Saturday, January 7, 2012

Fave Photo of 2011?!?!

What a daunting task to pick a fave photo from an entire year of pictures and memories! ;)  Especially for a gal that takes (on average) about 50-100 pictures a day... caaaaa-raaaazy!

But I narrowed it down to a picture, focusing on Stella.  Stella was the most incredible part of 2011.. therefore, it was only natural to pick a picture of her.

Soooooo... I came up with this one:
And because I'm feeling reminiscent, I'll give some background on the photo:

Stella was fresh out of the oven at this point- maybe 6-7 hours old.  We had had our slew of visitors, and all the excitement of her first bath, feeding, etc.  Ryan and I were left alone with our sweet miracle.  Ryan was holding her, and my camera happened to be within arms reach.  Even though the lights were soooo dim in the room and I had to crank up the ISO (which ultimately made this photo more noisy than I care for), I caught a few precious, sleeping moments of miss Estella June.  It's certainly not the most creative shot I've ever taken, or challenge, etc.  But to me, its pure beauty. 

I love you my StellaBella June bug!  You are the best thing of 2011!!!!  :D

The Paper Mama

The Glitter took First! :D

The Paper Mama



Thank you Chelsey (at The Paper Mama) for picking my photo for #1!!! :D  YAYYYYY!!!  It makes my whole weekend to know people think my photos are pretty ;)  YAYAYAY!



Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

The Glitter Diaries... (and PHOTO CHALLENGE!)





The Paper Mama

I happen to be addicted to glitter.  I love glitter like a kid loves candy.  I am determined to get that "perrrrrrfect" glitter shot.  I've caught a couple that are nice, but nothing that really gets me yet.  The glitter diaries shall continue... :)

The Saint Augustine Dance Conservatory







The "M" Family

WHAT A FUN SHOOT...These girls (and their parents) are just beautiful... as was the incredible lighting and perfect "hair blowing" breeze :)  ...what a dream!








All of these girls need to be models!!!

Thank you for the awesome evening guys!!!

The Newman Family











One word to sum this family up:  FUN! 

I had the  BEST time!  The kids are hilarious and mom & dad were a blast too!  I can't wait to work with them again!!! :) 

Thank you Newmans!!!