Shhh.. It's a surprise!

I'm sure you'll recognize one of the little cuties below. I recently took pictures for his first birthday and then the following weekend we got together again with his Mommy's family for a big shoot of him and all his cousins. It's a surprise so no tagging was allowed until after Christmas on facebook because their Granny is super sneaky and will see them. Isn't that funny? Hey, I know what they mean.. Half our family is on facebook so I have to watch what I say and upload or else I might get my hand popped by a relative as well.

It was first weekend that it actually felt like fall and it was sooooo chilly! The kids were so behaved and did excellent with trying their best to sit still as long as they could until we moved to the next spot. We gave them a break and let them play so they could warm back up then we split them up in groups with their parents and what not to do some more personal pictures. I think they turned out great and would love to see the look on their Granny's face when she opens these pictures up on Christmas day. SURPRISE! :)

Oh, One more thing.. Thanks so much to the gentlemen that pumped up my tire that was going flat... I have the best clients in the world!

Happy Birthday Brit

Now this was a FUN photoshoot because it was all for Brit at his FIRST birthday party. So relaxed and full of running youngins at a gymnastics studio. I was so temped to jump up on the floor length trampoline but I managed to control myself and know that I was there to do a job and not play! Ha! The parents were able to mingle, slide on the ginourmous slide and get up close and personal with the birthday boy without having to worry about taking one single picture. I handled all that for them and boy did they LOVE IT and of course so did I. Enjoy!

Sweet Child Of Mine

Here is some pictures I did last weekend of my best friend Paige's sister and her daughter H. I had soooo many favorites from this session!!! I loved all her outfits, the backdrops and locations that we used. She looked amazing, their hair and outfits were perfect, and my Paige even did a great job (My future assistant!). I can't wait to meet little Joshua...he is going to be beautiful just like his big sister!!!

Emma & Ava

See why I'm too smiley? - I mean just look at these two beautiful twin girls that stole my heart from the moment go. Emma and her identical twin sister Ava were so much fun to work with and I learned that as soon as the sweet tarts were shown and then the bubbles just topped it off. Twin girls = admiration and lots of 'how do you do it, that's for sure! So happy to have had this opportunity to run after two little girls that just liked being kids and wanting to play!

Before i skedaddle...just wanted to share:
Get a jump on Fall and Christmas portraits...as soon as you can, we're deluged with calls/emails - right now i have limited availability. -A-

Group Family Photo's

I had the pleasure of doing my first large family group session and I must say they were so much fun to work with. I dragged my sister with me and they had us both laughing the entire time which made it a great session all around. Once we broke off into small groups the kids stole the show with their beautiful smiles and quirky little personalities. I'm looking forward to hopefully working with them again in the future. Thanks Melissa for getting the family all together and making it happen. Enjoy

Fabulous 40th!

I was recently contacted by a very popular photographer about doing one of her jobs since she would be out of town.. After I pinched myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming because she actually called lil ol' me.. I proudly accepted before she could even finish telling me about it. Before her and I even got off the phone she even asked me to take her family portraits... what? ME?? Um.. Ok.. So, be on the look out for that in the next month. :)

Anywho - This session was like no other I have done before because it was a 40th birthday party at a country club. I arrived and they instantly made me feel like apart of the family and for the next two hours I mingled with all the guests. Danced and took some great pictures of her fun night with family and friends that she will always be able to look back on and smile at.

Thank you Stacey for thinking of me and giving me such a great opportunity and also to Shannon for a FUN night celebrating your fabulous 40th with you and your entourage! You don't look a day over 25 and I really think it should be illegal to look at good right after having a kid. Muah! :)