Sweet baby D

This gorgeous little guy was such a dream. And he even timed a little event to occur during our photo shoot: he lost the umbilical cord while I was there! So I got to record it for the parents, even though I won't be sharing that here. :)
The first shot here is probably my favorite, dad is a mechanic and even though his hands have been washed and are clean, they are forever stained and a bit bashed up. I just love the juxtoposition of the soft, brand new baby skin against those tough, hard-working, manly hands.

Been a long time

December was so chaotic for me, but fun for sure! Just busy, busy busy! I've really been neglecting this poor little blog, but I plan on catching up just a bit here. Hope you don't mind me posting a bunch at once!
This first one is a lovely friend of mine who is pregnant with her second little one, and wanted some shots with older sis. So fun! And K is beautiful and so open to ideas. I'm hoping for the most serene birth for little T when he comes.
Thanks for doing this with me, K!

Website pics

Today I was able to spend some time with a great family. I was there to get some new pictures for "M", who has started a great new business and needed a new picture for her website. And since I was there anyway, we thought we'd get some pics of their beautiful little girl too.
I've got a few ready, so thought I'd give "M" and "R" a sneak peek.

Just for fun:
Love the lashes!
And I just had to share this shot, you aren't human if this expression doesn't make you laugh audibly (or at least crack a smile)!
Thanks for a fun day, guys, and for the Mexican Coca-Cola. :)

Such a blessing!

Halloween turned out to be so much more this year for our family......we were blessed with a new family member, my nephew "D". I was lucky enough to be able to be there for the time right after his birth, and had a wonderful time just sitting back, capturing moments. I think that is my very favorite kind of photography, no posing at all, just hoping to be in the right place at the right time.
Mom and babe made quick work of it and are both healthy and happy, my sister is amazing!
Presenting.........new little "D"!

Some of the siblings checking out the little guy with the nurse:
His twin older sisters:

Very proud grandparents:
And the first shot of the new family:

Now if I could only get a moment to get her maternity and their more formal newborn shots ready! My poor family, they're so understanding about clients coming first!

Another "A" senior

We started out for one of the many fountains in our town as a backdrop, just to find out that they were turned off! For the season or for the night, I don't know, but we had to improvise and find alternate locations. The waterfront and the Rose Garden turned out to work just great!
It was a very chilly evening, but "A" was such a trooper, even when I asked her to lay down on a cold bench to get the shot. But on the good side, at least we passed up the stone and metal benches in lieu of a wooden one! :)
"A" and her mom were lovely to work with, and very kind to let me pick their brains about high schools. Yes, we're coming up on that phase in life with our oldest, I still cannot believe it!
Thank you for a wonderful time, "A" and "A's" mom! :p