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Meet Baby Anton~

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

I can always say that any day I am busy taking pictures it is a good day. Today was one of those very good days!
9am on the nose, I was out the door and onto a small village just west of me where my friends Kelly and Orlando live. It was exciting, I was going to meet their new son Anton... who I have known from inside the belly from my first meeting with Kelly a few months back. You remember, the wonderful woman who yelled "Is that my photographer?" from across the hospital halls. From her amazing maternity shoot just 2 weeks ago. From the fact that her water broke just hours after we finished... Yes, I have some stories from this bunch already!
Its only been 2 short weeks, but the perfect time to meet this new little one and capture his first images. As I entered their home, the first thing I noticed was how amazing Kelly looked. I mean she was bright eyed, excited, and all ready to go... surely not what one would expect with a newborn in the house, with feedings and changings and sleepless nights. Not this woman... she simply looked wonderful. Next came daddy... looking just as excited, just as eager and surely not tired. I wondered just how this couple does it? Then, I met Anton... with his big beautiful eyes, with full head of hair, little chubby fingers and toes. Already moving like a little munchkin, lifting his head and very alert as he looked me and my camera over as to say, "I know you Ms. Lady". I was instantly smitten.
This had to be the most fun I have had in some time... as we all laughed at Antons little antics. At the way he watches you as you walk around the room. At the cute smile and puckered little mouth that mommy and daddy brag on claiming "that's just how he looked right when he arrived into this world." Right down to the cutest thing I have ever seen... to get little Anton to calm down, daddy reads to him... from what else? An automotive magazine!!! That little man quieted down and turned his head to his father and listened ever so intently. I see many nights in the garage fixing up classics and shining up chrome.
So I thank you both once again, for an amazingly fun experience. I love this little man... makes me want one of my own, if you can promise me my experience would be just as perfect as yours has been? :)
He is beautiful~

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Its like Mothers Day here in Germany~

Monday, February 8, 2010

2 weeks ago, a mother to be walked through my front door and into our studio for what were some memorable maternity images... today she is the proud mother of her newborn son, born just 48 hours after our shoot! It was an amazing time that I wont soon forget.
This afternoon, another glowing mother to be walked into my life and allowed me to be a part of this very special moment. Lisa was radiant, as she walked up the driveway and right into my heart. With her quiet, but confident way, she let me know right up front that she was a little nervous... having her picture taken at such an intimate life experience. I was quick to assure her that she was in good hands, and that this moment is something that wont ever come again. So, relax, have fun, and most of all, believe that in this very moment you have never been more beautiful!!!
It took all of 12 frames ( I kid you not ) for this woman to move like a seasoned pro. There was no more fear, as she stepped into my lights and simply filled the room with love. This particular shoot was also fun because her husband Darrell was right there with a loving smile, a cute little wink every now and again, and always encouraging words for the mother of their first child (who they have decided to wait to find out the sex until the day of!!! ) How exciting!
Thank you for your trust. I know its not easy to get in front of the lens with a complete stranger and feel like home... but you did it. And, did it wonderfully! It was a pleasure~
Here is my amazing couple and ??? Cant wait to hear the big news and to take those newborn images as well!~

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