Capturing natural expressions

One of my favorite expressions caught on camera recently

My goal lately has been to catch priceless moments where they happen most - in your home. The perfect "Kodak moments" never happen in a studio. They seem to always happen where children are the most comfortable and where they experience these moments on a regular basis.

How often does a person go to a studio and say "well, she was happy until we walked in the door" or "he was so good yesterday" or "she usually always smiles"? It's probably more times than not. It's because children are not comfortable when they know they are being shot, when they are expected to smile on cue and when they are put under hot lights in a strange environment. That's my own theory anyway.

My son kissing the mirror - can't get anymore "Kodak moment" than this

For me, I find the perfect moments with my own kids when they are enjoying what they love most. Right now, for my son, who is 3, that is playing with his choo-choo trains, putting together a puzzle and singing along to the Spongebob theme song. For my daughter, who is 12 months, that is copying her brother, eating and making a huge mess with her hands, and trying to walk. I'm so glad, that when I am at home with them, that I have my camera in hand to catch most of these moments. I am thankful for the "Kodak moments" that I catch and would love to be able to give you that same opportunity. Just hire me for a few hours and we'll see what I can do. Nothing to lose, right? I can guarantee at least one smile and over 100 priceless shots. How many photographers can guarantee that under hot lights in a 30-minute time period? Not many most likely.

I just adore this one - Isn't she precious?

Check out this article at MSNBC on personal photographers in the home. People all around are starting to see how wonderful it is. Read it and then give me a call.

Can't get enough of em'

While finishing up the proofing of Kalina and Ben's wedding photos, I discovered some new gems that I would like to do more show and tell with. Hope ya'll don't mind. I just have so much fun with my photos that I can't stop. I'm on a roll . . .

I never thought I would have such a keeper out of this shot. I'm really excited about how it turned out.

Mommy and son



It's people like this who make me laugh, and especially make the BRIDE laugh, that make me want to keep on shooting weddings. These guys were never-ending with this jokes and comments.

There's nothing quite like an outdoor wedding and a beautiful fun couple (whom I love)
that make a wedding perfect for me . . .

Holly & Andy

I had a great time shooting Andy and Holly in their home. Andy works with Neil and I have known Holly from their work events and from being with her at neighborhood shin-digs. I got to know them well during their session and I am just amazed at how similar they are to us, and us to them. Neil told me one day that he and Andy think a lot alike. He is right. So much so it's a little freaky! But I am really happy they invited me into their home and into their first experience with maternity photograhy. They are the neatest couple and I hope we see much more of them!

Update - today they are proud parents of Madilyn. I can't remember her stats, but I am sure she was perfect in every way. I can't wait to meet her.







Best wishes to you and your new family!

My kids at Allerton

Purple Valley: Allerton

Adorable family

With the sudden illness and death of my grandpa, I have gotten really behind with my work. Thankfully I have clients who are more than understanding. I even got a sympathy card from my wedding couple in September - bless their hearts! I was finally able to finish up on proofing the (over 80!) photos from an outdoor session that I had in October. This family is just the cutest ever. I did their maternity pictures when they were pregnant with their precious Madelyn. It's such a pleasure and honor to photograph familes like theirs as they grow and expand. I had a great time. Thanks guys! Here are a few from our evening . . .

Father & daughter . . .

Madelyn and Maia are just 2 weeks apart.

Isn't this little girl the most precious thing?