Baby Ayden

I was so happy to FINALLY get the opportunity to photograph baby Ayden! His mom, L, has been trying to get on our books since he was 6 weeks old, but I was unable to take them until the new studio was done. After the world's longest game of telephone tag I got this beautiful family in for a "newborn" session. This little family has some great things in store for them this year, and I couldn't be happier for them! Here are a few favorite images to share:

Happy Valentines Day!

Don't you wish your kid's Valentine's Day card was as cute as mine? Seriously though, don't let me kid you. Nothing frustrates me like taking my own childrens' pictures! I have such high expectations for what they should do and I am always disappointed. My kids do not find me to be interesting and novel like my client's (kids) do. They see me walking around with "the black box" all the time--big deal. So, I am just happy to get a profile of my lovely boys, because I can just fuggettabout getting a nice head on portrait!

Hope you have some romance in your day--or at least a warm hug and snotty kiss from your babies! (romance is overrated!)

Sweet, sweet baby (and momma)

I had the utter pleasure of photographing Jackie M. and husband Raymond, and little Callen Faith in utero this week. It's been awhile since I have had a maternity shoot, and was armed with tons of ideas in my new studio. Jackie totally indulged me and I ended up taking pictures for a solid two hours! (Raymond was a huge sweetie and so patient with me)Jackie was radiant--a beautiful pregnant woman with a gorgeous head of hair! (I'm jealous)
I absolutely love doing maternity sessions and wish I could encourage more women to document this wonderful time of thier life. So many women I talk to tell me the same thing: "I would love to do maternity pictures, but I just hate my stretch marks!" Please don't let this stop you! Jackie is living proof of the wonderful things I can do for you with my magic computer!
Thank you so much Jackie & Raymond and I can't wait to meet your little miracle!

Here is what my mad CS3 skills can do for you:





I love the dramatic lighting I used in this image:



I love how the lighting in this image looks like God's light touching her face and belly:



A few other favorite images: