Rainy Day Wedding

      My favorite wedding to shoot is Always an outdoor wedding.  Even if it's raining the whole time...  It's not easy keeping your camera dry and making sure the lens doesn't get rain spots all while moving freely about the ceremony.  The positive is the amazing, filtered light you get.  It almost gives the image a romantic look straight out of the camera.  Congratulations Amanda and Tim!

Fall Family Special

  We will be running the fall special again this year.  Full session on cd with a copyright release to your images and sitting fee for $125.00.  Email or call to book you session!!

Props

      Props can be a fun addition to a photo shoot.  Some clients love them, some clients hate them.  Whether you love them or hate them, everyone has a picture with something from their past that was meaningful.  A childhood toy, your first bike, or a special blanket.  My favorite prop is the teddy bear or doll that we include in every shoot from newborn on.  Not only do you get an image with that special toy, but you get to watch how big your baby is throughout those first few years.  If you don't have a special toy, keep it simple.  Books, games, cars, pillows, etc. all show personality and reflect who you are.  Bring a colorful sucker to end the session with.  It's fun and you are sure to get a smile!

Homeschool

My daily view usually includes a
teacher's manual and a cup of coffee.  

Bryce is in kindergarten and is
working with Bob Jones

Hunter is in the 8th grade and is working with
Switched on Schoolhouse and Math U See.

We are officially in our fourth week of school!  This is my first year to teach both boys at the same time and so far it's going Great!! We started homeschooling two years ago and our reasons for continuing have slowly evolved.  One of the reasons is that I simply fell in love with it.  I could list all of the things I love but I'll save you the reading.  (I would be happy to send you the list if you're interested!)  It's not easy to balance work, school, family, etc. but it's a sacrifice we feel blessed to make each day.  Look out for more homeschooling posts in the future!

   

Happy Babies

I love getting that big smile.  It's contagious!  You can't help but smile when a you have a cutie like this looking back at you.  I know there are a lot of photographers out there but I'm pretty sure I get the cutest kids.

Park Days

Nothing like laying in the cool green grass.

I love the imagination of a two year old. 

Walking to the park.

We took a little trip to visit family in St. Louis a few weeks ago.  The weather was great and everything was so green.  Another reason to love summer.

My stunt man Hunter.

Brynleigh stopped to listen to the ice cream truck.

New Frames Available

I'm excited to announce that I have been approved to sell these beautiful frames from a company called Organic Bloom.  They are perfect for individual prints or in a grouping.  The company is located in Tulsa, OK so they are local!! Check out their web site and let me know if you have any questions.

 http://www.theorganicbloom.com