He's Three

Guess how old this guy is ... well, he's three.
I've had some awesome luck this week with kids showing their age
via their fingers!

I Feel Your Pain

Our church is having everyone come in to get their pictures

taken for our new church directory.

Our appointment was this evening.
I've forgotten how stressful family picture day is!
I'll be sympathizing more now with the stressed out moms that come into the studio.

I don't know what I was thinking but I didn't plan anything for us to wear.

I was out this afternoon frantically shopping at Old Navy for matching outfits.
Then everyone had to take a shower.
(Insert Nathan's voice here, "I just took one two days ago!)
Next we had to blow dry Keyanna's hair.
I had to put on make-up. Blah!

To further annoy my family I couldn't go get our picture without one here first.
After all what kind of photographer would I be without documenting our family showered.

So we made it to our appointment and our picture turned out fine I guess.
I look a little ... well ... large?!?
We had a male photographer who didn't quite understand hiding the flaws.

Here is the one we took before leaving. I like it better.
You'll notice I know how to hide my , umm, tummy area.

Please note - the following pictures were all taken here in my studio.
I can't show you the one taken at church because it's copyrighted.
I believe in copyrights ... plus, I just look large!

My New Favorite Picture

This is my new favorite picture of all time.

Of course my favorite picture changes often.
But, for right now, this is the one.

I kinda manipulated this image by adding their pooch in post production,
but the little guy did sit with "his brother" later in the session.
For this, my favorite image, I just wanted the legs of the parents to be included.
Kids (& pets) are fun, aren't they?

Tak Family Moment

We interrupt this Studio blog to bring you some moments from my family.

The inspiration of my KIA Package has just turned 10.
Wow ... I know what "they" mean when they say time flies!
Being 10 apparently means you are mostly grown.
Shawn and I just dread the hormones!
Anyway, Kia received her first flowers in honor of her 10th birthday.
Her favorite color is blue!We also welcomed a new member into our family this week.
This is our girl, Aggie.
She is loving and affectionate.

Christmas Greeting Cards

I've had several clients call in the last couple of weeks inquiring about Holiday Greeting Cards.

I thought that even though it's only August -- Christmas is just around the corner.
I've spent some of my off days this past week designing new Greeting Cards
and tweaking old designs.

This is FUN & Addicting!So far I'm at 31 4x8 cards and counting.
Take a look and let me know what you think.

First Birthday

This little guy holds a special place in my heart.
He has the same name as my little (growing up fast) guy.
My kids find it fascinating that another would share their name.
He had a great birthday party here in the studio.
But then he was finished!