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I’m thinking about one more working trip to the ATL this fall, possibly in mid October. This would be just in time to get pictures for the holidays! If any of you out there are interested, please leave a comment, or email/call/facebook me so I can gauge the interest level and work on setting dates.

As with the upcoming Fort Lauderdale trip, I’ll throw in some extras to my basic packages. If those don’t work for you, contact me and we’ll come up with something that does, including splitting sessions with friends if that is more convenient for you.

Speaking of facebook, I created a fan page. I’ll use that to share more albums, events and other tidbits. Check it out and “become a fan”!





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I really enjoyed this recent shoot for a number of reasons. First, that it was an opportunity to catch up with an old friend I went to school with (gotta love facebook). She was as genuine and easy to be around as I remembered her, as is the rest of her family, which was great to see.

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Second,  was that I got to capture an amazing moment. Little Miss A took her first “official” step right in front of my camera! To get that, and mom’s reaction, was awesome.

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Another cool thing, we went to a park that sits in front of the house that J’s grandmother lived in when he was growing up. He has a lot of memories of the house and park. I love that they picked a location not just because it was pretty but because it meant something to them.

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I like the tear and smile in that last one. The line between crying and laughing is so thin with children.

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And last, but NOT least, that hair!

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Remember this sweet baby? Five months have passed since I last saw her, and I was amazed at how much she’s grown and changed. I couldn’t believe how much more she looks like her mom now!

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With her proud big brother!

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Splish Splash

Posted on August 11, 2009

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It could be a pool, a puddle, the tub, a creek, or the ocean. My girls just love being in and near the water. Well, CM has gone from being terrified to loving it now that she has learned to swim. VC already can’t get enough of it.

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Anyone who knows me knows I’ll take any excuse for a trip! Flying is wonderful, too, but since I frequently travel with my brood in tow, carseats and cupholders tend to win out over peanuts and in-flight movies. Plus, you don’t have the same excuse to eat terribly and buy lotto tickets that the road provides…

I will be in the Fort Lauderdale area in October to follow up with these cute kids and capture the whole family on their home turf.

Please contact me if you are interested in booking a session between October 2 and 5! It might be difficult to think about now, but that will be perfect timing for holiday cards and presents!

As an added incentive, I am offering these extras to my existing packages for this trip:

Social Networker – One high resolution digital file, copyright released for personal use. Great to use for holiday cards.

Family Historian - One 8×10″ print.





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This recent shoot was abbreviated by a sudden burst of rain, but we will pick up with this South Florida family in a couple of months (long story, but they happened to be in ATL the same week that I was)! Stay tuned to find out exactly when I’ll be heading south (for a change) to the Fort Lauderdale area and will be available for family, kids, or couple sessions.

We met up at one of the most pristine public playgrounds I’ve ever been to, John Howell, in Atlanta. But boys will be boys, and Z managed to find the little bit of dirt and sand there was to be enjoyed. He was so much more into that than any of the fancy playground equipment!

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This is exactly what I mean about wanting to capture kids being themselves and not performing for the camera! Mom, T, said something to the effect of, “if you want to get a true picture of my son, this would be it!”

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He may be the big brother, but there is still a lot of baby boy in him.  I love this swipe at an itchy nose.

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And baby M…what a doll! There’s a lot going on in those eyes.

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7 months and already more than a handful!

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She loves her mama…and the camera, too!

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Sorry you got soaked…can’t wait to come see you guys!





Simple Pleasures

Posted on June 14, 2009

VC enjoying fresh cherries for the first time…

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She is turning one next month. I can hardly stand it.





Super Boy!

Posted on May 18, 2009

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No, this is not a toothless toddler. This is just a BIG ten month old boy! He shares the exact same birthday as my VC but is about twice her size! Not only is he big, but Mr. H is blessed to be the newest member of a family whose generosity knows no bounds…T and I know first hand, being the beneficiaries of their kindness in a big way years ago. I was thrilled to finally meet H and photograph him, and hope to continue to for years to come!

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Hats and babies… they look so cute in them for that half a second that you can trick them into wearing one.

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Thanks, T and M, for letting me into your GORGEOUS home! Next time let’s do a family portrait, dogs and all! Oh, and if I can work that stove into a shot…





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These girls are not only beautiful, but warm, passionate and fun. Just like their great mom, whom I’ve been friends with since we were younger than they are now. I love getting to see them grow as a family. Thanks, H-ladies, for spending the afternoon with me. I hope you had a great month of birthday celebrations!

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Have you heard that country song, “You’re Gonna Miss This“?  It’s a corny country radio song, but the lyrics get me every time. It doesn’t hurt that I first heard it when I was stressed out and pregnant. These reminded me of that song…

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