The Cruea Family

Yesterday I went to the Cruea home to take family photos.  It was super humid and hot, but you can't tell by looking at this lovely family...here are a few peeks from the session...

Home at Last

It has been a while since my last post - so many things have been going on, and I will blog about them SOON.  Life has been filled recently with end-of-school-year functions and recital rehearsals and getting summer plans solidified.  Ahhhh, the "tender trappings" of parenthood...but I digress...

On Thursday, I went to take photos of the Gunter family.  I thought my life was busy, but I've got NOTHIN' on these guys.  They are getting ready to make a move from this area to Florida.  Troy (Dad) is already down in Florida getting the new house ready for the family.  In the midst of moving preparations, Debi (Mom) and her oldest daughter (Claire) took a trip to Africa to bring home the two newest members of the family - Datch and Abby.  In addition to the three children already mentioned, the Gunters have two more sons, Landon and Sam (who was also brought home from Africa a few years ago).  Needless to say, their household is FILLED with energy and love, lots and lots of love.

I sure wish that we were able to get Dad in this photo session, but schedules just did not permit.  Here are a few sneak peeks...

Datch was not so sure about me or my camera - but, ohhh those eyes!

Abby, on the other hand, was happy to pose.

Mom with Datch and Abby

Mom with all her babies!

Don't Want To Miss A Thing

I have a really cool job.  I ADORE babies and it is always my pleasure to have the opportunity to meet and photograph sweet newborns and to meet their wonderful parents.  Yesterday, I met an 11 day old little boy, his parents and his maternal grandparents.  The newest member of this family just did not want to miss a thing and he fought sleep with all his little might.  The hard life of a supermodel finally took its toll though...zzzzz - so that we could pose him. :-) Here are a few peeks from the session...

the sweet family (look at their love and their awe...)

baby boy (LOVE that full head of hair!)

the grandparents who travelled across the world to meet him

Sisters

Yesterday I met two lovely sisters.  One was visiting all the way from California and they wanted to document the occassion in photographs.  Beautiful ladies with equally beautiful daughters.  Here is a sneak peek from their session...

I Should've Left An Hour Ago

I called a friend of mine earlier in the week, we have been trying to make a trip to New York happen for some time now.  I said "How are you doing?  Is this a good time to talk?" - and she said to me..."I should've left an hour ago."  I laughed and told her that ought to be the title of a book.  It feels like it has been my mantra for the past several weeks.

Life has been CRAZY busy lately, with ALL sorts of things.  It is what I have been working for - it is what I asked for and don't get me wrong - I am REALLY glad for it on so many levels.  Things kicked into a whole new gear and I'm just experiencing a period of adjustment.  How does the song go?  "...I can't complain, but sometimes I still do..."  Mostly, I'm one grateful lady.

Yesterday, a gorgeous friend let me use her as a model - shooting an adult's portrait.  My daughter came into my office as I was transferring the pics from my camera - "That's one pretty lady" she said.  Yes, yes she is.  Here are a couple of photos from the shoot...