Bentlee and Her Dog.

If you know me, you know that I am not at all an animal/pet person. We never had pets growing up unless you count a couple of hamsters that eventually died or a turtle that ran away. And no, I am not kidding, our turtle ran away. My kids beg for a dog ALL the time. In moments of weakness I might consider it for half a minute, then memories of friends horrible experiences with dogs come flooding back. Stories of dogs throwing up and pooping all over their house. I have heard some crazy stories over the years. And some of my friends are dog lovers and they love their dogs like part of the family. And I can respect that, but if I had a dog and it threw up all over my house...couldn't handle it. Don't hate, just the way I am. Good thing I married a fellow non-animal lover. That being said, for some reason this picture of Bentlee and her dog just melted my heart. I love photographing this girl and her family. For some reason, they make me happy. More of their family tomorrow. My kids our out of school today and we are going to play outside!

Let's Hear It For The Boys!

The boys rocked the photo sessions this Fall season. So many HANDSOME boys this year. Here are a few of my favorites...

I Heart Face Photo Challenge

This week's Photo Challenge for I Heart Faces is Favorite Face of 2011. I originally passed this photo up when I was sorting photos from this shoot of Kate from this past summer. Funny how sometimes I pass a photo up only to come back later and have it be one of my favorites.

Happy New Year!

Love this kid. Such a fun age. Goal this year...take more pics of my own kiddies. It is sad when I show up to a family event, the only one without a camera. Sometimes, I can't stand to take, upload, and edit one more photo. And part of it too is that I just want to enjoy the moment, rather than trying to document them all the time. Is there a good balance? Ry complains that we don't have any normal everyday pics of the kids. I will try to be better about that this year.

Newborn Models

CALLING ALL EXPECTING MOTHERS:

We have tons of new props, hats, headbands and backdrops that need to be modeled by newborn babes.

If you are expecting in the next two months, you are in for a treat.

Lindsey Bennett and Lindsay Brummer are offering newborn sessions together

at a DISCOUNTED session fee of $100 that includes 15-20 digital images AND discounted products.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Contact us NOW and let us know your due date, we will get you penciled in the schedule.

When the little arrives, contact me to confirm the session date (it will take place between the babies first 4-9 days).

Price Family+New Year's Resolutions

Heather and I originally planned on taking these photos in the orange groves. I can't say how happy I am that we changed it to this amazing location in Scottsdale. It was a bit of trek, but SO worth it. And I think that this location just fits their family "style" much better. Watching this family interact was so entertaining. Derek is such a guy's guy. He is a major sports fanatic and just opened up a new Crossfit gym, which I hear is amazing! Anyone have a New Year's resolution to get fit? I am sure Derek and his coaches could whip you into shape in no time. I want to join, but I am a little scared he won't let me have my Dr. Pepper anymore!?! Anyways, Heather and these three girls have him wrapped around their little fingers. I love that all three of the little girlies have their own uniquely beautiful look. Heather ordered some great prints, I will post her wall display when Heather gets them hung! So excited to see them. Thanks Price family!

In LOVE with this family and session.

This session was a photographer's dream. Perfect setting, perfect outfits, a yellow VW bus, great light, kids oozing with personality. I love great props, but am always worried about them overwhelming the photos. I always want to make the main focus the people and not the prop. I think this worked out perfectly and will definitely be more inclined to do this again. Thanks Tanners for a fun afternoon, your kids are amazing. And Nora, those eyes...I die.