Catching

  Summer is about to wind down, and I can't help but think of how much I LOVE Fall!  Fall has got to be my very favorite season.  It's not too hot, the leaves are starting to change, school is back in session (as a teacher I just love this), and it's a reminder that not only is the world around us constantly changing, but so we are as well.  Each new day is a chance to learn something new, a chance to reach out to someone new, to smile and make someone's day, to catch moments in the making.
  This Summer I have spent a bit of time with my sister's best friend, Kate.  She is one of the most talented photographers that I know.  This Summer, I have not only spent time with Kate, but I have learned a great deal from her as well.  I love photography - it makes me talk a mile a minute, spend hours on the computer learning and researching, and this passion fuels this incredible hobby.  There is so much that goes into photography - its the lighting, its the exposure, its the composure.  But its also the emotion, the moment, the looks that means a million words.  I give thanks for this art called photography.  I know to some people its just "pictures" but to me it is so much more.  I am thankful that I am constantly viewing this world in a composition of incredible moments that continue each second to transform.  This world is changing and so are we.  We can lock those moments in time - what a blessing that is.

Not waiting any longer :: Mason's Newborn Session!

  Courtney and Matt have been friends since high school.  She told me that after Matt left for his deployment, they fell hard for each other, and knew that it was more than just a longtime friendship.  Here I was in their beatiful home, years later, as they stood there holding their amazingly adorable little Mason.  We had taken some pictures back in June to commemorate Courtney's pregnancy - and the fact that they were, waiting on Mason to make his arrival into their world (and to change it - in ways they didn't even realize).
  As they both were handling Mason, with each other, it was as if they were always meant to have Mason there with them.  I got to hear how Mason made his entrance into the world, and it was especially exciting because Mason and I now share the same birthday!
  It was a great day for a photo session -  I showed up, and Mason was ready to model (that's code for, he was sleepy!)  With the sound machine on, and blankets ready to go, Mason did a stellar job!  I feel so blessed to have been able to meet Mason, and take some of his first photos.  I've said it before, and I'll say it again - Mason, you are just as lucky to have your Mom and Dad, as they are to have you!  You three are a wonderful little family, and I look forward to seeing updates about your wonderful lives together!!

Below are a few favorites!