And meeting Mr. G and his parents was *absolutely* an honor.   Their sense of humor, the intimate nature of their family…. was unique and beautiful.  I enjoyed every minute i was there.  And i adore the moments we captured…

And i can’t share from this session without mentioning the dogs.  Because they were funny and fun, and i might just have to invite myself back over and do a dogs only session.  Oh, and they have 5 dogs.  And the last one they got wanna know what they call him?  One Dog Too Many.  Um, I’ve laughed about that many times since i left their home.  And One Dog Too Many is featured below (and i do think he has a proper name… .

Hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Halloween and i’ll be back around later this week!

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I want to share a few images from a session last week — and this family is *so* lovely, and i’ve gotten to know them well through a few sessions now.  I know they’d prefer to see a peek that hear me gush, so here is your peek W family.  Your babies are sooooooooo sweet and beautiful…

And i’m off to meet a brand new baby boy this morning… Gah, i love newborn sessions!

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At the 2011 Gala, this lovely family won my donation in the auction via a very generous donation.  It was my honor to work with these guys for a second time — they are such a joyous and talented and  honorable family.   Thank you 4 (ok, 6 and a half this year ) for a lovely evening and i hope you love your images!

I have a crazy week ahead… 2 newborns to shoot this week, 2 families this weekend, and a pile of editing and ordering.  And i think my kids may want dinner once or twice too!

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And i wanted to share these with you because i LOVE the diversity of shots you can get in Blacksburg/Christiansburg in a matter of 2 hours!  Check it out….

Oh… and the star.  LOVE these….

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!  I’ll see you soon!

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I’ve had to opportunity to work with Miss A since she was born, and each and every time — she is *pure* joy.   She turned 3 on Sunday — Happy Birthday Sweet A!!   And to her equally as lovely parents –  I hope you all are having the time of your lives on your trip.  There is magic in these moments…

Here is a sneak from our session!  Gah… i love these images.

And you should be proud of me.  2 blogs in 2 days!  Whoop!  And more are coming.  Yup, they ARE!

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I have been HERE!!! Just flying under the blog radar. Bad, i know. And i’m sorry! I’ve had a lot going on, some fabulous some not so fabulous… but i’ve been working as usual and going to try to put blogging a little higher on the “to do” list, lol…. But here is a peek on a few of the projects i’ve worked on in the last many months!

and i’ll try to be back soon. i’ve had some CRAZY fabulous sessions the past few days, and i’m shooting again tonite and again tomorrow (yay for FINALLY good weather so we can squeeze some weather postponed sessions in)!

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My schedule is booked for the remainder of 2011, with the exception of a handful of spaces for weekday mini sessions this fall. Wonderful, right? YESSSSSSSSSSSS! but, i am one of those last minute non-planners, someone who never *thinks* of anything until 10 seconds before. So i weirdly feel bad for any of you all who are *like me* because its only JUNE and all of my planner clients are AWESOME and filled up my calendar! I mean, if i called a photographer and said “hi, i’d like a session for 5 months from now” i’d be proud of myself for planning ahead and NOT expect a “gee, i’m sorry, my calendar is full”. Anyway, you get the idea of what i am saying, lol….

If you want to know more about weekday mini’s — they are about 45 min long, and generate a min of 15 proofs and are good for up to 2 children. Want to see one? Below is the last mini i photographed (click the play button and be warned there is music). And i should tell you, this one was a bit longer than 45 min as we had to wait out a rainstorm in Panera Bread. And, i mean, you gotta take a few photos in Panera, right?!? And Miss L is just a divine little thing. I’ve worked with her family since she was born, and she is honestly divine. That is the best word i can use to describe her…

I’m going to try to be back VERY soon to blog some beautiful families, babies, and a stunning High School senior i’d love to share with you… BUT i’m not sure i’ll get to that before i leave town for 2 weeks on Saturday. So if i don’t make it here again SOON, i’ll be back in a few weeks and have a GREAT holiday!

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and yummy.

and a gift.

and lovely.

and a little sister.

and beautiful.

and perfect in every way.

Welcome to this world Miss J… its a bit lovelier now that you are a part of it!  And to her lovely family… Thank you for letting me share time with you again.  I sincerely enjoy you 4.

Have a wonderful week everyone.  Its a crazy one for many of us… last week of school, field day, 152.4 parties at school to attend and provide for, 1 party at house to prepare for,  cramming in every second of work possible around all the aforementioned details before the little people are home for the summer, lol…

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And holy wow, is he handsome…

See everyone soon!

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Next, if you have any pull, could you PLEASE do something about this whacky unpredictable sopping wet weather.  Its wreaking HAVOC on my sessions.  THANKYOUVERYMUCH!

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And finally, you guys know I am a sucker for portraits.  Pretty simple, i just love them.   I had the opportunity to work with a REALLY lovely family a couple of weeks ago… and the portraits we made together really make me smile.    Beautiful & real kiddos make for some pretty fabulous subjects.   They were so fun to work with, and reminded me so much of a time long ago with my big brother.  He and I used to periodically torture each other but with love in our hearts.  Well, i *think* he loved me back then… HA!  Anyway, thanks so much to the H family for the evening we spent together – you guys were a joy!

I’ll try to be back soon…. been busy (which translates to blog absent!).  Hope you all are doing great!

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