This is my favorite picture from a newborn session from yesterday. I am working through the session now but this picture made me stop and smile. I love how big brother is peeking at me while little sister is sleeping. More later…
My most requested shot that I take for families and couples is what I call the “eyelash” shot. It is also one of my favorite pictures to take of my clients. And I want to share with you how it all started. The picture above is my first ever eyelash shot and it was by accident. This little guy was having a hard time warming up to me and was being shy. I was snapping away, trying different angles, and even taking pictures of him not looking to show him on the back of my camera. We did eventually get some shots of him looking at me but when I went home to process the session I absolutely fell in love with this shot. The mom did too and then the “eyelash” shot was born! I have learned some tricks at getting the right angle even with fast moving children and babies. I photographed another photographer’s family a little while ago and when she saw me take the shot of her child she exclaimed “THAT’S how you do it.” 
I love the challenge! But, not only moms love this shot. Couples and seniors love it too! So, it is now part of my routine in most sessions.
Why do I love it so much? As mom, I have held my children as they slept and gazed at thier eyelashes. It is view that I never want to forget. I know other moms feel the same way. And for couples, I love the eyelash shot because the couple must be sitting close together to capture the right angle and it looks so intimate without being too close. It makes women look so feminine and I love it!
From the blog lately, you would think we are only shooting adults but we are busy busy with little kiddos and family. I wanted show you some from this little guys 6 month session (look for more in the coming months, he is on our baby plan!). We met at his Grandmother’s beautiful house. We waited a few weeks until her was sitting up and I am so glad we did. I bet it won’t be long before this guy is walking! I love the coats at the end. It looks so classic!
I can not believe I haven’t blogged this wedding with you yet! The is our New Year’s Eve wedding at the Tutwiler. Since we started photographing a wedding, it has been a secret dream of mine to photograph a wedding at the famous hotel. A million years ago I had my senior prom at the Tutwiler and I have been in love every since. It is such a romantic place…. right in the heart of downtown, old classic elegance, high style decorations… LOVE IT! We scheduled in extra time for fabulous pictures and wow. wow. wow….. did I saw wow??? I really love that this is my job to hang out with awesome couple like this one and meet incredible families like this family! The night was filled with laughter and all the details were perfect. I think the New Year’s Eve weddings will hold a special place in my heart because you always remember what you are doing on New Years Eve!
This is my sister’s brother here. You would think that would make him my brother, but he isn’t. I will just let you figure that one out. I have known him all my life and have known for the bride for a while now, so it was just like family! Do you see the bride’s beautiful dress and veil? Her MOM made it for her in less than 30 days!! Can you believe it? I think this was the longest veil we have seen yet and I think it accents the dress perfectly. It was such a blessing to be a guest as well as the photographer at this wedding. Oh… and the cake was Red Velvet from Edgars… and it was TASTY!
One different thing about this wedding for us was out kids being at the wedding. Since we were also guests, we were asked to bring our kids and the bride had the BEST babysitter in the world for them. It was really neat that the room they were in had a wall of glass that opened into the chapel. Both of my children really enjoyed seeing a wedding and seeing mom and dad work. Elijah asked me a few times what I was doing and if I could hold him. I told him no that I was working to buy him more tractors. He seemed ok with that! There were a few times that I forgot they were there until I turned around to see two faces watching us, trying to figure out exactly what we were doing. After all the pictures were complete and we headed to the reception area, Elijah yelled “TIME FOR CAKE”. That’s my boy!
My handsome nephews with thier uncle. I love the lighting on this one! Cory did a great job here!
My sister and her family…. love it!
