Paris day 2

We started day 2 with the Arch De Triumph. There is so much history carved in every side it is hard to take it all in. They view from the top is spectacular.

I am fighting the urge to liquify myself a bit here:)









Champs de Elysee.






We did a ton of walking and just hopped into what we thought might be interesting. We found so many beautiful churches, stores, cafes and bars that way.

The frescos were breathtaking!!

Montmartre and Sacre Coeur at night are brilliant.

We wondered into the greatest restaurant off of any alley somewhere.

Paris Day 1

It is so true that every room in Paris has a great view of the Eiffel Tower. But I loved the view from the gardens the best. You really were able to see the scale & beauty of it there.

The ficade of the Louvre was so beautiful. We caught it at sunset so it was warm & stoic at the same time.

Settle Xmas card shoot 2009

I seem to procrastinate more & more each year in getting my images for my personal christmas card. My intention this year was to have a family photo done but as you can see we never made it. I will be putting this on my new years resolution list! Here are a few I shot last week, BTW none of these made the card. You have to wait to get yours to see the top pics from the session.

Update

Since returning from Europe it has been a whirlwind. Reuniting with the kids, catching up on editing and fall family shoots put me a bit behind. I just downloaded the photos from Paris & this is the first shot I took of the tower. It was amazing to see in person. I know most of the French consider it an eyesore on the city but it is magnificent for us tourists. There will be so many more photos to come as soon as I get through them.

Elizabeth

I was so thrilled when Elizabeth contacted me to shoot her senior photos.  There is a TON of competition for this market.  Not only did she want to start at the barn where she rides:) but I had photographed her sister a few years ago and adore this family.  I dont know how they do it but these girls are remarkable.  Not only are they beautiful and comfortable in who they are, they also have the brains to go with it.  I hope I can do as good of a job with my children.  

We had a great time shooting at Celebration Farms and then on to Lebanon.  Elizabeth was so sweet to laugh at my lack of good jokes and they even made me cookies......YUMMY

It really warms my heart to have clients that I truly connect with.  It is really the best part of my job.  

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Kristen

So senior shoot are fast becoming one of my favorite sessions to shoot. I love taking them around town discovering all of the interesting places to shoot. Kristen was up for anything. When we got to our first location she said " I am not photogenic, so you will have to help me" Are you kidding me???? She is stunning! We had a blast and I know she got a kick out of me being so excited & such a dork to shoot her pics. Oh & by the way I think her beauty runs in the family;)