you bet your pretty satin and lace we do!  now would be the perfect time to reserve your january session.  you’ll lock in the 2011 rate and your images will be done in time for some very fun valentine’s gifts.  as if you need an excuse

this means i got to spend more time with a family i love, and be part of a great gift, freezing this stage in holly’s life for her w irreplaceable images.  this time… when she’s young and drop dead gorgeous and has two blondies hanging onto her legs pretty much ALL the time.  pretty sure she wouldn’t change a second of it.  she’s a hot wifey and amazing easy going mama.  she’s a great friend, so easy to be around and respect and look up to and learn from, even if she is younger as she accidentally reminds me over and over again ;)  if there were an award for being most the single most excited and supportive in my life about our baby BD#5 {due in just one week!} i think it would have to go to her.  i can’t tell you how it feels to have that energy and love poured out on you, but i can tell you it’s exactly why she is my doula and i’m so glad she will be there when he arrives.   

hello joel’s new screensaver!apparently there’s a well kept secret in the world that only moms of boys get let in on.  i’ve been a mom for 9 years and i never knew this, but suddenly moms that have boys, and especially moms that have boys+girls keep telling me something along the lines of “my girls are great, but there is something SO special about your relationship with your boy.  i can’t explain it but it’s incredible.”  holly looks like the perfect “boy mom” for me to go to for lessons in snips and snails and puppy dog tails.

holly i hope through these images you see how much i adore you and i’m so grateful to have you in my life.   big props to joel for booking your session and helping you make such cute boys.  i love you all!

i feel like that’s what’s expected sometimes.  that to be a mom you should put your identity aside and stand last in line behind everyone else’s needs.  i just want to remind women of how beautiful they are, as a mom or not, and celebrate our uniqueness.  it doesn’t mean that you are self-centered or don’t take care of your family.  it just means you have the power to do it ALL and mom isn’t your only name!a little mary poppins action she looks like that iconic cloud that blows out wind.  does he have a title? supermom anyone?  aside from being gorgeous, an amazing friend, sunday school leader, and wifey, tara is the mom of three lucky blonde girls.oh and you might not guess it from first seeing her at your PTA meeting, but she’s one of the silliest chicks you’ll ever have the pleasure of hanging out with. 

*my two favorite outtakes*

lots of love tara!  i’m super blessed to have you in my life and hope this gives you a glimpse of the beauty others see in you. 

 it’s fun to play model for a day.   it’s all about empowerment and respect, love and appreciation.  if you are a confident mom, or have an amazing woman in your life you’d like to celebrate, send me an email and let’s set up a shoot.