Childhood is Calling

"Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still."  -Dorthea Lange

Sorry for the overload. I just had so many good shots from this session that I couldn't help myself!  These two sweet sisters are so beautiful and sweet-tempered that we simply kept the session rolling along... long after most children of this age would have given up. It was as if, at one point, they just accepted the camera and allowed it to see right into them. And I like to tell myself they loved it as much as I did!

Full of Wonder

"There is an unseen life that dreams us.  It knows our true direction and destiny." --John O'Donohue

I know I've said it before, but it must be said again: I am so incredibly lucky with the gorgeous array of children I get to photograph. Their hearts are as beautiful as their little faces.  Jade is a perfect example of this.  An utterly enchanting little girl, as she and her parents drove up my driveway for the very first time, Jade said, "Mommy, I've been here before."  And again, at the end of our session, I had promised Jade we could blow bubbles together and I took a piece of wire and shaped it into a heart to dip into the soapy liquid.  I came to find out that earlier in the day, Jade had asked her dad if heart-shaped bubbles come out of heart-shaped wands. So now I feel a wonderful connection to this little angel, and I hope she stays in my life for a long time.

Share The Love

"We are each of us angels with only one wing. And we can only fly by embracing one another." -Luciano de Crescenzo

When I first met Jane for a short consultation before the session, I asked a few questions about her family so I could start planning for the best location, what to wear, and what mood to try and create.  Jane began by describing her two girls in the most loving, proud way. Then she got a glow about her like a lovesick teenager as she said, "And my husband? He's handsome."

I'll never forget that moment. A proud mother and a woman in love is truly a magical thing to behold.  And Jane was absolutely right....her husband is handsome!

How To Spoil Your Photographer

"Oh yes, sweet darling.  So glad you are a child of mine"   -Carole King

I was delighted to work with Frederica and her family once again. Kiley is one of my favorite little shnookums, and now she has a brand new baby brother to pass that title on to. Welcome to the world, Jake. 

Kiley has these amazing light brown ringlets and a gorgeous delicacy to her face. You can easily see that the camera loves her as much as I do.  You really do know how to spoil your photographer!

Thanks, everyone, for coming together for your holiday portraits.

                                                               



Sweet, squishy baby legs

Life, Laughter & Love

"Everyone smiles in the same language."  --Unknown

I love returning to the time when I used to photograph exclusively in black & white. The mood of the photographs from this session lent itself to doing exactly that. 

On the day of our session, I felt perfectly at home, in their home, photographing mom and dad and their two beautifully spirited children. There's nothing better than a set of parents that are relaxed enough to let their kids just be kids.  In the end, Taylor and Brody had a fantastic time hamming it up for the camera, alternating between playful and carefree, then perfectly poised. I've always wanted to photograph their mom who, when she smiles, has an unbelievable charisma. Those who know her know what I mean. Jennifer, thanks so much for inviting me into your home and putting your trust in me.

Whimsical Fantasy

"There are lives I can imagine without children but none of them have the same laughter and noise."  -Brian Andreas

I am completely inspired by Shea - everything about her little self is so precious...her porcelain skin, doe eyes, sweet smile and angelic looks. But most of all I adore her complete and utter innocence. We went to several areas to shoot, first in my front garden where the lighting was picture perfect for the family photo. Then we explored a brand new location with an old gazebo, a broken down white fence and a delightful footbridge. Everything worked in our favor that day. For those who know Gina, Shea's mom, stay tuned for her hand-made Christmas cards featuring her gorgeous family. I so desperately want to get on her list!

Magical Sunset

"Making the decision to have a child - it's momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking outside your body."  -Elizabeth Stone

Sometimes you know, even before you click the shutter. It happens when everything comes together in that magical way - the setting sun, the empty beach, the children, the mood. This is when I know I've got something memorable. Here is a glimpse of my wonderful friend Johanna and her extraordinary children as we played on the beach before sunset.

New Greeting Cards Available!

"It's beauty that captures your attention; personality which captures your heart."  -Anonymous

I am proud to introduce a collection of newly designed greeting card templates that I'm now offering to clients.  Share your special moments with friends and family this holiday season by sending them a beautiful photo greeting card with a lovely keepsake design.

Welcome

"In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony." -Eva Burrows

The time has finally come to kick off my brand new blog. I could think of no better way than with this delightful family. It was such a wonderfully diverse session - we were on our bellies, on our bottoms, hanging on dad, pushing prams, climbing stairs...a real aerobic workout.

Thank you lovely Leudde family, for the opportunity to see and capture you the way you are when no one is looking - relaxed, joyful, fun-filled. And kuddos to mom and dad for getting in the act when you probably thought this was just about the kids.