy as 1-2-3! I had a little fun playing with the processing techniques = )




And a little family fun!

one stylin' dude

I'm just loving the boys lately. Seriously, lots of them and such lookers. Taking pictures gives me such pleasure, especially when they give me this...

I'm a star and I know it! Just like the one here on the wall.


Still stylin', even when I sit down and take a break from all this hard work.


Whew, it's getting warm. Time to take off my shirt and pucker-up for this lady with the camera.


Enough is enough. I'm taking off outta here!

Adorableness

Ya. They are freaking adorable. I could ramble on and on, oohing and ahhing over their cuteness. I don't know how you go about getting your kids in modeling but I think someone needs to check out these kids. Crew Cuts, GAP, any takers?

Love the wisps of hair framing her face. Love her eyes. Love the freckle on her chin. Just love her.


The "look". He's got it for sure. In 10 years or so I see girls melting at his feet.




The boy with the devlish grin. And, that eyebrow! OMG, it cracks me up!


Hello handsome! Hands down, the award for best hair goes to this guy. I'm becoming a believer in arranged marriages. One year or so older than my eldest daughter and cool in-laws. Sounds good to me = )


Miss Personality. Same girl in my blog header above, only older but equally as stunning now as she was then.