Posted on August 18, 2011
I have been impatient, with glee, to share the latest session with all of you, waiting on my web-site carrier to resolve issues they have been having with their servers. The session was perfect in every way, and the outcome is beautiful–I can hardly contain myself.
Courtnee, a beautiful young lady, and an acquaintance from my past, responded to the model search auditions. We set a time and a date and went to planning. A few days before the session one of my locations fell through–I was bummed, but I think it was providence. The day before our set session, hubby and I went for a walk, to explore a nearby nature preserve that I have not visited before. In a matter of seconds I was smitten and inspired. I contacted Courtnee and told her to bring an extra outfit with her–what I had in mind was majestic.
The day of the shoot was absolutely beautiful. Courtnee and I agreed to meet by a local library, in downtown Dublin, OH, where I found a couple of perfect spots. However, while waiting for Courtnee, I wandered off to a nearby park, where I discovered another beautiful setting. There was no end to my inspiration at that point. So, the shoot went off seamlessly, and we both loved every single moment of it.
Posted on August 27, 2010
My gorgeous sister was is going to a wedding tomorrow. She was trying on her dress when I saw her. I grabbed her for an impromptu session. Check out how beautiful she is.
And she was not even trying… *sigh* so pretty 
Posted on June 23, 2010
Who said that business pictures should be boring?
Yesterday I had fun working with my State Farm agent’s {Jessica Mickens–check her out, she will take good care of you! By the way, State Farm is not limited to car insurance only, they are quite diverse: investments, banking, home owner insurance, business insurance… I think the only things they won’t do for you is cook your dinner or watch your kids… but then again, I haven’t tried asking 
}.
We shot a few group images and then did individual shots for Jessica’s new team members: Malorie and Tiffany. They were a hoot! I could not help but snap a shot of Malorie getting her “your friendly neighborhood agent” face on {Malorie, please forgive me }.
And then she turned glam…
Tiffany was all smiles. I don’t think she knows how NOT to smile. I worked HARD to get her smiling with her eyes only… but it worked! [even if for a second ]
…and… va-va-va-voom! Check out her gorgeous eyes.
So, maybe they won’t pick out the glam shots to go on their business cards [although they really should--HOT STATE FARM AGENTS COMING THROUGH!] or the ones with crazy faces [ahem, Malorie], but I sure had fun sneaking them in.
Thanks, ladies!
Posted on April 19, 2010
Sometimes people look for a reason to have their pictures taken: graduating from high school or college, pregnancy, new baby, engagement, anniversary, wedding, etc. Those are wonderful reasons, however, I think that we need no better reason to have a special professionally done photo shoot than being alive! Don’t you agree?
Why wait for a special occasion? Our life is filled with spectacular moments worth celebrating. Celebrate life! Celebrate your family! Celebrate your talents and passions! Celebrate being you! These reasons are good enough for me!
This passed weekend I had a very special shoot with a young lady who holds the same view on this–she wanted to get out, have fun, and celebrate her! I am all up for that.
After having photographed an amazing maternity session in Longview and Woodland WA, I took a few hour break, reloaded, prayed for the rain to stop and headed out to my evening session with Alla. The rain was coming on and off, but we were able to steal a few gorgeous moments that otherwise would not be possible to create because of it. It made me remember again that behind every cloud there is sunshine
[the little white specks are actually rain falling while the sun is out]
A rainbow in the bluest sky because the sun came out after a momentary mad rainfall.
Gorgeous young woman in front of a plain but amazing background…
Superstar!
A true doll-face!
A lovely rebel!
Breathtaking muse!
…with the loveliest smile.
Well, there you have it–don’t wait to celebrate life! Alla didn’t and she was happy for it [and so was I]. Now she is planning on deciding which picture she will print life-size to put on her wall. Which one do you think?
Alla, you are a doll, and a lovely one at that. There is so much you can do in life, you just have to take a pick and then stick with it. I am sure you will be successful as long you keep the same smile on your face and sunshine in your your heart.
