How Do I Love Thee........

Let me count the ways........

One....


Two....


Three....


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Five....


Six....

These Eyes........

"These eyes have seen alot of love........."
I'm sure they have!!! This little guy is ADORED by his mommy and daddy!!!!











Now those of you who know me, know how I LOVE the sunflare! I love this picture, although I don't love how the sunflare has left spots on little "J's" face!!!

Tea for Two

Owen and I actually met this little cutie on the set (if that's even what you call it!) of a Bon-Ton photo shoot. (today it's Bon-Ton.....tomorrow Chanel! haha) So I've run into this cutie and her momma a few times since. They asked me to come over today for a little mini session. Owen tagged along and it became a playdate! Although I'm eager to come back over alone to take more fabulous photographs.

So let me set the scene..........this was the game.....tea party.......then little "E" would throw the tray, look at me, and laugh! I didn't care what she did as long as she looked at me and laughed!!




This was actually taken before we started playing. There's just something about her serious expression that makes me smile!




Unfortunately, this is not very clear! But I just love her expression!


Hey Mom, invitation still open for the park tomorrow! Dress her in something adorable! I'm brining my camera! :)

A+O C+A BFF

Our two bestest friends!!!! Amy is my best friend. All I have to do is make a call, tell her what she needs to bring, and Amy's there to cater to my crazy whims. So this was my practice in full sun with the crazy leg warmers I bought at Target!

I know we probably talk on the phone too much when Owen picks up my phone and says, "buh bye amy," "hello amy" "buh bye amy buh bye amy" "hello amy." We talk every morning and most afternoons! She's my morning coffee!!!!

Three's Company!!!

As I'm writing this last and final blog post for my weekend sessions, I realize that I have a connection with all of three of my clients. Saturday morning: the little boy lives around the corner, he plays with Owen at the park, and both his mom and I are members of the Hollywood Women's Club. Saturday evening: Met mom at Mommy and Me when both are kids were 6 weeks old, and that leaves me at Sunday morning: The "W" family. A set of twins and an older brother. All three kids go to the school I used to teach at. In fact, the younger of the two boys, "T" was in my class the year I had Owen. I was his first grade teacher for about three months. I happened to run into mom at the Haircut Hangout one Saturday.....and the rest is history!!!

We all had such a great time Sunday morning. Besides the normal sibling squabbles you can really tell there is such an air of love that surrounds that family!!

Mom, I'm kicking myself for not taking photos of your kids wrapped up in all those wonderful quilts!!!

The twins are having their first communion next weekend! I love this shot! A favorite of mine!

A Boom Box & Barry White CD

I did a maternity/family session Saturday evening. (my second session of my weekend!) We had so much fun!!! It makes my job SOOOO much easier when mom and dad are both good sports and up for anything. We hit two beach locations! The little yellow hut and the pier!!!! Mom is due in May and has a 17 month old girl, little A. I met mom at Mommy and Me classes when both are little babes were 6 weeks old. Owen's just two weeks older!


My little yellow hut!! They actually rent beach chairs out of this little building!


At the pier!!

What a Weekend!!!!

Whew!! This weekend was a crazy busy one for me. I had three sessions! Sunday comes and I usually scramble to get all my sneak peaks out, but I was plagued by a pregnancy headache!!! uuuggggghhhhhh!!! I know I have some very eager parents out there eagerly awaiting my blog post! One mommy even called me today unable to handle the suspense!!! hehe

So here's the first of three sneak peaks. This little guy just celebrated his second birthday. He just happens to live around the corner from me and is one of Owen's little buddies. They play together at the park! His mommy is expecting in September and I'm looking forward to having a walking buddy! I know we'll both be wanting to shed those preggy pounds!!!

Brotherly Love!!! pt 2

Ok, I'm recycling blog titles here, but under the circumstances I feel it's pretty appropriate!! I photographed these two brothers just three months ago when baby M was three months old. Well he's a big boy now at 6 months and more beautiful than ever!!!! His older brother N ain't too shabby either!!!

Also, this is the first session since returning from Audrey Woulard's workshop. I put to use a few of her pointers and I'm super psyched with the sooc (straight out of camera) results!!!!

Chicago

I just got back from the most fabulous weekend in Chicago! I had the absolute privelege/pleasure to attend Audrey Woulard's workshop at her studio loft. It was amazing. She's amazing. Chicago's amazing! We arrived early Friday morning and spent the day sight seeing as a family. We stayed right across from the John Hancock building so we were right in the thick of it, which made it easy for Lenny and Owen to get around Saturday and Sunday. back to friday.......we walked Michigan Avenue, took the architecture boat tour, and ate lunch at The Billy Goat Tavern. (cheezeborger anyone??!!)

I can't even begin to tell you how absolutely AWESOME Audrey's workshop was! I walked away on Sunday with a revived spirit! I learned a whole bunch of new in camera tricks! She is a rock star in every sense of the word. She's an inspiration both artistically and as a business model.

Though I have to say the most memorable experience is being able to not only meet, but really spend time with Miz Booshay!!! I think that is what I was most excited about when we left for Chicago on Friday. We even spoke on the phone today! I couldn't have asked for a better weekend!!!!

Lenny was super DAD!!! He took Owen to the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum, and the Chicago Children's Museum. They were non-stop!! I'll have to post his pictures from their adventures later!



waiting in line to get on the boat for the architecture tour!




My favorite buildings on the tour....I don't remember their names but are known as the "corn cobs"


This is my favorite image that I've taken in a long time!!!


If you know me, you know I love the sun flare!!!


Lunch at The Billy Goat Tavern