Just playing around

I had a few (not so) willing subjects, eager to help me figure out some lighting issues.  Apparently I was too boring for one, another wouldn't look at me, another was thinking "do I HAVE to?". Then I finally got two to sit for a very brief second!  Thanks Little One and his friend Ms L ;)  PS...I put the money in the piggy banks!

Merry Christmas

I just wanted to take this time to thank everyone for their support.  It is really scary sailing into unchartered waters, but you all have made me think that I might be able to do this!  Photography has always been a passion.  Now it's turning into my dream!  I thank you for your continued support and encouragement.  

May you all have a blessed Christmas and spectacular 2009!

Little Cupie Doll

I've been saying how Ms S looks like a cupie doll ever since she was born.  Her momma finally googled it and agrees :)  I had the chance to photograph this sweet little doll.  Man is she quick! Someone in one of my photography groups talked about starting athletic training for wedding season... I think this can also extend to one year olds!  I also never knew that my basement had so many interesting things.  Thank you to the D's for this opportunity to work on my lighting!  

Her daddy made her laugh sooo hard in this one!
Every girl needs a little chocolate... this b&w tone is called "dark chocolate", mmmmm!
The zebra... it was love at first sight!
A moment of pure sweetness :)

One of My Favorite Models

Little Miss A!  She loves princesses & girly things.  Miss A gives me a reason to buy all the pink frou frou things that I normally don't have the chance to get with having 2 boys.  I ordered this fabulous tutu from Hannah's Tutus.  They have all of the fun things... tutus, hats, wings & wands!  Check out her website www.hannahstutus.com .  Thank you Miss A for being my model.  More importantly, Mr C thanks you... you saved him from some embarassing black mail pictures :)  

Talk about some energy!

Three boys!  Whew!  This one was my shortest session, but left me the most tired :)  The R's are long time friends of ours.  Mom wanted some head shots to replace their school pictures.  So I gave it a try.  We also got one of the 3 boys together.  Trying to coordinate that was pretty tough, but I hope it's ok.  I still laugh about all of the energy that was flying around in our house for that short hour.  Their boys get together with our boys, make tons of noise and have lots of fun!  Thank you M & J for sitting during your "play time"!  (Little B can't move yet, so he had no choice, haha!)

Mr J's Sneak Peak

Ok, this guy is soooo cute!  Finally, his mom and I were able to get together and capture this 1 year old and all of his sweetness.  Mr J is a laid back and pretty happy fella.  I enjoy every time I get to see him.  These are just a few, but I look forward to photographing him more... if his momma will let me ;)

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Door County

Getting back to my project in between projects....

For my birthday this year, my hubby surprised me with a gift certificate for a Harley rental.  I was excited at first, but then as the day got closer, I got more nervous.  So I got a little crabby, made life a little difficult.  When my sister asked what was wrong, I said that I didn't have anything heavy enough to wear to help protect my skin.  Well, she had had enough of my attitude and quickly replied back "Well, if anything happens, you're gonna need a skin graft anyway!"  It may have been a bit more blunt than that.  Although I didn't appreciate the comment at the time, it did make me laugh.  I told her so later.  Thank God I have a sister who will tell me "how IT is".  I love her ;)

So I went and had a fantastic time!  We would take the bikes and just cruise around with no real agenda.  It was the perfect way to end a week and 1/2's worth of traveling to Indiana, coming back and working, then shooting a wedding in Wausau.  Thank you B, J & D!!  Also thanks B & K for watching the boys :)

These are a few of my favorites.