I adore this family! I first met them when I did Carley’s senior photos (can be seen here). Since her and her older sister are leaving for college next month, Mrs. L asked me if I could do some family photos of them before they left.

Of course it’s no wonder where Carley got her gorgeous looks. Just check out the entire family!!!!

and I LOVE this next one…

(of course you know me and feet shots)

Thanks for having me do your photos!!!

After years of dreaming this day would come, I’m proud to announce that I’m opening up a studio!!!

We really didn’t expect it to happen so soon. Hubbsters and I thought it would be at least a couple more years, but things have all fallen into place and it’s working out better than I could have imagined.

I have an office/waiting area as well as a full studio set up (where I will do newborns, kids, and some family sessions). Nothing with my style will change, I’m simply adding a location where I can meet people. As much as I love meeting people at Starbucks, it’ll be nice to have a place of my own.

It’s located in Kelso, kinda off the freeway. When we’re finished renovating the office area, I’ll be showing photos and letting everyone know the location. Derrick has worked extra hard and put in long hours painting and doing the flooring (thank you honey!!). I’m picking out furniture next week and we’re hoping to be up and running by the beginning of September (at the latest October). It’ll be ready just in time for the cold weather. No more rescheduling due to yucky weather!! WHOOT!!

I also want to give a HUUUGGGGGEEEE thanks and a virtual hug for all those who love and support me.

I’m truly blessed to be in this position right now. I can’t wait to see what God has in store for me and my little photography business!!!

and because my posts are worthless without photos, here’s a recent of Miss K in her fine swimming attire…..

It seems like yesterday that my little sister announced the big news that I was going to be an aunt (again). She is expecting a baby boy the middle of next month. He’s gonna be close enough in age that my own little guys will still be able to be buddies with him!

Of course I had to steal her away to get some nice maternity photos before baby M arrives. Lynsay is my kids’ babysitter a couple days a week and they love her to pieces (as do I).  She’s a great sister and a great friend.

(okay, geez this is getting sappy, I need to stop).

I love ya Lynsay!!! I’m so excited to see mr. M when he arrives!!!

my FAV!!

Hello canvas!!!

She could seriously be in magazines. She’s got a bump, with style. 🙂

I wish I looked that good when I was preggo. I looked like a big ol belly with really short legs. Quite humorous actually.

Okay on to the sizzle poses…

Till next time!

Elena has become a great friend of mine over the past few months. She’s been 2nd shooting some weddings with me and her talent always amazes me. You can see her site here. She’s not only talented, she’s absolutely beautiful and her husband is quite the looker. Together they make an absolutely breath-taking couple.

This year marks their sixth anniversary. It’s not a landmark year by any means, but I live by the rule that if you wait for that special time to get photos done it may never happen. Sometimes the most magical moments happen when it’s not a special day. I’m often doing photos of couples a day after, a week after, or even years after they’ve been married. I love to capture the true beauty of love. The love that sometimes takes years to form. The years together through the good times and bad. (Okay I gotta stop now or I’ll start crying all over again.)

Elena and Demetrye are extraordinary in their love together. The way he looks at her, the way she relaxes when he’s nearby, the smiles, the silence that speaks volumes.

*snif*

If these images even show a glimpse of what their love is, then I will be satisfied.

my favorite.

no really, they’re not models. They are REAL people (could have fooled you with those amazing looks!!)

sizzle

dos sizzle

really awesome building alert!

vogue

okay I lied, THIS is my favorite. You guys know me and my love of laughter. It’s contagious. I mean, really… how could you not laugh while seeing this photo. Yup, made ya smile didn’t it….

LOVE

she’s so gorgeous

okay and this one just made me smile. Not a normal portrait, but again… the laughter…

Elena and Demeytre, I’m so honored you asked me to do your photos. I had the best time!!!