My New Hobby

I *finally* bought a negative scanner. This means that I can shoot more film and only pay for my negative development (a big savings). I wish I had room for a darkroom, but I would have to sell one of the children so I could have his room.....

So I have been a scanning fool. And I *love* this one of my boys together.

I just *love* film....its really the way it should be.

Beauty in Pregnancy

I *love* maternity photography, but it doesnt seem like its a real steady business lately. Sometimes I have a run of it, then I go months without any. Guess I'll have to start stalking preggys in the supermarket again.

Anyway, I had one last night. Usually my clients are OK with nudes, and honestly, I was surprised when this one wasnt into it, especially since she is so beautiful, with that perfect smile and darling tummy.

But as I worked, I realized that when the clients are not into the more "revealing" shots, my creativity sort of soars. I tried some cool lighting and really thought about HOW to "show it without showing it".

So, thanks R., you brought out something better in me as a photographer...I love growth.

Not Enough Crying

Last year I had a whole slideshow of babies sobbing on Santa's lap, but this year, I only had a couple. So, since these are always my faves.....I had to post them!

Jones

I recently found out that at Jones Soda you can have your own labels made and put on bottles, which I think is pretty cool.

But, you can also submit *your* images to be picked for national bottling.

So, I submitted a few...I hope Patrick wins!

http://www.jonessoda.com/gallery/view.php?ID=702358&category=2&offset=103

If you click on the link, you can vote for him!!!

My 5 seconds of fame

There is this online kids magazine that I get called Tot Trends Weekly, filled with goodies and cute clothes. They asked me if I had a cute baby in a hat that they could use on a cover of the magazine for their Getting Warm issue.

Do *I* have cuties in hats?? Um, sure....so today I open my email for my new magazine and there is Baby C. staring at me :)

Always loved this shot...

Ho Ho Ho

So yesterday was my annual Toys for Tots Santa Day. We had about 35 kids for mini-sessions all day long. Santa heard many requests, for everything from an ATV (Ok, Chad, but Santa has to ask your wife) to Just some Candy Canes (I wish that had been MY son! Judi gets off easy this year!).

Everyone looked so darling, and hardly anyone cried, so there goes the great slideshow like last year.

I will be sure to post lots of images from the whole day, but b/c my name is on the door, my kids got processed first, LOL

It's cooommmmmiiinnnggggggggg

I am debuting a new web site this week....it is so beautiful, and I cant wait until it's done!!!

But, I'm busy getting ready for the big Santa promo this weekend, I did my 3 year olds portraits and our family portrait this past weekend, so my new site will just have to be worked on here and there.

I love it though! Hope you will too!

My baby is almost 5

My first-born, almost aged right out of my studio parameters...guess I'll have to take him elsewhere next year!

Since both my kids have winter birthdays, I have to do their portraits early. Definitely NOT your average 5 year pictures...

Not like I could get out of it

So I submit for your amusement, my short stint as Wonder Woman, with 2 of my Justice League companions, Batman and Robin. I will be gracious and leave my husband as the Flash out of this embarassment.

Actually, I *love* dressing up with my kids on Halloween. Not many parents do it, so it seems more special. And anything my husband and I can do to make our kids feel special, we are into it.

Credit to the Flash for this snapshot...at least when I get hit by a bus, my kids will have a picture of me for posterity.