ooh I love a newborn!

So the first time ever to shoot a newbie. Just around two hours old. I did have to sit and just hold her for a while but I really loved every minute! I cannot wait to take more pictures of this little one!

These are the times I love being a photographer! Thank you guys so much for letting me be a part of your day!

So I am finally rested up from a week of camp and I am off for new adventures this week. I am trying to keep my blog updated a little more so we will see if I can keep it up. I am not the best blogger in the world but I love being able to show all the wonderful and inspirational people that I meet through photography!

Got caught trespassing!!!

So my life is not that exciting but this week while taking pictures I was kicked out of my favorite spot to take pictures! I have not been this bummed about something in a long time. It was my favorite, beautiful texture, beautiful light and just my favorite. I am going to have to find a new place and it will not be easy! So these are some of my last shots in this place unless I love it so much that I am willing to risk jail.

This family is so cute and I wish I could have gotten about a billion more! Thanks guys for letting me take your pictures. Here is just a little sample of what I have gotten so far

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So I am off to camp with the girls for the rest of the week. Very excited! It is Carly's first year! She packed about a week ago if that gives you any idea of her excitement! And for those of you dropping by and not leaving a comment and you know who you are. Where is the love?

I love Seniors!

Lindsey, Lindsey, Lindsey!!!!!

Always wanted to take pictures in a grassy field and now I have accomplished my goal. I had beautiful light and a lot of helpers holding reflectors. I never knew how much work went into a really good shot. I used to hear from other photographers to set up your shot and make it work for you. So I guess just hoping that pictures turn out doesn't really work.

I have to admit that I love to take Senior portraits. It allows me to express myself creativly and have so much fun. They are up for anything. Stand here, put your hand here or lay down here. This one was especially fun because she is such a fun girl. I love taking Lindsey's pictures because she just radiates. It helps that she is so gorgeous! This time I had lots of help from my fabulous friend Barb who helped pick out the clothes to Joella who helped with the makeup, it just was perfect

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I think this was my favorite of the day. I am experimenting with light and it really seems to be working out for me. The red dress helps a lot!

Lindsey was one of my two senior spotlights for this year. I hope that she had as much fun as I did. There have been so many times where I have wanted to put down my camera and not take pictures anymore because of the time and energy that it takes. I just can't. I think about it at night and in the morning and when I am driving down the road. I hope this drive never goes away. I am going to start taking this little interest of mine to the next step so wish me luck!!

Already gone!

I cannot believe the summer is already gone. I feel that way anyway! We have had so much going on over here I have had barely any time to think. We started the summer with camps and going on a vacation to Boston to visit my brother! The kids absolutely loved playing together. We are all blessed that the get along so well

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Then I have been keeping very busy doing my favorite hobby of taking pictures. I had to take a little break for a while but I seem to be getting my groove back! I have been taking a lot of just beautiful families and gorgeous children. Even had my hand at a couple of maternity shots!

I always feel like I am gone so long and then I post and I have a million pictures to share. It is ridiculous.Daniel ran his first triathalon and we are very proud. Soren does his first one next week so I will keep you posted.

So tired!

So the last couple of weeks have been long and busy. I got to take some beautiful pictures at a wedding! I got to take some fun senior pictures and I have decided that between my work at Steiners and taking pictures my life might be a little too busy! Don't get me wrong I enjoy doing both but I cannot keep them both up. I guess I have some big decisions to make!

I cannot believe that school is almost out! I cannot wait for the summer. There are so many things that I want to do with the kids. Time goes so fast and I feel like I cannot waste any more time! I have so many ideas always turning in my head. I wish they would all come together so I could figure out the direction that I want to go!

I have to admit seniors are some of my favorite subjects. They sit still and smile pretty and usually like themselves in the shots afterward! I am off to bed and try to get up early in the morning to exercise. We will see how that goes!