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Meet Cruz~private home
Right before I came down with the worst cold I’ve had in so long I was able to meet an adorable little guy who stole my heart. I can’t stop smiling when I go through his pics. I just loved how he would look at me and grin. He knew it was picture time and he loved it. The girls are going to chase after this one!
When I was there I must say he had the coolest toy ever. A giant toddler roller coaster. If you want to be Grandma of the year, go and get one of these! They are awesome! Oh and he also had the coolest John dear boots ever. So cute!
Here are my favorites from our session. 
Thank you so much Summer! I feel so honored to meet and photograph your family. You are raising such a sweetheart! Your home was so lovely and filled with so much joy and love. Now every time we go to Salty’s I’ll think of you guys!!
Meet the Cagney~Shorrocks~in studio
What a better time to have family pictures done then when they fly across the Atlantic to come for a visit.
I had the pleasure of meeting two people who did fly over from Ireland. I have to admit I’ve wanted to visit Ireland ever since I saw Far and Away when I was a teenager. I may have had a Tom Cruise crush♥♥♥……. Anyway, we had a great time inside and out of the studio. The weather is finally turning. I’m soooo ready for spring! These two little cuties came all dolled up for Grandpa and Auntie. I can tell they love them so much.
I hope you enjoy my favorites from the session.
Thank you so much Helene! You have a wonderful family! I can’t wait to meet the missing member for your family pics! You have a wonderful spirit! I really enjoyed getting to know you and the girls!!! Next time I know baby girl will be dancing!
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Meet Landen~in studio
Another beautiful newborn came to the studio. He loved it so much that he wanted to be awake most of the time we spent together that day. Which gave us lots of opportunities to play with him, love him, and oooooh and ahhhhh over him the whole time. I loved his expressions and the way he always seemed to be pointing at someone.
I had a hard time choosing my favorites this time. It was wonderful to have Mom and Dad join in and show their love!
Thank you so much Delia and Theresa! I know you guys traveled a long way to come to the studio! I really appreciate the effort that must have taken with a new little guy. Who I just adore. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
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10 months and counting…..
It’s time to get a little personal. I’ve been photographing this little one since birth and this month is no exception. She sparkles like glitter in my life. Her laughter lights up the room. And her silky smooth skin feels so soft. I could go on and on about her. I ♥ being an Auntie!
We had some quality time at the park last week and I just wanted to share it with you guys!
These two have a thing for each other. One giggles and the other gets jumpy and energized.
I saved the best for last. I didn’t realize a baby could laugh the same way we do. The laugh that makes you tear up and almost pee your pants. LOL.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
