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Thursday, August 31, 2006

Precious Moment

Doesn't this image invite you into the friendship shared between these two sisters? It makes you want to know all their secrets. The rich colors and depth are so beautiful. How precious to capture this moment in time. I'm sure that years down the road this portrait will remain a family treasure.
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More From Our Sister Sessions

This was such a memorable portrait session. Having almost lost one of her girls, it was wonderful for their mom to have both of her daughters together, so beautiful and alive. Seeing the energy and bond between these two girls and having been part of capturing them together made it emotional for me too. That is what makes my work so rewarding.

Saturday, August 26, 2006

Recent Sessions



I love this image. This family was having a great time with their session at the beach. I really like the shadows here and how the boarder just sets it all off. What a great shot to get out of the session! So much fun!
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Friday, August 25, 2006


These kids enjoyed spending a couple of week's at their grandma's family farm. Imagine all the great memories that they'll have. It was just the perfect place to have their portrait taken.

This portrait was taken for this little guy's grandma. That smile would melt any grandma's heart. I think he was excited to have his portrait taken at the local waterpark. It's a keeper!
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Great images from recent sessions



This panel from a recent session is just precious. You can't help but be drawn into this little girl's eyes. The colors turned out so well. It is just amazing.

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Friday, August 11, 2006

Sisters

We had a great time photographing a couple of my very good friends. I enjoyed being the official "lighting girl". We took to the town in the early morning sunshine and found some really great portrait locations. The end results were some very beautiful shots.
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The beach is the perfect place to spend time together!


These ladies were so much fun! They were enjoying a day at the Kingfisher Resort and Spa...looks like it was a great time!

Sisters Portraits

We are excited to be holding our first annual sisters portrait event. The portrait sessions are free to anyone wanting to participate. Also with each session that is booked we are making a donation to the Women's Transitional Society. This makes it a really great fundraiser and the women are just having a blast with their sessions. It is amazing to see sisters of all ages just enjoying each others company, interacting and laughing together is what it's all about. All the portraits have been incredible! We have lots more to come too.