Law school....maybe?

Meet Rebecca; high school class of 2009.  Fun, spunky and a gorgeous smile (no more braces - woo who!).  She originally had the school photos taken but didn't end up liking any of them enough to purchase them.  I was more than thrilled when she called me!  What a compliment!

Rebecca enjoys the outdoors and opted to have our session at the beach.  It took a few minutes to get her warmed up to the camera but before long we were laughing and chatting away =)  At one point I asked what her plans were for after graduation.  Her dream was to be a wedding coordinator, but she's not so sure she wants to pursue it as a career.  Now she's thinking maybe law school!  Whatever avenue she chooses, I know she'll do remarkable if she follows her heart.  

Who knows - maybe modeling's in her future!*wink. wink*  Here are a few of my fav's (the first one I designed myself  *go me!* and ordered wallet size as a surprise for Rebecca and her mom - super cool huh?!).......

It's a shoot out!

This is my gorgeous cousin, Jess and she rounded up a few of her friends for a senior session 'shoot out'!  I am ten years older and have pictures of me holding her as a baby, so it was a little scary looking at her through the lens and seeing her as a woman!   

My Aunt Diane inspired me to start taking photographs.  Diane doesn't call herself a professional but there's hardly ever a day she goes without snapping a photo - and it's been like that for as long as I can remember.  Jess can almost see each day of her last sixteen years!   You could literally get lost in the sea of photo albums she has stored away in her house!  Flipping through the pages is like going back in time, from the simplest of moments and visits to the big holidays with all the family and generations gathered around.  When I think of Diane, I think pictures.  If it weren't for her, I wouldn't have been inspired to be who I am today.  Not only is she an awesome photographer - she's an awesome mother and my biggest role model.

I invited several photographers: my aunt Diane, Taylor - an amazing up and coming photographer still in high school, a friend and fellow photographer - Erin with Erin Kass Photography, and Glenn - my partner in crime, to shoot so we were able to split up and take a small group of models each and then rotate them.  It will be fun in the end to see how different our perspectives of the same location and same models are!  =)  Here's a peek...

Bo and Jenny - I still have more photos to edit so I will be posting the two of you next!

The gang:

CALLING ALL 2010 SENIORS!!!!! Spread the word!

A few months ago I posted a request for 2010 senior rep. volunteers.  *drumroll please*  Meet Tiffany!  

I actually met Tiffany 19 years ago - I was seven, she was two.  My mom used to babysit her and her brother, Billy.  You might be doing the math in your head - YES, she is turning 21 and is not a highschool senior, but rather a senior in college!  We have crossed paths on holidays over the years, but have not ever really 'hung out'.  Instead, we keep up with each other through myspace and facebook.  (Seriously, I have three kids and a full time photography career so by the time I get a free minute to socialize - it's the wee hours of the morning and it would be rude to call =)  SO, facebook has become my new addiction but has paid off as far as me becoming a little more intimate and in tune with the people that mean the most to me.  I love it!  It's totally on my time.  Anyway, Tiffany responded to my request with a note - "Do seniors in college count?"  I giggled and jumped at the chance to photograph such a gorgeous girl - inside and out!

I had a vision for a field with wild flowers.  We couldn't find one, but this worked =)

Isn't she gorgeous?!

At this point, I was like - "When did little Tiff grow up?!  She's a woman now! eek!"

The locals put bowls of milk out for the strays, so we had a guest during the session.  How cool is that?!

This is her prom dress - I wish I could still fit in mine!

Oh boy was it windy!  and cold!

I loved this one!

A Playdate On the Beach...

I have been on myspace for a couple of years now, but just recently joined facebook. I have not yet taken full advantage of the networking potential, but dabbled a bit by posting an offer for a free session/playdate on the beach.  Two families responded, so we dressed up the kiddos and packed some beach toys for play after the session.  Here's a peak at the evening - the sunset took my breath away!

Bri and Riley - sisters.  Poor Riley - suffering from 'little sister initiation'.  hehehehee

Aren't they just gorgeous?!

And here's Jackie - she's due in June with her second son.

Here's the future big brother, Caleb with Mommy!

and here are my munchkins =)

Thank you for a great time Christina and Jackie!  I will be posting other special offers and promotions this summer and everyone is invited to respond - don't be shy =)

First story board!!! ever.

I am pressed for time and have spread myself a little thin this month, but life is awesome and I have much to blog about, but for now *sigh*, here's a little sneak peak at this past weekends stunning bride, Abby.  I love her!!!!

Jasmane and Steven = Valentine's Day Wedding!

February 14,2009 fell on a Saturday - what could be a more perfect wedding date than Valentine's day - the day of LoVe!?!?!?!  

Glenn and I married back in December of 2002... we were young and broke, but so in love and just wanting to be called husband and wife.  Nothing mattered to us other than that commitment and being surrounded by the ones we love when we said "I do."  I picked our date for the single fact that we'd have a pre-decorated church and would be able to cut cost.  It was Christmas season so our church had beautifully decorated trees as well as poinsettias.  Though it was romantic and candle-lit,  I now wish I had put more thought into our date to make it a little more sentimental - August, when we first started dating, or February for Valentine's day - or New Year's for an insanely awesome way to ring in the new year =)  In the end though, I do have such a 'catch' for a husband so it's okay *wink. wink.*

Anyway, this past Valentine's day was Jasmane and Steven's BIG day!  Hearts adorned everything from the arch under which they got married to the cake.  Splashes of pink, red and white added to the theme - everything from the white tuxes, to the red bridesmaid dresses, to the smallest pink detail - it was perfect.  Steven and Jasmane - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

WOWZA!

The sweetest girl I've ever known is also the God-mother to all three of my children.  She's just amazing!  

A few years back, she was on the dating scene and went out with loser after loser.  Then, after Grace was born almost four years ago, she brought a guy over that just didn't look like her "type"- he was clean cut, and looked like the "all American" guy.  She introduced him as Tim - her 'friend'.  We stepped into the kitchen and left Tim in the living room with the baby.  I couldn't believe my eyes when I walked back out and saw him holding Grace, baby talking her!  I knew he was what she needed!  

Tim and Kristina have been together ever since and I now love him as much as I do her.  He proposed last year and immediately they asked if I'd photograph their big day!  The wedding's next month and I can't wait!!!!  

Glenn and I traveled with the kids to NC last week and shot some bridal portraits at the castle location Tim and Kristina chose for their ceremony location.  I am blown away.  Maybe I'm partial because she's my best friend, but she's one of the most stunning brides I've ever seen.  You'll have to wait to see the dress until after they're married, but I did get a killer headshot that I can post ;)