Trendy Baby Photo Contest Winner!

I am so thrilled to have photographed this baby girl! When I had my daughter four years ago the last thing I would have ever done is put her in a big bow. I have come to find you can never say never. A while ago my son kept asking me for Spiderman light up shoes. How he even knew there was such a thing I will never know. I told him "no" over and over again. I didn't want my kids in licensed clothing, let alone Spiderman light up shoes! But, if any of you know Mac, his smile is hard to resist. We are now the proud owners of Spiderman light up shoes. You really never can say never. So, if I am lucky enough to have another girl, I am sure she will also wear big bows. W family, thank you so much for participating in my contest. S is adorable and perfect. She was a real trooper for the entire session. Her eyes and hair against the green of the leaves amazes me. It is always fun to see who children look like, and there is no doubt that she is her Father's child! Little S's mom means the world to me. She doesn't have a mean bone in her body, and is one of the truest friends I have ever had. Thank you W's! It was a wonderful session, and a fabulous evening to be with you!

M A S H

The other day I got an email from my twelve year old niece. It was a great chain letter. Send it on to twenty people and you and your true love will be together forever. If you send it out to more than that, the crush that you have had on Mr. Right will prove to your advantage because he will ask you out, and so on and so on. I loved reading it. It took me back to when I was twelve and would play MASH over and over. For all the men reading this, and you have no idea what I am talking about, either ask your wife or daughter, they will know. If they don't, tell them Mansion, Apartment, Shack, or House. I am glad it never came true, mostly because I would have had to marry every boy in the fourth grade. YIKES!

A few evenings ago I took pictures of some of the girls in my neighborhood. We were working on a gift for their Mothers for Mother's Day, and I think their Mom's will be so proud. They are all so beautiful. It was a little crazy to walk around downtown with thirteen 8-12 years old, but we had a lot of fun. My favorite comment of the night was, "Wow, Heather, you really know what you are doing, you should be a real photographer." Oh how great to be ten and have my worries be that my MASH game will end up with me living in a shack somewhere in a dessert with the boy who is always getting in trouble because he brings worms into the classroom.

BUDDHA

Just rub his belly for Good Luck! I think one of my most favorite things in a session is when I have an idea in my head about how I want to take pictures, and I am able to execute my ideas. Baby J loves to be cuddled up next to his mom, and it was so fun to portray that connection in his baby sling. His Mom is one of the smallest people I know. Even after he was born she was back in her old pants two weeks later. I have come to the conclusion that baby J must have sucked all the fat out of her, because he is a little Buddha. His smile is enough to melt any one's heart. I am so honored that I get to be apart of his life and to see how he changes and grows for each session this year. J is one of my first babies to do a year album for, and I am so excited for how his first year will turn out! Each session seems to get better and better. Thank you S family. Also, remember Mother's day is right around the corner, as well as Father's Day, so if you would like to book a session let me know, time slots are filling up fast!

Underestimated, Overly Thrilled!

Okay, when I had this sessions last week, I knew we got great stuff, I just didn't know how great. As I mentioned in a earlier post, This in the fifth baby boy I have done in the past 6 months, and it has to be one of my favorites. Little H's hair is to die for. F family, you are always so great to photograph. I am so glad that I have the opportunity to know such great people. Newborn sessions are always the longest, and the baby really hung in there. I can't wait to see as he gets older if he has the same beautiful curls as his sister. M, you know I am completely jealous! Congratulations F 's! H is absolutely delightful!

HAPPY EASTER!

I had a photographer friend tell me how she has started combining her personal blog, along with her professional blog, and I thought it was a great idea! (Thanks K. Check out her website at www.kdportraits.com )

We had the best Easter weekend. When we went to my mom's house on Saturday she had surprised the kids by having chicks, ducks, and a bunny! What a blast. The kids loved holding them and feeding them. It was such a treat, and brought in the best Easter feelings ever. Thank you Mom for doing something so memorable! Plus all six of her grandchildren have matching Easter outfits. She really went all out, and they all look adorable.








The Easter Bunny brought an extra special treat for my kids! When my brother-in-law saw the kids in their shirts, he said that he was feeling a lot of love in the room. I think it was more than the shirts, but I don't think I could say enough how much I love them! Another photographer friend's of mine mother(I have surrounded myself with extraordinary talented people, thanks for all support and inspiration A, it means everything) makes these wonderful "peaces" of art. They are called Peacefulones, and their quality is incredible. I highly recommend checking this sight out so that maybe we all can start "raising a generation of peace." Thank you again M, I could not have been more thrilled! www.englishphoto.typepad.com/peacefulones/



Happy Easter Everyone! Make sure to go out and enjoy the weather while it lasts!

Almost Caught Up...Almost

It seems as soon as I feel I am getting caught up on all my work a million things get in the way, and unfortunately, my blog ends up being the last thing updated. I am thrilled about some of the sittings I have had lately. It seems as though this is the year for boys, because in some of the families I photograph I have had four new baby boys within the last 6 months. (Plus my own makes it 5.) So, there have been a lot of pictures of new baby boys. The thing that I am thrilled about this is how much this has pushed me. I have really wanted each baby sitting to be its own, and have its own uniqueness to it. I am so thrilled about how this turned out. We had started the sitting with baby A all dressed, but as we went through the session I convinced A's mom how much more enduring it would look if we had him undressed. I love how warm and fuzzy these pictures turned out. The connection between Mom and baby is priceless and I am so glad I got to be apart of that moment. (J wasn't planning on being in any pictures that day.) Thank you again A family for letting me be apart of your lives!