My Birthday Present...

Texas Wine...

While editing this week I ran accross a few more Texas Wine shots! I love taking different shots!

My Oldest Son...

My Oldest Son Dave turned 15 the other day, so today we did his session! He attends Volcano Vista High School, the perfect place to do a Freshman's images! You can tell he is into the serious look right now, but he sure is handsome! He is getting so big, and towers me literally.... I guess they have to grow up sometime.

My Ladies....

I have always loved frilly girl socks and Mary Jane shoes, so today before church we had a few minutes, I decided to sneek them away for a tiny mini session with Mommy!: )

Canvas Art...

This is the new and improved version of Canvas Art I am able to offer my clients! They are so beautiful, I wish you could all see them in person!

Las Vegas... Finally!

Remember months ago, way back in September, when I went to Las Vegas and promised a Sneak Peek, I have finally managed to get through and order my shots from there!

Ceaser's Palace! The decor in there was stunning...

Kevin and I because of our love for Venice, had to go on the Gondola Ride (ok, I made him)
The Strip at night!
Night time off the Eiffel Tower, in downtown Vegas!

1 Year Blogiversary!

A year ago today I set out to do my first BLOG post! I will say there were many things I learned and still need to learn, but I love being able to share with my clients! Here are just a few images that have become some of my fav's from the past! Enjoy~

"Brothers" has not only been hand selected for awards, winning shots, and a favorite of my editor and clients, but is my favorite as well! Why? You see Cody, the little guy is my favorite client. Cody has autism, and I will be honest, he had both his mother and I worried about how this shoot would work out. I am very proud, yet humbly so to announce that he "shot" great for me! More than once in fact, I can't wait to see them again (they live in Germany) just so I can work with not only Cody, but all The Havels! I love this image! What a beautiful family....

"Newborns" is one of my highest rated images! Who doesn't love a newborn, but those band aids and the hospital bracelet make the whole shot! She was I think not quite 10 hours old, and so precious!

"Kiss The Girl" is the title for this shot! I asked Mr S. here to give big sis a kiss on the cheek, Oh My, the look on all 3 of their faces were priceless! I was so sad when this family moved, they were so fun to work with! My shot of "Waiting" has been photograph of the month, week, day more times than I can count! I love this shot, as does the mother which is a great compliment to me! Who doesn't love babies! Miss Little J. was adorable, as was her sweet puppy making sure what I was doing with her baby all along!

This is actually a one of my favorite Germany Sessions! :)

Sk8ter Boy!

One of the advantages of being a photographer is being able to shoot your own kids at a whim! Heath's newest, latest, greatest, fun thing to do is skate! Tony Hawk, Ryan Skecler, and Rodney Mullen are just a few of his favorite skaters, so today when he decided he wanted to go skate, I decided why not make it a shoot! I really do like how they turned out, and most of all so does he!

I love this tough guy look he has on! "Mom, skaters do not smile" I loved the backdrop of all the ramps! What a great effect!

He looked cool with all his gear on...

While Heath skated, he laid his stuff down... not this nice of course, I did straighten it, but this was the exact spot he laid them in.

Texas Vineyard...

Even thou I did not go to Texas on a vacation, We were able to stop at one of my favorite places and things to do in this world, visit a vineyard! (Rising Star Vineyards) Going through the vineyard and listening to my friends dad (a true texan cowboy mind you) explain to me what he does there, and all that needs to be done to get the awesome wine they make there, was a very inspiring side trip! Thanks Del!

Back From Texas!

I am home, finally... and today Shannon is coming to view their session, so thought I would share two more images from the session, I love the way they turned out! Also, I want to give a big Thank You to both Jennie and Bethany for answering my bigger, better images questions! :)

Shannon and Zach

I probably say this often, but just in case... I love my job! Today I got to photograph this adorable couple, Zach and Shannon! They were so cute together, and very willing to do as I ask.
Shannon and Zach, thank you for a very fun session, and I hope you like these as much as I do!