The Dinosaur Park~

The Dinosaur Park in Kaiserslautern, Germany...
A place where children young and old can meet and spend a quiet afternoon. And today, under cloud filled skies I met with a devoted client of mine and her close friend and families. It was a day of final image captures as one family moves back to the states and leaved those close behind.
I know this move all too well. And although I have no children, I can easily imagine how difficult this could be with them in tow.
It was a pleasure to shoot for you once again my friend, and thank you for introducing me to another great client. Awe... you cant leave me now!!!
Enjoy~

Paris Rock the Dress~

I have spent hours, talking my brides into taking those one of a kind images so politely named... "Rock the Dress". I have painted my brides, poured motor oil over them, had them run through the mud. But to date, I have yet to be able to recreate that amazing image of Ophelia. I know-I know... she is dead. But the haunting image of her floating in the pond, arms stretched towards her side and this peaceful expression on her face. I always longed to do this shot but never had the chance.
Now, it was my turn... and I became so nervous!
Little did I ever imagine that it would be me actually floating in the water one day. I must go into sales in the after life because I know now first hand that its not an easy sell. It surely was not an easy sell to get me to walk into that green moss filled pond in front of the museum atop the hill just overlooking the Eiffel Tower. It was cold, green, and yes... wet. That dress was heavy, and the green moss stuck to it everywhere... but the images captured by Mr. Clayton Austin are unimaginable!!!!! They are just what I had always dreamed of... and the fact that its me lying there makes it even more fabulous!
Thank you Clayton for talking me into that one of a kind shoot! I was so scared, but you made it all SO worth my while! And, I love that Eric also got in that pond with me. Not many grooms would drench a designer suit to get "the shot".
Here is that amazing image... taken by Clayton Austin of Clayton Austin Love Stories.

After a week of rain, it was sketchy to say the least if my booked shoot was going to happen this afternoon. But just in time, just as God would have it... the skies cleared and the sun popped through the clouds as the Parsons family met me at the Japanese gardens, eager to capture some memories of their little ones.
The first thing that anyone would notice are the eyes of their children... bright steel blue and beautiful!!! Curly hair and ivory skin... a photographers dream. A little fussy and eager to roam, it was good I had my running shoes on today as we all made our way through the gardens.
It feels great to get back to work. After a long, agonizing winter, I feel right at home again. Making new friends and making new memories. I love meeting my new clients, and I love it when they are ready to rock the session!
Thank you Cassie and Joe for a great afternoon. You have a beautiful family!
And Cassie... when you are ready for those boudoir... please let me know~
I can't wait!
Enjoy~

A Childs Baptism~

The skies cleared, as the children walked to the alter. The sun shined through the stained glass windows of the church as the congregation stood in prayer. 4 beautiful children came for Baptism this morning, and I was blessed to be a part of this wonderful moment.
Golden light fell on the Baptismal as the water flowed from a silver pitcher... it was breathtaking!
Wide eyes watched as their father, the Chaplain, blessed them one by one. Each having their own, priceless reaction to the event. Grandma, Grandpa and mother watched on as the water washed their foreheads and cleansed their soles.
I thank you once again Yates family, for bringing Eric and I into your lives and your blessings. I am forever grateful for moments such as these, and friends such as the two of you.
This is the day the Lord made... Rejoice!

My friend, the Author...

I have always said that in this military life you meet the greatest people... Ms. Vivian is certainly no exception. A wonderful mother of two beautiful daughters, an amazingly strong military wife, and now... a soon to be published author~
Her new book, due for release in late 2010, is a young love romance novel sure to be a hit with many young ladies across the globe. I am going to make it a point to read it cover to cover, not just because I know it will be wonderful, but because I personally know this woman and we have become fast friends!
She is stunning! And I am having a hard time picking my favorite image from our shoot today. So, I'm going to leave that stuff up to her. Until then, here are a few of my favorites of the day. Go ahead... be jealous, yes she is that gorgeous!
Thanks for the great day today Vivian. Congratulations on your book. I want to come visit you out on tour~

Baby Jackson, Take 2~

A few weeks back I spent the afternoon with baby Jackson and family, capturing wonderful images of this precious newborn baby boy. It was a tiring day for the little man... so we called it quits and I followed up with another session this afternoon. Today, he was a new man!
All quiet on the home front was the theme, as we snapped away as he looked at me as if to say... "I'm ready for you this time ma'am, let's do this!"
So I thank you once again Weeks family, for allowing me into your home and into your lives. It was a pleasure, as always... I had a wonderful time. I hope Mr. Jackson enjoyed it too~

A new baby girl~

Fresh off the plane from our trip back stateside, and I am up and running, camera in hand... being sure not to miss a chance at a new friends final shot at maternity pictures. After 2 boys, I guess the third one is a charm, the daughter she was praying for and one last set of baby bump pictures. I again was honored to even be asked!

She was beautiful! Ms. Renee walked into the room prepared as none other I have seen to date. With all I asked for her to bring and then some... that some being some pretty little lingerie numbers and a set of black heels. Now how many pregnant woman do you know with this kind of confidence! She just rocked our session~

Now, as I go through her images, I am reminded once again why I love this job of mine so very much. Why I will run on no sleep after an 8 hour plane ride to capture someones hopes and dreams. Why I just couldn't say no to this woman, with only days until delivery.

It was an amazing afternoon Renee. I'm so glad that your daughter waited for me to return home. I am thrilled beyond measure that you were such a pleasure to work with, and I cant wait to meet your little girl!
Enjoy...