I realize these shots are all from one angle. (kinda boring as a group, but sweet individually) To tell you a little behind the scenes…I was attending a very lovely dinner party outside and grabbed this little pea and layed her on the gorgeous green lawn, in her sweet green outfit, accompanied with an amazing sunset. These pics were taken in less than 3 minutes. She is such a sweetie!

Had sooooo much fun shooting this June bride. She looks a-mazing! Here are just a few…there were so many great ones!  Thank you sweet ‘bride’ for allowing me to capture such a cherished time in your life!

So I have taken a loooong break from shooting. Have you ever experienced this? Taking a break from something you are passionate about because you are becoming less compassionate about this so-called ‘passion’?!? Well, I have found new inspiration and am motivated more than ever before. I am playing around with new lens’, a new camera,  new people, new locations, …new attitude. I have to say, my attitude was getting cloudy; therefore, my work was not where I found acceptable.

I have taken my loyal and faithful models (aka, my children) and have bribed them with “new adventures” and Sonic Slushes in return to allow mom to shoot them relentlessly and trying new “stuff” out on them. That joke, “You know the kids that have moms that take a lot of pictures of them. They do the cheesy smile when they see a camera.” So, those are my kids (sigh) . I have practiced much patience to get them “looking natural” and catching them when they are just themselves. I was also able to snap a few shots of their friends as well.

It is amazing when you mention, “I think I am feeling better about my pics” to people. I now have sessions booked for the summer and already into the Fall. So fun to be wanted!   Here is a glimpse of what I have been shooting for fun. I hope you find inspiration as well. So, let’s roll!