1 month new

My Baby is One month old!
So I've made it a goal to photograph my babe each month...sorry for those of you not in baby mode but you can probably guess that my blog will probably consist of baby baby baby. 

I can't believe she's a month old...well that's kind of a lie.  It's been long days and even longer nights...my babe doesn't sleep.  Myth 1- all babes do is sleep...hah LIEs!  My babe is wide awake most of the time, bright eyed, not missing a thing.  I seriously have no idea how single mothers do it. I could NOT do this without my hubby.  There was no question in my mind that he would be a great father...but he has honestly blown my mind...I could not have survived this first month without him!

So month One...here's what i know about miss Emmerson.
1. She does not want to miss a thing...grandma calls her "snoopy" and "bright eyes"
2. She eats with her back arched...this little one is STRONG-she held her head up the very moment she was out of the womb
3. She moans when she's falling asleep...the cutest thing ever
4. The brow furrow is a look I get a lot
5. She's a cuddler...no swing no bouncer...in your arms is just fine.
6. She enjoys her bath-and by enjoy i mean she doesn't cry :)

SO here's Emmerson - One month new
xoxo 

HAPPY JANUARY

My GREATEST Accomplishment

Though I havn't blogged much about my pregnancy I am beyond excited to share my GREATEST accomplishment!!! Miss Emmerson Anne emerged into our world December 10th...only 4 days past due...and she is beyond anything i could have ever imagined.  I wont go into details about the labour but man oh man...i am still unsure why people decide to have another...everyone keeps saying you forget the pain but BUT i still remember ha...only time will tell i guess.

So...i know you all assume that since i LOVE taking photos that this little girl would be photographed everyday. Different settings, positions, wordrobe changes galore. WELL....I can honestly say its just not as easy photographing your own child.  Maybe it's my child...who hates to sleep :) PLUS it was quite an adjustment our first week as mother and daughter that photos were just not high on my priority list.  But one day, during our first week, i found my opportunity. Quick as it was, she was not crying or feeding...she wasn't sleeping either but hey...i quickly made the bed (with one hand..see not easy) and snapped a few shots. 

Though it wasn't the photoshoot i had hoped for with an easy, managable, manuverable, sleeping baby I was able to capture her BRIGHT eyes.  And i am sure there will be many more shoots to come. 
Just me, my camera and my amazing little girl. 

Lauren+Chad :: Part 1

ITS ALL IN THE DETAIL!

A great friend of mine was married back in September and I was lucky enough to be a guest.
I love love love being a guest at weddings...especially when it's someone I love to pieces.  I can just sit back, relax and BE IN THE MOMENT!  So thank you Lauren letting me enjoy your day!

But come on...lets be realistic here...how could i not capture some of the details of the most beautifully put together wedding i have EVER seen. I mean honestly...the pictures WILL speak for themselves...every detail was FLAWLESS, thoughtful, and perfectly executed!

A huge shout out the the mother of the bride Maria! This woman either WAS OR WILL BE a wedding planner in another life.  The time and dedication put into this day was no doubt due to her.  There was vision boards, lists, calendars, more lists and more vision boards...and a garage full of wedding'ness'.  It was amazing to watch mama maria, what i think was, IN HER GLORY!!! 

This is only part 1 to share some of those amazing details!!!
Be sure to check back for part 2 - enjoy!

Lauren+Chad :: Part 1

Presley :: Babe

Being on bed rest is really paying off.
Up at hours of the day when everyone else is sleeping has become a work time. Time to get things done and time to edit photos.

As i await the arrival of my little one I was more than thrilled to be editing these photos...even if it is at 3 in the morning :)
This little girl is perfection. that's all. PERFECTION.

 

even miss truly had a moment infront of the lense :)

this one's for daddy

see i told you!

Rogers :: Family

Well it's that time of year again...another Rogers family photo! You may recognize this little boy...I photograph him often...he's my cutest little nephew and one of my fav subjects to shoot!  If only that were a 2 way street cause as he gets older the less he enjoys being photographed.  And this smart little cookie just knows all we want is a single photo, something mom can frame, put up, be proud of!

All he kept saying was "i'm done mama i'm done"  and how cute is that...right. 
SOO it's time for some bribery.
Note to self...must have bribe on hand...logic just does not work ;)

Well it was a good thing i remember some pretty cool stickers in my car! Thats right Auntie Kailey became Lindens biggest fan....lets just say there was a bit of an attitude change.
From now on stickers will be a staple in my camera bag. 

I always enjoy my time with my family and even more when i get to capture this little man and all his craziness.  He could just be one of the cutest boys around!
love you!
enjoy!

ROGERS family :: SNEAK

gosh I LOVE this kid!!!