Tony and Christina, Soon to be 3

This afternoon I got to do my first-ever maternity session.  Honestly, I was nervous.  I of course spent the weekend reading all of the maternity session tutorials I had pinned and looked for inspiration for different poses.  And like usual, all of it went right out of my head during the shoot.  However, Tony and Christina were great to work with.  And can I just say they are such a beautiful couple; I'm sure baby girl will be just as beautiful when she arrives!  Also, can I add that Christina is less than 2 weeks away from her due date (a week and a few days she told me, but it's not like she's counting ;) ) and she looks amazing.  And she did so well with getting up and down and walking and putting up with the cold weather.  I really had a lot of fun during the shoot and I hope Tony and Christina did too.  I can't wait to meet their baby girl and do a newborn session (look for that post to come in the next few weeks!)!

Ezra 7 Months

Are you ready for more chubby-cheeked cuteness?  I can't believe Ezra weighs as much as Taylor does; I'm just not used to big babies!  Anyway, Kim and I had some real fun during this session.  I totally take responsibility for putting a teensy bit of gel in his hair....and drawing a "tattoo."  To be fair though, the tattoo was simply eyeliner and we wiped it off as soon as we were done.  Somehow, Ezra's just too cute to look tough, though.  =)

I Heart Faces Challenge

I Heart Faces Photo Challenge

It's been a while since I've submitted a photo for an I Heart Faces challenge (I think I always forgot to enter before the deadline!).  The theme for this month's challenge is "Best Face of 2012."  Egads!  How do I pick just ONE?!?!  I have favorites from all of the sessions I've done this year.  But I had to narrow it down.  And will I go in the mommy-hall-of-shame for not picking a picture of my own kid?  Lord, I hope not!  No offense Taylor and Lucy, but I simply adore this picture of chubby little Ezra- I can't remember what was making him giggle so much but this little guy just exudes joyfulness.




Daisy 6 Month Preview

Yesterday I did another session with little Daisy.  This was our 2nd attempt at 6 month pictures.  Let's just say the first attempt was an epic fail as little Miss was quite tired (I would be too if I had only napped 40 minutes the entire day!).  Yesterday morning, Daisy was in a much better mood although I could not coax many smiles out of her.  She was very interested in everything that was going on around her (and it didn't help that my own little Lucy was there and thought she could help with the photos...silly girl).   Rhianna and I were trying to figure out her eye color and as I was going through the pictures I thought "oh!  they're khaki colored!" but then I got to the pictures of her in the tutu and in those they look aqua/green, so who knows?  Whatever color they are, they are gorgeous!

Brooke and Ben: Engagement Session Preview

Last week I was contacted by Blaire's soon-to-be aunt, Brooke.  She and her fiancee, Ben, wanted to do some rustic engagement pictures.  So once again I headed out to Meadowbrook (my goodness what would I do if that park didn't exist??).  I hadn't done pictures of just adults in about 2 years so I had forgotten how easy it is to get your clients to do exactly what you want!  I jokingly told Brooke and Ben during the session that I might accidentally start making googly sounds at them to get their attention after getting so used to doing sessions with babies and young toddlers.  Anyway, it was so much fun to spend time with Brooke and Ben who are so clearly in love and full of excitement and joy over the upcoming nuptials.  I can tell that their wedding photographer is going to have a lot of fun with them on the big day!

Ezra 6 Month Preview

Yesterday I did another session with Ezra, who is not so little anymore!  We had a lot of fun and naturally since we're only a few weeks away from Christmas, it was a very themed session.

 I had a little fun in Photoshop with the last one...

Stafford Family Preview

I think this is now the fourth session I've done for Rhianna and family; I am not complaining!  Bianca and Daisy are so sweet and it's always fun doing sessions for your friends (I definitely don't get as nervous!).  Today we bundled up (well Bianca, Daisy, and I were bundled; Rhianna and Stan braved the cold in just sweaters!) and headed to Meadowbrook for a family session.  I was really bummed it turned overcast.  I know, I know...cloudy days are great, right?  Well not really at sunset.  I really wanted to get some sun-kissed photos...oh well.  I haven't gone through the whole session yet but so far, I think the photos turned out pretty well. 

On a separate note....I'm getting really tired of using Blogger for my photography...limited picture space and for whatever reason, the photos are not as crisp when they upload.  I am exploring my options and hopefully I can get something started after the new year.