Mothers Day

I was so happy to be asked to do a surprise photo session for Mother's Day. Grandpa, Grandma & I had a secret 18 month photo session with this cutie! They gave Mom a printed picture and photo CD for Mothers Day. She had no idea! Wouldn't you love to be surprised with this?

I love working downtown. This was before everything was really green and the trees were not so pretty yet, so we opted for a downtown on location shoot. Once these little ones are walking (running in his case) it makes for an interesting shoot, we never stopped moving for the full hour. He was a trooper and we got some really great shots. I mean seriously, could he be any cuter??

Pinwheels

This week I worked on making some fun pinwheels to use in my backgrounds! I'm very excited to get use these in many different ways! I have a ton of color options, just need to get more made! :)

She has a goldfish in her mouth in this picture! :)

Real old wood

I'm so excited to share the new real wood background that I got this week! The girls happily helped me by modeling. We have to trick Grayson normally...

I've decided to leave the wood as is and not stain it. I'm working on another option with a white wash possibly on the backside. I like how natural it looks and just kind of blends.

There are several pieces of wood and it gives a wonderful varied look that I love. Only downfall with real wood it that it's very heavy because of the size. It's the price I have to pay for real vs vinyl I suppose.

With this beautiful setting how could I not take photos?

This past weekend our family got together at my Aunt and Uncles home. The setting is beautiful! I took the opportunity to practice my craft with my brothers girlfriend (isn't she a good sport?) and my daughter. The light was beautiful!

Practice makes progress

Yep, I'm the crazy lady that stops her car on the side of the road and gets her 4 year old out to take a picture on this little bridge quick... Is that so bad?! I've driven by this little creek everyday on the way to my daughters school and thought that would make a great picture. SO today I asked her if she was up for taking a photo, she said yes and we stopped the car on the side of the road. If you ever see me walking around with my camera or parked on the side of the road, just wave! :) 

New editing program!

I'm trying out a new editing program and I've been practicing working with it. SO much fun!

Iowa City

I love downtown Iowa City...but not for the reasons I used to. :) Look at this beautiful walkway. I had fun walking around scouting locations for a shoot I had this past weekend!