BUSY!

You would think now that the kids are back in school I would have more free time?  Um no.  Now I actually have NO excuse not to get stuff done, stuff I've been putting off because I've been alone all summer with 3 kids, like cleaning the carpets, cleaning the car, mowing the grass, you get the picture.
Of course I've made time for shoots!  I had my first "sexy beach" session.  She was so dang cute!  Her fiance is deployed to Iraq and she wanted to take classy pictures for him.  Of course I agreed!

Here are a few of my favorites!

 

TuTu Cute!

Yes, ok.  I know the title for today is a bit typical, but I love it!
I had the pleasure of shooting an amazing little princess yesterday.  She was an absolute doll!
She wore a tutu and cowboy boots!  It was awesome!  Getting images was of course challenging, but it comes with the territory of outdoor photography and children.  I love it!
I always get worried I did not capture a good photo, but I always seem to surprise myself with a few cute ones.

Things I learned today:
1. Princess can wear cowboy boots.
2. Keep shooting, even when the princess is over it.  You may just capture that feeling in the photo.
3. Black is definitely the new  pink! 

Enjoy!

Maternity!

There is just something so amazing about pregnant women.  I have had the chance to carry 3 beautiful, healthy babies.  These photos are a few from my past maternity shoots.  I hope to have the chance to photograph a mom to be again, real soon!  I love it! and I have some really cute cheesy ideas I want to try out!

I'd love to photograph maternity at the beach, so if anyone is interested contact me on FACEBOOK or EMAIL and we can work something out.

Another amazing little girl!!!

I had the opportunity to work with this amazing little girl!  She was such a DOLL!  Like all children, she totally directed the shoot, from start to end.  I followed her lead and snapped away.  Every now and then I'd catch her at the right time to get eye contact with the camera!  I think my favorite from the set is the large one above right, where she is looking up.   I just love it!  The trees in the background, the sun in her hair, the color of her eyes, everything works together for a great shot of a very pretty girl!

To view more photos from this session click HERE.

Things I learned from this shoot:
1.  The transients in the downtown area are harmless.  They will move out of your background if you ask.  (yes, seriously, this IS an issue)
2.  Even bubbles are not match for a 3 YO.
3.  I like September weather better then August!

Yes I know not much advice above, but every little bit helps!

what? fluorescent lighting? Sir, yes Sir! :)

Today I had the pleasure of photographing a wonderful couple for a pinning ceremony.  I will admit, I was pretty nervous.  First, it was indoors, Second, it was in a military office building.  I'm not sure how many of you have been inside a military facility but lets just say the lighting leaves much to be desired.  Tiny windows and row after row of  fluorescent lighting.  I thought to myself, it's ok.  I got this!
So I get there a tad early, run some test shots, look at my histogram, change my settings, and I'm ready.  The ceremony starts, and I decide no flash.  Turn it off and start shooting.  Totally on the fly.  I am so lucky I turned that dang flash off!  The first few pictures I caught with the flash were very shadowy and harsh!

Things I learned today
1.  Go with it.  What is the worse that can happen?  Pictures don't come out, oh well.  (haha not really, but it is nice to think that)
2. Go with your GUT! Not using a flash indoors goes against everything I know.
3. Fixed lens are great!  In small places where you can get close, zoom with your feet!  Pictures will come out better!