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Meet Charlotte
This post is going to be 100% girlie because there were three little princesses at this shoot. Primarily the angel below. So its ok to have a million xoxoxos and sparkles and hearts as I want. If fact, I may just bedazzle the whole post. If you remember my post Meet bun in the oven #3, this is the darling arrival. She is already full of smiles and loves the music of Lady and the Tramp. We had fun with new props and heart-shaped bokeh. What more could a girl ask for?!
For the heart shapes I used this cool thing from The Photojojo store. If you are a camera junkie like me you will love this place.
I can’t wait to see this little lady grow. Before I know it, she’ll be a mover and a shaker like the big sisters are!
Meet Peyton & Steele~in the studio
It’s been a baby wonderland sort of week. Lots of gushy cheeky grins to photograph! I thought it would be fun to include some interesting twin factoids for the post this week in honor of these two cuties!
Here’s what Wikipedia has to say:
The twin birth rate in the United States rose 76 percent from 1980 through 2009, from 18.9 to 33.3 per 1,000 births. The Yoruba have the highest rate of twinning in the world, at 45-50 twin sets (or 90-100 twins) per 1,000 live births, possibly because of high consumption of a specific type of yam containing a natural phytoestrogen which may stimulate the ovaries to release an egg from each side.
Fraternal or dizygotic (DZ) twins (also referred to as “non-identical twins”, “dissimilar twins”, “biovular twins”, and, in cases of females, sororal twins) usually occur when two fertilized eggs are implanted in the uterus wall at the same time. When two eggs are independently fertilized by two different sperm cells, fraternal twins result. The two eggs, or ova, form two zygotes, hence the terms dizygotic and biovular.
Dizygotic twins, like any other siblings, have an extremely small chance of having the same chromosome profile. Like any other siblings, dizygotic twins may look similar, particularly given that they are the same age. However, dizygotic twins may also look very different from each other. They may be of different sexes or the same sex. The same holds true for brothers and sisters from the same parents, meaning that fraternal and/or sororal twins are simply siblings who happen to be the same age.
Studies show that there is a genetic basis for dizygotic twinning. However, it is only their mother that has any effect on the chances of having such twins; there is no known mechanism for a father to cause the release of more than one ovum. Dizygotic twinning ranges from six per thousand births in Japan (similar to the rate of monozygotic twins) to 14 and more per thousand in some African countries.
Dizygotic twins are also more common for older mothers, with twinning rates doubling in mothers over the age of 35. With the advent of technologies and techniques to assist women in getting pregnant, the rate of fraternals has increased markedly.
The two little sweeties below are very special. They have such a lovely family to spoil and love them to pieces. I loved how they loved hearing Grandma sing to them. It was too cute! I hope you all enjoy my favorites from the session and learned a wee bit about twinsies!
I want to thank you Brittney for bringing in your little dolls! And to your helpers. They were great and made things go super smooth! I love these little guys! I’m going to love watching them grow up! They are such an amazing blessing!
Meet Hunter~Mckee Ranch, Las Vegas
Last week, on a business trip for Discount Direct, I flew to Las Vegas. This allowed me to schedule a session while I was in town. Which was a first for me to shoot professionally out-of-state. A very big deal for little old me. I hope I can continue shooting if different states.
The session took place at this awesome farm called Mckee Ranch, with about a hundred different setups for amazing backdrops. Everywhere you look there was an antique or an animal wandering around. The animals were very friendly. Bunnies were hopping by and chickens doing what they do. If you have a little tot this would be a great escape for a couple of hours.
Hunter kept me on my toes for sure. He was fascinated with all the surroundings. He must have napped like a champ after this session. I know I wanted too. I loved meeting this little guy and his mama. It seemed like we always knew each other. Which is a great feeling!
I hope you enjoy my favorite images!
Thank you so much Sara for this wonderful opportunity! I can’t say enough what that meant to me. You even went out of your way to pick me up. So you really went the extra mile for me~literally! You have a beautiful boy who is going to break some hearts for sure! I really hope our paths cross again! Mi casa is Su casa.
Meet the Nereson/Gades~private home
This was my last session of 2011. This past year marked growth for my little business. My passion hasn’t wavered. If anything its burning a little hotter now. So watch out 2012.! I’m hoping to make it a fierce, remarkable one. I’m going to work on speeding up my workflow, sticking to my schedule, and jumping higher out of my comfort zone. Oh yeah and breaking more rules, entering more contests, traveling, and exploring more genres of photography.
This session was so much fun. They have such a sweet pooch and an amazing little boy. His super smart vocabulary and energy kept me on my feet. Mom and Dad are so involved teaching him how to do just about everything. Even teaching him the art of fly tying. I hope you enjoy my favorites from our session. That last one really says it all doesn’t it?! We had a great time together.
I can’t thank you guys enough for choosing to come to me. You were even willing to sit in the wagon for me! What great sports you guys are.
Meet the McReynolds~in studio
If you look up the word miracle in the dictionary you might find this definition:
mir·a·cle
1. an effect or extraordinary event in the physical world that surpasses all known human or natural powers and is ascribed to a supernatural cause.
2. such an effect or event manifesting or considered as a work of God.
3. a wonder; marvel.
4. a wonderful or surpassing example of some quality: a miracle of modern acoustics.
Meet the Lehmans~In studio
Winter is here in full effect. You may think this is not the best time for pictures, but Au Contraire Mon Frere. I’ve actually had one of my busiest months shooting in clients homes, my studio, and a quick jaunt outside in the cold. And I’ve also been designing a book for my biggest client. So its been a well-rounded month. Somehow I have to catch up on blogging. So here I go.
The first session is a mini family session. We shot here in the studio and literally 15 minutes outside by my home.
This just melts my heart. Did I mention this is my family? The next shot we were able to use my Great Grandfather’s high chair. That’s a five generation connection. Awwww….
What can I say?! Auntie/Sister loves you three!!
Goodbye 2011! You treated me well with sugar and spice. Hello 2012!
Fashion Shoot~private home in Duvall
A recent photo shoot allowed me to dabble in a new genre~ the world of fashion and portfolio building. I loved exploring this side of photography. It was challenging and exciting to have a little crew of workers all collaborating ideas. I learned so much at this shoot. I love expanding my horizons.
This selection of photos were just part one of a series to come. What a beauty! I want to give a big thank you to all that helped. The home that we were able to use was so beautiful. I think I walked around saying I love this to every wall I saw.
Thank you so much for this experience, Vannessa! It’s been wonderful reconnecting on such a creative venture!
Meet bun in the oven #3
The gift of custom photography is truly one of a kind. One of my latest sessions was a wonderful gift given by a previous client of mine. I know that I’m bias because I think its one of the of best gifts you could get. Moments like these are gone is a flash. And it’s hard to remember exactly what we look like when we are pregnant. I wish I had more than a few snapshots myself. So if it ever happens again I’ll be signing up for photos. (Did I mention I have gift certificates available?!)
I can’t wait to meet little Charlotte. She is going to arrive in a loving home with two big sisters to teach her everything she needs to know. She is going to have tea parties, mock weddings, and princess dress up days ahead. She already has amazing parents and sooooo much love coming her way. Now that’s the way to enter this world!
Here are a few of my favorites. I mention a few because I give a ton of images. ♥
Thank you Roxanne and Brittany! You are both amazing people. I am grateful to have you as friends. I feel like I share something special with you both. I love all the little ones you guys have in your lives. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Meet Endo and Jet
Sometimes the best location for a photo shoot can be your own home. As it’s been for my last three sessions. We can always find great places that have that special prop and background that no one else will have. Then when you look back you love everything about your photos. Oh that’s my house back in 09′ along with how sweet the kids look. Or that’s the blanket that auntie made or your child’s favorite chair growing up. The possibilites of items to use are endless. If you’re unsure about your lighting or what would look good. I will gladly come over and take a gander. Plus, I get to know you better and this transforms an idea into a beautiful reflection of who I’m shooting.
The boys below are special to me. I’ve know them since birth and get to see them weekly. One has a sweet obsession with costumes and the other about the cutest smile around. Here a couple of my favorite shots of the session.
Reiko, I was so excited to take your picture again. Your boys are so full of life. I love the way they play together. I look forward to watching them grow up with Dylan. And here’s to more zumba!
Meet Lola and Russel
How would you like to go on an adventure? To a place right out of a storybook. A secret hideaway with a serene pond filled with lily pads, hidden mushrooms, bright red leaves, crisp apples, and the smell is clean and clear. You can run care-free without a worry, except for the big scary bear that has been spotted near the woods.
I hope these guys know I may be moving in soon. I love it here. How lovely it would be to disappear beneath the tall grass with a good book.
So here’s your chance to imagine yourself here. Become and kid again and get lost in Lola and Russel’s playground.♥
Thank you so much Tonya for letting me capture your sweet children. They are so full of laughter and love. I just wanted to snuggle them and run around. I can barely keep up. I wish they stayed little like they are. You are one lucky momma!
