That's what she thought of the session

I was honored to have this client come all the way from Arizona to bring Baby E. to me! Such lively expressions from such a little one!

This one cracked me up....I told Mom that if she just put Baby over her shoulder, I would get some priceless expressions....I think I was correct!

What WERE they thinking?

I'm teasing a little with my title.

I am honored to have been chosen as the new Secretary of the Professional Photographers Association of Greater Kansas City.

This is a local chapter of the greater national Professional Photographers of America (PPA). We meet monthly, have fabulous speakers and an amazing group of talented and generous photographers.

If any local photographers are just getting started in the business, I would encourage you to come to a meeting and see what we are all about.

Email me or call me and I would be honored to have you as my guest!

Cheers~
S.

Do you live in the DC area?

I am most likely going to be in the DC/VA/MD area in March-April (dates are up in the air due to the babies actual birthdate not being known, obviously). I have been commissioned to photograph newborn twins, who are due in April, but we all know they tend to come early!

I would have a couple of other slots available for sessions, as long as date flexibility doesnt bother you!

Call me at 816-260-1529 or drop me an email!

Latest Maternity

Lovin' all these calls/emails, folks! Keep calling!!!

One of my colleagues said he thought this looked like larvae, which I found amusing, to say the least!

I love it....and she is about 38 weeks I believe!!

Lil' Urban Dude

I had to bribe him with a slurpee, but it was worth it....love this jacket!

I just love the innocence and joy of this age (3). The littlest things are so exciting!

Are You Pregnant?

I have some ideas and lighting techniques that I want to try out, but as I have mentioned before, maternity photography hasn't been booming lately. Maybe no one's knocked up ;)

Anyway, I am seeking a few "subjects" for a few sessions. They will be artistic (yes, nudity will be required in some), and always FUN!

The session is on me, and the prints will be 15% off my regular prices (but there is no obligation to purchase).

So, if you know someone who would be interested, have them contact me!

Thanks!!
816-260-1529

Slacker that I am

I'm doing this 12 week course (thats 12 WEEKS, not STEPS, just so ya know) all about recovering your creativity. I've been feeling so burnt out and restless, as you could probably tell, what with my recent film interest and not posting much.

So I am working on that, and discovering myself as an artist much more than as a business. It's nice, I feel free and look forward to where this will all lead me. Hopefully down a path that is strewn with hope and beauty for me to surround myself with.

Or maybe the holidays make me sappy. That's probably it.

Cheers~

The Snowflake

Baby C. loved that Christmas Tree. It was kind of far from where I had set up my lights, so I plunked him down by window that dreary Saturday morning last weekend and got out the film. Shooting only with limited window light, squished between the door jamb and the exersaucer, I captured Baby C. and the Snowflake.

I think he is perfect.

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.

Here Fishy Fishy

I almost *never* use white. I dont particularly like it b/c there is no contrast, which is my "signature" in photography, I think. I also dont like the all-flat-lit super bright white, so I dont light my floor (this is one of those posts for the photogs who visit my blog, lol)

But this little guy seemed to be the perfect lil' one for the fishy set-up.

It pays to look up

I was photographing a super-cool senior recently when I happened to look UP. Though I don't know what it means (besides as one of my friends pointed out, it means a lot of ticked off parents b/c these things cost a ton)...I thought it was really cool. They are just tied above a street downtown....

I'm shameless

My friend Kristin, who is an amazing woman, mother and artist, has just (after MUCH pushing, shoving and nagging by her friends, including ME) launched her new business and has a gorgeous new website to show off.

I would LOVE to see some of her work in your kid's rooms! As soon as MY kids decide what they want, I will be having my boys room done.

So, without further jabbering from me....KidArt by Kristin

http://www.kidartbykristin.com/