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Bittersweet

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:11:26 +0000

This gorgeous family welcomed a new baby to the world four weeks ago. They had to say goodbye to Dad just two weeks before the birth when he left on a military deployment. I was so happy to be able to take some photographs of his beautiful family for him to keep while he is away.

Long time gone

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:18:50 +0000

It was my pleasure to photograph this sweet family right before they are separated for a time. The love between them was evident and I know it will carry them through until they can see each other again. Military families sacrifice so much and I love being provide them with wonderful memories of their time together. With long separations it is easy be distracted by the time but I hope the photos provide a way to be instead focused on family.

Sleeping Beauty

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:17:45 +0000

This beautiful newborn was just a dream to photograph. Mom said she was a great sleeper and she sure was! Made my job so much easier and not to mention that she was also cute as could be. Don’t you just love the outdoor ones?

The Face

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:54:19 +0000

I’ve made a promise to myself to start to enjoy taking photos of my children again. Things had gotten kind of crazy with me begging, pleading, yelling out bribes, yelling out threats, and just plain yelling all to end up a whole lot of nothing. So I decided to take the challenge head on and go out with my two year old. Now we all know that a two year old is about the most difficult thing ever to photograph. They are quick, busy, and just don’t listen that well! So I’m loose and ready to go have a grand time in a local creek that I thought he would like.

All is well as I start snapping shots. I’m remembering to not get upset at him for not looking at the camera or paying me any attention. Then it comes…The Face. The Face is something his older brothers and father have taught him and it brings much amusement to them as well as to friends, strangers, or diners while we are eating out. The Face tested my patience for a moment but then I just rolled with it.

I give you The Face…

And no session is complete without the all important head shot!

So there you have it! If in about twenty years you happen to be at a WWF event and see The Face you can say you saw it here first!

I did get a couple boring regular ones

Beautiful baby boy

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 04:50:51 +0000

I had the pleasure of photographing this sweet four week old yesterday. He seems to be a feisty one and is keeping his mommy and daddy on their toes all day and night! We made fast friends and were able to get some lovely shots for mom and dad to treasure. I do hope he lets them sleep sometime soon!

Taking it outside!

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:51:40 +0000

I adore photographs of babies outdoors so had to get some of my own. Not easy to be the photographer and the mommy at the same time I will tell you. Dragging baskets, blankets, camera, baby to the perfect spot and then trying to get baby to sleep, it is quite the workout! Only a few people peeking out their windows at the crazy lady in the field nursing her baby to sleep and then putting him in baskets! I think it was well worth it.

My very own bundle

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:31:18 +0000

We were so very excited to welcome our fourth baby boy the beginning of March. I have photographed him endlessly squeezing in as many newborn shots as I can! They grow so fast and memories fade so I must capture the tiny and fresh new baby stage. Now only if you could bottle up that newborn smell!

Three days young

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:27:08 +0000

Can you believe how with it these first time parents were? A photo session the morning after their first night at home! Worked out perfectly and this little beauty was as sweet as could be. Awake, asleep, and all smiles – couldn’t ask for more! Thanks for having me and best of luck.

The sweetest Valentine!

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:30:21 +0000

What could be better on Valentines than a brand new, tiny, squishy sweet newborn to hold? I bet nothing for these new parents and I’ll admit it was a nice treat for me too! This little guy was born a bit early but was so sweet and is off to a great start. Enjoy!

New Mommy and Daddy

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 05:30:38 +0000

There is nothing more exciting than having a baby whether it is your first time or fourth! First time for this lovely couple and once they pick a name they will be all ready to welcome baby home. We lucked out with a semi warmish day out so got to go outside! Enjoy and may baby make a peaceful and healthy entrance.