m, did you say close-up?

i think it is no secret that i am a huge fan of close-ups. i love them. it's all about the face, and most importantly, the eyes. and nothing captures that like a crisp close-up.

so, i was more than happy to grant mom's request for some close-ups of her kids! this family is super sweet. i love these kids. when i first photographed them a year ago, mr. p wouldn't even look at me. now, he runs to give me hugs when he sees me. it totally melts my heart. and their mom is a total doll!

anyway, m, i do have closer of mr. h, but didn't get it edited yet! but trust me, there is closer!




and not a super close-up, but one of my faves that i wanted to share. i call miss m america's next top model!

two posts in one night

t, i can't wait until you see this picture big. then you will see that her eyes do have gold flecks in them.



and something about this one, i love.

just some recents

i had the opportunity the weekend before last to photograph two wonderful, beautiful families.

m family, you are very much missed. i hope you are getting settled into your new home.

w family, it was great to see you again. and to meet your newest girl, miss a, who i'm so in love with, it just isn't funny.

did ya see?

my new website is live! woo hoo! i hope you enjoy!

and special thanks to elizabeth mitchell for the use of her wonderful music. if you haven't checked her out, do! she is a wonderful artist. my entire family enjoys her cds a lot!

a super happy couple

i had the opportunity to photograph some newlyweds on saturday. what is great about sessions like this, is that it is more about the relationship between the two. and not so much about smiling for the camera. i told them that i mostly wanted them to pretend i wasn't there, and that i wouldn't be asking them to look at me all that much. and they really were great at pretending i wasn't there. :)

it was very obvious that they are happy and in love. most of the images are filled with laughter. and i feel honored to have been able to capture that for them.

i'm only a third of the way through proofing. but here's a sneak peek for them and their loved ones. i'm including one "looking at camera" (wink. wink.).

a few recents of my kids

i just have to say that i love having gorgeous kids to photograph. and i love that bribes work!

on this particular day, it had rained off and on all day. and it was currently not raining. so, addie put on her jack skellington sweatshirt to snap a few quick pictures. the pictures cost me $1.05. it would've cost me $2 if ian had been in the mood to cooperate. but alas, he was not. so, he was only paid a nickel for his modeling on this day. i will take it when i can get it though. this just wasn't one of those days.

of course, addie is very open to payment and bribes. and i use that to my full advantage. she continues to be my muse and i am daily amazed at her beauty and energy.

and it started raining again the minute we stepped outside. but i still managed to snap a few.





and, what a nickel buys these days...

what my clients really think of me...

i kid. i kid. this family was so much fun. and mr. c made me laugh and laugh. i loved the look on mom's face here. it was definitely not a boring session. i love a family with a great sense of humor, and this family does. and it was obvious that they had a great, fun relationship!

in all seriousness, we had a lot of fun. and i got a lot of great captures. i'm up to my ears in proofing, but wanted to post a few sneak peeks.





and one more silly one, just for fun!