Kristin and Capri at home.

I'm indecisive. well almost always. Actually, just sometimes.

as in, I love both of these and can't decide which one I love more.

black and white instantly feels nostalgic to me and usually feels more emotional. but color captures everything and it seems like you can actually feel the ocean breeze and taste the salt water and jump right into that moment all over again.

what say you? are you a black and white kind of person?  or are you all about color?  

Shockley

I'm starting this new super fun game that no one likes to play.  I don't tell you where your photo shoot is actually going to be located, and you have to follow smoke signals to find it.  I thought just for kicks I'd try it out with these three.

AND, when you finally find your way, the location is freezing cold and within 5 minutes your baby's teeth are chattering.

but lucky for me this family are not only great friends of ours, but also great models with even greater circulation, so you can't tell at all if they were annoyed or cold (or both).   me on the other hand, my lips turn blue and I wear a perma-scowl, so had the tables been turned we'd both be in trouble.

Thanks Shockleys, for being so freaking photogenic.

friday favorites

just a sneak peak into next weeks post.

I'm kind of obsessed.

a girl and her boys

and some more, because I love them so.

Black

oh my goodness I'm dying over how cute these little girls are.

a few things I learned from this shoot:

bringing balloons and suckers to every shoot is a must.  okay, maybe not, but I won't ever go to another shoot without food, that's for SURE.  empty stomachs + husbands who would rather gouge their eyeballs out than take a family picture = awful.

I MUST HAVE A 5D Mark ii.  must.  so I'll start saving now and I'll have enough by the time I retire.

I wish every client would just turn their back to me, shove their nose against the wall, and refuse to turn around when they've had enough.  so much easier to tell we're done when they just plain refuse to function anymore.

I am not below lowering my values and standards for the happiness of a client (ie shoving peeps in their face and telling them to eat! eat! eat!)  oh the shame!

friday faves

oh yes I am

okay, here are the deets.  

• this shoot includes one to two children up to 12 years old or one adult (think senior picture. what? senior pictures for $50? sign me up!)  
• below are the time slots available.  comment on the time slot(s) you want and I'll fill it in accordingly, but again, when the slots are gone, they're gone, so hurry and grab one!  (this opportunity for mini sessions may not come again)  
• also in the comments below, leave me your email.  I will follow up with an email containing questions about your child(ren).  
• each child that you want separate pictures of will need a time slot.  if you want all photos of two children together, they can fill one slot.  
• each shoot will take place in front of a white screen with your choice of other props.  
• AND, if you refer a friend who also books a time slot, you get $10 off!  that's 40 bucks for a whole lot!  because I love you and I love doing what I do.

happy month of love!

you can also ask me questions in the comments below so everyone can see them!  SOOO excited to hear from you!  expect very exciting things at your shoot, btw.

(there is no more availability.  thank you so much!)

woo-hoo!  see you soon!

Owen

oh my gosh this kid.  not for the life of me could I get him to smile, but catching these natural expressions were priceless.  and those cheeks!  mmmmm.  yummy.

friday favorites

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