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test-shoot.

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:05:13 +0000

This is a friend of mine who has taken an interest in modeling and we did a little test-shoot at my apartment.

Portrait Session: Amy, Casey, Madison & Layla.

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:14:42 +0000

Exactly one year ago, I did a family portrait session for a friend whom had just found out she was pregnant.
For our second portrait session, baby Layla was 3 weeks old.

This time around, baby Layla is already 5 months old:

Madison will be doing a “random act of Christmas kindness” each day of December.
Example: Her teacher, Mrs. Hart will be getting a free cup of her favorite coffee… today they took a trip
to the store and attached quarters to the candy/toy dispensers at the front of the grocery store.

As always, I really enjoyed working with you guys! Hope you like the preview photos :) -g

Portrait Session: Lindsay & Gavin

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 06:04:48 +0000

Shared some play-time in the park with Gavin and Lindsay this morning. Forgot how active 2.5 year old boys can be… he wore me out! :)

We stopped by Lindsay’s grandparent’s house for a few photos. Her grandfather turned 90 just a few days ago!

Lindsay & Gavin,
I really enjoyed spending the morning with you… Hope you enjoyed your preview photos – more to come soon! -g

Engagment Session: Rebekah & James

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:51:30 +0000

My boyfriend’s brother recently proposed and will be getting married during the summer next year!

James has been in the Navy for several years and Rebekah will be finishing nursing school soon… so we did a little reenactment:

Congrats on the engagement Rebekah + James! -g

1st Birthday: Preston

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:52:23 +0000

Baby Preston is growing up! He can walk pretty well now, starting to chit-chat a bit and prefers his savory foods over sweets.
( Spoiler alert: Someone may not have eaten his cake! )

Happy 1st Birthday Preston!!!

p.s. a little something fun… preston – walking a little:

1st Birthday: Sophia

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:54:44 +0000

I met Shelby just a few months before she had Sophia, but I could tell that this child is her everything. Now Sophia is 1 year old!
Along with photographing the birthday events, I asked Shelby to write out a few words of advice for her little baby to read when she is 18:

Darling Sophia, you’re growing up TOO FAST little lady!
You completely blew my mind when you opened up a book today and pointed to an apple tree, proudly announcing: “APPLE”
-g

…Just a little something for fun (grandma & grandpa trying to get Sophia photo-ready):

Vow Renewal: Merry Beth & Dudley

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:43:44 +0000

30 Years and counting!

Merry Beth and Dudley renewed their vows on Saturday afternoon. They invited a select group of friends over for the informal renewal in their home. It was a casual, cozy and wonderful afternoon!

Cooking: Basic Bread – Stuffed

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:55:49 +0000

Decided to tackle a new recipe this weekend: Stuffed, Basic Bread. It turned out even better than I expected. :)

Chicago Trip.

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:42:09 +0000

My friend Rachel and I took a two-day trip to Chicago. It was SO much fun! We stayed outside of downtown at the Wicker Park Inn (Which I would HIGHLY recommend. The owners are very accommodating to your travel needs, the breakfast is wonderful and our room felt like we were staying in a guest room while visiting a friend – not in a cold & boring hotel).

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We visited the Chicago Art Institute and I photographed some of my favorite works:

Portrait Session: Jodie, Daniel, Cameron & Caroline

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 05:33:13 +0000

Let me introduce: Jodie, Daniel, Cameron & Caroline.
Cameron is 5 years old, loves baseball and is very energetic. Caroline is 3 years old, loves the little mermaid and is a little camera-shy.

We had the opportunity to run over to a playground and the kids dazzled everyone with their artistic skills. After that, the they threw on Halloween costumes and played with bubbles! It was a busy little session – everyone had fun and I’m willing to bet that a long nap was due soon after I left. :)

“Oh, grandmother, what big ears you have!” - “The better to hear you with.”
“Oh, grandmother, what big eyes you have!” - “The better to see you with.”

“But, grandmother, what a dreadful big mouth you have!” - “The better to eat you with!”

- Little Red Riding Hood

Jodie, Daniel, Cameron & Caroline,
I’m glad we had the opportunity to spend a little time together yesterday! I hope you like the preview shots I’ve posted. -g
p.s. Jodie, this is the link to homemade “slime”