Aspyn

Thanks for letting me share this super Senior session!! Click here to view the video-Aspyn

Sleepy little newborn

 This little man is so perfect - he let me pose him anyway I wanted.  Who says you can't have fun with a sleeping newborn?

I call this one "Baseball Dreams"

Black and white really brings out his little features.

Sleep well, little man!

New maternity images

I wanted to share some new maternity images.  Our model was finally able to come and view them herself - was busy with her new little man.  She has a young daughter, also, so she has her hands full!  I think she looked so awesome while expecting - you would never know this was baby number 2.
Enjoy!

 

Irene is here

I woke up this morning to the sound of driving winds and falling debris.  As I walked through the house and realized we still had power, I was so thankful.  I know that so many of our friends do not have that luxury today.  Wayne and I have been through many hurricanes together, and know what it is like to be with out what we consider the necessities of life.  When faced with an event like this, we realized that what is necessary is the people in our lives.  I say a little prayer.
I am thinking about the people that have to function during this event and pray for them.  Law enforcement doesn't stop.  Doctors and nurses and hospital staff still have to go to work.  So many others don't have the ablility to stay inside their homes and wait for Irene to pass by.
When the hurricane is gone, we will all start the clean up and assess damages.  Let's don't forget to be thankful, and be helpful to one another.   

August is Panini Month

August is National Panini Month. But who needs an excuse to enjoy this delicious creation? I’ve tried many different Panini recipes, and while I hate to pick favorites, this one is the best. Use leftovers from a rotisserie style chicken to add a flavorful kick.

Chicken Pesto Paninis
1 loaf focaccia bread
½ cup basil pesto
1 cup diced chicken – pre cooked and seasoned to taste
½ cup diced red bell pepper
¼ cup diced red onion
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Preheat a skillet or panini grill to medium heat.
Slice focaccia bread into quarter segments and then slice each quarter in half horizontally.
Layer top half with pesto and the bottom with cheese, chicken and veggies.
Grill for about five minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Enjoy with a nice glass of iced tea.

Enjoy!!

Friends in the garden



I am so glad, that even with the dry conditions we've had this summer that my flowers continue to bloom.This weekend gave me time to relax and enjoy some down time. So, I went into my yard to photograph some of my flowers.  

When I'm not photographing children, I love creating portraits of my plants and flowers.  They are all unique - I even have an inventory of the different species I have growing.

Sometimes, I get surprised by little visitors - this time, a small butterfly.

Then, later on, a buzy bee doing it's job on one of my Rose of Sharon flowers.








I love this passage -
Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.

Don't be too busy to count your blessings and enjoy the beauty around you.  It is good for your soul!

Special images

Sometimes people ask me, "What does Wayne do?" Well, he is my right hand - I couldn't make Precious Portraits happen with out him. Not only is he my greatest advisor - he is a wonderful artist. We have some examples of his handiwork in our studios, of course. But just to give a little taste of some of the things he can do I will share:





Love this antique effect!

Great for Canvas Wraps

These are just a couple of the ways your portraits can be even more unique. I can plan ahead so we can design a one-of-a kind art piece of someone you love.