JUDE UPDATE

Here is a sneak preview for Jude's mama....and she wasn't sure that we got any good ones!! Another little cutie who is growing so fast....

Watch Jude grow by viewing his earlier photos:

NEWBORN photos HERE
3 MONTHS photos HERE

{IN LOVE}

Can I say that I am such a lucky, lucky gal to have such a wonderful job...I'm in love!! I get to capture some of the sweetest moments, the cutest faces, spend time with great people, appreciate the beauty in God's creation as I work outside, and constantly get my baby "fix." What could be better?

One of the great things is getting to photograph a newborn and then photographing them throughout their first year and seeing them grow. It's amazing how much they change every 3 months!

Pete is one of these little guys. Look how big he is getting! You can see photos from his newborn session HERE and his 3-month photos HERE. What a cutie.

6 MONTHS, ALREADY??

They say time flies....and it does!! Here is a 6 month update on one of my newborns, Max. You can see his newborn shots HERE. He has the greatest eyelashes. Here's the little future MVP:









And I had to add a couple of adorable big sis, who decided to smile for me:

MADDOX

This little guy set a record for the longest awake time during a newborn shoot! Nonetheless, I absolutely love how these turned out because it looks like he is so hard a thought about something. And the eye contact in some is amazing. He has the cutest little mouth-I love how he has it open... Angela, it was great getting to know you and your little guy!

BACK IN TOWN

Well, we're back from vacation and I'm trying to get back into the swing of things! I am so thankful to come home to such beautiful weather! It's definitely made for a smoother transition coming home.

I will have lots to share over the next few days as I get back to work. First off- a new little guy, Ryan. So, so sweet, he stayed in a newborn snooze almost the entire session...way to go, Ryan! Tim and Rachel, you have a cutie for sure!

{PLAYING WITH LIGHT}

I was a slight bit bored during our 17hr drive down here for our vacation. The kids were watching their movie, and my husband was listening to his ipod, so I decided to play a little with my camera. It was dark and pouring rain, and I was noticing alot of cool "lighting effects" from the rain drops and the various passing lights. What I ended up with are some pretty cool, abstract images. In all of these I focused on the raindrops/streaks on our window (the best I could...it was pitch dark and I was hand-holding the camera). Then I let the light do the rest!


1.The rearview mirror with another car's headlight shining on it:


2. A mixture of head lights and tail lights:

3. Pouring rain on our windshield, street light illumination:


4. Various lights. It had mostly stopped raining here:


5. The reflectors on the road. I love how you can see the motion here:


6. The sign and their faces say it all!!

{MIA}

I know I have been "MISSING" for several days! We are on vacation and just arrived today in Sunny Florida!! I do plan to post while I'm here but they may be a little few and far between as I bask in the sun and play with my kids! I have some pics to post but don't have them quite ready yet...it's late and the traveling has tired me out. Until next time...

WHOO-HOO!

My new, fresh blog design is here!
Thanks so much to Rebecca, from Artistree Blog Designs, for my fabulous new look. I love every part of it, and she did such a great job making it soooo "me!" She rocks!

Rebecca is designing blogs to help fund the adoption of their son from China(who is precious, by the way). If you have a blog and want a new look, or know someone who might, take a look at her site and design options. You'll be helping bring a little boy home to his waiting family, and getting a facelift for your blog at the same time!!

Let me know what you think....

"BLOGOVER"

I know, that is a made-up word, but I am hopefully just a short while away from having a total new blog makeover! I am so excited about my new design, I'm giddy! I have lots to say about it, but I don't want to give away anything at this point. So, STAY TUNED....

NOTHIN NEW

Hi everyone! I don't have much to say today...just wanted to share a quick pic of my little "mad man" (you know, so that you don't check back for days with no new posts!). Enjoy!

LAGGING.
Yes, I have been lagging behind on my posting. This past week was a crazy one. I serve on the committee for KidsMarket, and we had our spring consignment sale this weekend. My week was more than consumed with my job there, and getting my own items ready to go in the sale. So, sorry for the "stale" blog the past week. I will try to keep up a little better!

TERRIFFIC TWO!
Two-year-olds are not always terrible! I had a great time photographing Austin, who is really beginning to talk tons and showed me some great expression. He was really curious about my camera, and got a kick out of seeing himself in the monitor. As always, I love the serious ones, but I'm sure his mama will like these smiles. Here's a peek....

ALL SMILES

I think this little guy is the smiliest baby I have ever met! I had such a good time photographing him. His mama told me he was a happy guy and she was sooo right! I had a hard time choosing my favorites....even the serious ones are to die for!! Take a look....

LHP WEDDINGS 2008

LHP WEDDINGS SPECIAL DISCOUNT!

My calendar for 2008 weddings is filling up fast!! And as a coutesy to my clients, I am limited the number of weddings I accept per month.

I have decided to run a special on my wedding pricing...$100 off for any weddings booked before the end of March!! Just mention this post to get the discount. Call soon before your date is taken, or I reach my limit for your month!

And if you aren't in the market for a wedding photographer, but know someone who is, send them my way... there may be a special treat in it for you, too, if they book with me (does a half-priced session sound good?)

For more information, click the contact link at the bottom of this page.

TO MY HUSBAND...

Tomorrow morning if you wake up

and the sun does not appear

I will be here

If in the dark, we lose sight of love

Hold my hand, and have no fear'

Cause I will be here

I will be here

When you feel like being quiet

When you need to speak your mind

I will listen

And I will be here

When the laughter turns to cryin'

Through the winning, losing and trying

We'll be together

I will be here

Tomorrow morning, if you wake up

And the future is unclear

I will be here

Just as sure as seasons were made for change

Our lifetimes were made for these years

So I will be here

I will be here

And you can cry on my shoulder

When the mirror tells us we're older

I will hold you

And I will be here

To watch you grow in beauty

And tell you all the things you are to me

I will be here

I will be true to the promise I have made

To you and to the One who gave you to me

Tomorrow morning, if you wake up

And the sun does not appear

I will be here

Oh, I will be here.

-Steven Curtis Chapman

Happy 12th Anniversary! I love you!