Something old...

...is this blog. So I've decided to say a fond farewell to this site that's gotten me so far in my life and my business in the past two years and move onto something new! Please follow me on my brand spanking new blogsite here: sweetshibui.com/blog!

I will no longer be updating this blog--so scoot on over here and I'll see on the flip side!!!

a beautiful thing

I met Abbie and Mike at Minnehaha Falls Park--yet another reason why it's so great to meet my clients at new locations. The park offered so many different photo opportunities, it was fantastic! It was one of our first gorgeous days of summer and people were out in force taking advantage of the beautiful weather. We were no exception.

Abbie and Mike: So great to hang out with you guys and get to know you better. I'm super pumped for your wedding in October (especially since we get to meet the entire family the week before-yay!-), this summer is just going to fly by.....!

In absense, there is still presence...

Where have I been? What have I been doing?

Well, I've been working on several top secret projects (seriously, I've been sternly instructed to zip the lip) and undercover missions (that one isn't so serious). Good things are to come, this is sure!!!

My first session with Cat and Curt was cold. Like, wicked cold. Considering we were running around trying to warm ourselves while looking for fantastic locations in the knee-deep snow, we fared quite well. All things considered, a spring {warm} session was declared in need. We went to the same locations, but what a different effect a few measly months have! Love these...mucho...

Cat and Curt; can't wait to shoot your fabulous wedding in July! You two are so easy going and naturally beautiful together, I feel so honored to document your day.

I like me some good sun flare!

I think this one is my favorite...heart...

Trying out some new textures-thoughts?! Leave me your comments! :-)

Rwwwaarrrrrrr!!

Pomp and circumstance

The auditorium was fairly full as 400+ students filed in, blue gowns freshly pressed, hats pinned on just so. It took us a little bit, but we spotted her. Pride and smiles, we laughingly waved, pointed and proudly exclaimed, 'That's her! There is she! I see her!' The culmination of many long hours of homework, seemingly endless projects, scheduling debacles, Internet connection fiasco's, commuting, learning and last minutes babysitters all piled into one two-hour ceremony. She still has a few things to finish up (and will be completely finished in December), but that's just pomp and circumstance.

He waits so patiently...

Woot, woot!!!

MORE COW BELL!!!! :-)

Congratulations class of 2010!!!!!

Just Jack

Because skinny babies are just not quite as fun.

;-)

My nana has the most fantastic knitting talents.

She made this hat especially for little Jack--could it be any cuter?!

Introducing :: Parker

Oh, my! I'm on a roll-three blogs in three days!

:-)

Edy makes my day...and now that she's a big sister, she's become quite the little character!

Her facial expression is priceless!

Casey :: 7 months

Aaaaahhhhhhh....a photo post! How long it's been! Feels like ages...

Business is busy as summer is around the corner and I have to say that I'm getting excited for the warmer weather and, especially, boating season!! Casey's session took place a couple weeks ago when the weather was actually warm (not this rainy mess we've had for the last few days). She was so interested in everything that wasn't in front of the camera, but that's usually how it goes for the little ones. As always, she had both her mother and I laughing along with her. 

What a cutie...and those CHEEKS! 

Ahhhh. I heart them.

See what I mean?

The little cow makes me smile...

so big!!!