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Modeling Shoot - Part 2

Here is the next beauty.  She was so confident and only four years old.  I loved how proud she was of herself and how willing she was to smile and laugh.  We can easily learn a thing or two from kids. :-)

My Godson -- Keane

Keane's mom sent me a picture of him eating gluten-free cupcakes (a boy after my own heart).  I couldn't resist posting it up here.  He's just too cute.  Love him so much...and his gorgeous hair.

I'm a Sucker for Spring

I think I can safely say that spring is my most favorite season.  It's one of the times of year when I find myself spontaneously pulling my camera out to shoot (shh...don't tell anyone...) things that are not people... I know, I know, but I love spring flowers and love to take romantic, glowy pictures of them.  So here's my latest -- a little plum blossom.  Thanks for humoring me.  

By the way, spring sessions are booking up fast!  I'm already booking out into June and July (but still have some spots open in March, April and May), so give me a call or shoot me an email if you would like to get in on all of this flowery goodness...of course your kids will be in the pictures, too! ;-P

P.S. - Yes, I know it's not spring yet, but a girl can dream!

Modeling Shoot - Part 1

As promised, here is a small sampling of images from a recent modeling shoot.  Keep an eye out for two more that I'll be posting up over the next few days.  These kids are key-UTE!

All Snuggled Up

Sweet, sweet Chloe Eve...I love her name. What a darling she was all snuggled up and warm. I can smell her cuddliness right through these pictures.

Lots of love from Big Sis --

Safe and sleepy in Daddy's strong hands.  I adore how her little arm has found its way around his wrist. Ah, what a gift from heaven.

In His Little Baptism Gown

Boy, have I seen some awful baptism gowns in my life...especially the ones that they put little boys in, but his little guy is so lucky because his mama is fashionable and has great taste!  This is one of the most handsome baptism gowns I've seen on a little boy.

Isn't he being so good, just sitting there and smiling?  What an angel he was!

 

I think right here he was thinking that the adults are pretty silly, making all of those funny faces.  He he.

Ah, finally the gown is off.  Now he can snuggle with grandma and not worry about getting his outfit wrinkled...

Love his angel eyes and chick-fuzz hair.

Spring is Springing!

I went to a local park today to photograph this little boy in his very handsome baptism gown (pictures coming soon).  When I got there, I saw that the park had exploded with spring flowers! All this rain has been good for something...

If you've been thinking about doing a portrait session with the glowing flowers and cotton-candy blossoms that Sacramento is known for, now is the time to book.  Here is a little sample of what I saw today:

I've also been meaning to include this little girl's pictures.  I love this age when they are just starting figure out that they are pretty and oh-so-cute. I can't get enough of her beautiful sundress. 

i carry your heart (i carry it in my heart)

In celebration of Valentine's Day, I thought I'd share one of my favorite poems with you.  You may have heard this one before, but if you haven't, it's a good one for getting that tight (but good) feeling in your throat. 

i carry your heart with me

i carry your heart with me(i carry it in my heart)i am never without it(anywhere i go you go,my dear; and whatever is done by only me is your doing,my darling) i fear no fate(for you are my fate,my sweet)i want no world(for beautiful you are my world,my true) and it's you are whatever a moon has always meant and whatever a sun will always sing is you here is the deepest secret nobody knows (here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud and the sky of the sky of a tree called life;which grows higher than the soul can hope or mind can hide) and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart i carry your heart(i carry it in my heart)  ee cummings

P.S. - Please note that poem text is typed exactly as the poet intended it.

Fun Goodies

Some of you may know my good friend and generally delightful person, Robyn Steward.  She owns La Philosophia, a custom invitation and stationary boutique located in the El Dorado Hills Town Center. You might remember her from her beautiful photo shoot in November:

As a part of expanding her business, she is moving out of her little store into new digs (secret and awesome location to be announced soon). The rest of us benefit from this little move because she's putting the whole store on sale and has discounted some items up to 80%.  The sale is only for one week, starting today, so don't delay!  I know I'm going...I love her high-end greeting cards. Even if you've never been in before, I highly recommend checking it out. 

Here's a link to the email with all of the details.

For the La Philosophia store address and hours of operation:

Store Hours
Every Day: 12:00pm - 5:00 pm & by appointment

4357 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 112
El Dorado Hills, California 95762
916-933-1975
www.laphilosophia.com
design@laphilosophia.com

I hope to see you there!

Cute as a Button

Little Jennie, only four days old and just cute as a button. Love her pudgy little face, next to Dad's strong hands.

She couldn't have asked for more loving and thankful parents.  All safe, snuggled between so much love.  It makes my heart do a little flip.

"Hello, world."

To view Jennie's breathtaking "before" pictures, click here.