I had the most fun on Monday with Amy & Ashlee, the ladies behind the incredible jewelry line Samson and Delilah. I fell in love with all of it, and even brought home a necklace myself which I have yet to take off. I am now coveting their semi-precious wraps that you can wear so many ways! I am just getting started editing/retouching their images, but here are a few that caught my eye! Awesome job ladies!!
And, we had to get some shots of Ashlee and Amy...
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Samson and Delilah
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
My Head is Spinning...
I wanted to apologize for being such an absent blogger this last week. I have been rushing to get all things holiday completed, and have just embarked on day one of a 3 day commercial shoot for Blue Cross Blue Shield. We went from 8am to 9pm today, and I am so tired! So, I should get something posted over the weekend, but will be away for the next few days. And, stay tuned next week! I am looking very forward to a shoot with jewelry designers Ashlee & Amy of Samson and Delilah. They have some great ideas, and I can't wait to see how it all comes together!
Friday, December 12, 2008
I didn't do it...
Greg and I are getting our tree this evening, so I have been thinking back to last year which was our first Christmas in our new house. We were so excited! We made a big night of going to get our tree, and decorating it...placing each ornament and Hunter Dan (a gift from my brother-in-law as well as our tree topper for some reason) in the right spot. Sort of. And, having lived in a studio apartment for most of my adult life, this was also the first Christmas tree for both Ludlow and Bleecker. Well, this is what they thought of it 2 days after the decorating...
Monday, December 8, 2008
Maternity: Baby K
What a pleasure I had today spending time with these parents-to-be. My first maternity shoot, so I was a bit nervous. I'm use to shooting the babies after they are born. But, Mrs. K was ready and had some fantastic ideas! I am so impressed with these two! For the past 6 months they have had an envelope containing the sex of baby K, and it is still sealed! Only a few more weeks now...
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Thanksgiving in New York
There is something to be said for New York City during the holidays. Greg and I have spent my birthday in New York for the past 3 years, and I absolutely love it. It is the only time we go back and visit now...ice skating in the park, the tree at Rockefeller center, the guys on the corner selling the nuts that are good themselves, but even better because they keep your hands warm. So, when my family decided they wanted to spend Thanksgiving there I was thrilled! It was the weekend before my birthday, so we just extended our trip a bit.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 21, 2008
Happy Weekend Before Thanksgiving!
I just wanted to share one of my new favorite images before I take a break from the computer this weekend. I don't know if it's his expression or the way his feet are but I love it! It's totally real to me. Have a great weekend! If your holiday weekend has already started...safe travels! I'm looking forward to catching up with my friends, eating good food and visiting one of my favorite people in the world...Joni, my numerologist! I'll keep you posted on what's in store me this coming year!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Portrait: Julia Failey
I was thrilled to get to meet Julia Failey a few days ago. We had chatted a bit about her photoshoot, and finally were able to meet in person. She is a jewelry designer in Chicago, and was going to be in Indy for a jewelry show. Her work is beautiful, and inspired by the outdoors. You have to check it out: www.juliafailey.com. Unfortunately on Monday, it was lightly snowing and freezing so we were unable to shoot outdoors, but we were able to get some great shots inside! I love her curls!!
Friday, November 14, 2008
Portrait: The Hooker Family
I was so excited when this family contacted me. They wanted something fun and different, and were willing to try out a new location. I have never shot at the canal before, and they jumped on it! They wanted more organic and natural shots, and we had the perfect backdrop for playing around. Plus the gray clouds parted just in time to let the sun come out! I had a ball being silly with these guys!! And, they definitely have great style!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
For Fun: My Cat
My husband has told me time and time again to "stop photographing the cats!" I just can't help it! On the days when I am home editing, I get up a bit after he has already left for work, and the house is quiet and quite chilly right now. I eat my breakfast, turn on The Today Show and settle in to the couch to return emails and get to work on my photos. Within minutes this guy jumps up and settles in...not the most convenient for typing but we've figured it out...except for right now...I am getting an evil look!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
101 things in 1001 days...
For fun: My Husband
Something incredible happened over the weekend...I signed on to my stat counter and I saw the number 5,000! 5,000 visits to my blog! I absolutely love it and feel overjoyed that people come to visit me and see what is new. Photography is something I have always done for myself, so to have others wanting to know what is going on is awesome. And, I just feel really blessed.
I have to send a shout out to my husband because he has been the most incredibly supportive man since I have known him, but especially these past few weeks. My weekends have been filled with photo shoots, and my nights filled with hours of editing. So, for him to still want to know how it is all going and to see pictures...I love it. I know if our roles were reversed...I would be more pushy and want him to come out and play with me. Another reason why I love him so much...walking out our front door with him is always an adventure! I couldn't resist sharing this one from Halloween...so proud!
P.S. Halloween would be his favorite holiday.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Portrait: Jovie
I was so excited to get to spend the afternoon with Jovie last week. You may recognize her from one of the first few posts on my blog back when she was just born. Now it's 7 months later, and I can't believe how much she has grown. It seems like just yesterday we did her newborn shoot! Here are a few of my favorites!!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Portrait: The Mudd Family
These guys are so fun! I wish I had a backyard like this when I was growing up! They were given so much freedom with this shoot...from what to wear to what activities they wanted to do...we fished, rode bikes, skateboarded, swung on the swing and climbed in the trees. Their mom really wanted them captured in their world. I loved it! You could see how much fun they have together as siblings, and their independence and creativity are inspiring!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Portrait: The Straumin Family
"I'm a movie star!" was what their youngest was chanting throughout his one-on-one time during the shoot with me. It was cracking me up! You can see by his poses below that he could definitely make it in Hollywood! I had so much fun with these guys! We were racing against the sun because the time change on Saturday night didn't register with me or the fact that we would have an hour less of sunlight. But, the light was beautiful, the kids were a blast, and we had a ball! Plus, we finished up just in time to all go and see the Colts bring home a victory!