Britny's Belly

Last weekend I did a super fun photoshoot with Britny, who's expecting a baby in March. I first met Britny last year when I was photographing her sister Nikia's wedding. I'm so happy that Nikia referred her sister to me for her belly pics because I love being to capture the glow and excitement of expecting moms.

I think Britny could easily be a professional maternity model!








Big thanks to Megan, who assisted on this shoot with the awesome fan action :) I think everyone looks great with a little wind in their hair!


Britny graciously humored me for this one:


Thank you, Britny, for giving me the opportunity to document this special and precious time in your life. I can't wait to meet the new baby!!

Shake it like a Polaroid picture

Polaroid recently announced that it will no longer manufacture instant film by the end of 2009. When I heard this news, I became nostalgic and, I must admit, a little teary-eyed (ok, ok, so I cry at Hallmark commercials, too) Polaroid film not only documented much of my childhood, it also sparked my interest in photography. It provided instant gratification long before digital. I remember waiting in anticipation as a child, shaking the film like crazy, watching the image appear before me like magic. And later, in my high school and college photography classes, I had so much fun making Polaroid transfers.

While this news is not at all surprising (after all, when was the last time you took a Polaroid picture?, it is a bit sad. And while Polaroid goes the way of the mix tape, I'm fondly pouring through all my old family Polaroids.....Here's one of my brother and me from March 31, 1983...

Happy Birthday!

I spent the weekend in Chicago with my amazing cousin, Laura, and her family. Everytime my family visits them, we have an incredible time. Laura feeds us so well that when we get home we find our meals simply lacking. On Sunday, we celebrated my cousin Katelyn's birthday and of course I stuffed myself silly. Katelyn requested her favorite cake for the party, strawberry-kiwi from Oak Mill Bakery,and I couldn't be happier with her selection.

I think Yummy pretty much says it all.
Happy Birthday, Katelyn! :)

Super Fabulous Super Tuesday

4 reasons why I'm super excited on this most super of Tuesdays:

1. One subject that gets me talking almost as much as juicy celebrity gossip is a good political race. And while Indiana isn't voting today, I do get to hang on the edge of my seat as I watch the primary results roll in from over 20 other states. Fun times!
2. Competing for my attention tonight will be American Idol-- Atlanta auditions, and,

3. My best friend is back from Cabo so she'll be watching American Idol with me, which is always more fun!

4. I designed and order some completely adorable Valentine's for my kiddos. These are wayyyy more fun and personal than the store bought Valentine cards.

If you're interested in ordering some cards for yourself, let me know. We're cutting it pretty close for Valentine's Day orders, but little cards like these are perfect for Save-the-Date cards, St. Patrick's, Easter...... :)

Have a SUPER Tuesday and, if you live in a state where you can, go out and exercise your right to vote today!