…made us work for it!!! He did not want to sleep or be put down for at least an hour while I was there….but the fabulous thing is…you would NEVER know by his pictures! I think mom and I had sooo many ideas for him, and he knew it! We just relaxed and let him him calm down. I am just so in love with the things we captured…my all time favorite is the one of the 3 of them by the window…I even think baby Lennon is smiling! Is he not the most adorable baby…I think I’m a good judge..I see a lot! The pin was worn by the dad’s mom, years ago..so we had to include it. I hope you enjoy these creative newborn portraits!

I had so much fun teaching at my workshops two weeks ago! I teach because I genuinely want everyone to have their lives documented well. And if it’s with their own camera that’s fabulous! I’m glad I can help them learn how to capture their own memories! Here are a few of m faves from the weekend! I had never met these two little girls or the newborns (5 + 6 days old) so they were a fun example. Have a great week!

I had so much fun with little *eli*…..He was so cooperative! Then at the end I told him – he could cry all he wanted too! This session was a gift from a previous bride of mine and her mother…what a great gift!

Photography is a gift that lasts a lifetime and will be enjoyed for years to come. If you are interested in gifting a studio session and entire session cd negatives, to someone you know for the holidays, please email me! I will be offering a special on this only until November 6th, for $300 total! That is a steal ~ (normally this would retail around $700). The gift sessions can be used any time after January 1st, 2010!

here are just a few….

I love color!! I do – but something about that clean white just makes cute little faces just pop out! I love these pics, they’re fresh! He did not want to keep his adorable little boots on..but the first picture here is my *favorite* new pic and is not on my website! Isn’t her adorable! We had a fun time at the studio getting these, he was happy the whole time! **now we just need to get some of big sis!

Georgia has incredible parents, Maggie & Chris who love her deeply….and it shows. Here is their story **blog** Just think – -not even a year ago, I was taking mom & dad’s pick to go in their adoption book – and here they are with Georgia who is 6 months!! She is a miracle! Here are just a few of my favorites!!!

**and Maggie – if you don’t blow that one up of the two of you – I will hurt you!

These two were *oh*so*tiny when I first met them…now at 6 months…they’re a whole new ball of wax!! They have personality – and their own opinions of wanting their picture taken!! Olivia thought this was fabulous idea Graham ~in true boy fashion~ thought this was ridiculous and would much rather play with his dad…. If I only had video of mom & dad trying to entertain them….now that would be funny! I give major props to parents of multiples…you know their marriage has to be good – the amount of communication that has to take place with two babies…is huge! Now I’m not saying that it’s always *good* communication…but at least it’s still there!
**love this stroller – borrowed it from a friend- and it worked perfect for these two. enjoy!

first ~ the fabulous Ben & Abby…and their adorable dog Finnley
second ~ the family that was my first session ever – 3yrs ago
third ~ my neighbors anniversary photos!
fourth ~ a set of adorable twins and their older brother! *they’ll be at the workshop this weekend!!

**I am seriously too tired to write anymore…sorry it’s 2:15am and I’m going to bed….and that’s early!

Miles was hands down ~ the most well behaved newborn to date! He was only 5 days…and I know that was the best thing he had going for him! He gave me eye contact, he didn’t complain when we moved him….I asked if they drugged him! They have the biggest great dane I have ever seen…and the pictures do not even do him justice…look closely at the size of his head compared to dad…that should speak for how big his body really is! I love the picture below with one eye looking at me – as if to say – “is she gone yet?” nope…still snappin! enjoy this adorable little man.

So there is a book, I have been meaning to read, many of my friends have read it and loved it. They say it’s real. inspiring. and a fabulous read. I don’t read books. My parents had to force me to read when I was little….I just couldn’t sit still that long. I’m a magazine reader….I hardly give myself time to read books anymore, and it’s a shame…. So after seeing Shauna’s blog, I knew it was time to read it. In celebration of this milestone for myself….I am giving away 5 free autographed books to the first five comments on this post! I wish I could grab the intro and paste it here….but instead I’ll leave a link to her site where you can read a chapter.

Cold Tangerines by Shauna Niequist….http://www.shaunaniequist.com/

I know several of you have been waiting…very patiently for this blog post…so here it is ~ the last half of our mini shoots from last saturday…enjoy! **these were all shot with my 85mm and an aperture of 1.4 ~ 2.2..depending on the sunlight!