Redecorating!

When we moved into this house almost 5 years ago I realized I suddenly had a lot of walls to fill.  At the time I wasn't doing photography, in fact all I had was a Kodak point and shoot camera, but I loved pictures!  So I decided to take some pictures that I had of Emma, convert them to black and white, put them in certificate frames, and put them as a grouping of 4 in this little cut out I have in the hall.  Here is what it looks like...

Except my walls aren't so yellow.  Anyway, this grouping is kinda small for this space and the pictures were printed on my inkjet printer so they are turning pink... oh and all of them are of Emma, because Sophia wasn't born yet.  So, it's time to redo them.  I'm keeping it as a grouping of 4 except they will be larger prints so this little cove is filled up more.  I decided I still want to keep the theme of them being one year old,  So I re-edited (tried to fix) 2 of these pictures and I am adding 2 of Sophia at one year old. This is what I have....

I still wanted to keep with the black & white look... and the candidness (is that a word?) instead of something formal because I want to remember these faces just like this, forever.    Since I already have a standout mount up, I need something else.  So I was thinking of having these printed on metallic paper as float wraps.  Float wraps are really cool thin wraps that have a 3/4 inch block attached to the back so the picture sticks out from the wall and gives the appearance of floating.  And metallic photo paper is, well, awesome.  Especially for black & white prints.  Once I have it up, I'll post pictures of it.  Any opinions before I place the order?

The ones I love...

Just a little note to tell the world that I am one lucky mom.  I have two beautiful, funny, smart, sweet, & loving little girls.  I have a pretty awesome husband too.  I feel so blessed to have a great family who always supports me in all my endeavors.  Here are my cutie patooties at Avila Barn last week...

Life is good.  :)

New Stuff

Wow, have I been busy!  But having a lot of fun too.  :)  In addition to taking pictures, I've been designing forms, price lists, business cards... all the "stuff" you need to have a business.  Check out my new logo:

Cute and simple.  You'll be seeing this logo on all my stuff now.  Let me know what you think. :)

Speaking of cute things, I photographed a little cutie today, in a tutu.  I love little girls in tutus! Here she is...

such a cutie!!!

Newborn Photo Session

One of the greatest gifts in life is to be a mother.  Though it's challenging at times and not always a lot of fun, the rewards are great.  There is nothing better than seeing your child smile or hearing them laugh. You  get to feel a love that is so powerful and protective... there is nothing like it!

I just had the pleasure of photographing a sweet newborn and it reminded me of how fast time goes by... how quickly they grow.  This is their first baby and I know they will be so glad to have these pictures, because even in two weeks from now she will change and be so much bigger.  We were fortunate to have newborn pictures for our youngest daughter and I only wish we would have done it for the oldest because they are some of the most treasured pictures I have.  There is something so peaceful and innocent about a newborn baby.
Having said all that... I LOVE these pictures.  If this were my baby, I'd have enlargements all over my house!  She's a beauty...

To see more pics of this beauty click the link on the top right of this page for my facebook page!  Here are some family shots...

Thank you, Galo & Callie for having me in your home to capture these moments for you!  You are blessed with great family.... and your baby... she's fabulous!

TGIF...

I love Friday's!  It's the end of the week and the beginning of the weekend!  I don't know what it is but it feels different to me than any other day of the week.  But why is it the weekend flies by?  I have been a busy bee this week... between working my "real job" and doing photography, I've had my work cut out for me.  I had the pleasure of photographing my beautiful friend and co-worker, Jennifer, with her 3 babies.  Look how photogenic they all are...

Animal lovers will appreciate this, so sweet...

Thanks to Jen for being so beautiful, inside and out!  It was fun. :)

Tomorrow is another newborn shoot.  Check back again soon so you can see.

Where have I been?

I am terrible about blogging... but I'm making it more of a priority.  So my goal is to blog at least 3 times a week.  And, it won't just be who I am shooting either.  I'll start posting more personal stuff so you all can get to know me better.
I just got back from WPPI which is a huge photography convention that was in LasVegas.  I learned so much while I was there and I am so glad I had the opportunity to go.  A few weeks ago I announced that I would be partnering up with Michelle Pearson of XpressionsbyMichelle, but after attending WPPI and realizing what I am and am not capable of doing, I've decided to stay on my own.  Michelle is a very talented photographer and I wish I had more time to devote to a business partnership but the sad reality is, I just don't.
Since I've been back I've done a few photo shoots to put my new skills to use.  I've been thrilled with the way they've been turning out... and I just hope my clients are thrilled as well!  Just this morning I photographed the Nielsen's.  Such a cute family they are... so check them out.

I haven't got to edit them all yet, but here is one individual shots of beautiful Miss "A"

Pismo Beach Photo Sessions!

I will be making a trip to Pismo/Shell Beach February 26-28th and have 3 sunset sessions available. Cost is $250 and includes a 1-2 hour session tailored to you/ your family, a 16x20 mounted enlargement OR an 11x14 float wrap, ready to hang. Your images will be available in a private gallery on my website for your viewing for 45 days. Add $50 for disk of edited images. These spaces won't last long so contact me right away if you are interested! 661-331-2078.