First Wedding of 2009!

I must say -- I was a little apprehensive about a wedding on Valentine's Day... since it is the day of love and all, I hoped Kim and Jeff's wedding would live up to the title. Because they live in Texas, we didn't get to have our first meeting until days before Saturday. But minute I met Kim, I felt like she was an old friend. She and Jeff were perfect together and the entire day was filled with all sorts of smooches, smiles and love. They set the bar pretty high for 2009... a wonderful couple so in love who were so much fun!

A New Backdrop!

So I finally got brave and purchased a backdrop for all those looking for indoor pictures during the winter. I've tried it out now on 3 people and couldn't be more excited!!! Here are some of my favorite little model, Brecken.

As you can tell, I've been hooked on some new effects especially the yellowed "cinnamon" (first pic) look, as well as the blown out black and white (second pic)--great for kids since it gives an "angelic" feel. Traditionally I'm not a big sepia hound, but I've found a more muted toned down sepia that's more my style (the last pic in the group.) 

Little Leah.

Leah is such a serious thinker... Mom and I worked and worked to get her to smile--she did eventually, but I found myself drawn to her more serious poses. What a beauty!