So, have you always had a fancy little camera (or just received one for Christmas) and haven't quite figured out how to use all of those buttons? Well, don't fret! I will be having a workshop to teach you how to maneuver through manual mode (see ya auto mode!) and to also tap into your creative side and produce some great images of your kids! Overexposed, blurry, and plain photos will be out the door once I show you some simple, fun, and easy...
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Shy, sweet, kind, quite, smart, beautiful. In the short time I spent with Bella, these are just a few of the words that I learned to describe her (Am I right at all, Alphonsine??) I am huge...
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Dear Diary, I am so glad that I met Diane of D's Darling Designs! She designs the most FABULOUS children's clothing! When I first saw her line, I immediately knew I wanted to work with...
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Meet Evan and his mommy, Dawn. Evan just turned one- and I am sure that his parents are amazed at how fast that first year flew by! (Ethan's first year was gone in the blink of an eye for...
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So maybe I am the only photographer out there that feels this way...but photographing 2 and 3 years can be tricky (and I say this as the mother of a 2 year old!)Â They have their own little...
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David, Daisy, Elise, Josh, and Jason...whew! I had such a good feeling at the H. home. It was a mix of happiness, familiarity (though it was our first meeting), and comfort. It's one of...
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I met Jen at the Junior League Holiday Gift Market when she walked into my booth. As a photographer, I find myself constantly looking at light and color- and I knew this was a color I wanted to...
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I have had the opportunity to photograph little Miss Lila Bo several times now- but this is the first time with her family (they finally got brave...ha!), and what a treat! It was actually my...
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I truly enjoy working with the M. family! They are a joy to be around- it really makes my job such a blessing! And with beautiful faces like these- what photographer would not love getting...
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So it is safe to say that I am not a morning person....but the same cannot be said of the "D." children! ha! Good thing I can fake it because these cuties had me on the go, go go (ok, it is safe...
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I LOVE photographing the "C" family! I really do! They are always such a hoot! Charlie and Robin are so relaxed and "go with the flow". They really are hilarious and it is always so...
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Welcome to my first post on my new blog! I am thrilled that the "M" brothers are my first "diary entry"! Meet Jack and Alex (or Lalex, as Ethan would say!) How beautiful are these...