Happy Holidays

This was my first ever "Photo-party".

A Photo-party is a play date with a photographer...preferably "Me". Each family pays a fraction of the total cost and everyone gets fun pictures.

This photo-party was specifically for holiday cards. So what better way to say to all of you, "Happy Holidays!"

Wedding

Here are a few fun photos from the last wedding I shot. It's always fun to watch/document someone getting married, but this couple was a blast to shoot.

Precious Moments

Some pictures need no words. I hope you enjoy.

A Beautiful Family

What a nice family.
I admire the parents.

I marvel at the testy 4 year old.

AND
I adore the 1 year old.

We had our photo shoot over two days. The first day was a whirlwind of laughing, stomping, running, screaming, tumbling, dancing, and patient loving guidance. The 4 year old dashed from place to place; doing exactly the opposite of whatever her parents asked her to do. The 1 year old was quiet and sweet, more interested in rocks than my camera.

This is one of my favorite shots, because you can see little Miss's personality. In the first image her dad is telling her to jump off the bench with 2 feet. The next image is exactly 4 seconds after her father’s instructions...I know, my camera has a clock. LOL.

Oh man, have you ever been asked to do something that you absolutely didn't want to do...well here's how I WISH I could react.

Our first photo shoot was night, then our second shoot was day. Do you know angels? Well I've never seen such a well behaved, polite, and considerate tiny big sister. This big sister was just as easy as a photographer could ask for. Taking directions like a pro and giving personality at the same time. I couldn't contain myself; I had to ask mom and dad what happened, what was the secret. Why was big sis so cooperative today...their response..."She had a NAP."

Note to self and anyone who will listen..."Naps are good."
I think everyone could benefit from a little down time in the middle of the day. Just ask big sis.

A Walk Around the Block

Well, well, well. I know it's been a little too long since I last posted. The good news is, I'm busy! ;)
However, I have a great photo shoot to share with you.

Have you ever heard "boys will be boys"? Well this little boy was just that. We did an urban shoot in downtown Tucson. A simple walk around the block was an adventure. This little guy was running, jumping, playing ninja and charming just about everyone. We even met a very large tortoise, which he had the opportunity to ride. He was quick to find the next place for a picture. I'm still not sure who was running the photo shoot, him or me? :)

New Arrival

New babies are the sweetest.
Between feeding and changing diapers she was a little doll. No chasing her down or waiting for a smile, just find the light and snap away. It is going to be fun to watch her grow.