Starting with my all-time fav. from the shoot….

Are these kiddos cute or what?!?!

This next pix struck me – it’s overexposed, it’s blurry, but for some reason I absolutely LOVE IT!

Any photographer will tell ya…photograph a kid, you photograph sticks.

The Jordan family is a perfect example of what you get when you relax and let your kids be kids, let your personalities come through and trust your photographer. I so appreciate you all trusting me with a glimpse into your family and into your relationships. Allowing the 5 year old to “warm up” on her own time and allowing the 9 year old to be “too cool for this”….it’s all ok. It’s real life and it’s beautiful.

Thanks Jordan family for a great time – it was a joy getting to know you!
~M

We decided to do something different this year….gonna make for a cool Christmas card!

I Love These Girls….

Off to the park for a “fall look”. The wind got in the way of my locations plans so we decided to go to the old faithful bridge.

Personal Note***As you can tell….I’m in the long and skinny mode today but for some reason my blog isn’t wanting me to put the black “topper” on my long & skinny pix. Oh well….there are new changes coming to the ole’ blog soon so for now, just admire the pix, not the display.

9 months x 3 kids = 27 months.
I’d figure 25 pounds average weight gain per pregnancy x3 = 75 pounds total weight gain.
Stretch marks
Nausia
Not even gonna talk about the hours in labor
And…..

ALL THREE GIRLS look like Daddy!!!!

You are blessed my friends.
Love to ya all.
~M

Lil’Miss-Ella brought her puppy along for our shoot.
So darn cute!

So after getting some fun and colorful shots we got into Ellas Halloween costume. To be 100% honest I’m not a big fan of the clown costume at Halloween….but obviously that is because I don’t shop with Summer because OMG this little costume on Ella was sooooooooo darn CUTE! My favorite part? Hello?!? The shoe bows!

but the highlight of the shoot was when Ella decided her puppy would drive the trike…and just like that…he did!

Thanks for another great shoot Ella!
Love ya sweetie!

~M

Meet Karen, Mike and their five…thats 5… F*I*V*E boys.
God bless her.

Truth be told – we had a great shoot and these boys? Well, their daddy is doing something right because they were nothing but cooperative, polite, and respectful. Thanks guys for being good sports.

I know it’s last minute….but it’s a PRIME spot.

~M

I simply LOVE LOVE LOVE fall!!!
Shoots like little-Miss Charlie Jay’s this morning just make me happy…..

Was it chilly?
Yep.

Did she get over it?
Yep. (Note – she is 6 months old…..once you get outside, moving around & having fun you DON’T notice the chill in the air – it’s worth it for the light in the am & late afternoon gang. Trust me on this one).

Was it fast?
Yep.

Was the light P*E*R*F*E*C*T?
Hello?!?!

It’s no secret that I love my Adobe – I love using it to bring out the personality inside of a photo (does that sound like a Hallmark card?!?!) Anyway – I tend to blog my Adobized photos (is that a word?!?!). Today I’m keeping it simple – all pix straight out of the camera. Why mess with a beautiful little girl, amazing fall colors and great fall light?!

Thanks little Charlie Jay!
~M

Is there ANYTHING cutier than a sleeping baby?
Thanks Humphrey crew – it was fun to see you all again!

~M

I had my first request and contact for my 4:10 Blessings today….I can already tell that I’m gonna get as much or more out of this than anyone. Thanks for your request & thanks E. for being so appreciative & open!

If you don’t know what I’m talking about…click HERE to check it out!

~M

It’s that time of the year – shoots that I can’t blog or post!
I’m a sucker for a good surprise though so I’m happy to play along.
This shoot was set up early so we can get an album done by Christmas….LOVE THAT!

I can’t tell you much other than it was a great shoots – boys – dirt – sticks – hay & trees.

Hey Gang – it’s bluejean weather so pleeeeeeeeease don’t wait to see me at Christmas Magic to book your fall photo session!

Between now and Christmas Magic I have…..
3 Weekday-after-school spots
2 Weekend spots
& a few in-between spots

After Magic I’m still looking ok, but as you all know, the day AFTER Magic that will be a different story so get in now while the gettin’ is good!

~M