Image Collection {online portfolio #1}

One of my absolute favorite images. Black and white film, I was on a wedding as a second photographer, a gorgeous tall woman with a flowing wedding gown and all of her eight bridesmaids there to help her as she dressed. Before having a digital camera that fact that I took two full rolls of 36 photos in her hotel on getting ready photos alone, was excessive. Now of course 72 frames seems not enough for such a time. There were a few that I loved from this sequence, but this by far the one that stays with me. I believe this wedding was in 2005. There is some work I keep from 2005, simply to show my growth as a photographer, but I keep this one to remind me to work that hard always. To work like I have to catch it a roll of film, rather then limitless attempts with a digital camera.  I can remember how inspired I was that day and how I was able to pick out some moments that are simply timeless. Digital cameras, unlimited frames, 7 extra years of experience and I can still honestly tell you it is in my heart, the rest is just technology and age... 

xoxo

January Sessions

Newborn Photography Session

Welcome to the world baby Trey!

Far Behind

I am far behind on editing, posting and updates. At least I have a good reason. Actually 2 good reasons...

Story Time

This post goes out to help our library.

         My two little ones and I go to the library at least every other day. When we started my Son went right to the train table and when that was done, would say "Mommy, are you done yet?" Now, about 4 or 5 months later, as I look through the children's stories, he picks books with me. When other children are playing he would rather me read to him. He picks up books and reads to his sister. He asks questions, he predicts what will happen, he has even learned how to tell his own stories. My beautiful 19 month old little girl is still learning. She picks up a book here and there, but I know she loves going with us.

        Our library, East Lake Library, is trying to expand and is accepting donations. I know most of you don't live in East Lake, but I think it is a message to all of us. Although you can get everything and anything on the internet, there is nothing like a community library, with hundreds of actual pages and events. I must admit I read more now then I ever did, partly due to the fact that we go. I believe with all of my heart that children need books and good conversation with our local friends.