little love.

the first update to this blog will be for my most beloved sister... who has been patiently waiting to see these images.  this is my newest nephew, but the first in my own family.  I went with my mother to visit her when he was 1 week old.  of course, pictures had to be taken... and pancakes had to be made.  I love my sister dearly, and words cannot describe how much I love this baby.  xoxo

a long time coming...

ok... its been a little while.  I have had computer issues, which are the worst for a photographer in the digital realm.  although I haven't been updating the blog, I have been doing work.  my computer issues were solved this weekend when I (finally) got a new computer.  it is somewhat a revelation when the highlights of your weekend include technology.  I've never really been a 'computer' person, however, when your computer equates to your 'darkroom' it becomes extremely exciting.  so, long story short, I will be updating my blog with the work I've been doing over the past several months.

Ancient City Martial Arts

Meet the instructors of Ancient City Martial Arts...
These guys are great with kids.  My son has been taking Hapkido with them for 3 years and he loves it.  They are extremely patient, energetic, and firm with the instruction.  (they are also not as scary in person as they look here)  

behind the lens...

when i am not a 'photographer', i am a mother.  which means, i am always a photographer.  mothers can not get enough of or talk enough about their children.  many photographers find their way into this field in exactly this manner.  although i was a photographer before becoming a mother, i am no different.  photographing children is rewarding in numerable ways.  for example, almost every expression (happy, sad, or mad face) is entertaining.  additionally, photography captures the essence of the moment.  what may have been stressful, or hot, or exhausting doesn't have to translate onto the image unless we, behind the lens, make it so.

Jensen

i couldn't help but add a few select favorites to this post...

hello world...

 i caught up with Jay & Ariel a few months ago to shoot their maternity pictures... and finally the very anticipated newborn shoot.  baby and infant pictures seem to speak for themselves so i won't say much here, however, this is one sweet little guy who is obviously very loved and adored.

Congratulations to one of my most favorite couples!

yoga, anyone?

a few months ago my friend asked me to do a photo shoot for her and her family.  as she is an avid 'yogi', she posed for me in the 'standing bow'.  it should be noted that these were done on a rock 5 feet high in the beautiful Washington Oaks State Park.  i enjoyed these too much to keep them to myself...