Models Needed!

Here I am again.  I've been pulling out my camera and experimenting a little.  I think I'm ready to try my hand on a few new subjects.  I'm going to work on my portfolio for the time being.  If you know of someone who would like a no risk session have them contact me!!

And if you know of someone who may be pregnant - send them my way!!  I really miss photographing the newborns.  I mean really miss the newborns.  And since there will be no more babies in our frat house I need to borrow a baby.  Seriously.  Send the baby (and mommy) to me!

*5-10 days old is the preferred age :)

Oh. My....

Sunday night I ventured out of my little box and went on a walk with area photographers.  I didn't know what to expect and was quite nervous but I went anyway.  It was organized by two very helpful and friendly professional photographers and they organized a few models for us.  Take a look at this little beauty!

Seriously.  I could not get enough of her!  The eyes.  The hair.  *sigh*  She had a matching personality that was just a beautiful...

Hellllooooooo out there

Well hello there!  Yes, yes.  It's me.  I know I've been away for, oh...a couple of years...but I'm here!  Where have I been you ask?  Here, just not HERE.  I've been raising my boys and getting caught up in the every day mayhem that comes with a frat house.

Every year around Christmas I fret about our card and have to capture the perfect picture.  This past year I had a bright idea thanks to Pinterest (a love of mine).  I gathered all the boys, gave them the proper attire and we headed out back to do our thing.  So it didn't turn out exactly as I'd hoped.  In fact.  I thought it was a complete disaster.  Three days later I finally downloaded the images to my computer, went through each one always finding something wrong.  As I went through them again I realized I was looking for the wrong image.  I needed not the perfect one to everyone else, just the perfect capture of who my kids are these days.  I found one, did my PS magic and came up with this...

This card made me so happy!  I was excited that I was able to capture my boys just as they are these days.  It wasn't what I had envisioned...it was better.

Then came a den meeting for our Tiger cub.  They had to scrapbook and who better to provide the supplies than the mom who used to scrapbook.  I brought out the books for the boys to look at and laid them on the table as examples.  Before the meeting began I heard giggling and belly laughter from the dining room.  I found the big boys going through some of the family blog books that date back to when they were much younger.  They were laughing at the pictures and things they used to say.  They loved them and spent a long time going through each one.  It made me miss the days I used to blog.

This year I made a new year's resolution.  I need to pick up my camera again.  If not for Queen Bee then for me, for my boys, and for the sake of keeping our memories.  Memories like this one...

Yes, his underwear is on backwards.  Why?  So he can "see the picture".  It's a memory that we'll laugh about when he's older and one that needs to be documented.

So here I am.  I'm back to the photography.  Where do I want it to go?  I have no clue.  But I do know that I have three very willing subjects, a bag full of equipment and no more excuses.

What I've been up to...

First off, here's the little guy that has brought our family soooo much joy. He's a breath of fresh air every day. I'm just so sad that he's already almost 7 month old!! :(


Met this little guy when he was three weeks old. He was a curious little thang and oh so precious! :)

And I've had a chance to play with some friends. It only took us a year to get our acts together and actually get a session going. Too bad we were melting outside in the June heat!

And an old friend. He was back for his one year pictures...already! Sooo fun and finds growling hi-larious. Didn't know I could be so funny! :)

Aside from trying to actually photograph my boys a little more, these are some of the friends I've been playing with this summer. :)

Wow!!

It's been a long time since I've touched this blog! Am I still alive? Am I still taking pictures? The answer is yes to both. :)

The addition of another little boy around here sent our house into a bit of a tailspin for a few months but we are emerging from the "Holy Cow!/What's My Name?" phase and moving into the "We've found a new normal" phase. :)

And yes, I am still doing the photography. I've had a few sessions and I'll post some pictures from those. It is still best to book those newborn sessions before baby arrives...not only so I can keep my calendar open but I also have to find childcare for Baby J now. No sitter, no pic-a-tures.

Here's a little news on the Queen Bee Photography front:

** I will be doing a limited number of Christmas sessions. Last year I was booked every Saturday morning for weeks and missed a number of my boys' soccer games. :( I've decided I just can't do that this year. Very soon you will find my new plan. Evening sessions during the week will work best (availability will be posted). As for a weekend session, I'm thinking I will have one Saturday in October and one Saturday in November for quick sessions. On those days I'll have up to three sessions booked back to back. What does this mean for you? Let me know now if you would like to be notified when I figure out my schedule and you will get first dibs on one of my sessions.

** NEW Prices. You will find a change in prices effective August 1, 2010. I've also added the sale of two JPEGs cropped for cards (announcements, etc.). They are not full size JPEGs but are big enough for you to upload to a website and make your own cards. They are priced at $75. Why? Because I am selling you my work and rights to use them as you like on any card, on any website.

That's all I have for now!! :)

Our Little Blessing

is here! The latest W boy entered our lives on January 25 at 11:13 a.m. He was 7 pounds, 3 ounces. We feel so lucky to have him in our lives. Here are a few pictures for you to enjoy...

All of these pictures were taken in the hospital. I think that is such a special time for a family and would love to be able to do more hospital work in the future. Preferably when I'm not under the influence of Vicodin. :)

My turn

Yes, there is another little guy on the way around here. :) The photography has taken a bit of a back seat for now mainly because I can barely get myself from point A to point B, much less chase a child around with my camera. Don't worry, I'll be back up and running again as soon as humanly possible. In the meantime I've been trying to embrace my belly and get some new shots.

Now here I am 6 days away from delivering and so ready to see this little guy!

Warning: The following picture may make you gasp and giggle...

I promise that's a baby in there and not a basketball. :)