Photo Challenge: Light

I had an ah-ha moment last week...a moment of sheer bliss. I had just finished an amazing photo shoot and was on the quest for finding newborn props for my upcoming sessions. During the search for great items at my father-in-law's barn no less, the light was almost to dust in the sky and I HAD to pull my camera out. There are so many discoveries you make as a photographer...Things you normally wouldn't notice, are now all of the sudden in the forefront. I love that. The world observed a little differently. Lately, I've been obsessed with wild mustand flowers. They're so pretty and seem to be everywhere this time of year! I don't even know how I have never seemed to notice them before! Where have you been my whole life?! I love these pics...the yellow combined with the lighting creates a little piece of happiness! sigh..

Any who, light combined with exposure is one of those things that has to be practiced constantly...there are so many things to think about when shooting in light. Where is the light in the sky? Do I have back light, side light, front light...? My most favorite is back and side lighting, there are so many layers and stories that can be told with light. Here is these photos I was playing around with back light and a couple with side light. I love back light because it gives that creamy layer of heaven in between the camera and the subject....it's almost magical!

I *heart* this picture. Don't you want to run and lay down in this field. Oh pure joy!

My little T is so silly, this is the closest thing to a smile I am going to get, and I love that about her!

Again, the light is so soft...

I also love doing different compositions...a little abstract :)

So there you have it, my take/love affair, or whatever you want to call it, on light...:)

just two more!

I can't get enough of this beautiful lady. Here are a couple more I couldn't help but share!

Beautiful Mama Kerry

Miss Kerry is due with her third girl and at 38 weeks still looks AMAZING!! She rocked it:) She has the best style and knows what looks good...I had so much fun and can't wait to photograph her little one! Thanks Kerry for such a fun day!

one word: perfect

Okay, I had a breakthough with babies....keep it hot, hot, hot! Well, okay not hot, but oober warm in the room....This little miss slept like no other and she rocked my world! Definitely more, much more to come of this little one!

blog lift!

For those of you who subscribe to this little ol' blog...I've changed my header and I'm in love. I tried to capture my favorite moments along with a little what I'm about. Hope you like! Let me know what you think!

I can't leave you photo-less, so here are a couple I took when I did a trade last year with the sweet Mandy and her fun family. I just never got around to posting...Such a cute family!

I love this second pic...they are a little out of focus because the sun was so bright...but I love that. I love the sun spots and the back light, can't it be summer all year long?! It makes it just a littler more intriguing. Pictures like this make me happy!

{oh}brooke

I am so thankful to be friends with the talented Brooke. She is so inspiring and lives life to the fullest. I'm so happy to say that she and her hubby are about to make an addition to their family! It was so fun to collaborate ideas for this shoot. We found this lovely winery with this old empty Victorian home on it! It was a perfect place for pics and the weather thankfully was great...a good cloudy day and barely rained just as we finished! With props, lots of ideas and some adorable outfits, we had a blast...and I hope, hope, hope that you love them as much as I do Brookie! Thanks for a wonderful day!

Brooke at 32 weeks:

I LOVE these last two...she looks so calm and serene. There is something so wonderful about being pregnant. I remember when I was prego with my first and people would say that I just had this glow about me, that is so true with Brooke and I think I caught a glimpse of that in this photo! Hurray!

just one

Okay, I couldn't wait...here's one from today from my oh-so-talented and sweet friend Brooke...

definitely more to come!

thankful

I first of all have to thank all of the friends and family that have given me so much support this past year. I feel so blessed to be surrounded by so many uplifting and wonderful people who believe in me and my passion for photography! I have the best clients and want you all to know how much I've enjoyed working with each one of you!

I'm so excited for a new year (even though it's already February:) ) and for all of the fun we are going to have this year. A new year means new locations, lots of new babies, *hint - hint*....my favorite :) and lots of new ideas to try. I can't wait for what the future has in store and am so blessed to be able to pursue what I love so much!

Here's some new favs of my little guy at 5 months...I just love his chubby fingers and toes!