Worst Photoshoot EVER!

The sole purpose of a photographer, in my opinion, is to capture the moment so that it can be enjoyed for years to come. But what if that moment is so horrific that you'd rather block the experience from your memory rather than relive it through pictures? It's my job to make a photoshoot fun and carefree so that the clients are easier to capture. So what happens when you, the photographer, are the client and the moments you are trying to capture are your rambunctious children who will not sit still or listen and are absolutely NOT in the mood for photos? Today, I seriously considered booking someone else to shoot my kids (with a camera - even though a gun was starting to sound appealing). But what kind of photographer would I be if I was not up to the challenge of my own children? Normally both of my children are very photogenic and eager for their picture to be taken. Cole, my almost 3-year-old, has never been camera shy a day in his life and today bribes of cookies wouldn't even get him to flash me those pearly whites. As for Carlin, my 13-month-old, I knew better than to expect her to cooperate too much. But she wouldn't even sit still and look at me for 3 seconds so I could taker her picture. She was way too preoccupied and destructive with her new enviornment. Luckily I got a few individual shots. Hopefully I can get a group shot in a few days.

The Steele Family

My family and I recently took a trip to Ohio to visit with friends and family and to celebrate our daughter's first birthday. While there, I had the opportunity to shoot the Steele's family pictures. I last did their photos in late September last year before we moved and had a blast. So when they asked me again, I couldn't refuse! Their boys, Cole and Logan, are a treat to be around. The way they interact with each other is how I imagine brothers to be. I hope the Steele's enjoy their pictures as much as I did taking them!

Since we've moved to Washington, I have not been doing much with my photography. And this has made me really sad. So I got a sitter for the kids for a few hours and set out to take some pictures. As soon as I snapped the first photo, I was in total awe. I had forgotten how much I absolutely LOVE doing this. Photography, for me, is a creative outlet and is almost a spiritual/zin-like experience of sorts. I am truly at peace and one with my surroundings when I have a camera in my hands. I know it sounds corny, but, nonetheless, it is true. I owe a huge thank you to Bookwalters Winery for the privilege of opening their grounds to me. So here is a collage of a few of the pictures I took on my outing.

The New Move

It's been a long time since I've had a blog entry and I do apologize. For those of you who do not know, my family and I have relocated to Washington state. This has been a huge adjustment and we are still trying to adapt. We are located next to the beautiful Columbia River and everything is about 10 minutes away. We're about 3 hours away from Portland, OR and 3 1/2 hours away from Seattle. It's all very exciting and nerve racking at the same time.

I do hope to get back to photo blogging soon. Once I get caught up with things on the west coast, look out!

Cole is Turning 2!!!

My son's 2nd birthday is tomorrow and I cannot get over what a big boy he has become. These last two years have been some of the best years of my life, thus far. All week, I have been finding myself reminiscing about special moments from the past two years. Things like the day he was born, his baby smile, the first time he fell off of our bed! Where does the time go? They grow so fast and as parents, we can only hope to capture a glimmer of those special moments on camera to help us remember as our memories begin to fade. Happy Birthday Cole! Mommy loves you more than words or photos could ever say.

The Morgan Boys

On Monday, I met with Carol and her two fabulous boys at Cox Arboretum for a photoshoot. The boys were so wonderful! Her oldest was so enthusiastic that he even would suggest places for their pictures to be taken. By the end of the shoot, I felt like I had a little assistant. I had such a great time! I can't wait to work with them again.

Corns/Gengler Photo Shoot

Before I had Carlin, I was asked to do a photo shoot for Rachel and Robin and their children. We met at Cox Arboretum and I had a great time. The kids were absolutely fantastic! I look forward to working with them again in the future.