A hobby I don't have time for...

Scrapbooking. I miss it. I used to scrap all the time and today I came across an unfinished page...it had been left with no journaling for TEN months--yep, since I lived in Oregon! So I just took a few minutes and finished it...then I thought it would be fun to share something different here on my blog. I hope to get back into this hobby eventually...I need to even things up between the amount of scrapbook pages my daughter has compared to my son!

here is what it says:
"Inseparable. That's the two of you! You are constant companions and playmates. I enjoy seeing you together, playing...and I love hearing you laugh your belly laughs together. I secretly delight in spying on you as you devise a naughty little scheme together (usually to sneak some treats.) You are affectionate, thoughtful and kind to one another. You miss each other when you are apart-even asking to call the another on my cell phone! Your bond is strong, love evident, and did I mention that you want to get married?"

Beautiful Belly

My first maternity session was perfect...I was thrilled to shoot in a beautifully decorated nursery! I couldn't have asked for a cuter belly, or sweeter parents-to-be...congratulations, Alex & Julie!

super fun group of girlies

Just had to post a few pics from a Girl's Night Out...this group was warm, kind and as you can see--fun! I loved meeting them and I am happy to call them my friends.

Now I remember why...

I always wanted a sister (in addition to my brother, not in place of him, hee hee)! These two were sweet, loving and definitely different from each other. Their affection for each other is apparent, and I adored watching how K, the oldest, took care of her little sister when she got a "sticker" stuck in her foot. The tenderness was pure and genuine...and I felt like they were so blessed to have each other.

The Beautiful Butcher Family

Precious family, at an awesome location...I was so happy they chose this park for their session...even though we got eaten alive by mosquitoes (at least I did!). They hung in there with me while I kept finding new spots...thanks, guys!

Raquel and those eyes!

Introducing Raquel! Her breathtaking eyes were super fun to photograph and her sweet spirit just made this session really enjoyable. It was so refreshing to spend time with Raquel and her brother who so very kindly ran all the way (it was a long way) back to the car for her lipgloss! I loved seeing a brother and sister team who loves and looks out for each other...now I wish I had a shot of them together!

Alex just rocks, what more can I say?

So, when I wasn't snapping pics of this beautiful high school senior, we were gushing over the one and only Dave Matthews...I think I have met my match as far as crazed fan (she might even have me beat)...we were quoting Dave from youtube at the SAME time! woah! I love so many of her proofs, I just had to post a bunch. Sweet like candy to my soul~

I am addicted to texture

I finally bought some textures and I can't stop using them...I'm officially addicted. I love the way a texture can add a whole dimension to an image, creating a new feeling and allowing the eye to take in so much more. This photo is one of my current favorites because the wind started blowing and lifted up Dayna's dress--it caught her by surprise and I was so happy that I was able to capture her reaction. More textured-up photos to come!

These two are meant for each other

Introducing the happy couple: Jenna & Mackenzie! We had such a great session around downtown Ft. Myers and boy, did they end it right--with tapas and martinis! Thanks guys! I took my husband back to this fab restaurant called H2 for a hot date and we were sure to order a repeat of the Humboldt Fog cheese--so yummy. Here are some of the shots we got, there were so many good ones, it was hard to choose just a few...

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Fun Page Designs for Books

I have had some requests for ways to present boudoir photographs to husbands for anniversary & birthday gifts...so here is my #1 choice: A hard cover book! They come in three sizes, have several cover options (color & fabric choices), are hard bound and the pages are glossy, heavy weight paper (like you would find in a high-end picture book).

Below are just a few examples of what a page out of a 10x10 book might look like. There are literally hundreds of options, but I just came up with these and thought you might like a peek. So, here ya go!