An Afternoon at the Auditorium

"My sisters remind me, by their very steadfastness,that truth, beauty & goodness exist in the world, & that, no matter what, there are & always will be people loving people through thick & thin.' - Kim Kardashian

When Bianca messaged me about a sister's shoot, I, perhaps a little too excitedly, responded with the idea of the auditorium. I wanted to tell their story at a location that was significant to them, so we brainstormed a little, but this just seemed like the perfect fit. They are an incredibly talented trio- the singer, the dancer & the actress; & the green room, the stage, the foyer, all these bits & pieces of the auditorium, have been ginormous bits & pieces of their lives. Their lives as individuals & their lives as sisters. Sisters are a special thing, & it was a special, entertaining afternoon, hanging with these three.

What's Your Story?

So what is it? What’s your story? Who are you? Who is your family? Who are these children, the ones running around, full of life? The ones who don’t want to sit still for too long, what makes them smile? laugh? What makes all of this, yours? Maybe it’s a favorite tutu or jumping in mud puddles; maybe it’s a big bowl of chocolate ice cream or throwing rocks in the ocean; maybe it’s snuggling with the raggedy old stuffed puppy or curled up together, under the quilt your Grandma made. Maybe it’s none of this. Maybe it’s all of this.

We each have our own distinct stories- the littlest details, the tiny moments, that makes things our very own. These are what define us, these are what contribute to our foundation. Nobody’s story will ever be the same. We might create a photographic memory of it, but why not take it a step further, & actually document it.

Storytelling sessions are, quite frankly, sessions that tell your story. Maybe they’ll include one place, or maybe a bunch of places- your home, a favorite beach, a special park, the grocery store, your coffee shop. The places are ones of significance. They are probably part of your routine, perhaps the routine you don’t even realize you have. Maybe every Saturday, you take your kids for hot chocolates, & maybe you know how special this is, when their eyes light up & grin from ear-to-ear because they know it’s Saturday- it’s hot chocolate day. Or maybe you randomly head to the park, but the kids have a favorite park, with the swing that swings the highest & the merry-go-round that twirls the fastest. These are the places I visit with you, telling your story through images.

Your kids might remember me trailing along with my camera, or they might not because they're so caught up in their simple joys. Twenty years from now, they’ll look at the family photos & remember that day, so full of their real-life. It's about just being you. So tell your story. What are you waiting for?

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Six Months Old

I got to hang out with Hadley Mae a couple weeks ago, for her six month shoot. Because of some rescheduling due to these dang winter illnesses, it was more like her seven month shoot. She is such a sweet little spitfire. I think she would've appreciated not seeing my camera at all, but she did warm up to me once I started shaking her awesome little dumbbell rattle around.

Her pictures were done in her home, the light was perfect- even had some sun poke through briefly. It was also fun to see some of my pictures on their walls (maternity, birth & newborn images). I always love seeing how clients display their photographs!

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Welcome to the World, Jax

Even though my kids are young, it's still easy to forget how quick they change & how fast they grow. Jax was just a week old in his pictures; he seems so tiny, like my own could never have been that little. But they were; & not very long ago. It amazes me how fast they transform from this beautiful brand new bundle, into an active, curious little creature, ready to take on the world. Jax made his presence known loud & clear, right from the start. Greeted not only by two amazing parents, but also a big brother & big sister, he is one very lucky little dude. So much love for a such a deserving little one. Welcome to the world, Jax!

My Personal Favorites of 2012

2012 was a good year. There were ups & downs; lots of emotion- joy; sadness; it was a year to remember. The year we lost our Grandma Grace; the year we welcomed our baby girl, EllaGrace. I took pictures along the way. Here are some of my favorites from our year & here's looking to 2013, with smiles on our faces!