Golden Light

The golden light, the light just before sunset produces the most amazing pictures. It really is a hit or miss opportunity. You need to be at the right place (a field of beautiful tall prarie grass), at the right time (just when the sun sprays it's golden light onto the sheaths of grass), and of course, you need the right client (a couple of the most adorable little girls). I had that opportunity. I don't know if I'll ever have it again but for a brief moment I had that opportunity. It put a smile on my face. I hope it puts a smile on your face too.

I love tea time!

Baby Trevin

Baby Trevin is 3 months old and full of smiles and giggles and lots of baby drool.

Baby Tessa

The name Tessa brings back memories from my high school days. At the time we were studying  the book "Tess of the D'urbervilles" by Thomas Hardy. I had never heard a name like that before and thought it was so unique and pretty. I remember going with my girlfriend  to see the 1979 movie "Tess" directed by Roman Polanski and starring Nastassja Kinski whom I thought was the most amazing and beautiful actress ever. I just knew that if I had a girl I would name her Tess, Tessa, or even Tessia. (I was blessed with two beautiful boys).

I had the privelage of photographing baby Tessa.  Not only is she beautiful like her name but she is calm and cuddly, adorable, and oh sooo sweet. She is about 17 days old in these pictures. Be prepared to have your heart melt.

Hello Mommy!

 Hello World!

 These were Mommy's booties when she was a baby.

Back in the Swing of Things

I can't believe it has been over 2 months since I last blogged. Quite frankly the fall session had me hopping with photo shoots and tons of editing. So, when November rolled around I just needed a break. Then December came and wouldn't you know it I was hit with the flu. More specifically, strep throat which I liken to child birth and a sinus infection that just wouldn't go away. Here we are in January and I feel somewhat back to normal minus the winter blues I ususally get around this time of year. I long to be in a warm climate perhaps Jamaica or Hawaii. I tease my little preschoolers who are off on a winter vacation to pack me away in their suitcase. They think this is hilarious but secretly I wish I could fly away with them. I try to remember last summer basking in the sunlight on the beach but it is a distant memory when the light leaves us at 5:00pm and the temperature hovers around -30 Celsius.

What have I been up to until now? Well, I have been busy reading, learning, and researching all things photography. I had my first newborn session and will have my first wedding at the end of January. I have been lusting for the Canon 70-200mm 2.8L and the Canon 50mm 1.2L - anyone wanna help a girl out :). I have set up several spring sessions with clients and am still designing mini accordian albums.
Thank you to everyone who helped me out during my portfolio building year. I learned a lot and met a lot of amazing people. I have grown in my photography and will be setting up pricing and packages to reflect this ( those lenses are calling my name after all).

There are still many photos to share from 2010 and I'd like to start with this adorable brother and sister team. I managed to capture some beautiful evening light photos. I especially love back lighting and use it whenever I can.

I find it takes a while for kids to warm up to the camera and this brother and sister team was no exception.

It wasn't long before I saw a fun and honest interaction. You could feel the love they had for each other.

     I think they have a future in the movies.

Love those brown eyes!