Yesterday while it was snowing like crazy (really.... I haven't seen this much snow at one time since I was a kid), as everyone else was coming home to escape the cold, I drove through a blizzard to take a picture of a tree in a field. I may or may not have gone over 2 fences, passed some no trespassing signs, and gotten stuck on barbed wire for a couple minutes until I took off my coat and sweater to break free. Today I am enjoying the weather from inside, with a mug of hot cocoa in my hands. That's much better.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
"When it snows, you have two choices: shovel or make snow angels." -Anonymous
Yesterday while it was snowing like crazy (really.... I haven't seen this much snow at one time since I was a kid), as everyone else was coming home to escape the cold, I drove through a blizzard to take a picture of a tree in a field. I may or may not have gone over 2 fences, passed some no trespassing signs, and gotten stuck on barbed wire for a couple minutes until I took off my coat and sweater to break free. Today I am enjoying the weather from inside, with a mug of hot cocoa in my hands. That's much better.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Camille
My sister looks 20. She is technically 14. But I'm pretty sure she's supposed to be 9, isn't she?! Seems like only yesterday she was 12 and was supposed to be 6.
However old she is, and whether these pictures are FREAKING ME OUT or not, one thing's for sure- she is so beautiful!
(Like sister like sister, right? Eh? :) )
Do not call her. This is what I'm talking about, people.
My personal favorite. Well, besides the snow one at the beginning. It makes me want to hug her.
However old she is, and whether these pictures are FREAKING ME OUT or not, one thing's for sure- she is so beautiful!
(Like sister like sister, right? Eh? :) )
Do not call her. This is what I'm talking about, people.My personal favorite. Well, besides the snow one at the beginning. It makes me want to hug her.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
The MacDonald Family
When the MacDonalds told me they wanted to do pictures, my response was as demure as always- "WOOOOOOO!!!!!" I was so excited for this really amazingly good-looking family to be on my website! :) And they didn't disappoint.
Oh, and also, may I say what a fabulous smiler the mom is? She had a hard job of constantly pulling runaway children into the picture, and she did it with a perfect and calm smile. And also she figured out which pictures she wanted about 2 hours after I put them up. That's a record, people. By about a week and a half. Oh, and also she's a "sitcom junkie" like me. :)
Man, this little girl has great hair. 
I had to put in this test shot. 
You know who it reminds me of?
That's right. Woodstock.
I'm not sure why. But I do know it makes me laugh every time I see it!
...Anyway...
I love these next three (especially the last one). You know, 20 years ago, professional photographers didn't get to capture these kinds of things, because you were supposed to always sit and look at the camera. But this is what I love capturing best! I love how much fun they're having playing together. I love that you can see into their lives and relationships a little bit. And at the end of the day, isn't that what you'd rather have in your house? 
Oh, and also, may I say what a fabulous smiler the mom is? She had a hard job of constantly pulling runaway children into the picture, and she did it with a perfect and calm smile. And also she figured out which pictures she wanted about 2 hours after I put them up. That's a record, people. By about a week and a half. Oh, and also she's a "sitcom junkie" like me. :)
Man, this little girl has great hair. I had to put in this test shot. You know who it reminds me of?
That's right. Woodstock.I'm not sure why. But I do know it makes me laugh every time I see it!
...Anyway...
I love these next three (especially the last one). You know, 20 years ago, professional photographers didn't get to capture these kinds of things, because you were supposed to always sit and look at the camera. But this is what I love capturing best! I love how much fun they're having playing together. I love that you can see into their lives and relationships a little bit. And at the end of the day, isn't that what you'd rather have in your house?
The Purdoms
This beautiful family was such a pleasure to work with. They were in a terrible car accident last summer, and have had to go through a lot of hard things since then. But instead of being bitter, they have pulled together as a family to make it through. There was so much love and happiness between them- you could feel it just from being around them.
Before I met the Purdoms, their friend Marcy emailed me and said, "They are an amazing family and have handled this accident with grace, dignity, smiles, and an unbelievably positive attitude." I couldn't have said it better myself!
There were several with them both smiling, but I just love this one with the sister looking up! It seems so sophisticated! :)
Don't worry, ladies, I already asked. I've got you covered. The shirt's from Anthropologie. :)
P.S. ...Seriously? Snow? Already? (soft crying....)
Before I met the Purdoms, their friend Marcy emailed me and said, "They are an amazing family and have handled this accident with grace, dignity, smiles, and an unbelievably positive attitude." I couldn't have said it better myself!
There were several with them both smiling, but I just love this one with the sister looking up! It seems so sophisticated! :)Don't worry, ladies, I already asked. I've got you covered. The shirt's from Anthropologie. :)P.S. ...Seriously? Snow? Already? (soft crying....)
Friday, October 2, 2009
Sweet Tyler
This little kid-o is so stinkin' sweet, I actually got a little misty-eyed editing a couple pictures! I know, I know. But seriously. Just look at him!
Ok, I keep going on and on about the great moms lately, but can I just say it again? My moms are the best! This kid was a runner and to say his mom was a huge help would be an enormous understatement.
I was also very touched by their intense love for each other. She would sing a Winnie the Poo song to him and he was so enthralled with it- they'd stare at each others' eyes, and his eyes would just light up and he'd giggle and giggle. It's times like these that I love being a photographer and peeking into the window of lives and relationships like that.
We're doing the whole family tomorrow, so I had to come home and learn the song since she'll have her hands more full!
Ok, I keep going on and on about the great moms lately, but can I just say it again? My moms are the best! This kid was a runner and to say his mom was a huge help would be an enormous understatement.I was also very touched by their intense love for each other. She would sing a Winnie the Poo song to him and he was so enthralled with it- they'd stare at each others' eyes, and his eyes would just light up and he'd giggle and giggle. It's times like these that I love being a photographer and peeking into the window of lives and relationships like that.
We're doing the whole family tomorrow, so I had to come home and learn the song since she'll have her hands more full!
More of Melissa's Seniors
The first one is the one she chose for the yearbook.
If you look on her sleeve, you can see that it is actually raining!
I just can't get over her "soft smile!"
If you look on her sleeve, you can see that it is actually raining!I just can't get over her "soft smile!"
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