Ho hum

Well I've outgrown Photoshop Elements and have been trying to get Photoshop CS4 to load pretty much all night.  I'm still waiting!  Anyway I took Avery outside to play today and love this shot I got of her.  I don't know how I will choose our Christmas card pic, there are so many I love :)  I hope everyone is having a great week! 

So the Yankees won the World Series

Well I am from Chicago and grew up with the Cubs but still don't talk or know sports much (those of you who know me know this well :)) so this doesn't mean much to me.  However my husband is from NJ and is a very big Yankees fan.  Avery, Ander and I had to suffer through watching baseball night after night.  Jay insisted that our children are big fans as well and *they* were all super excited for the big win.  Anyway, I know this is old news but I did these pics just for him and I hope he likes them!

p.s.  Sorry if you are not a fan or don't think they should have won or... yadda yadda :)

Little Miss M Sneak Peek!

Today I got to spend the morning with a friend and her little girl who is Avery's age.  The weather was gorgeous.  Miss M did not like getting her picture taken which made for a very quick session but I still managed to capture some precious moments.  It was impossible not to, she's too cute!   K- I hope you enjoy the pics and thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to photograph your little girl.  It was great to see you all :)

Avery is over it.

I am shooting pics for a friend tomorrow so this morning I gathered my little model and my camera and off we went to check out lighting and get some practice shots.  I was THAT mother with the screaming child.  Avery is totally over it so it's a darn good thing I have some new little ones lined up!  LOL!  That's okay though, even with her defiant attitude I still found the perfect background, lighting and got some great shots like this...

A very special dress

Avery's grammy's cousin Aurie made her a beautiful dress.  She gave it to me when Avery was just a baby and I fell in love with it.  Well I realized the other day that she can wear it now!  So I said to her, "We're going to put this pretty dress on you and go outside so Ma-Ma can take your picture."  She did so happily  and here is a pic... 

Newborns on the horizon!

Thank you to all of you who expressed interest in getting me to photograph your little ones.  I cannot wait! 

In other news, I have a newborn shoot scheduled for early spring and am so excited!  I did a little practice session with Ander this morning, my first indoor natural light photographs.  I just love them.  He's not a newborn any longer but is still the picure of baby sweeteness to his proud mama :)

p.s.  My mom made that adorable blanket for him!

'Tis the Season!!! Want a free photo session?

Hello!!!  I've been busy but am so excited to be back on my blog!  What a gorgeous weekend.  I did a fall shoot with the kids as well as pictures for our upcoming Christmas card and I love them!  I know it seems early but the rush is starting and the holidays will be here before we know it. 

Now for the fun stuff!  I'm trying to gauge level of interest so if you are interested in a free session of your little one(s) along with one free picture (a digital file for you to use/print as you please) then leave me a comment here or send an email (contact info provided in my profile).  I will follow up with you to provide the details.  I'll be serving primarily Birmingham and Chicago areas.  I can do Birmingham area easily and if you are in Chicago we will just have to coordinate schedules.  Time is limited and it's first come first serve so hurry!  And now here are the pics of the weekend... :)