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One of my favorite images becomes my entry for this month’s “Framed” challenge over at I Heart Faces.

Bear and I headed out back on Sunday for a little photo shoot. I see him as this… But, remember him as this… Don’t mind me, I’m just having a little mommy moment. Sniff.

I tease her that she is Nature’s daughter. One with the universe. Her aura oozes milkweed and sunshine. This is my own little organically beautiful friend, Laurel. She is a photographer as well, and sometimes…when we’re feeling bored, or even inspired…we create beauty with a bathroom wall, a few random props, and pretty light.

How to have a successful winter session… 1. Choose a day that is above freezing temperatues. NO ONE wants to be posing for pictures when their limbs feel dead and their smile is frozen solid. 2. Dress for winter! In the past, I have had seniors show up for their session in a strapless dress […]

Did you know that I am slightly obsessed with newborns? Did you know that I am secretly FOR REALS baby hungry every time I photograph a newborn? Did you know that I need to learn to control that or I’ll have a fifth boy running around my household? And, while we’re on the subject of […]

You asked, I attempt to answer! For real, thank you for all of your questions! I can only fit so many in one day, so I’ll get to some today and save the rest for a not-too-distant-future blog post. Eric asked…What are your thoughts on Instagram for newbie photographers? What are my thoughts on Instagram […]

After a five week break from shooting over the holidays, I broke in 2013 with one of my favorite families…

Super excited to finally share this editorial wedding shoot from last year… Photographers: Jean Smith, Laurel Hogge Models: Nicole Locke, Mark Grisa Hair: Necole Capicchioni Makeup: Nelly Sultani Cupcake holders: Lazables

Thank you all so much for participating in the contest! We have three winners! Your choice of a mini session or two hour mentoring session… Winner 1: Heidi McClelland Winner 2: Erin Imsland Winner 3: This is the image from my Best of 2012 gallery with the most votes. Congrats to Meghan Van De Velde […]

This is my time of year to…well…hole up in my house and relax. The thoughts, the ideas, the plans for 2013…they are all a brewin. But, those are for later. Right now, it’s time for a little fun. Time to give stuff away. That’s what happens when I hibernate too much in the winter. What’s […]