Sweet Pea

My sweet pea niece was born this spring amd now that life has settled down and the announcements are out, I can share her 1 day old, and newborn session with you.

Sweet Little Man

Welcome to 2010! It's be nearly a month since I posted a new session, or any post for you all. It was the holidays, and two in-patient rounds of chemo, but also a much needed hiatus. Sorry I didn't announce that, hope none of you were wondering where I was hiding! If you check out the "In the Queue" list to the right you will notice that in the next 8-10 weeks it is going to be literally raining newborns! Two of them are family, two of them are old and sweet friends, and the other two are new and wonderful friends. And for the curious out there, of the five, only one has announced himself, the rest are all surprises! And that first one is past due date as I type, maybe calling him/her out on the internet for being tardy will get some labor started!

But until the newborns start killing me with their yumminess, I have other things of my own cooking. Like two sessions to finish from 2009, yeeeep! I also am working on getting the official CTS photography site up, but I am atrociously behind and my webmaster just moved across country, so it's coming. I'll be hosting a little portfolio contest on facebook to help narrow down the field of photos from 2009 for my official portfolio albums. It'll be a lot of fun.

I've also been sprucing up my proof hosting site so feel free to click on over there and take a peek. When I get my portfolio albums all picked out I'll change that slideshow to reflect my work, but until then the album of my family is running, because I love it.

On to the photo goodness! Here is the final shots from my session with my favorite little nearly 4 month old and his big sister. Mom has waited a long time for these, and if I didn't deliver soon she was never going to set a date for his 6 month pictures in you know. . . 2 weeks or so. I'd love to swear "Never Wonder When in Two Thousand Ten!" but let's face it, that's just like challenging my son to thwart me, and he is always ready for a challenge.











Who needs a studio? I love client home sessions, love love love them. Ok momma, can I please book his 6 month session now?

P, cousins cubed, and siblings squared

The last of the shoot for Ella's 18 month and Joshua's 3 Year, some solos of Penny and then group shots for the cousins and siblings. I love these kids.



My two kiddos, I love them.

I'm Not Tired

With three awesome siblings and my daughter running around, we had a hard time convincing this one to take a newborn nap for us. Don't worry we got her in front of the stove and so toasty that even a lick from the cat didn't wake her! I can't wait to head back out to this family's home in a few months and take more pictures, I wanted a proof set twice this big for how much fun we had. Next time, less gabbing, more pictures. . . that's doable, right? Errr, maybe not, see you soon Mama.

Fall on the "Farm"

A crazy, fun, and full session at a local park with this gorgeous family of 5. Charlie loves tractors, so we busted out his John Deere gear for some play shots at the end. Followers will recognize this family, Alison from her little sis's maternity and newborn sessions as well as her own 4th birthday pics this summer, Charlie was in some of the group newborn pics too. And of course, we all know baby Rachel, she of infamous 21 hour labor photo shoot fame! She is getting so big and adorable, can't wait to see her again for a solo shoot just for her 6 month birthday! I think Mom and Dad look pretty fabulous for 3 kids under the age of 4! You'll see some of these photos featured in the holiday card gallery on christmas day.

Out on the town

An awesome morning with a fun family who was open to my crazy ideas. Thanks guys for a great time and being willing to press on despite our many on-lookers and curious strangers!

Three of a Kind

This family had such character! We had a lot of fun, that is after we got our blood moving! Who knew it would be so cold that early in the morning? The kids were real sports and although we never got the three of them in a shot together, we got some really beautiful shots. Mom even posed for a few quick shots at the end for Dad to put up in his locker at the station (and you should know all three kids were in full meltdown not more than 15 feet from us, it was awesome). Next time we have the kids wear coats or plan a warmer session!

Puddle Stomp

At last, the much anticipated, rain shoot. This shoot was such a blast. I had so much fun with this family!



Ok I'm not a videographer, but how could you not run some video. Wish I had two cameras so I could have used a different lens for the video, but somehow I know the kids will love watching themselves on the computer!

The Princess and Her Squires

I met this little princess along with her three brothers at the Cox Arboretum. I neglected to adequately inform the parents of this merry band that a shoot with 4 young active children can be quite the workout! Or as dad said it, we had a little session of "photo-cize." These kids had so much fun hiking the trails, it was such a blast running after them! We only got a family shot or two by cornering them on some stairs and having a contest for who could laugh the loudest (in that series, look at the last one, and the pout on little sister's face, the shot and lighting isn't the best but that pout is priceless). What a wonderful shoot you all, I hope you had as much fun as I did.

At long last

After over 40 weeks of pregnancy, a long labor, and 6 weeks of anticipation, I present little Miss Rachel. She and I spent several hours on a double guest bed right next to a window trying to get comfy and asleep. Rachel had better ideas, like breastfeeding, and pooping. I think we still got some gorgeous ones though. See you in a few weeks for your 3 month little one.

Awake, Alert, Alive, and Enthusiastic!

What?!?! I am even shocking Trevor! Yup, at long last, his gallery! I am going to dig out of my backlog people, I will. And the new faster computer is definitely helping. Enjoy mama, and thank you again for letting spend the day with your wonderful family. Click on any picture to view it larger.