New Props!!

I was out running some errands this morning and decided to run into Home Goods, fun store if you haven't been there, lots of cool stuff for your house! Anyway, I was looking for a chair for some sessions I have coming up and found an adorable wicker set. I really just wanted the cute loveseat but it all came together. My friend Shelby also happened to be in Home Goods this morning and talked me into buying the whole set, and I am so glad she did. I love it!! I took my poor kids out side this afternoon to play and in between riding bikes and ladybug hunting they were sweet enough to hang out on the new furniture so I could take a few shots just to see how it photographed.
Two of my kids thought this was a great idea, the third not so much {can you guess which one didn't like this idea}
Enjoy a few snaps of my babies and take comfort in knowing that even photographers prefer that other people photograph all their children together, because no matter how great a photographer one happens to be you are still just mom to your own children and you will get the funny faces and rolling eyes :)

Beauty

You don't love a woman because she is beautiful, she is beautiful because you love her. ~Author Unknown

This is stepping outside the box for me and definitely not for everyone! K worked really hard to get her figure back after the birth of twins, she is feeling beautiful and sexy and decided to do something a little different as a gift to her husband. We are working on something spectacular for him! K here is your sneak peek, your gallery will be ready soon!

Tiny Dancer

WOW! This child amazes me, I am one proud momma for sure! This 8 year old of mine did such a fantastic job last night in her dance studio's production of Pinocchio! Along with her regular ballet, tap and jazz dances with her class she also auditioned for and got the role of the "wishing star" and asked to be a "mama dancer" as well being on stage for a younger class to help them remember their steps!
This was an awesome performance by all the dancers and the studio really outdid themselves making this the best production yet!!
Here are a few of my sweet girl!

Silent Auction

I am so excited to have the opportunity to participate in my first silent auction! I donated a session along with some prints and the school allowed me to set up a little display. Up until this point I haven't really advertised myself because my amazing friends and clients have been wonderful word of mouth and have kept me busy. I decided it was time to branch out which is scary and exciting all at once. Its hard sometimes to step out of your comfort zone but at the same time when you actually do it it can be so exillerating!
I wanted to share with everyone the display that I put together for this silent auction! All the proceeds will go to benefit our local elementary school!

This little beauty was chosen for the largest image in the display!

Beautiful Belly

Thank you again Miss V for allowing me to photograph your growing belly and to try out some fun fabrics :) It was lovely meeting you and your family and I can't wait to meet your new little one as well!
Enjoy your sneak peek..........

Baseball and M&M's

Yes again with the m&m's, you may or may not know that you can go to the m&m's website and pick your own colors and sayings. I would be all over this if only it could be done with peanut :)
I was checking it out the other day and now they have baseball m&m's that you can order in your favorite team colors and logos! So if you know about my peanut m&m addiction you probably also know that I don't really follow sports, but do love going to a game now and then! So go add some fun team m&m's to your party spread!! GO PADRES!!!

Buying or Selling?

This week I got to do something that was a little different for me. Meet Richard Teeter a local real estate agent who hired me to do new headshots. I was at a little bit of a loss since he stood still and listened to direction and didn't run away from me once :) I still adore the little ones but a change of pace is always fun!!
Here is a link to Rich's website if you are looking for homes! www.teeterhomes.com
This is a genuinely nice man and I enjoyed chatting with him as well as photographing him!
Here is your sneak peek, your gallery will be ready soon!

Canvas is the way to go!!

I love portraits on canvas and if you have been to my house you have seen them all around, some hung some still waiting to be hung but present none the less. I only wish I had more wall space!! My husband on the other hand likes things simple and not so cluttered. They do say that opposites attract don't they?? Whoever "they" may be, well they are right!
Anyway I have an amazing canvas vendor and I am excited to announce that my new digital package will include not only your images on a disc ready for you to print but it will also include printed proofs so you will have reference for how your prints should look and the best part of all it will also include a 16x20 canvas portrait of your favorite image!!
This is another photo from WPPI with the most awesome canvas vendor around. If you happen to watch Oprah and saw the recent home make over show the huge canvas that was created for the family was created by Roxanne's company. If you are like me and want even bigger than 16x20 canvases please don't hesitate to ask, p2c can create whatever size your heart desires!!
You will notice the ducks in the photo I am sure, they are hard to miss :) Roxanne includes a duck with every order!!