Happy 2011

I am not very good at this. I am a live in the moment kind of person. Deal with what comes at you, you know? But I do know the value in setting goals. I am trying to write a list of them for the coming year. Most are professional, a few personal. I have lots of optimism for 2011 and now lots of plans:) I hope your 2011 is filled with happiness & blessings.

The Cigar Factory

While in New Orleans we found the Cigar Factory. Open to the street on warm days, comfortable tables & chairs admist Torcedores quietly rolling away. They were kind enough to let me photograph them and I fell in love with the texture & warm feel of the place. Piles of moist leaves and filler tobacco being pressed all around. I just hope I did it justice.

Brad+Molly+Spartacus

I was thrilled when Molly & Brad asked me to shoot their family photos:) They picked the perfect place to capture the fall and a place where Spartacus could have a great time. These two have an obvious love for each other & their sweet dog.

Stephen

I know I say it every time but I really do love shooting seniors. This was our second attempt to shoot on the field. That field gets a lot of use and we had to beat the arrival of the pee wee players on a sunday morning. Stephen has played football for Springboro since 3rd grade so It was only fitting that we shoot there. We also hit the studio to get some more formal shots but were able to have some fun with the flaming football. No better way to end a session than to light something on fire:)

More of Aisha

I just loved going through these images we shot a few weeks ago. We found so many great textural backgrounds. I loved that she wanted a piece of the session in the city and the rest in the park. I think it helped capture her edgy and soft sides!!

Barrett turned 12

Ok so I know I have been really behind and nothing is as telling of this as I just today got around to taking Barretts 12 year portraits. Here are just a few.

Sneak peek for Aisha

I had a great time shooting Aisha last week. Being an artist she was looking for something a bit different for her senior photos. She knew exactly what my vision was for each shot. It made it so easy!!! I never had to tell her how to sit or pose. I think we are just on the same wavelength. Scary I know:) I have been extremely busy so I havent gotten through all of them yet but just wanted to tease her a bit with this one. I think she has the most beautiful profile. I will post more in a few days.

Great American Beer Tasting

This past Saturday I got to shoot at Fifth Third Field for the Great American Beer tasting. It was a great event. Over 60 beers to sample, live music, Great prizes. Next year I want to get to participate instead of work:)