Wow...

Wow...

A Whole Year

(in fact, exactly one year to the day)

has flown by since I last posted on this blog.

I really need to be better about keeping it up!

I have taken a ton of photos (that I could've and should've posted) and have had a lot of exciting things happen that I could've and should've shared.....

I vow to you (if anyone is even reading this) and myself

to be better and more committed to posting this year!

That shouldn't be too hard...

just one more post and I will be keeping that vow, Right?

A Whole Year Gone By...

Shows Just How Quickly Time Passes Us By.

That Is Why Photos Are So Important...

They Capture A Moment & Preserve It For All Time!

As Seen On TV...

I just wanted to share some exciting news about my other business,

The Pipsqueak Boutique...

On last night's episode of "Tori & Dean Home Sweet Hollywood," Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott's daughter Stella could be seen wearing a bowband, appliqued bodysuit and tutu made especially for her by The Pipsqueak Boutique.

http://www.thepipsqueakboutique.com/

You can view a cute photo of Stella in her outfit (minus the bowband) with Tori and Tori's Uncle Danny on Oxygen's website:

http://tori-and-dean.oxygen.com/td/photos/episode-10-how-stella-got-her-gran-back#48

Thanks for letting me share!

Happy 4th Of July

Lexi & Tristan's Daddy is in the Marines and is currently stationed overseas.

I thought that it was so neat that Michelle brought some of her husband's gear along so that we could incorporate it into the shoot. Tristan looked so cute walking around in his Daddy's boots I just had to get some shots of him too.

This 4th of July I hope that we all take some time to remember and pray for those who have served and those that are currently serving so that we can enjoy the freedoms that we do today.

Blue Eyes & Butterflies...

Last week I had the opportunity to photograph this sweet little baby girl, Lexi....who was born on Mother's Day.

She came over along with her Mommy & Big Brother.

I had big plans to get a lot of cute shots of her "sleeping on her tummy"....she had other plans.

So we got some cute one's of her wide awake and showing off her beautiful baby blues....

Eventually she did fall asleep and I was able to get a few of those peaceful sleeping baby pics that I was hoping for (although she still refused to lay on her tummy). :)

I had so much fun with her and I hope that I will have the opportunity to photograph her again in the future.

Thanks Michelle...I hope you like the pictures.

The End!

I Love Gallery Wrapped Canvas Prints...

This past week I was so excited to receive a gallery wrapped canvas print that we ordered for display. I absolutely love the way that photos look on canvas. I would love to have every photo that I take printed on canvas... if only I could afford to.

Canvas prints can be pretty pricey but once you see just how nice they look I think that you will agree that they are a worthwhile investment...destined to become a family heirloom.

I haven't taken a photo of the actual canvas that I received so I am posting a computer simulated one so that you can at least get an idea of what it looks like....although you really need to see it in person to truly appreciate the quality.

BTW, The cute little guy digging in the sand is Gavin, the son of our friends (almost relatives) in California.

If you you guys are reading this, I think it's about time to do another family beach photo shoot.

So, just let us know when you want to pay for us to fly out to California to take your family pics again. :)

Tabatha & James

Another opportunity to be a guest photographer presented itself when our friend Amanda's brother tied the knot.

James & Tabatha's wedding joined the lives of not just two people but two families.
It was really a neat thing to witness and I loved how they emphasized the importance of this union of families and included their children in the ceremony.

I was lucky enough to be a part of their special day in not just one, but two ways. As a guest/photographer and also as the one who made their three-tiered cowspotted wedding cake.
It was exciting for me to actually get to see (and photograph) the bride and groom as they cut into the cake that I decorated and to be there as the guests were enjoying it.
(BTW, I also work at a local bakery "Cupcake Couture" as a cake decorator)


We had so much fun....

and so did the kids, who all joined in on decorating the bride and groom's car which made for some fun & candid photo opportunities.
I would like to thank Tabatha & James again for letting us share in their special day.
We hope you like the pictures!