Lovely Senior Portraits

I received a phone call about Senior portraits from a family in Palmer, and I went up there on
Friday afternoon, the other most beautiful day last week! I was so grateful to have such beautiful weather, and even the trees and clouds cooperated with me.

This is Amanda, and she is a lovely young lady. This family just moved here from the lower 48, and from what I can tell, they already love it here! We did outside portraits, and also studio portraits, and had a really good time. Thanks to Amanda's sister and mom, we got quite a bit of use out of the reflector so lighting was *perfect*.

I think these turned out great... Amanda and family, I hope you love your sneak-peek, 'cause I sure do... and Gina, there's a surprise for you at the end!

Hospital portraits!

Last evening, my cell phone rang. Miss P from Monday night had said that she felt she'd be having the baby that evening, or the next day. Well, I got a call from a good friend of hers who said that I needed to call them right away... at the hospital! LOL They sounded very tired, but happy.

I went in with my husband, Jim, who was my assistant for today with the reflector. I don't like to use flash at the hospital because baby eyes shouldn't be exposed to such harsh flashes. Everyone was wreathed in smiles... except R. He... was a little jealous LOL. I did get a few of him and his baby brother, much against his wishes, but I think we got some great photo-journalistic shots of this family and their new addition. This baby is so sweet. He loves his binky! Here are my favorites from their session today. Look for the baby's "smile" with his parents! It's so sweet!

Beautiful Maternity Portraits

I got a phone call from a new client, from Mr. E, and I called him back. He was interested in doing the Bringing Home Baby package, and I asked him when his wife was due. He replied that she was due any day now, and I responded, well, we gotta do the maternity portraits NOW.

I went over to their home last night to photograph Miss P, Mr. E, and their adorable son, R. Miss P's mom is visiting her daughter's family to help her with the baby. My assistant and I were completely spoiled by authentic Turkish food, recipes so simple and delicious. They are going to email the recipes to me for a delicious artichoke dish, and also a wonderfully perfect tart, salty and a bit sweet cabbage rolls. I will put those recipes on this blog when I get them.

Miss P's baby bump is beautiful, although she is very ready to give birth to A. He's going to be a beautiful baby, and she is looking forward to having him in her arms. Here are my favorite images from our session last night. Mr. E and Miss P, thanks so much for having us in your home and getting to know you! It was a fun evening and I know we enjoyed being over. Best wishes for a safe and exciting delivery. Don't forget to call me when you guys get to the hospital!