Jake Ryan

About a week and a half ago I had a date with this handsome little man.  Remember his cute parents Bri and Casey? (If you need reminding how gorgeous Bri was while this little babe was in her belly check her out here).  Well this is their sweet baby boy, Jake Ryan.  I cannot get over all his hair!  You can't really tell in these pictures because the hats pushed it all down, but when I went to meet him in the hospital the night he was born he was freshly bathed and had a full faux-hawk goin on!  My poor little babies are bald, so any baby that's born with hair is a novelty to  me!  And he already has these long eyelashes that curl up... so stinking adorable!  He was a dream baby for us... a happy little camper as we moved him all around, and even generous with the sleepy smiles at the end of our session!  Love this little sweetie already, and can't wait to watch him grow!  This is just the first of our many sessions together, I'm sure! ;)

Chadsen and Masumi Are Engaged!

I got to spend an evening with this adorable couple last weekend and we had such a blast!  There is something so fun about being around a young engaged couple.  They are so in love, and so excited to start their lives together.  Engagement is a dreamy, magical time.... getting a new sparkly ring, planning a wedding, trying on dresses like a real life princess, practicing your new signature with your soon-to-be new last name... how could an engaged couple not be happy!?  Engagement is a good time! And Chadsen and Masumi are a good time!  We spent the whole session joking and laughing.  I dare you to go through this post and NOT smile!  I know this pair has a lifetime of laughter and warm fuzzy feelings coming their way... I can't say that about every couple, but I'm sure of it with these two!

Congratulations Chadsen and Masumi!  You truly chose well, and I can't wait for you guys to start your lives together as husband and wife.  Masumi you will be a beautiful bride!  Chadsen is a lucky man :)

Mad Men

 A couple of weeks ago I got to attend a Mad Men themed stylized shoot conceptualized and executed  by none other than the fabulous, Tonya Joy.  Her styling was flawless, her choice of model perfection.  We got to shoot the stunning Ashlee Christman and her handsome boyfriend Kenny.  The gorgeous hair and make up was courtesy of the fabulous Katrina, and was beautiful!  Seriously... professionally done hair and makeup for a shoot is the icing on the cake.  It makes such a difference in pictures!  If you can manage to get it done for your next shoot, I totally recommend doing so!

This was such a fun evening.  Getting to shoot something so dramatic and beautiful as a photographer is so refreshing and exciting.  It is so fun to shoot things that are just for fun!  And when you get to benefit from the incredible talents of so many wonderful artists, it is that much more of a treat.  Thank you to all the wonderful ladies who made this night so enjoyable.. you know how much I love and admire you... Can't wait for our next photographers night out ;)