Turning Two...

I've been doing so many seniors lately that I've forgotten how hard it can be to take a two year old's picture. This little girl is full of energy and spunk and she definitely made me sweat chasing after her. Her mother is one of my best friends and aren't they both so beautiful?

Love this expression...

And out came the sucker...

So gorgeous!

I love the interaction of these two in this last one...

Perfect!

Happy Birthday, Jen!

It was my sister-in-law's birthday and I was so, so, so excited to give her the present I made for her this year. Remember this photo shoot? Well, it has been one of my favorites... these two have passion that they are not afraid to show and I love it! So I decided to make Jen a book of our little photo shoot and this is the finished product... (I love it so much I almost just wanted to keep it for myself!)

The front and back.

My favorite shot...

And how could we display this fun birthday present without the birthday girl herself? (Just getting home from the gym and still looking gorgeous!)

Enjoying her new book out in the garden... awesome!

Sisters... Twins! (as a matter of fact)

I was able to work with the two most adorable twins ever! Both girls were so sweet and so fun in their own way. I really am so lucky to be able to work with people like these two.

This post is a long one... enjoy!

We had to fight the wind the whole time... but a lot of the time it worked in our favor! :)

Nothing like sisterly love!

These last ones show just how silly and fun these girls really are. What a great time...

Photog Friends

Tonight I was a mentor. That just sounds weird typing it. I would never say that I'm qualified to teach any sort of photography class or teach anything super technical about photography but I am happy to share the information that I do know. It's crazy to see how much I've changed and I hope that I'm able to continue to keep growing with each photo shoot.

I was asked by one of my friends if I would help her understand how to use her new digital SLR. And, of course, I jumped at the opportunity. Anyone who knows me knows that I love to talk photography any chance I get. It's so intriguing to me and there is always so much to learn. I also have a fellow co-worker (that's right, I have another job other than this... fortunately, but unfortunately!) that also recently purchased a new digital SLR as well and has been wanting to take some new pictures for practice. So the three of us got together and did our own mini photo shoot. They were both very eager to learn and I was happy to teach. Although the photo shoot was mainly for them I was lucky enough to get a couple shots for fun too.

First, is my friend Rachel.

Love this faded one in color and b&w. She was workin it!

This last one is soooo Rachel.

And, second, is my friend Tashina.

We had such a fun night and were so sad when the sun went down...

Oh, and you just might see me on their blogs as well... posing my little heart out like I was a rockstar, ha! Thanks, girls, for such a fun session!

A Big Teaser...

Loved this location... did not love the trains. We had no idea what we were in for...
More of these to come after the wedding.