I decided to take the kids to the park early this morning and we had so much fun. That’s the great part of taking several weeks off from the business side of photography. As much as I love my job, sometimes it feels so good to just take my camera and the kids to the park and have a good time. I was looking forward to a little good outdoor cooperation from both Ty and Taryn, but Ty’s plans changed quick when his best friend that lives down the street showed up at the park. So he ditched Taryn and I at the swings and took off with Cade to the monkey bars. I didn’t dare follow with the camera, […]

I am loving Ty being out of school. So is Taryn. I managed to catch a few while they were busy playing with their new Christmas toys in the den this morning. Imagine my delight when I saw these pop up during the download! Not technically perfect, but it’s so them, playing, telling secrets and showin’ a little love. Makes the Mommy in me go “awwwww”. I always worried about Ty having that only child syndrome, but he doesn’t. He totally loves Taryn. But the biggest surprise in having two children? Seeing them interact and watching how much they love one another, they treat each other as a gift and I just love that!

I promised photos of the jewelry I am now offering to clients (and that I gave as Christmas gifts to all the Grandma’s in the family). I was planning on taking just a few casual shots to post on the blog but last night I was contacted by the owner of the jewelry company. I had sent her a copy of the photograph of the ornament in the previous post thanking her and she asked me to do a product shoot with the pieces I have on hand. How cool is that!! We traded services, photos for free jewelry, and given the fact that she is a pro photographer herself, I think it’s pretty cool! I have to tell you […]