Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Birthday Shout Out- J

Wow..... time... it goes so quickly.......

11 years today and I am so proud to say you are an exceptional young man......
I hear so many people reminisce about the years and I'm so sad I don't remember it all......  what I do know is....
you've always been bright, kind  and so very sweet.......... you don't have a mean bone in your body! You enjoy art.... creating it and admiring it...... you love to read... but only series.... 1 book is never enough! You are a great writer.... story teller.... I enjoy reading your short stories, they have so much life in them and they are just that- a great read!  If I had to guess.... I would say you will do something very creative in your life.... you have great grades.... find school work easy and you make great decisions most of the time.
I don't worry about you..... I don't worry if you will be ok... I don't worry about your successes later in life... I don't worry about your ability to enjoy every moment........ I know you will be happy always!!! What I wish for you in this 11th year...... I wish for you to laugh until your tummy hurts..... for you to cry when you need to..... for you to explore and fantasize....... for you to smile.... for you to eat too many cookies..... for you to get wet with your shoes on....... and most of all this year I wish for you to love and trust those in your life.
We love you!

Most who know us, know the sports side..... the athletic side of J..... his knowledge of sports and his great ability to play them well! And while this is a huge part of his life..... I wanted to take today... this year to tell you about the other side of him.
Thank you for reading!

Happy Birthday to my son........... xo

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Random . . .

. . . one of those weeks where anything goes..... yes anything... PB&J for dinner... unexpected unplanned night out.... ate chocolate for lunch.... took a nap with my pup (she's 65lbs and likes to spoon me).. and now I am craving a Pina Coloda....... anything goes this week..... tossed the schedules (except work of course) and we just did any and everything!
Went for bike rides with the kids...... really far at one point... I may or may not have replied to those complaining about their legs "you can't play hockey or ride a horse with weak legs- pump it pump it!"
But we've had fun.............  how can you not with this incredible weather!!!!

So now it is the arrival of some babies I have been waiting on..... a few more to go..... but so happy to meet the new little bundles that are here!!!
Miss. E made her appearance last week........ she is too precious for words and here is a sneak peek into their session!

































Monday, March 19, 2012

A New . . .

Today is...... the beginning of new things to come..........
A new site is in the works.... new blog.... new features and packages..... and a fresh outlook on photography! Why? for one it's about time..... and I attended WPPI for the first time!
To say I walked away inspired and connected is an understatement....... there is something to be said for hands on workshops and sitting in a large banquet room with hundreds of other photographers hanging off of every word from inspiration such as Jasmine Star , Jerry Ghionis , Martin Grahame-Dunn and Zach & Jody .....
They truly set the bar not only on talent but business as well....... and one quote I will walk away with and it is forever stitched in my mind is- "I don't have to convince the world that I am a great photographer. I don't have to convince this industry that I am a great photographer. I don't even have to convince you (speaking to a room of other photographers) that I am a great photographer. I need to convince 20-25 brides in 2012 that I am the best photographer for them. If I do that I am a smashing success." ~ Jasmine Star
I would love to insert family and children here with weddings because I shoot more than weddings!

That one quote changed my approach.... Every seminar had so much value.....
I took away a new appreciation for this industry and everyone in and behind it....... a new look.... new insight and many more new goals for myself!
Thank you to all the brilliant artists I met... shared time with... and all the ones who were kind and brave enough to share their success!
Looking forward to next year!!!!!


Well Mother Nature has graced us with the most fabulous weather....... I couldn't be happier of course, especially since I am able to start all the outdoor sessions earlier!!
From kids to families... you know I do it all...... and love every bit of it!
Booking now for Spring and Summer........

A sneak peek into little Miss.F session......