Remembering my Dream Come True

Back in May, I literally had one of my dreams come true.  I was able to attend the esteemed Me Ra Koh Confidence Photography Workshop.  It wasn't just that I was able to attend...it was how I was able to attend.  Me Ra and her husband Brian graciously leave one spot in every workshop for a "Mom who is running on empty" and I was chosen from among all the nominations! In every way, it was amazing!  It was inspiring both personally and professionally.  It was refreshing, pampering, validating! I met wonderful women and new friends. Most of all, I'd have to say it was healing.  I felt like Cinderella for a weekend! 

So...I was excited to see pictures from our weekend on Me Ra's blog.  Pictures that the women took and pictures of us taking pictures!  (How fun!)  Click on the link below to see the entire blog.  You'll see a few of my shots and THEN you'll see ME!  :)

Just a hint...the posts you want to look at are from September 1st and 6th.  Also, in the pictures of the family in blue...my shots are the third row down...but EVERYONE's pictures look great!

Sometimes (well, maybe more than sometimes) it's good to look back and remember all the good things God has done for us. 

http://www.merakoh.com/blog/

Little Beauty

New life!  It is amazing, stunning and leaves us full of wonder.  It restores our faith in all that is good.  That tiny little life that has just entered the world has every grown up suddenly cooing and smiling and somehow younger...wrapped around their tiny finger.  And baby girls...their beauty and sweetness are more of what this world needs. 

I absolutely LOVE  black and whites for babies (well, if truth be told...for all my pictures!)  They are so timeless!

And those precious little toes!  Oh my goodness!!!

Every girl needs a bow.

And some ruffles!



I love how this shot accentuates how tiny her feet are next to mom's elegant hands.



Three little princesses in one family.  What a blessing!  This shot really shows the heart of these two big sisters, both loving and watching over their new baby.  SO sweet!



My thanks to this growing family for allowing me to photograph their newest adddition...and all the other beauties in the family as well!

Generations

Some days are just once in a lifetime, like when a Grandma comes all the way from Europe for a few very momentous days.  Family pictures were definitely in order!  I was a part of two of those precious hours together and felt incredibly honored!

  

And then what a great opportunity to get some pictures of Mom, Dad and the kids too!

We stretched out the photo shoot to two days to get more shots of the boys and their parents and I'm so glad we did!  Each day told a different part of the story of this family and their life together.

Beautiful family!!!!  Thank you for a couple of great days together!

Birthday Boys!

Today was good.  Today was fun.  Tomorrow is another one.  Dr. Suess

Last month, these two brothers celebrated their birthdays.  With birthdays just a few weeks apart, they had double the fun opening presents, eating cake and jumping around the bounce house.  I love this kind of photo shoot, because I can just catch the action as it happens, capturing all the fun and silliness...and just plain cuteness of all the kids!  It's so amazing to see all of their individual personalities come shining through my lens.

Happy Birthday, boys!

An American Cowboy

The 4th of July.  What better time to dress up like a cowboy, an American icon!  And my son wanted to be one of the greatest cowboys of all!  Bruce Wayne . . . or John Wayne, as most of US know him.  :)  (Yes, sometimes he dresses up as Bruce Wayne, a.k.a Batman, too).  These are images that I will treasure forever, because they capture his imagination, his love of fun and this amazing season in his life called boyhood.

Preschool Party Fun!!!

I had the joy of attending the Cherry Lane Preschool end-of-year party on Friday.  What a sweet day!  Hot dogs, playtime, pony rides, perfect weather...except for the downpour at the end (lol) but even that provided a memory :).  It was such a delight to be a part of this memorable day.  I know the moment was special for the children, the parents and their wonderful teacher.  Here are a few samples of the fun had by all!  If you'd like to see more, pleae click on my facebook link on this page.  Lots of wonderful pictures were taken!

 

   

A Mom and Her Boys

"There has never been, nor will there ever be, anything quite so special as the love between a mother and a son" Author Unknown

I love this family.  This was a spontaneous photo shoot, right in their own home and back yard, but we captured so many great moments.  It just excites me to be able to catch the love between these three.  (And I couldn't believe how well the little guy held up since he had been my model for a TON of other photos before we even took these!  Way to go kiddo!)  Big brother had lots of his own ideas for poses too. Aren't kids amazing?  

I just love this shot.  It totally captures the essence of being a boy...grass-stained blue jeans rolled up, bare feet, a Radio Flyer wagon.  But it also shows big brother and little brother.  I even see their personalities reflected!

Love how this one shows a little of their playfulness.