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Weird to see yourself in photos, isn't it? Especially because I prefer to be behind the camera!

These are funny to me, because I don't see me as I am shooting (obviously). Photos taken my my mom's cousin and her husband, who graciously let us crash their party! :)

Me taking the crab shots...


And at the Corolla Lighthouse grounds...


Thanks Jean and Dave!

Love

Recent E session (engagement) with M & R. They are as cute as can be. So sweet! Here are a couple of my favorites as I make my way through the images...more to come I'm sure!

Feelin' Crabby?

Don't you just love these fiddler crabs? I sure do!




I've been busy traveling, and just had to share some of my miscellaneous beach photos! :) I had a great time with my family just relaxing!

Teeny Belly

This is an old colleague of mine from the working days. She and her hubby are expecting their first. Check out the cute teeny belly! :)

Congratulations you guys, can't wait to meet the babe! :)

Busy busy!

Just popping in quickly to post a sweet one today.

Quads Again!

Do you remember these cuties?

I got to photograph these 5 fun chickas again this past weekend. Let's just say I was ready for a nap when I was finished! Hat's off to mom :) We got some fantastic images of them as a group! Fun fun! On a random note, I think I've finally figured out who is who (no small feat for someone who doesn't see them more than once in a blue moon!)

We tried to recreate this image. None of the babies were crazy about that idea, so we got this (so cute!)...


We also got one of these...


And a fantastic one of the big sister!


Enjoy your sneak peek mommy!

Hey Look! It's Us!

A bit embarassing, but we had not had a family photo taken since the birth of my daughter...er, almost 2 years ago! So we caught up with the sweet Aimee Bickers from Pure Expressions Photography to have us a little session. I had a quick minute last night to finally browse the CD, and edited one of my most favorite images of the 3 of us. I thought I'd share it with you all!

P.S. I dressed us using principles from my new "what to wear" guide, and I think we looked great!

Mommy's Day Special!

Alright all, pay attention, because this is a quick one! I am so excited to share these with you.



These photo necklaces are FANTASTIC, and I cannot tell you how many compliments I receive on mine! Made with sterling silver accents, these are a wonderful way to showcase (and show off!) your little darling(s). I have the following shapes available: oval, square, rectangle, circle and heart.

The details:
$65 or 2 for $100
You can place your order until the 25th of April.
All of my 2008/2009 customers are elligible to order a necklace (yay!).
You are ordering a pendant only, no chain will be included.
They will be presented on a ribbon in a gift box.
Arrangement of the photo and charm will be left to the discretion of the photographer.

Please contact me if you would like to have a multiple charm arrangement (ie, you have 3 children and want individual charms for each).

It's a Girl!

The mystery baby in the belly in this post is a girl!

Sweet little thing was such a good subject! Her big brother did a great job too! Looking forward to seeing them both grow this year, I love photographing clients as they change. :)

Enjoy your tiny sneak peek...more to come I'm sure!

Trying out something new

Playing around with some new branding...what do you think? I'm open to suggestions! :)

One more...just 'cause

So sweet, I couldn't resist!

Perfectly Said

In general, I think that a lot of people don't understand why people are drawn to custom photography. It's an experience...a total package. Your final prints are something to be truly treasured, and that reflect your family; the personalities, the quirks, those special moments, and those unique things that only you see (like that soft side to your "tough guy").

But why does it have to be so expensive? There is certainly an answer! It is summed up perfectly by a talented "colleague" (I put that term in quotes because I have not met her, nor is she local, but I know her work from forums and photography related groups that I frequent. Her name is Marianne Drenth of Marmalade Photoraphy She wrote a compelling bit to educate her clients (and the rest of the internet!) on why custom photography is just that. You can read it by clicking here.

If you have time, take a gander at her site too! She's got some really fantastic eye candy!