the business of...well, business

It's interesting how one simple task can quickly evolve into something so seemingly daunting and elaborate. Because I throw everything out there (and I throw everything else into the wind), I am taking a break from working on the task at hand...to blog about the task at hand.

Packages.

We're not talking about brown paper packages tied up with string here. Although, they really could be as the contents inside are some of my favorite things. No, we're talking about portrait and wedding packages. Prints, canvases, albums, proofs, discs (yes...I said it...digital negatives...). I'm up to my eye balls in samples, options, textures, colors, sprays, you-name-it-I'm-in-it and, although I am throughly enjoying my photo-geek-self, I am finding that I am  continuously getting stuck. I thought this job would take a day or two (silly me) and here I am, two and a half weeks later. Planted in front of the computer on a gorgeous Monday afternoon. When everyone else is at the lake. Wow. I. Am. A. Nerd. I've always enjoyed organizing and putting things together to make a cognitive whole, but this...this is another story. I can't get a grip on it--I love it all and want to offer everything to everyone and their mom. It's nuts. How do you put a price on priceless memories?

So, yes. I will forge though the forest of fog and heat and arrive on the other side with packages to offer for all to enjoy. And, yes, they will most certainly change as my photography, business and self ebbs and flows within the realm of the design and creativity. 

Stay tuned for final options...this chick is hitting the beach.

Happy Labor Day!!!

Oh, what a face!

She’s always had personality, no doubt about that.

Oliviah rocks my socks off. She's smiley, bubbly, constantly full of expressions and emotion. Her sister Nadia is not too shabby herself! Little girls are so funny because they pose completely without knowing it. Seriously...does it get any cuter?

Alicia ❤ Josh

It’s easy to see how much they care for each other, just by the simple things. The way he lets her walk first, how he holds her hand to steady her, how she looks at him while laughing at some amusing thing he said. Love, pure and simple.

Big, huge, delicious, twinkling brown eyes

Num. Like liquid chocolate. How could you seriously ever get mad at a face like this?! Geesh...I'm such a sucker for big eyes and even bigger cheeks!

I can't believe little Keegan is already two and going to be a big brother in just a few short months. Congrats to Mollie and Mike for their absurdly adorable family and I CANNOT WAIT to come back for some belly-popping maternity shots...and to meet Miss E.J. ;-)

Oh, yeah. There were cows. Lots and lots of cows.

love infectious

She said she should have known as soon as she walked in the door. She had just gotten home from a visit to the west coast to see her sister and there he was: showered, clean-shaven and smelling good. He was home. He had flowers. She had no idea.

Then he proposed.

Matt and Sarah are such a rockin couple, I know their wedding will be nothing short of stellar. Oooooo, summer 2010—can’t wait!!!! (I have the best almost-brides ever…!!)

A growing Beans!

Beans, beans, the wonderful tot.

Oh, don't you know I just love you a lot.

Don't worry, I won't be quitting my day job anytime soon. Either of them. ;-)

First and foremost, check out the hawk. Can he rock it, or what?


And this is when we learned that he can sit up by himself for minutes at a time. Who knew?

Oh, la familia!

Storm clouds loomed in the distance, yet their attitudes were anything but. Energy, laughing and silly faces ensued; these kiddos were hysterical to photograph. I swear Reyce is a natural poser and Jayce’s smug smiles and incredible energy made my day. Yay for other peoples’ kids (oh, and their sweet, ridiculously good looking parentals!)!

Reyce even made me a thank you card. Isn’t it awesome?

This one cracks me up...seriously, can't you just hear them laughing right now!? :-)

Rock it, lil' man. Rock. It.

I even told Jayce I wanted to put him in my pocket (as that’s where I keep all things precious and adorable) and, although he was a bit apprehensive about trying to fit himself in my teeny jeans pocket, his sister offered up her stellar pink shoes! How sweet, I know!