I am happy to say, no children were harmed in the creation of these images! Yes, I shot these photos of my kids with my husband absent and we actually had FUN doing it! There wasn't the stress that usually accompanies shooting my own children. I was worried because I have been planning this shoot in my head for months and I had a deadline to shoot it (which I missed, oh well! The Grandmas will get their Valentine's Day cards late this year) I hope you enjoy them and know that I LOVE that you stopped by to check them out. Happy Valentine's Day!

PS. Yes, you have to hear me complain again! These photos have totally lost their sharpness and quality that I spent so many hours getting just so. Something was lost in the translation from my originals to the blog. I am hoping to have a new blog in the near future and with it, no more flat lack-luster images.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

*I have had training on how to use my camera and am confident on my skills there, but all this Photoshop and computer stuff I have had to teach myself and learn as I go. In truth, I know just enough to get myself in trouble :) My old methods of posting on blogger worked nicely, but apparently that has changed and I am not as pleased with my current results (talking about this post). The photos have lost their "punch" somewhere in the translation of me getting them from PS to the web. If anyone has any tips, or know what I can do to make it better, PLEASE let me know! Thank you!

Thank You Wyman Family!

When the Wymans called to schedule their shoot, Heather was worried about the dog misbehaving. I was all prepared for the dog but no one prepared me for her husband! Just kidding Joe! I brought my husband along to help everyone smile, but this family turned the tables and had us laughing!
Thanks again Wymans for a fun morning. Our prayers were answered and the weather held out long enough for us to get some great shots. I know I am posting a lot, but I had a lot that I loved. Hope you enjoy them too!
PS. Aren't these kids the cutest?!


Labradoodle Dandy! Yeah, I said it.

For Michelle

While doing this photo shoot, I was reminded what I am in for with having a boy. As we were helping the kids to their places on the rock, Michelle and I took a big step sideways when the kids started yelling and asking us, "what is that?!" We looked by our feet (just inches away from stepping in it) a DEAD POSSUM! We both screamed and grabbed each other, like you would expect most women to do. "N" was so excited and asked, "Mom, can I poke it with a stick?"
HA! I couldn't stop laughing! What is it with boys, dead things and the need for a stick? I know my turn is shortly coming and I can only hope my little guy turns out as sweet as "N." I love photographing these two, they cooperate so well and you can't beat the beautiful smile and model like poses from little "L." Thanks guys for another great day!

Batterries Not Included

My daughter started Kindergarten! Before school started, her teacher asked all the parents to create a "users manual" for our child. Here is the diagram page out of Sarah's manual.

Look Who's 1

My friend's little girl turned one and we decided to make her a cake and have some fun! I have seen other photos like this done and it looked like too much fun to not give it a shot. With eyes like hers, I could photograph her all day.

Carpe Diem

I tried to seize the moment when I saw the sun shining through my bedroom window, both girls dressed, hair done and baby was fed. I have been wanting a photo of my kiddos on my bed for a long time. My husband made this bed for me as a wedding gift with only a draw knife and his pocket knife, beautiful eh? Well, my moment was short lived, and I was asking too much to have all 3 happy for the photo! When the stars all realign, I will attempt this photo again.
But, I am happy to say I am back from my husband's mandated "maternity leave," and starting photo sessions again! I am already booked for the rest of July, but am completely open for August and September. NOW, is the time to start thinking about those Christmas card photos to beat the rush and seize the day with the good weather!

Thank You Green Family!

This may be the absolute most patient family in the world! Not only were they rained on for half of their shoot (and kept smiling), but I went into labor 4 days after the shoot, when I thought I still had three weeks to go! Long story short, they are seeing their sneak peek after 3 weeks rather than 3 days!
Thank you Green family! Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated. You have been awesome to work with and as everyone can see, wicked cute too ;)

BFF's: What else do you title a shoot of 15 yr old girls? :)

While on our Christmas vacation, my niece asked if I would do photos with her and her friends. I was happy to do it. They were a blast to work with and as you can see very photogenic. All I can say is, I hope all their fathers own shotguns and keep them by the front door! Thanks girls for a fun day!

Thank You Gregson Family!

Thanks to a long Christmas vacation in Utah, I was able to do photos for my brother and his family. They haven't had their family photos done in YEARS! I like to flatter myself and think that it is because I haven't lived near them in years ;)
This may have been my fastest photo shoot to date. It was FREEZING! Despite the cold, I was really excited about what I was able to capture in such a short amount of time. The kids were great and really stuck it in there with me. Poor 20 month old Shaw was losing feeling in his hands and that is when we knew it was time to call it quits. Thanks guys for a fun afternoon and for bringing such cute kids into the world to call me Auntie!

'Tis the Season...

'Tis the season for Christmas card photo shoots and rainy weather. As you can tell, neither one go together so well. So, this season I am thankful for breaks in the weather, spontaneous clients and beautiful children to photograph. Seriously, have you ever seen such photogenic kids?! I think it is time for Dad to start polishing the gun! :) Thank you so much Nelson family for great laughs while shooting and beautiful kids that make my job so fun and easy!

More of the 'D' Family

Birthday Bash II

I've been wanting to show more photos from this session, but a lack of time has made it difficult. Maybe I will post a few more another time. This little guy was such a Romeo, and I have so many gorgeous ones of he and his family.
I loved this one, his grandmother made him his very own Indiana Jones outfit and he jumped right into character the second he got it on.

Withdrawals

I'm not gonna lie, things are a little slow right now. I am finishing up editing the birthday party mentioned before and I am itching for more projects! I started thumbing through images I took a little while back and thought I'd share this one from a family picnic we went on a few weeks ago. For those of you who know my youngest, this is actually pretty clean ;)

Birthday Bash!

There is only ONE way to get a photo like this...

Needless to say, I got the hose right in the face! Lesson learned, don't stand next to the kid holding the hose when shooting a birthday party :)