It's been awhile..

I can't believe it's been almost a whole week since my last blog entry! I've been shooting and sorting through software issues during my work hours (and 'extra' hours). And birthdays and visits and normal everyday life that take up all of the rest. But I vow to be better at keeping everyone here (because I know that SOME people are watching) informed and to give you glimpses of some of my picks from each session.

For all of you who are waiting for proofs, we ask that you please be patient with us. We haven't forgotten you, honest!  The software that I'm working at implementing will make our work more efficient and hopefully quicker, but I need the time to get it all set up and working. We will get them posted as soon as possible and will be sending off emails to everyone affected this week.  Thank you!


Tonight I give you some of Patti & Kevin's engagement session. They get married in a couple of weeks, and I'm very excited to be shooting their wedding - it sounds like it will be wonderful, and they are easy to photograph, as you can see.

Brianne & Chad - engagement session

Brianne & Chad are one of my favorite couples to photograph. They are beautiful inside and out and so obviously in love. AND they are willing to try any pose and be playful for the camera (the definition of THIS photographer's dream clients!). This was their 'engagement' session which we had to shoot after the wedding because of scheduling conflicts. Once we're done with the wedding images, I'll be sure to post a few (or more) so stayed tuned. Thanks, Brianne and Chad for being so easy to photograph!

'Two' Cute! (thanks Kathy for the title)

This was the fourth time I've photographed this little one - this time to mark her 2nd birthday. Very often when kids this age come to the studio, they want to play and explore, and not 'pose' for the camera (understandably so at 2!). So we (the parents, assistants and I) try to accommodate, with toys, distractions and tickles. However, often at the end of such a session, the parents leave a little discouraged thinking that we really didn't get much that they'll want to order. Then when they see the proofs (and much to their surprise) there's suddenly too much to pick from! I consider it my job to catch them being themselves - smiley, serious, engaged, active - however they may be. So parents, please remember that when you come for your session with me, don't always expect perfect behavior and perfect smiles - I've photographed enough children, including my own, to know that they won't always be that way.






And in the long run, some of our favorite shots don't always involve poses OR smiles...

Maternity shoot

Tonight I have just a couple of pictures that I want to share with you from a recent maternity shoot. This mom came to me during her first pregnancy and through her baby's first year, so I was happy to see her for her second pregnancy as well. What a beautiful family they make.



And what a treat to see this little one 'all grown up' and ready to be a big sister!

A Bigger Vertical Picture - Hooray!!

Here's another of my Grads from this past year. She decided to save her formal session for the warm sun of our summer evenings. Doesn't she look glamorous in this beautiful light?
(and don't you love that I have figured out how to post a vertical picture bigger?? - I'm getting there...).

Tomorrow I am registering my children for their activities for the year in the morning, and shooting a wedding in the afternoon. If anyone needs to call tomorrow, please leave me a message - I will call you back sometime on Monday.

Happy Weekend everyone!!

More from Kim & Ted's Wedding

Here are a few more from the many shots that I love from Kim & Ted's wedding. You'll notice that we made a stop at Timmy's (their favorite) and I even make a cameo, thanks to my second shooter, Heidi.

Kim and Ted.. some favorites

There are so many images from Kim and Ted's wedding that I love! Here are a few samples, and I will make another posting with some of the rest. My files are too big to post very many at once, even though they appear small here. If anyone reading knows how to make my pictures bigger using eblogger, please let me know!