This beautiful couple were the oh so lucky winners of the Helping Haiti contest. I have to admit, they were the PERFECT models. There’s so much passion and happiness that you can truly feel it when you’re near them. It makes me happy to photograph people who are content and able to just be themselves and enjoy their “everyday” behavior right in front of my camera. I know this is so much easier said than done for most (as it is for me as well), but they just *got* it. Right from the beginning. They were just happy to be together.
So sometimes it may seem as if I’m right up in their personal space. Well, sometimes that’s true! lol. Don’t be surprised if you hear me say “sorry I know I’m up in your bubble” (or personal space, or business…whichever term I’m in the mood for that day).
Thanks for listening to all my crazy requests…mostly the laying in the tall tall grass part
They were naturals. We spent the whole time laughing and having a great time…despite the very cold wind. It was a quick session…I promised I wouldn’t freeze them. This was the first time I heard Z say more than two words. The initial meeting with bride is normally no fun for groomy. When he opened up and started talking, well, he’s hilarious. It’s meetings like this and sessions like this that make me anxious for the wedding. You ever meet those couples that you can’t imagine them apart? When you’re with them, you can tell. You can feel how happy they make each other. How much they smile and laugh together, sit and just “be”, and lay and cuddle in a patch of grass in down town Berea. Oh wait…that last one probably has nothing to do with how great they are together, but it was pretty funny. Actually…it does show how great they are together. They didn’t question my crazy request. They actually seemed very peaceful laying there and cuddling!
So the first image was one of those happy accidents. I wasn’t going for this, but when I saw the contrast in the clouds in camera, I fell in love.
Why does this remind me of a little street close to the beach. Oh…the beach. PS…they were fantastic “dippers”!
See how happy they make each other…
And they were even good at breaking out the serious side…
Did I mention I’m having a hard time narrowing my sneak peeks down? Well, I just don’t even know where to begin with this one. Ms. H is someone very very special to me. I remember when we were singing “You Are My Sunshine”, having dance parties in the kitchen, I was teaching her my childhood songs, and she was squeezing my face and saying “ccchhheeekkksss” and calling me aunt Cilla. I remember before she was born and how much she has been loved by everyone who met her from the beginning. To see her about 6 or 7 years since the last time and to be able to photograph one of her brothers and sister that I hadn’t met was amazing. I was looking at pictures on the wall of the way I remember her and then talking to her in person, as a teenager, about facebook, Twilight, and boys. I have to say that she has grown into a beautiful young lady. And I adore the two siblings I’ve met (she also has another little brother that I can’t wait to meet!) I have to admit I was a little nervous photographing old friends that I hadn’t seen in so long, but everything flowed so naturally. It was a perfect Easter morning.
I loved meeting Mr. S and little A. Their personalities shined through. You could tell how much they all love each other. We all had fun and they had me cracking up the whole time. It always makes me happy when kiddos are themselves in front of me. Well, needless to say…they all made me happy. I think it shows by how many pictures I wanted to work on immediately when I got home. Or the fact that I was looking through them at every red light I came to on my way home!
I’ve been meaning to blog this forever! With the first Monthly Mini Session date fastly approaching (March 20th!), now may be a good time to do that! There are only 2 spots remaining for the March minis!
That’s right! Our very popular mini sessions that are normally offered twice a year, are now being offered once a month! Now you’ll have the option of a Signature Session or a Monthly Mini Session. These Mini Sessions will be held in various locations in Central KY (one set location per session) on set dates.
Please click HERE for more information. Make sure to check out the calendar HERE.
The very first date being March 20th and the popular Boyd’s Orchard minis on April 24th.
Of course, Signature Sessions will remain the ultimate custom photography experience. It’s hard to believe, but spring sessions are already booking up! If you have a date in mind for a session, it is a good idea to book as soon as possible to insure your spot is held, both for Signature Sessions and Mini Sessions.
Grab a snack and sit back…this is a long one! There may be a little gift at the end. As I’m finally getting use to writing 2010 on my checks, I think back to 2009 and reflect on the good, the bad, and the plain ol ugly. It was my first full year as a full time professional photographer. It seems like things have moved so fast. Sometimes I feel like I’ve made every mistake one could possibly make in one year. But with every mistake, I’ve kicked and screamed and thrown my hands up in the air I’ve learned. I’ve grown. It doesn’t hurt that I have the most amazingly patient clients ever. They have allowed me to figure this crazy thing out (not that I have…or if that’s even possible). There were days that I felt lost and days that I felt I had it all together. In the end, I know my clients better, I know my business better, and I know myself better. Realizing along the way that the best way to do anything is stay true to yourself. I know…it sounds so cheesy, but it’s true. No matter what, I want to share. Share who I am. Share my love for photography. Share in your special moments. Share in your little moments. Share what I see. Share all those things that make your family unique. This is something that has not changed from the beginning and will not change. My main goal will always be to capture a moment. One of the things I missed out on this past year was the sharing of me to you. I got so busy and so wrapped up in our life and the business that I didn’t connect as much as I would like. So, here I am. I know…you’re so excited right? Woot woot!
Well, here’s me sharing my MOST favorite of the favorites from 2009 (yeah…I know…I’m great at that whole narrowing down thing)….
And here’s a video to view even more of my 2009 favorites!
Now for a few of my favorite MOMENTS that I have been wanting to share.
First…The Pings…This family is one of my favorites. I love their style, each of their personalities, and that I’ve been with them since Abby was 1. I love watching them grow. I love that Scott gets so excited that he will email me or facebook me a million times asking, but he immediately makes up for it when he posts their slideshow a million times. And I mostly love that little miss Abby drew me a pretty picture before our last session. FYI…I still have it up (I keep everything “my” kiddos give me).
I think the storyboard below will tell the story well…
Second…I know I’ve already talked all about this, but I can’t talk about most memorable moments without at least showing this one more time…
Third…this is from OCTOBER! I was suppose to share it way back then, but of course time got away from me. I was beyond thrilled when Skirt contacted little ol me to be featured in their “Secrets” issue. My “secret” was taking the perfect picture of your child. I actually had MY picture taken by the fabulous Carla Winn (before they moved to Seattle ). FYI…I am much more suited for being BEHIND the camera. Another quick little factoid about me…I LOVE jean jackets. I own 3. Yeah…it’s sad.
Finally…ALL CLIENTS FROM 2009 OR EARLIER…thank you for your patience. Thank you for allowing me to be myself. Thank you for sharing your family with me. Thank you for making me a part of your life. I am eternally grateful for you. As a little thank you, each and every past client (one offer per family), may choose from one of the following:
Buy one get one free on gift and wall prints from a past session. Perfect time to complete that wall gallery! Good through the end of February.
Book a session before the end of February to take place no later than April and receive $50 off Session Fee. Session must be booked no later than Feb. 28th.
Looking through my blog, you may notice lots of exciting changes, including MONTHLY MINIS!! That’s right. The fabulous mini sessions that were once only offered twice a year are now offered once a month! Go HERE for more information. So many things that I’m very very excited about! More details coming soon
). FYI…I am much more suited for being BEHIND the camera. Another quick little factoid about me…I LOVE jean jackets. I own 3. Yeah…it’s sad.