Putting the word out

In the past few weeks, I have been caught up in a bit of a personal career crisis.... My life as a photographer is ideal. I am right where so many professionals dream of being with a strong client base, a flexible schedule and income.

All of which is the product of lots of hard work, many nights up well past midnight, 1 a.m., 2 a.m, and up to rise early with my babes. Or getting four hours of work done during the baby's two hour nap. And even sitting down for 15 minutes during snack time, a moment when my little ones stop bouncing, buzzing, moving, to knock out a couple edits, blog a clients preview or put together a print order.

I love what I do!

So why change? I guess it has something to do with career progression, the dream, the goal. At the end of the day, besides wanting my children to grow into healthy, well-balanced, kind human beings, I still dream HUGE. I guess that's the hopeless artist in me shining though. Life is far too short to not be fired up about what I do on a daily basis.

What I'm saying is that even though I am totally in love and incredibly passionate about what I do right now, there's still so much more I want to achieve. So in order to keep up with my own demands, I am working on a few changes. First and foremost is my blog. I have two blogs right now and as many of you have noticed, the blog has taken a back seat, not as many posts, less photos, less writing when I do post. Juggling two blogs is more work than necessary, so I'll be combining my work and personal blogs and revamping the look and content a bit.

The other major thing I am focusing my energy on is commercial photography work. I have been working with a very talented artist, jewelry designer Laura Moore. Hope to share some of her work with you today. Laura has opened my eyes to how amazing it is to work with other small business owners. Seriously awesome stuff.

So as my readers, I'm reaching out to you, putting the word out, to see if you know of any small business owners, artists, musicians etc, who may be interested in my services. I am looking to photograph just about anything or anyone!

As for my my beloved clients, YES! I am still in business and getting busier with fall around the corner. So, I will be posting a few promotions within the next day or so for returning faces and for fresh, new faces. Keep your eyes out for that.

Will post a little more later. For now, snack time is over...

Sweet baby C

Look at that love... this little boy and his parents were such a dream to work with. Baby C kept it cool and his mom and dad were so relaxed. He felt right at home in a basket, even a football helmet, but just melted to butter when in his mama's arms. So very precious.

Thank you for inviting me into your home. I can't wait to share the rest of the images with you guys.

It's been a while

Like... ahem, six months!? I've been busy, with work and my little ones. Enjoying many adventures each day. The time has come though to start blogging again. I thought a good start would be where I left off. Baby O... he's six months now!

When I arrived at baby O's house, he took one look at me and grinned, as if to say, "I know what you're here for lady and I plan to make your heart melt all over again." And boy did he ever. Just look at these, the first three pictures in the lineup for edits, one two, three. Before editing any more I decided it was necessary to post a preview for mom and dad. Mom's out of town this week for work and I hope this will bring a little piece of love from home to her.

Thank you mom and dad for inviting me back into your home for yet another spectacular session. I knew he was beautiful when we first met, now he has charm and that smile and those eyes, my oh my those eyes... I can't wait until O turns 1!

Thank you baby O

What a glorious day it turned out to be. Baby O is not only so, incredibly handsome, baby O knows just how to pose, how to fold and melt right into my lens. He made my day, my week and my breath is just taken away as I edit these images. Cheers to his beautiful mom and dad. What and exceptional job you both have done.

Little Gent

This little guy has so much joy to bring to the world. 100% boy and full of smiles, what more could a photographer ask of her subject? Mom, I hope you enjoy the preview and I will post the rest of your gallery to my site after the holidays.

Cold!

The coldest morning yet, and I had a session scheduled. An outdoor session at that. These three were such troopers though and really gave me some amazing images from our time at the barn. Mom did a fantastic job coordinating them, absolutely adore the classic look.

Hope you enjoy the preview. Had such a great time meeting and working with you all. I'll be in touch soon!

P.S. Couldn't resist putting three up of Miss L ... the hair, the dress and such and adorable personality.

Downtown with tractors

Had the honor of photographing this growing family this past weekend. Little man 'S' even let me hold his hand. He showed me his smile at the end of the session...thank goodness for tractors.

Yet another gorgeous fall weekend, another beautiful family and of course another reason for me to love what I do. Enjoy the preview guys, your gallery will be up shortly.