College Graduation!

This past weekend I was spoiled with some enjoyable time with family and friends at a college graduation in Wyoming! My twin sister's in-laws even gave me the honor to photograph their family portraits. I haven't posted any photos of myself but if you want to see what a look like go ahead and look at the young woman in the photos that's almost the tallest one standing with her husband and the hair above her shoulders. That's my twin, Jessi, and she is about as close to a comparison as you can get! I am keeping these posts short and sweet because I am busy getting the studio finished up for the STUDIO GRAND OPENING on this Saturday 2-5pm! Anyone in town or passing through come on in and enjoy some treats and punch. Speaking of the treats they will have to be a post in themselves! I just had a terrific time making them. :) Thanks for the wonderful weekend with some great food and lots of laughs!!! Oh... the grandma's still make me laugh when I look at their looks when I told them to jump!!! hee hee

Jeremiah

Jeremiah came into with his twin brothers to get his 6 month photos! What a little sweetheart!!! I think that was one of the smoothest sessions. He just sat there and smiled and did his little thing. So here's a few of those photos to enjoy! Thanks for bringing him in Jaime!!

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Happy Mother's Day to all the mother's out there!  You are appreciated in more ways than you will ever know.  You have the gift to touch the lives of others around you. I have some wonderful mother's out there who I will always consider my "other moms," for all that they have seen me through and continue to support me through. Don't take any day for granite with your mom!  Enjoy the small memories you can share together and if you ever have a camera around take lots of pictures with them!  HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!  Lots of love and thanks to you all!

Sophie

Sophie is in the XOXO Collection and we had lots of fun with her six month photo session. I went to their home and we just had fun with all the bright spring colored outfits! She is such a joy! Always showing her unique little expressions! I can't wait to keep watching her grow from session to session. Good work to her mom and dad for the wonderful outfits and being so patient through the session. ENJOY!

Maddie paints...

Maddie is a painter for anyone needing her service! What a fun little girl! She may very well someday be the next Picasso. She made me laugh during the entire session. Her looks were priceless and her determination with each brush stroke was very well thought out. I hope you can all smile when you look over some of these. When Maddie was packing up to leave I was hugged and told she'd miss me. It was a great reminder to "think like a child." They truly are an example to live and to love in the moment. I challenge everyone to do just that everyday of your life!

Dancing is so beautiful...

I have always enjoyed all areas of the fine arts but dancing.... I'll say it really can take your breath away. It's so beautiful how someone can move their body in such a smooth yet deliberate way to convey an emotion. I was given the priveledge to work with a young and very talented ballet dancer the other day. I think I stood around with a camera in my hand and my mouth dropped open as she went through parts of dances she has performed. WOW!!! If anyone ever has time to go to a ballet I would strongly recommend it! Thanks for the opportunity to capture these images Aly you have a wonderful talent!