My girl

Just a few pictures I took of my baby girl a couple weeks ago.

I love her.

A different kind of session...

My friend Kendra gave birth to her baby boy last Thursday. Birth photography is really popular these days, and while I think those pictures are absolutely beautiful, I am not one to handle being in a delivery room very well. But-- I will come to the hospital and try to capture those first moments for you. I went to the hospital the morning after baby Dexter was born, and I just happened to be there as his sister met him for the first time. I loved taking these pictures, and I hope you love them as much as I do. Welcome to the world baby Dexter!

Round 2!

Sherri and Bryant wanted to do a follow up engagement session, and I'm so glad they did! I'm so in love with these pictures! Enjoy!

 

Reese!

Remember this tiny newborn? Well now she's 6 months old and as cute as can be! I love LOVE photographing babies, and this age is my favorite! They're cute and cuddly, they smile and babble, and they can sit and not run away from you.  haha.  Enjoy!

I heart Faces: Beautiful Black and White

I occasionally enter the weekly photo challenges on I heart Faces. Well, they just started a new thing, where they have a monthly challenge as well. AND this one has prizes! So I thought I'd give it a go! First place winner gets $100 and also a winner will be chosen at random to win a new lens! So, here is my entry.

Do I think it will win?  Nope!  But I love it just the same!  To learn more about I Heart Faces contests, click on the image below.

Engagement!

I don't do many engagement sessions, so I was really excited for this shoot! I took Sherri's family pictures last year, and now she is getting married! I had soooo much fun taking these pictures, I think they were sick of me at the end :) Enjoy!

Congratulations you two!!  You've got your hands full!

Get your camera off of auto!

Lately I've been thinking of writing some tutorials for this blog. But what do I write about? Shooting? Processing? Composition? Before I do any tutorials though, you need to know the basics. If you have a DSLR the first thing you need to know is how to shoot in manual! Turn your dial to "M" and leave it there until you have it mastered! It's tricky and will take lots of practice, but learning to take pictures correctly has been the best thing I've ever learned in life!

To get you started, here is a fantastic tutorial all about shooting in manual! http://www.clickitupanotch.com/2010/09/shooting-in-manual-the-basics/

Another great site:  http://my3boybarians.com/31-days-to-a-better-photo/

Or have you checked out the Pioneer Woman's website?  She's not only an amazing cook, she's an amazing photographer.  Reading her tutorials is what got me started!  http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/category/basic-photography/what-the-heck/ 

Just why is this the greatest thing I've ever learned?  Because now I am able to take beautiful pictures of my children all.the.time.  

...and with practice, you can too.