Olivia...AND WILLIAM!

Well, my focus was supposed to be on Olivia today..but her big brother..William really stole my heart! He was so much fun to photograph. We ran around like crazy! We teased the cat a little(should have had video for that!), jumped on mom and dad's bed (well, not me)..but we had a blast! Once Will and Dad took a break for some 'Elmo' time Olivia and I got our 'quiet' time..and it was just magical. Times like these make me remember how much I'm in love with my job. Click HERE see a little sneak-peek of our time together!

and baby Olivia..

Camera Shy..

Bruce absolutely hates having his picture taken. It's too funny. I think he just doesn't like the camera....it can't be the lens because it's only the 50mm. Either way, it's fun taking his picture!

He can't move any further back in his basket....


If he doesn't make eye contact..maybe I'll go away...

Deer..

I took this picture from my window..shooting over to my neighbors' house. The deer was on her two back legs eating leaves out of the tree in their front yard. Just odd..thought I would snap a picture. Of course I had a wide-angle lens so I got a nice shot of all the trees but not a great close-up of the deer. I thought by the time I switched out a lens she would be gone. They run away fast..except when they are busy chasing my 6-pound chihuahua.

Yep! We are still swimming...

outside that is! It's so weird swimming outside in September!

Tulle Rules....

I love tulle. I really do. Who doesn't?? It's fun and flirty! The bigger and more tulle..the better. Alexander McQueen is one of my favorite designers. Love his stuff..it's tulle with attitude. And to my surprise J.Crew has a fabulous - really fabulous line of wedding dresses AND bridesmaid dresses! Unbelievably cute and sexy! Some of these dresses would be perfect for a beach wedding or outdoor venue. Or even a romp in the sand!








Alexander McQueen:

Holiday Mini-Sessions!

I still have a few spots open for my Holiday Mini-Sessions at Ault Park in October! I'll be in town shooting weddings that weekend but I'm booking sessions on Sunday before I leave town again. These mini-sessions are perfect for couples/families who want to get their Holiday Pictures and Cards in before the mad rush! Email me if you are interested in a 30 minute session.
I promise a good time!!

Happy Fall...(almost!)

I put together some cute 5x7's for my daughters' class. They get 'real' fall pictures from school and I have NO desire to ever do school pictures but this was fun to do for the kids. I also have a Winter scene I'm hoping to use on them this year. I love the fact that they didn't get 'dressed' up for the pictures..what you see is what you get! Everyday wear and tear clothing! I did put my logo on the cards - it might be my shameless plug - but I put a lot of effort into my work - my logo goes on everything I give away. Here's a sample:

Hay!

What a morning! I headed to school this morning to take some class pictures for my daughters' class directory and thought how fun it would be to set up a Fall scene..with...hay. Not one of my more brilliant moments but it was cute in pictures. Hay EVERYWHERE! I kid you not...I found it in my jeans when I got home. You could tell where I had been when I walked down the hallway because of the hay trail..not to mention..where I parked!

1st Graders...

Aren't they just the sweetest!!! I set up the backdrop for the individual shots - it was way too small for the class picture but I didn't really mind. I like the whiteboard in the corner too! Wish we would have written something on it now. I like the informality of this image. Just kids being kids - even our wonderful teacher has a great silly face!

Mmmmm Cake!

Cake Divas did a fabulous cake - I mean really...really - cool for one of the wedding magazines I get. Their site doesn't do them justice. Anyway - if you are looking for some cake ideas -check them out!

Flowers with attitude...

Tic-Tock Couture Florals has some of the prettiest floral designs I have seen. Gorgeous stuff and so unique!! Some of their links are still 'under construction' but I can't wait to see some of their galleries for interior and set design. What fun!

Happy 60th Gary!

Too CUTE Umbrellas...

Bella Umbrella...These are absolutely adorable! They market them as rentals (and they are gorgeous!! or bridesmaids gifts but what a great prop for my photography studio!!! Or to take with me to a wedding to use for a prop - sunny OR rainy day! Love them!