Did another shoot last night for Peas&Carrots - it was so fun!  This time I was just photographing the handbags, and the models were a bit older than my last ones :)  We had a great time bopping around uptown, and the weather was just perfect!  Here’s a sneak peek for Jessica (the super talented owner and creative genius behind P&C), and of course, for all the gorgeous models!

Now go get yourself some veggies, peas&carrots style

No photos to share today, so wanted to share some great finds instead!  Here’s a few of my fave things I’ve found in the last few weeks!

I have to start this by saying, you all know how much I *heart* Etsy.  We have been trying as a family to  buy more locally made stuff (including groceries, which is not so easy!)…and avoid the mass retailers (always hated going there anyway).  Etsy may not always be locally made stuff, but it is always hand made - often by stay at home mamas like myself.  So I can feel good knowing my money is going towards them, and not a giant corporation with underpaid employees.  :)  Did I say how much I love Etsy? 

for a little girl (or the little girl in all of us) - check out these adorable pony holders:

you can see more of stellbean’s fabulous shop here

I just got these vinyl chalkboards from Wallies and they have been SO useful!   I have them above my workstation in the kitchen.  I use one for my weekly menu/daily cleaning list, and the other for my workflow to do list.  Keeps me on track (mostly) :), and they certainly look cuter than a gazillion post it notes. 

Another Etsy fave: I’ve been drooling over this pocketbook by seller quietdoing since before Christmas!  Won’t someone  buy it for me?  Pleeeeease?

Ok, I am in serious lust with this apron by retromama.  actually, i want ALL of her aprons - in every print!  her full aprons are super cute, too!  she’s on flickr and etsy - so look her up!  some major talent there.  wow.

Ok, I think that’s enough for now!  I have a never-ending list of awesome stuff I’ve found, so keep an eye out for another edition of “finds”.  :)  Have another shoot today for the uber talented Jessica from Peas&Carrots (remember this post on the old blog?)  Can’t wait to work with her models & handbags!  Will post some images from that over the weekend. 

Ciao!

playing around with some black & white film conversions…me love!

quick update - the holiday/fall session special expires on sunday!  this is not the kind of special that stores run where i say it expires on sunday, but then i keep extending it an extra day or 2 to try and lure you in…it really does expire on sunday!  there will not be any fall session spots left after sunday!   the last few spots available are filling fast!  so shoot me an email if you want a fall session, before it’s too late :)  otherwise, i won’t get to see you this fall and that would make me sad.

check back later for some goodies i’ve found :)  until then, a few more of sleeping beauty:

i love her imperfect little fingernails…in desperate need of a trimming.  these sweet baby hands will be gone before i know it.  sigh.

Only 3 spots remain for September fall sessions, with 4 spots remaining for October.  See the post here for all the details on Fall Sessions before booking.  With this special only lasting until another week, I don’t see those spots lasting much longer!  Once these spots are filled, that’s it folks.  :) Don’t count on a November session either…I’ll be busy shooting newborns and decorating our Christmas tree.  Fall sessions are only available September & October, and through this special.

Ok, I think I got my point across :)  Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend everyone!  I’m off until Tuesday, so any email or phone calls will not be addressed until Tuesday morning (unless I have told you otherwise) 

Ciao!

it was only 50 degrees outside!  it was a chilly morning for a session, but these kids were such troopers!  i cant wait for it to warm up and stay warm! 

e&p - here’s a sneak peek for you from  your session.  you two make such gorgeous kiddos!  enjoy

Most of you know my daughter’s face very well :)  She currently graces the opening slideshow of my site, and images of her are strewn through out my galleries.  She has been a wonderful muse for me, and I admit - she is my favorite person in the world to photograph :)  However, being the child of a photographer isn’t easy…I tend to use her as my guinea pig for any creative or wacky idea I want to try.  There have been times where I can get nothing but a stoic face out of her, almost as if to say “Please mom…this is getting SO old.” 

Here’s my latest attempt…I bought this hat when we were in Chicago in January, and have been itching to try it out. 

I just love it when she gets into it

Sneak peek coming soon for AJ & Maddi!

I had the privilege of shooting a bday party for Miss Cecelia this weekend.  I’ve known her momma for awhile now through the local mom’s group.  Miss C & her little bro Owen are just so sweet!  It was definitely one of the most fun kid’s bday parties I’ve ever been to…gave me lots of ideas for when Charlotte is older

Enjoy this sneak peek J!

first…some of the partygoers:

the (adorable) little bro:

and the birthday girl herself!

Happy fifth birthday, Cecelia!

met some friends at the farmer’s market this morning.  opening day, and it was a gorgeous one.  charlotte & her friend jack loved the live band.  SO glad i had my camera along to snap some pics of them dancing together

have a great weekend

Just had to post the latest birth announcement design I’m offering!  If you have a newborn session with me coming up, and are on the fence about whether or not you want annoucements…just do it!  :)  I guarentee you won’t find anything like this from the mass announcements websites ;)  Plus, the quality of the images & card itself are fantastic!  You really can’t beat press-printed announcements on art linen, with matching sticker seals.   Sigh.  If only I would have known this when Charlotte was born. 

I mean, c’mon - how could you NOT want something this cute for your lil one’s announcement? 

Thanks to sweet baby Natalie for being my model

a few more from my latest newborn session…plugging along here editing.  it’s been a little crazy around here lately, but i’m slowly but surely making progress.  i really can’t complain considering “work” involves looking at image after image of gorgeous babies :)  i know, it’s rough

reminder - the fall/holiday special runs out June 1st!  I’ve already filled some of the slots, so get your fall session booked while there’s still time left.  there will be no other fall sessions offered outside of the special.  newborns are the only exception