Great Friday Family Shoot

I am doing this couple's wedding in September. A year later than they planned, but after a lot of hard work and patience they are on track to have their wedding this fall.

Tonight they came over and brought their 2 boys and we had a great time doing family pictures as well as their engagement pictures. The boys were great! Patient and well behaved and funny!

As for Jeannie and Todd, they are such a great couple! I can't wait for their wedding, it's gonna be a beautiful day!

Here are a few shots from tonights shoot:

Pictures in the Park - Ray Family

The Ray Family Pictures are done! On-line web gallery (password protected) is up. Here are a few of the final shots.

Pictures in the Park

What a beautiful family! I first met this family in October of 2007. I was blown away by these two little ones. They were so easy to photograph and just adorable - Corbin wasn't even walking at the time. Since then I have taken their pictures a few times and seeing how they grow is awesome.

We have tried several times to set up family pictures, but timing just hasn't worked out, until Saturday. We finally did it - we got Dad in the pictures!

I have just done a quick pass thru but I think they are going to be great!
Here are a few that I have pulled out to share....

Los Angeles Trip

I am in Los Angeles for the week on Lilly business. It's been a busy week, but I got to go out today for awhile and do some sightseeing. Believe it or not I did not bring my "good" camera, I have a small point & shoot with me so forgive the quality of some of these. I am in Los Angeles for the week on Lilly business. It's been a busy week, but I got to go out today for awhile and do some sightseeing. Believe it or not I did not bring my "good" camera, I have a small point & shoot with me so forgive the quality of some of these.
my hotel
Huge Jackman's print at the Chinese Theatre
Hollywood sign
Universal Studios
Dr Phils House

Beautiful Baby Boy Ryan

I did this little guys pictures when he was just a few months old and he was a cutie then, but OH MY! Look at those eyes...he is just adorable. We had so much fun. He was in a great mood, laughing and smiling - mom, grandpa and grandma did a great job getting some great looks from him. I haven't officially started editing this shoot yet, but just glancing thru I had to pull a few out and post.

I can't believe that she is this grown up!

This is Kayla! I have known Kayla since the day she was born. Her mom and I have known each other since kindergarten. I was just in sheer amazement as we were doing these pictures. She has grown us to be a respectful and beautiful young woman and as her "Aunt" Criss, I couldn't be more proud. Although after we were done I realized with her being a senior, how old that makes me!

She also brought her boyfriend Beau. What a sweet couple they are!

Amber's Senior Portraits

What a sweet girl Amber is. She was so excited and had so much fun and we took TONS of pictures! You can see what a great personality she has from the sax picture. For the first time with a senior I had to change out my 8GB card! I'm still working on the finals proofs, but wanted to post a few of them for you to see!

My New Great-Nephew is Here!

Meet Noah! It seems like we have been waiting on him forever. I think his mommy found out she was pregnant at about 3 weeks - but finally......he's here! He is so precious. I am working on getting his pictures done, I'm taking a few here and a few there. We'll get them done. Here are a few of my favs so far.....

Kristin Senior Pictures 2009

Kristin was an awesome model! Her mom told me that she used to take tons of pictures when she was little - you could tell, she knew how to pose and she just worked great behind the camera. It was the easiest shoot because I didn't have to tell her what to do or how, she just knew!

Her shoot was done on 2 different days. Day one was in the studio and day two was outside at Garfield Park. I'm excited to get thru her images, I think they are going to be stunning! Here is a sample of what I have so far!