bio picture

{welcome}

Thank you so much for stopping by my little place on the web!  This is where I will post sneak peeks of new sessions, new product offerings and promotions, and share a little bit about my world.

I am a natural light, on-location custom portrait photographer {ok, that's a mouthful}.  It fills me up so much {you know, that natural giddy high} to witness the connection between families or to glimpse through a child's eyes into their heart.  Children are just so pure. I must confess.....I am SO BLESSED to be able to do what I love while still being at home with my family. Thank you to my very supportive husband {seriously, you have no idea how much he does}!

All detailed information is provided on my website {link is above}.  You can also subscribe to this blog by scrolling down to the bottom {where you can sign-up and not miss any promotions}.  Leave me a comment or two below a post ~ they make me smile {really big}!


sneak peek {sistas}

This is the last from my orthodontist’s session.  These sisters were such a blast…so natural in front of my lens.  Complete unadulterated laughter!

teen

teens

sneak peek {butter}

Butter. Definition:  a substance of similar consistency.

That’s what first came to mind when I started editing her images.  Her cheeks reminded me of butter…smooth and consistent.  This gal has been blessed with perfect skin.  So, so pretty {and I’m completely envious}!

teenteen

sneak peek {looks like…}

Okay…look at the first image…who do you think of?

This girly reminds me so much of Beyonce’s sister…super gorgeous!

And tomorrow I will share her sister with you!

teenteen

sneak peek {all about attitude}

These kids encouraged me with their seriously awesome attitudes!

And isn’t attitude everything?  Whatever situation life throws at us, the way we choose to deal with it can make it harder or smoother.  I am striving for smoother these days!

Great Attitude + Good Looking =  Amazing Young People and Proud Moms!

teenteentweentween

February 3, 2010 - 10:53 am Timothy Pham - These shots are beautiful. Great lighting and awesome smiles = perfection! =)

email down

A quick note that my email disappeared!  It’s a good thing you can’t hear all my frustration…not pretty!   Arghhhh…

So if you are waiting for a response, please know it will be as soon as possible :)

**Edit**  Email is back, but unfortunately, any mail from the last 20 hours is lost permanently in cyberspace :(

sneak peek {a natural}

First, please forgive me but I am going to fall behind with getting your private galleries up.  I have been at the hospital all weekend, and it will continue through next week.  My sweet mother fell, broke 2 bones, and had to have surgery.  She now is the proud owner of 1 rod and 2 pins!  And a lot of pain…and morphine :)  Making deadlines is huge to me, but life happens.  So, next on my wish list is an Apple laptop…then I could be working while I’m at the hospital!!

Second, check her out below.  You would NEVER guess in a trillion years that she would rather be behind the camera and not in front of it!  Seriously, she is truly a natural and BE.U.TI.FUL!

teenteen

sneak peek {yes, ma’am?}

So I think I’m starting the beginning of a minor mid-life crisis.  Yes, physically my body is changing and I am not keeping on it like I should, but mentally I am like, hello ~ 29! {wink}

By the time I shot this young college guy, I was exhausted from running up and down the beach for 2 hours.  So I’m directing, and just like any young man who was raised right by his mama, he says those words:  ”yes ma’am.”  Really?  I’m ma’am now?  Ahhhhh…{my face is wincing as I say that}.  Okay, yes.I.know, I’m old enough to be his mom.  And he meant it in the sincerest way, in fact, he was such a complete sweetheart {and a cutie}.

However, I have decided I need a few more years to be called ma’am.  It is definitely time to hit the gym again ~ and consistently.

teen

teen

sneak peek {*heart*}

Just one more from yesterday…because I *heart* them!

teen

January 29, 2010 - 10:47 am mom - the colors are brilliant only enhancing her beauty.

January 29, 2010 - 8:09 am Davese D Galla-Rini - She is really cute !

sneak peek {stunning}

I had the challenge this past Sunday of multiple subjects in the same setting along with getting a good variety.  Whew!  I’ve just started the post processing and fell in love with this girl’s images!

This session is for my children’s orthodontic office {yes, I love our orthodontist because my kids our happy to go and I trust her recommendations}.

I will post more as I dive into the rest of these lovely people with gorgeous smiles!

teen

I cannot decide on which process I like better!  The color is beautiful, but the second has such a moodiness to it.  Sigh.

teen

teen

sneak peek {familia}

What greater thing is there for human souls than to feel that they are joined for life – to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories.  ~George Eliot

I have pondered over what to say about this family…and I don’t have eloquent words today.  I just know that I love them.  I really love who they are and what they represent.  I love how they love each other through all of life’s trials and wherever God has chosen to take them.  I love their obedient hearts, and their arms that open up for the most joy-giving hugs.  Seriously, their hugs are the warmest, and their smiles are real.

If you know this family, then you’ve felt the joy they easily exude.  If you don’t, well, then look below.

{For photogs:  processing is done with a vintage wash}

familyfamilyfamilyfamily

boys {and girls}

Boy. Definition: son, a noise of ten accompanied by dirt, ball of energy.

I found this image very interesting.  Can you spot the difference?  Do you see it?

Boys immediately went to using umbrellas as weapons!    Hysterical!children

January 24, 2010 - 8:25 pm Sarah Markley - i love it. so cute! you are so talented to make beauty out of such a dreary day. =)

if i were in control {rain}

I limit my sessions in the first two months of the year because of my inability to be in charge of the weather.  And, yes, if I could control it, you bet I would.

This was swirling overhead yesterday 5 minutes before the session was to start {it’s in color}…and just one sneak peek of what we did in the rain before we called it quits {with an amazing and FUN family!}weatherchildren

January 19, 2010 - 8:12 am mom - soooo cute and different.

January 18, 2010 - 9:27 pm rob - The color is really rich! So are you!

January 18, 2010 - 5:47 pm Sarah Markley - so adorable. i love it that they are in height order too. =) love you.