Evan - 6 Month Photos

Well... today after photo class I decided to test out some techniques on my cutie godson. Good timing since he was 6 months old just a couple weeks ago. We had a blast today just playing around and the photos truly show how big he's gotten. He wants to crawl so badly and he's definitely way more active. Still a great subject to shoot with his great expressions and curiosity. Does it really get any cuter than this folks?

Brother and Sisterly Love

Renata contacted me to do her annual birthday shoot of her two darling kids Lukas and Ema. One of the things that I love best about this job is the fact that I get to take pictures of kids just being kids. Have you ever truly taken in the laughter of a child on a swing, or watched a child continuously go down the slide over and over, each time giggling harder than the last. These are things we take for granted as adults, the simplicity of life.

 Lukas has the cutest little smile and was happy to pose several times for me for the camera.

Little Ema in her pink dress and then pink winter coat was the epitome of cuteness. 

What I think I love best about family shoots is the fact that each time I show up it's typically the same story. Kids running around playing, Mom is stressed out trying to have picked out the best possible outfit and get ready for the shoot, and they always apologize for the craziness that the morning brings and I walk into.  To which I say reply, these moments are GREAT, these moments are family and life!

To all you Mom's I say thank you for allowing me to be a part of your crazy moments, it's truly a blessing that you all let me in your homes and your worlds!

A Day in the Country

I had the privilege of working with Sarah Roussos who is the Author of the Spring 2011 release book: Food Gypsies of Lovejoy. Sarah came to me looking for a cover photo headshot, as I had done a couples shoot of her son Adam and his girlfriend Ashley last Fall. I can say Sarah was an absolute joy to work with, what a great way to spend a Saturday out in the country. During our time together I was reminded of how many beautiful places there truly are tucked away in this state. And despite a typical gray Virginia day I was able to capture some vivid shots of Sarah, no doubt because of the beautiful colors she choose to wear for this shoot. Ironically the "winning" cover shot took place in the very restaurant that inspired the book. :)

 The winning cover pic! 

Good luck to you Sarah! I hope your book is a best seller!!!!