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The Big DEBATE

Disclaimer (typed right before I rushed out the door … please refer to my original post on this blog as I am not an English major) I admit it .. I was that newbie photographer who believed that

Ariel has nothin’ on my Mermaid

Those who know Emerson know what a little fish she is. She was “swimming” before she could walk. I still remember being in Florida when she was 15 months old – as we tried to jump ,

Sweet Cheeks

Couldn’t you just eat her up she is so cute!!!

McElligot Family { New York Photographer}

How excited was I when Melanie e-mailed me back after I mentioned I was coming into town and was opening the books for shoots. I had kept tabs on Melanie through the years because of a mutual friend

First shoot of the Holiday season is off with a BANG!

So last night  officially begins the Holiday Season… and this family did not disappoint. You know what makes a shoot?? It isn’t  me knowing the camera, photoshopping an image, or

Ready…. set … let go Daddy!

Well another milestone reached this morning as my boy learned to ride his bike without training wheels. Learning to ride his bike is a pretty big milestone for all of us.  I have to admit this has

Finally

  With regards to the earlier post – I finally snapped his photo. So what if he was making fun of his sister at the time. I think as the kids get older – these photos are

Feed the Birds

So before I get a lot of questions from people asking why there seems to be a million photos of my little girl but that I  seem to be ignoring my beautiful 6 year old – I want to explain. After

Huter Family {New York Photographer}

  Another life-long friend whose busy NY life as working mom keeps us from getting together as much as I would like when I am in town. Again – stars aligned when Vanessa was in the

Baer Family {New York photographer}

. While I was in NY – I had the opportunity to spend some time with the Baer Family. I have known Laura for years – but we have a hard time getting together. Thankfully – the stars

After hours at L.L.P

It never fails that as soon as I head into my studio to clean up from a session that the kids join me and take full advantage of the left over props. This last session – I brought in balloons.

idle time + friends baby + a zing of creativity = one cute photo op

Ok – so I really don’t have idle time as this new gig  has become a full time deal. But as I was planning out a newborn shoot that is just around the corner – I came up with this

I {heart} pets

ok – I am trying to slow down a  little and start enjoying this ride I am on. With that said – I love I heart faces and wanted to join in this competition. This photo was taken in an

First day of School

Hayden going into first grade has kinda knocked me in the gut. By now, back to school clothes are purchased and new backpacks have been picked out. Normally a back to school party is thrown to

Now I …have had… the time of my life {I heart faces}

After grabbing my kids bright and early and running to the beach to check out lighting for a photo shoot – I promised a doughnut run on our way home.  Looking like one frazzled mom, I walked

Tough day for my boy.

When Hayden was born and we found out that he had bleeding disorder, I went into protection mode. For his first 3 years of his life – I wanted NO ONE to know. That sounds silly doesn’t

Eyes {I heart faces}

I have had a number of people say that I am obsessed (Josh Pregram). The thing is – that I am and I am ok with it. L.L.P is my baby – born from my passion – that was only unearthed

Introducing Logan Brooke Baer

How cool is it that I had two of my friends give birth to beautiful girls on July 1st. …my birthday. Well I finally was able to meet Logan on my trip to NY – and while we have a family

Hailey and Scarlett Weeks

I met Liz and Josh Week when we moved to Frisco, Tx. They were our neighbor sand soon became our friends. We both were pregnant together and when it was time for me to give birth to my Ms. Em –

Friends with Benefits….

Back in the day – I used to think it would be so cool to have a friend who was a good hairdresser so that I could get blow-outs for a discount.  Or maybe a friend who was a masseuse..(a

H2O Challenge – {I heart faces}

This was the first photo that popped into my mind when I saw the latest challenge on I heart faces. This was the day where I was able to use my new baby – the 70-20 mm. 2.8. I stalked the UPS

Port Jefferson, NY

As someone who loves NYC – every time we go there to visit, I feel energized,excited and way cooler then I really am. Since we lived there  in our late twenties – I know my way around. We

Kinsey Leigh Brown

Erin Brown was my sons kindergarten teacher. As the year progressed she and I became friends and I was so excited when she texted me to tell me that She and Chris were FINALLY pregnant. It

Virginia is for lovers~

So we started our morning out with a sunrise over the Goldern Arches.. the Breakfast for Champions.  After devouring my Egg Mc. Muffin – it was my turn to drive. I started out ok… but I

Wow that is one long state

So when I went to sleep we were in Tennessee and When I woke up 6 hours later… we are in Tennessee.. It looks so small on a map. My husband – being the wildman that he is … (refer

Dallas – NY

So we are on our way – we  are driving to NY to visit family. Why are you driving you ask….plain and simple. We are cheap! I am not afraid to admit it – when  it comes to travel

Dana and Aaron – Dear friends…{ California Photographer}

Dana and I have been friends for such a long time. We went to high school together – but didn’t become good friends until our early 20’s.  Dana is by far one of the most confident,

Scouting for Locations

I am constantly searching for new locations to keep my work fresh and creative. Alot  of times this means that I have to bring Ms. Em along for the ride. I can use her eyes as I plan out where the

Jenn Blesi – Old friends

While I was in California – I had the opportunity to meet up with an old friend from high school. Jenn and I used to tear it up back in the day  – stirring up more trouble then I would

California or BUST!

Well, I just got home from the most amazing trip. When I booked this trip – I was literally shaking in my boots. I prayed that maybe I would get typhoon fever so that I would have to

DFW – LAX

So despite the tears that started on our way to the airport – they quickly subsided as Emerson started to scream b.c she wanted my phone. A quick reminder why this work trip was desperately

OHH say can you see…

Don’t you know that with all my new found camera knowledge that I was determined to capture those sought after firework shots. So when we were invited to watch the FC Fire game at suite level

Stepping outside the bubble

That bubble would be where I have been since I gave birth to my babies. I have become very complacent with my way of life. I am very happy with how simple my life is.  I don’t have a

To prop or not to prop – that is the question

With every photo shoot- I try and come up with something to set it apart from the other shoots. What I have come to realize is that some of the best props end up being something that I can not buy

Boys will be Boys { I heart faces}

I had a hard time deciding which photo I wanted to submit in this contest. My mind kept coming back to this image. Boys will be boys, in their own silent way they can convey love, strength and

Scott Family

When Ashley called me to book her shoot – I just had this feeling like we were meant to be friends. I felt like we had known each other for years. On the day of our shoot – I have to