These are all favorites for different reason.
Maybe the photo made me laugh…
the back story was possibly captivating
(it could just be my kid, I’m seriously partial)
or I could just really love the photograph.
They tell you that it takes 3 solid years to “make or break you”.
Although 2011 was a difficult year for me personally, my business thrived.
I’m so excited for year four and to all of you who have supported me, I love you dearly.
Lots of joyful homecomings with soldiers.
Started the year with a beautiful wedding
One of my favorite kiddos turns one!
Lots of Beloved <3
Welcoming many new babies!
WPPI 2011 (from the camera phone!)
The Bebies Turned 3!
Spent Mother's Day giving away free sessions to beautiful women <3
I got to see a wonderful friend get married and capture it!
Spent a lot of time out of town this summer- my LOL moment!
Hanging out in Philly
My "summer" photo for 2011
Welcoming more new babies into 2011
And then extorting them for my art!
Mommy and Baby Beloved- one of my top 5 all year.
New Clients Welcoming Fall
Beautiful Baby Girls
Lifestyle Babies!
And beautiful rainbow babies. Always joyful.
Some of my favorite families <3
My little man, growing up
- Welcoming Snow
- Welcoming another niece
- (Proud Auntie)
My first foray into Urban exploration!
And finding my place in this very crazy world of photography...
I am a creative soul. Making other people happy is my business, it just happens to be through a memory captured in a photograph. I understand that life is fleeting- I dream of my mark on the world being the photographs I leave behind. I started my business so that I could make a difference and everything I do revolves around giving back through photographs. I am a mother, a friend and I am loved.
This is the first time I’ve really been able to explain more about my involvement in Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.
I served this family several years ago when they had their second loss.
I remember the call, it pulled at my heart. Something about them seemed so special.
I had the honor of shooting maternity photos as well as arriving for their little girl’s birth and I knew she would stay with me forever…
as one of those angel babies you never forget.
I was ECSTATIC last year (around this time) when mom got in touch and told me she was pregnant again and he was healthy.
It is like this rainbow baby just radiates joy.
All “new” mom and dads dote on their babies but the love I see from angel parents is overwhelming.
Volunteering is rough at times. Not every family will become a friend, some won’t even remember your name.
But every once in awhile, you’ll take a call for a family that will stay with you.
They will remind you what a gift NILMDTS portraiture is.
And sometimes you can even share in the joy of a rainbow baby.
It makes me sad to think dad (both mom and dad are veterans) will be leaving again next year.
But I know they cherish every moment with this little guy. I mean, how could you not!?’
Thank you {BFam} for letting me continue to be a part of your lives.
Your strength and spirit inspires me and helps me remember why I started doing all of this in the first place
<3
Peace.
Little man fell asleep on his floor after nap strike.
This really reminded me of the silent night (pampers) commercials.
Christmas IS peace.
(most of the time)
For day 6, we got crafty.
Another pinterest find (the canvas idea) we made a hand print tree.
I realized I haven’t really immortalized my child at certain ages as often as I should, I’m so busy taking photos I forget his little hands will grow soon.
Maybe when he’s 18, I can hang this next to the turntable butt photo and really embarrass him!
Yes, technically I’m a little late.
After seeing 3 clients today I was running behind!
Can’t have Christmas without lights of course
Woah!
Little Man and I went out to the lights in Downtown Castle Rock with
the girl who I share The Studio (303) with Debra Dean and her kiddos.
Just fun playing with NO natural/ambient light and lots of xmas lights
I’m challenging myself for 3/25 to NOT be my kiddo 
I’m catching up on some serious blogging (among MANY other things) this weekend!
Meet the {DFam} Can you tell the little one runs the family? 
I love it when wives tell me their husbands don’t smile…
Lifestyle always makes this happen 
As an afterthought, I’m going to have to hire her before she takes over Castle Rock. She just looks so determined
I did several super fun “stylized” sessions for the baby & child contest.
By stylized, I mean that they had a theme. We had an idea in mind and styled it.
This theme was not my own, it came from mom. Who is, obviously, a genius because Little K LOVES to cook.
If you haven’t found out yet on my facebook page, Little K did win. Here’s some of my favorites from the kitchen mess!
Thanks K. We always have fun, no matter how messy it is.