Breathe in, breathe out. AH.

On top of re-vamping my website, MOVING, designing albums and the stress of every day life dilemmas - Chance is teething and waking up at least three times a night, just wanting to be held.  I think my eyes are almost swollen shut from being soooooooo tired!  hahaha  Oh, the joys of motherhood!  I wouldn't trade it for the world though.

The next two weeks are going to be insane, but I promise to get a handle on this blog once we move into the new house on February 1st!  (huge baseball stadium cheer)  We're hosting a 'breakfast in your jammies' on our first morning, so if you want to join us - let me know!  =)  Pictures will definitely be posted ;)

Calling all 2010 SENIORS!!!!

YAY!!!!!!  I have decided to take on senior portrait season this year!  Unfortunately I don't have a lot to show for a portfolio.  SO, to fix this dilemma, I will be shooting FIVE senior's portraits for FREE.  That's right, up to two hours of my time, all the edits and a high resolution disc with print release...all for free.  No joke.

If you have a senior, are a senior, or know a senior in Hampton Roads...please pass this on and have them e-mail me at...likeadreamphotography@gmail.com.

Will + Katie=husband + wife

Back in December 2007 I got an e-mail from an old friend in North Carolina, saying she was sending a bride my way. Referrals are my absolute favorites, so I was more than excited to say the least! The next day, Katie (the bride) called and I was mailing out her contract before I knew it...without ever meeting! In fact, we never met in person until her wedding day!

Let me tell you - this girl is STUNNING, the ceremony was romantic, and the reception was ROCKIN'! See for yourself......

the groom (Will) and all of his handsome groomsmen!

Don't they look great?!

The gorgeous bride and all of her bridesmaids (I LOVE the dresses she chose!!)

Will anxiously awaiting 'the moment'...

Katie, just outside the church waiting for the doors to open!

Some of the cutest flower girls I've seen.

I had to stay in the far back of the church, but I still managed some gorgeous shots =)

After they said "I do." we walked across the street for some photos. (The little town was so cute!)

i love this moment.

Katie's dad sang to them while they danced!

the party went strong all the way to the end. It truly was a night to remember!

Congratulations Katie and Will!

20 month old Adrianna

Isn't she just a doll?!?!?! The day before Christmas eve I met Adrianna, her mommy and her great aunt Antonella for a last minute session. I arrived just before naptime, but Adrianna took my breath away with every shot, nonetheless! Here's a peak at one of my favorites....

so frustrated...grrrrr.

SO, my ad was flagged on craigslist :( bizarre. I was trying to give back?????? Any ideas?

Breakfast with Santa

This past Saturday I drove my family across the water to meet Santa for breakfast in Newport News.  We sang Christmas carols across the bridge, through the tunnel and all the way down the interstate.  The girls were wearing their Christmas pants and Chance was dressed like the jolly old man himself.  We were super excited!

For breakfast we shared stacks of warm pancakes, then enjoyed a wreath craft, cookie decorating, a story read by Santa and a gift from Santa's sack!  Chance lasted through the wreath craft...he won't miss that morning nap! hahaha

He was so adorable that we had the artist (hired for the party) draw him (isn't he awesome?!) - 

Dreama really enjoyed the book Santa read...

We ended our day with family time at my aunts house (decorated with EIGHT Christmas trees!)  The spirit of the season is definitely alive in my home and family.  Slow down and embrace every moment.  Life is beautiful. Love is beautiful. Family is beautiful.

Giving Is Awesome

It's true!  I posted an ad on craigslist and will be participating in the 'Giving Is Awesome' campaign.  It is a worldwide photography project where photographers can donate their time and art to families in need.  I will be accepting all nominations via e-mail and picking a winner (maybe two ;) by Christmas eve!  I am an 'on location' photographer, so portraits will be done at the winner's home, the beach, a local park, or their favorite place to spend family time - winner's choice.  

Here's a peak at my ad:

Photographer, Kristin Starcher, has joined in the holiday spirit, pledging $150 in complimentary custom portraits to a family who simply cannot afford them this holiday season.  She is taking part in a worldwide photographic effort, Giving is Awesome, to provide deserving individuals and families with cherished heirlooms. Premiere photographers from around the world are giving away over $203,000 worth of artwork, and welcome you to nominate a family who is incapable of paying for custom photography for Like A Dream Photography's prize.

For more information about Kristin Starcher or to nominate a local family, visit her blog and then e-mail your submission to likeadreamphotography@gmail.com.  To learn more about Giving is Awesome, or to nominate a family outside the region, visit givingisawesome.com.