A Day at the Park

We took advantage of the warmer weather this past weekend and flew a motorized airplane. Josh (our cousin, not my husband... that gets confusing) didn't have much luck. The plane did make it up for a few intense moments only to crash down on its' nose. Josh made a couple more runs without a whole lot more success. In the end, it was just nice to be out with our friends/family!

 

Let Me Out!

My kiddo loves being outside! He'll stand at our front door (which is always open when the weather is nice) and waiting for me to take him out so we can play.

Headed to State!

I happen to be big sister to one of the coolest cats ever... Tiffaney (that's her in the green hair.) She unfortunately doesn't live here in Quincy, but in Jacksonville--just a hop, skip and jump away. Not only is she one of the best friends/sisters I could ever have, but she also happens to coach a talented group of young ladies who play volleyball. They won Sectionals last night (of course I attended) and are heading to State this weekend. Go Lady Titans!!!

2010 Updates...

I've been getting a lot of requests for packages... I'm not really the "package"-type of girl. I don't like to think of anything I do boxed in to a standard restraint. However, I am about pleasing, so I've come up with my first two packages. The third (the two shooter package) is on it's way too, so keep tuned in.

Option 1 - $1500

Engagement Session

Complete set of high-res files with reproduction rights (engagement)

Up to 8 Hours of wedding coverage

Set of 4"x6" prints of all wedding images

Private Web Gallery

Complete set of high-res files with reproduction rights (wedding)

Option 2 - $1250

Up to 5 Hours of wedding coverage

Set of 4"x6" prints of all wedding images 

Private Web Gallery

Complete set of high-res files with reproduction rights (wedding)

And of course, I have all sorts of fun other goodies--coffee table albums, gallery wraps, thank yous, ale carte prints... and the list goes on.

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!

9 Months Already?!?

Here he is! Brecken is now over 9 months old! I'm always so behind at posting his pics (you'd think I would be a little more on top of this)... he's actually creeping on the 10 month mark here soon. He's learning so many new tricks; it's really awesome getting to be with him every day and observing what he's got up his sleeve. Lately he's taking to pointing. I think it's pretty cool now that he's communicating what he wants, but ask me in a couple weeks--I'm sure my opinion will be different then. 

He also humored me twice now with the sign for "more". It's modified a little more Brecken style... banging the hand doing the correct sign on the other hand--open palm. Close enough for Mommy to cheer and think her son is genius!  :)  The stunt man is still not crawling. He now just poses in downward dog for most of tummy time. The kid is going to have abs of steel! 

Here's one of my favorite pictures Josh has taken of us to date. I feel like this sums up a lot right now... he is happy and it makes me so happy... there is nothing better than a picture.

June, July & August FILLED!

I am booking 2009 super fast! I have now put a close to weddings in June, July and August. I am still available for sessions during the week (including evenings)... just no more weekend shoots during those 3 months! I have to save Sundays for Brecken and Josh--the downside of photos is leaving them at home :(  

Yeah for all the brides and grooms-to-be in those months... it's going to be a blast! 

2008 Closed!

2008 is officially wrapped up! I have one more photo album to design and order, but all else is well and completed here. Looking back I am so thankful for all my clients and all the fun, exciting memories I experienced with them behind my camera. I LOVE THIS!!! I wish all my couples (and children/families) a happy, safe and healthy 2009 filled with lots of love, laughs and of course... pictures! 

 

This the season

I think I stew over our Christmas card more than I worry about anything else! I've been trying to get creative; here are some images from this weekend. (You can tell I'm stuck on the "Old School" look!)

2 of 3!

Wow! The triplets have gotten so much bigger since I last took their pictures (and the girls have so much hair!!) Poor Karly was not happy... I did manage to sneak in some good shots while she was on Mommy's lap though. I have to share this though--

Anna never wavered with any smiles, but at times Nathan joined in on Karly's tears. 

 

Like Jenny said... 2 out of 3 isn't bad!

 

Cousins!

We only hope Brecken will be as cute as Nathan is when he gets bigger!  

Big Brown Eyes

Jack is a girls dream... dark eyes, dark hair and full of energy! Alisa (Mom) and I worked so hard for those smiles, but he was too busy for that--leaves, berries, rocks, groundhogs... just too much to look at!

Those big eyes

This is one of my favorites... his eyes are still dark grey, but I'm convinced the innermost part is changing to brown. I'd like to see him keep his dreamy dark eyes (one of Daddy's best features!)

Swinging giggles

Yesterday Brecken and I took advantage of the beautiful fall weather and visited a park nearby. He loved to swing--well... I'm not so sure it was the swinging. I think he more enjoyed the anticipation of getting close to Mommy and then swinging away and then getting close to Mommy and swinging away. He'd giggle whenever he'd get close, like this--

And one of our self portraits--

Voting early???

Brecken got in on a little Voting Day fun too! My husband Josh and I got up early and headed to the polls with our little man. After casting our ballots, we took a family trip to Starbucks for free coffee! We shot these afterward for his baby book--so he can always remember his first election.

Scary!

Here's our scary little guy! Of course I had to get a little more creative than a pumpkin or bumble bee--Brecken went trick-or-treating as Frankenstein. I made the head piece. No, I do not sew, but I'm pretty crafty with fabric glue.

Our best treat was baby food! (Thanks girls--and Dale! Mariam, you're like a second Mom!)