"We Are Family..."

Taken 11-6-09. These are my nieces & nephew. We had some fun with this little photo session so they could have updated pictures. I had so many fav pics, I couldn't choose so I included a bunch.

This is their puppy M.J. She was such a good girl during all of this but she was nervous too. I love pets & no real family photo is complete without the pets although I didn't add their two cats, OOOPS

Sam is in High School. She is growing up very fast.

I love the aged photo effect I created in the next pic.

This sunflare was generated in Photoshop but turned out really cool.

Trevor had his "girlfriend" over so he was looking as cool as he could for these photos, he already wears his hair the way his girlfriend likes and that cracked me up.

They even put on their Halloween costumes. As you will see...Trevor was my fav for posing with his swords.

Little Red Riding Hood made an appearance at the backyard playset but I have never seen anyone cuter than Kenzie. Did I mention she's also my Nike hat model. GIRL POWER

Can't hardly see M.J. in this picture but I had fun with the high ISO. We will be going to the park soon for more fun pics so I'll get to have more fun in natural light. They are all so cute so just like the pictures, I could never choose a favorite.

My Nike Model

This is my niece Kenzie. She has become my new Nike hat model ...it could happen. I bought some new hats for props & she fell in love with this one. Of course it's pink so it's my fav too. She is so cute & I had soooo much fun capturing all her cute modeling faces. When we were picking out this outfit, I kept saying each item was "fabulous" & how much fun it would be to put them all together. The hat finished the outfit. She had a blast, how often does a little girl get to wear a dress, jeans, Tinkerbell shirt & a pink beanie for pictures. I will be showing pics of her brother & sister next.

She is my little Nike model. These two are two of my favs.

Isn't she SOOOOOO cute, I think she looks like Aunt Kim ...it could happen :)

Homework, Matt

I had a major change of plans due to me being sick so I wasn't able to do some sessions due to that. I'm so much better now & can concentrate on hoping for a visit to Oregon to see my newborn great niece Andrea after Thanksgiving. So, before each session, I review my settings on my camera, write down ideas for that specific family or individual & review my many books regarding exposure, lighting, etc so I'm not so nervous during the session. I have been doing my homework for over a month now regarding newborn photography. It's like I'm back in school. Honestly, I feel you can never know everything about photography so I keep buying books & learning all I can. Anyways, I volunteer at Matt's school as a photographer for the yearbook. This is my first year of doing this & it was Matt's idea (which touched my heart). I felt it fitting to show a picture of him in his class. He is sure growing up & will be in Jr. High next year, OMG!!! Where did all the time go. I'm lucky to get him in any pictures...as soon as I pull out my camera, he makes it clear he's not there to pose by ducking, grabbing something to cover his face, running into his room, etc but I sure feel very blessed for the few pictures he does ask for. I love this little boy...Ok, I mean big boy...I mean cool dude. He is my true "Gift from God". I'll be doing another posting soon of my nieces & nephew in Redding that I took yesterday.

Welcoming Andrea...

Welcoming Andrea. After some recent birthday joy of my own & receiving the most strikingly unique antique chair for my photography from an incredible person...I am getting ready for house guests of the newborn kind. My great niece Andrea (less than 1 month old) is coming to visit me this Tuesday. Her mommy (my niece) Amanda & daddy Geoff were the couple I was honored to photograph for their wedding in Oregon & a quick little maternity session on the beach. During the visit, I get to take an overwhelming quantity of pictures in multiples lighting situation of my great niece & share them with you all. I will also be incorporating my new chair in some of the photographs as well. Can't wait to see how my photography grows during the use of this new striking unique chair & my growth in photography since my first newborn session little less than 1 year ago. Every session is unique to the situation & I can't wait for the new opportunity having them visit will be for me. This is a picture Amanda sent me from her camera phone of little Andrea just hours after her birth. Welcome to Redding, CA little one, I can't wait to meet you.

"3 Musketeer's" toddler style (Cameron, Salah & Micah)

Taken July 2009. I am extremely excited to post these pictures. When I posted Salah & Micah previously from this session, I didn't have authorization from Camerons' mom to add the pictures that had Cameron the Cutie in them, so now I can show these off, YEAH!!...This is (left to right) Salah, Micah & Cameron. What a great extended family. They have such good cousin time together & I'm sure they will stay this close as they grow & as their families grow. Such good pre-models so be sure to check out their previous posts to see how they have grown. I have been honorably dubbed the name, "Aunt Kim" by Amber (mommy to Salah & Micah) & that warms my heart & I couldn't be prouder to feel like part of this family. We were "killing bubbles" this day, huh Cameron? I kinda got carried away with my excitement & added a lot of pics, hope you enjoy.

I don't think I have seen a happier little boy. He cracks me up.

Look at those faces, more than just a mother is going to think these kids are the cutest of them all. They had so much fun with simple bubbles, can't wait to take them to the slide, swings & hopefully lots of Fall leaves for the next session. Aren't kids are the best.

Cameron was very intent on explaining something & I have to say...he meant every...Uhhh...word? When toddlers start talking in sentences, they don't stop & even if you understand it all or not, you better just say, Uh-Huh & smile or you will hear about it (even if you can't understand that part too).

There's that cute little tongue of Salah's.

I love their little toes.

Thanks for the fun guys, I hope Cameron comes to visit often & I can keep everybody updated on their cuteness.