the husband glow

So I've seen the pregnancy glow many times. You know, the calm face of a happy pregnant lady, although uncomfortable, still in wonder and awe that her body could create such a miracle. What I've never really seen before is what I like to affectionately call the "husband glow". Mr. Jeff most definitely had that. The whole session, his eyes were glued to her and you could see the love and tenderness he has for his cute adorable oh-so-pregnant wife! I seriously wanted to cry happy tears for how much he so easily and effortlessly expressed his love for his wife and little one. I had several moments where I had to stop and smile, because they were so gosh darn cute together! I had so much fun during this session. Everything just fell into place..the location, their great outfits, and the looks they gave each other and me! Thanks guys for a lovely afternoon! And I'm so happy for you upcoming little one! Enjoy :)

D Family

Boy was it a chilly day for this family. We found the perfect spot and the weather decided to be crazy. It was windy, and one minute it was sunny and then cloudy! It was a crazy blustery day, but we had fun and got some great shots! Hope you like them Tara...your girls are cuties :)

The youngest, Miss Jenna just turned one...so I thought a storyboard would be fun to celebrate being one!

Gwyneth makes baby #3!

This little one did.not.want.to.sleep...even in a room that was 80 degrees with a space heater blowing calmly on her, she was determined to be a part of the action! She was so sweet and definitely had her own agenda. Mama Kerry looked amazing as usual and it was fun to see what we could do with baby Gwyn. Hope you like them Kerry...I did have a lot of fun despite our subborn little girl! :) You'll notice that she is swaddled for all of the pics...she did not want to be naked, so we just went with the swaddled look...which working out just fine...I LOVE swaddled babies! It just goes to show you that those babies have personalities from the very beginning:)

Emma Elizabeth

This wee one is too cute, once she was asleep, she was out! It was wonderful! She has a special place in my heart because both her first and middle names were my great grandmother's name. I love that! Emma has the sweetest disposition and I couldn't get enough of her cuteness, not to mention all of that gorgeous hair! Thanks to her mommy Sarah for a lovely morning:)

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!