Motherhood- Sarah and Mikey

I recently traveled back home to Colorado where my family and friends all reside. It was such a great trip and we were actually able to stay a full 2 weeks and visit everyone. We had a blast and were ready to come back to Bellingham on that last day. It seems as though that happens no matter where you go and for how long, your always ready to sleep in your own bed.  Well I was out there I was able to capture my best friends growing belly. Sarah and I have been friends since the 9th grade. She was one of the only girls who looked past my tennis shoes and socks with my summer dresses outfits! Over the years we have truly been through so many ups, downs, joys and tears. But within the last 9 months we have been able to do something together that many friends always talk about but never works out. Both of us are expecting together, even though she is about ready to give birth to her new little princess and I am still not due for another 15 weeks or so it has been so amazing to go through pregnancy some what together. Of course with me being a photographer I want to be able to capture all of her special moments. She was able to twist her husbands arm to come out and play with us at the park on a windy Colorado day. We had a lot of fun playing around by the lake, catching up, laughing as two pregnant ladies almost falling into he lake, and waddling to and from different places. Her husband was a good sport through it all and I appreciated his good sense of humor about it.  They are such an amazing couple that being able to capture them together was pretty simple. Here are just a few of the shots that I took in which I loved!

Sarah & Mikey I know you are both going to be amazing parents and I am so anxious and excited about this new adventure you are about to take!

Preschool Photographer- Love to Learn

A few weeks back I was asked to do the school pictures for my daughters preschool. The AM class was all boys and boy did I have my hands full. They all wanted to have their picture taken but trying to get a good "smile mommy would like" out of them was rough! However, I managed to do so. They all turned out so great.. The PM class was completely opposite, all girls! They were my little princess, total hams in front of the camera and loved every minute of it. My original thought was to just pick out the best pose and print that for the parents. However, after looking through them I had taken way to many cute ones and I couldn't pick. I then left it up to the parents. Every single mom was so happy and I felt so good! I had never done big group sittings and especially with four year old I had no clue what I was going to be getting into. After the day was over and the results were in I was so pleased with everything and would love to get a few more under me!! So much fun and such beautiful children!

Preschool-- a new adventure

I am so excited for tomorrows big photo shoot! I am going to be taking pictures of Love to Learn's preschool in Sudden Valley! I am thrilled to be doing this and even though I have never done a preschool photo shoot, I couldn't be more excited. I am really not even nervous, compared to doing my first wedding! I love kids, I feel as though I can relate to them in some silly way. I love the way the kids show the true expressions and even better when I can capture and keep it treasured! The school has about 20 kids from ages three to five! One morning class, one afternoon class. More pictures will soon follow but I had to blog about it first. I have my car all packed with my studio and a few cute fall props. I sure do hope it goes as well as I think it will.

Wish me luck :-)