Lots and lots of fun. Thank You.

This is another family I photographed while down in Los Angeles, so much fun. They are friends of a close friend of mine, and I couldn't have asked for a more chill and fun session. We just hung out at their house, photographed the baby sleeping, the big boy chatting me up, laughing, being silly...and then we ended with a bee sting on big boys finger. I left him alone for that one...Seriously, I am having such a good time with my job. Is this a JOB? I giggle thinking about that sometimes....

My Favorite Camera - I've missed her...so I'm bringing her back.

This camera taught me how to take pictures. Before I got her, I had been photographing for about...10 years...but never like this. This was BEFORE digital was even on any artist's mind. I graduated with a photography fine art degree.....but didn't really know how to take a picture until this camera came into my life. At least not the kind of photos that I felt spoke to and for me. Anyway...it's been quite a few years since I've shot with this camera. A lot has happened in my life since I used this camera almost exclusively. I've had two kids. I've passed the 12 year marriage mark. I've opened my own photography studio.

So, in the move to my studio, there she was. I tucked her away on a shelf, but today, after a good talk with a photographer friend yesterday, I pulled her out and here she is. I took a couple shots of a beautiful 4 year old girl today, Mollie. I will show those photos soon.

In the meantime, here is my camera, in my studio, as well as one of my all time favorite photos that I took with it. It is a photo of my BFF from childhood. She is 8 months pregnant and stunning. I am now offering portraits with this camera. It's time to bring my roots back into the game.

A few products I am carrying - Holiday Shopping!

I have had so many clients asking what I think the best way to display their photos is...and there are so many options. I am showing just a few here that I like, that I offer. Canvas prints (super cool) and also frames that I am carrying. One stop shopping. Since I shoot/crop so much as square, I decided to carry square frames, since they can be kind of tricky to find. My prices are totally reasonable. $20 for the 10x10 frames, and $15 for the 8x8 frames.

These are two 20x20 canvas wrapped prints. I love this size. On paper is sounds kind of big, but then when you put them on the wall, they are the perfect size.

These two are 11x14 canvas wrapped prints. Super cute, and I love that they tell a story.
I think a three is a great number for this size print...I love images in threes...

These next couple of product shots are the same thing, just different colors. I am offering 10x10 frames (shown here) in Black and Dark Walnut. I also carry the same thing
but in 8x8 size.

Los Angeles Family deuce

This is Faye. Faye is on FIRE. Faye is a beauty. Faye has opinions. Faye's mom and dad are awesome...and they are so creative and appreciative of creativity, it is always a treat to photograph them all. Thankfully Faye is going to have a new baby soon...so I'll get to go and photograph again soon.

My Los Angeles Portrait Trip

Last year I traveled down to Los Angeles to photograph a few families....and then I did it again....and again, and now this is becoming a wonderful regular thing for me. I have so much fun, I get to stay with friends and photograph families all weekend. I am planning another trip for spring 2009, and definitely again in the fall of 2009.
But for now, I want to share some of the photos that I did while there! This is just the first round...I will have more up very soon.

By the way...I LOVE when kids want to dress up...in whatever. LOVE IT.
This is Lucy, she apparently is Belle pretty regulary. Henry just has those eyes....

The Murphys

I love photographing the Murphys. This is our 4th year/session together, and each year it just keeps getting more and more fun. Because we are so comfortable with each other, and their oldest child is familiar with me, the session is free to go where I love it to go. I can't wait to see what we come up with next year!