Monthly Archives: June 2010

  I can’t tell you how many shoots I’ve been to where someone (usually Mom) doesn’t want to be photographed, and it’s often because they aren’t 100% thrilled with their body at the moment. While I can totally understand, I think it’s a shame to not have the entire family together for a shot or […]

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  I’m a little late, but that doesn’t mean I’m not totally excited to share today’s Wardrobe Wednesday! Erica May, of Erica May Photography, decided to focus on maternity and newborn sessions. She’s been knocking these shoots out of the park lately, so please take a few minutes to check out herwebsite and newborn album on Facebook. […]

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I’ll admit there was a time when my husband owned more makeup than me (he’s a TV guy), so I’m clearly not the person to give makeup advice. I actually showed up to my own senior portrait shoot with nothing more than moisturizer on my face. Thankfully, the photographer had some mascara and lip gloss […]

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Newborn sessions are quickly becoming one of my favorite types of shoots. No matter how much planning you do, babies are totally unpredictable. No two are alike. Small differences in age, weight, feeding and sleep schedules can totally change the types of poses and shots that are possible. The one relative constant that makes things […]

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Sometimes it really is best to keep things simple – especially when the alternative is discomfort or stress. The advice from Stephanie of Stephanie Reeder Photography is sage – I couldn’t have said it better. Thank you, Stephanie! “This week’s Wardrobe Wednesday comes to me inspired by my husband. As a photographer I am always dreaming […]

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I'll admit – there was a moment I wasn't sure the cake was going to get smashed. You just don't expect a child to crawl away from an open invitation to get messy, but that's just what happened. Thankfully, after a minute or two (and a dabble of frosting), Mr. Joshua realized the pot of […]

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This morning I want to introduce you to two girls with some of the coolest names I've heard – Reina and Meira (pronounced Ray-nuh and Meer-uh). While they have very different personalities, you can tell from the last photo here that there's no denying they're twins! It was nice to finally meet you and your […]

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Today’s Wardrobe Wednesday comes from the hilarious Shannon of Shannon J. Dodge Photography. She’s pulled together three fun outfits from a fantastic (and affordable!) store that is totally new to me. Thanks, Shannon – you rock! From Shannon: Ok, ok. I admit it. I flaked and FORGOT this week was my week to put together an adorable […]

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