This little sweetheart was not a happy little girl for most of our session, so I was glad to get a few shots of her in a peaceful pose. She was born December 21, hence the Santa hat.
Little Kate
02 Tuesday Feb 2016
Posted in Children, Photography
Category Archives: Children
The Joy of Reading
07 Monday Dec 2015
Posted in Children, Family, Photography
As I was wrapping up a family photo session tonight, I decided to try a lighting technique I had read about online. I’m pretty happy with the result. 
Father and Son
03 Friday Apr 2015
Sometimes the best pictures are between the shots.
Sitting Pretty
21 Saturday Mar 2015
Posted in Children, Photography, Portraits
Portrait of Elle
Looking at this portrait, you might see a cute and sweet little girl sitting quietly on a stool. But look more closely. Look at the expression in her eyes and mouth. She is toying with the photographer (me), wiggling and striking silly poses.
I captured (literally) this shot of my 5-year old granddaughter Elle during a rest break for her mom, my daughter-in-law, who is due to deliver my 5th grandchild at the end of May. One second later, she was moving again. I attempted to get Elle and her little sister Juliet to give me one of those precious shots of older siblings lovingly kissing mommy’s tummy or giving mommy a hug, unfortunately, I didn’t get a single shot in which both of the girls are looking good because they were in constant motion. (Mom looks great in every shot.)
I will post maternity shots in a few days, in addition to newborn shots of Elle’s cousin.
More Beauty
04 Wednesday Mar 2015
Recently I posted a portrait of a young mother quietly waiting for the birth of her second daughter. Here are more images from that shoot. 
This family was fun to photograph because their love is strong and because they enjoy life. I know that this little baby will add to their joy.
Photographing a Newborn
07 Friday Nov 2014
Posted in Children, Photography, Portraits
I jumped at the opportunity to practice newborn photography on a friend’s granddaughter; because I’m new at this genre of photography, I did the shoot for no charge.
In preparation, I spent a considerable amount of time reading articles and blogs and watching videos. I also scoured local stores for inexpensive props after searching online and finding that those clever and cute baskets, headbands, and backdrops cost a fortune. I took these pictures with a minimum of props: a wicker basket, a gauze wrap, and a few furry blankets.
On the day of the shoot, I loaded my CRV with my portable studio consisting of backdrop and backdrop stands, light stands, SpeedLites and umbrellas, cameras, tripod, and lenses, and a large suitcase of blankets and pillows. When I arrived at their house, I was delighted to find a large window that provided plenty of light and I was able to use ambient light rather than strobe. I love the effect of soft light and shadows on the baby’s face.
I’ve studied the 517 images I shot that afternoon, analyzing what I did right and where I need to improve; I am now ready to slowly build inventory and I look forward to my first paying newborn client.
Captured
30 Thursday Oct 2014
Posted in Children, Family, Photography
My favorite shots are those I capture when they don’t know they’re being photographed. I caught this as I was setting up for the bridal party’s outdoor portrait during a recent wedding shoot. Pure joy! That’s what I see here.
Whatever it takes
26 Friday Sep 2014
Posted in Children, Family, Photography
Meghan asked me to recreate the image of her first maternity portrait with her 20-month son included. We had envisioned Colin interacting lovingly with the anticipated babe inside momma. Toddler Colin would have none of that. Attempts to bring him toward mom failed until she lured him with chips.
Another First: Newborn Photography
25 Monday Aug 2014
Posted in Children, Photography, Portraits, Uncategorized
It seems that my blog has evolved into a journal about my journey toward becoming a professional photographer. Recently I’ve posted images representing my small successes. In the past, I had tended to discuss my mistakes and failures, but I’ve now decided to focus on my steps forward.
Most of what I know about photography has been self-taught through participating in workshops, reading books, blogs, and articles, watching videos, studying the work of other photographers, assisting some photographers, practicing on friends and family, making mistakes, learning from them, and practicing some more.
Saturday afternoon, I was headed out to photograph a party when a family friend called, asking if I would photograph their newborn (I had begged them several months ago to let me use their baby for practice). I was elated…and scared.
After I finished the party, I got on the Internet and read everything I could find and watched every YouTube video posted about photographing newborns. I learned that it is a daunting task.
After spending a few hours with this precious little one and her parents, I also learned that I love taking pictures of babies.
Now I need to find some deals on those cutsey props and backdrops.
Blessings of a Loving Mother
02 Wednesday Jul 2014
Posted in Children, Family, Photography
Jaime is a labor and delivery nurse by profession, 
but her heart belongs to her two-year son and her husband. Her orderly home is a haven of love and life, with family pictures, toys, and evidence of her artistic nature adorning the walls, shelves, and tables. I was blessed to spend a few hours with her and her family.
