A VERY cute "almost" One Year Old!

This morning, I had the pleasure of photographing Samantha for her one year photos. She is just adorable…no other description necessary, as you can see from the photos. She actually won’t turn one for a little over two weeks, but she is already walking…really well and seemed to enjoy exploring the studio and easily got around. I met Samantha…and her mom this past summer at the soccer camp my granddaughter was at…Becca (mom) nannies a little girl who became fast friends with Jayden and even after soccer ended, we’ve met up occasionally for the girls to play. I was honored to be asked to photograph Samantha for her first year photos…she was fun and VERY easy to photograph! At the end of the session, they stripped her down to enjoy a cupcake, but it was not what you would expect…she only eats Cheerios and would not put any of it in her mouth…though she did have fun playing with it! Dad even tried “dipping” a Cheerios into the frosting and she wouldn’t eat it…it was the funniest and cutest thing…loved watching (and photographing) her with it!

It was also great to have her mom and dad, Becca and RJ there…a really nice couple so have done a wonderful job with their daughter…you can see how much they are enjoying her and that she is thriving and will be a beautiful little girl (and busy) as she continues to grown. I will be anxious to hear about their Christmas…and how she does with the tree…that is the age that can be challenging, especially with the ornaments…but what fun memories for all of them!

I couldn’t resist working on some photos for the blog, especially since I’ll be leaving at the end of the week and will be “off line” until after Christmas…I just couldn’t make them wait that long to see some of the photos! Enjoy…she is a cutie!!

P.S. I have to mention this darling rocking chair they brought over…I offered to “store” it for them, but they didn’t take me up on it! Might have to find one for the studio!!








Fall Frolic

It’s nearly the end of November and Thanksgiving has passed. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and was able to enjoy some special time with family and friends…after all, that’s what it’s about…being thankful for our blessings which includes those we love! My husband and I enjoyed a great day with our kids and granddaughter…spending time together is what is important to us! The week has flown by and I’m back to working on client photos and hope to get the remaining sessions I shot in the past week online in the next few days. Please bear with me as I work to get them finished.

Last Sunday afternoon it was dry and mostly clear…amazing since we’d had so much rain the past week or two…a real treat! I had a session with friend/neighbors who are very dear to us! It’s an honor they choose me to photograph their family! Luke is now three (I remember the day he was born!) and Amelia turned one in August…and what a great family they are! Dad and Mom are busy with the kids, but have some adorable little ones, who are BUSY…but that’s what these ages are all about! It was funny because the kids weren’t real happy to start off, but once they were able to roam around and wander, their faces lit up and the smiles came out! Although a bit cold that day, it didn’t seem to bother them…they seemed to enjoy the fresh air and the chance to walk, run and play on the beautiful dry day! Sweet little Amelia sure loves her big brother and does her best to try and keep up with him…it was fun to watch the two of them! Here are some of the photos I captured that day…and soon, there will be more for you to see, Greg and Leah…enjoy these for now!






Family time…

Not only is it time for a family session, but this is part of my family in this session. My son, Josh, his wife, Miranda, and their daughter, Jayden. They were part of my dual sessions on Saturday and again, the weather worked out for us…though a tad cold…we all survived! You’ve all seen Jayden…probably the most photographed four year old around…and of course, my favorite subject…and as today, occasionally, her parents get in on the photos. Always fun, they are eager to do about anything and love having frequent updated family photos! So, here are a few from that afternoon (okay, so I’m a bit biased and have more than a few!)…enjoy…I sure did!