Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Lip Service

Today I would like to talk about one of my favorite must-haves for a photo session...well, at least if you are a woman anyway! I'm talking about lipgloss or lipstick. Dry, chapped lips are not very flattering, so I always encourage women to apply a fresh coat right before a shoot. Even young girls will benefit from a quick once over with a clear lip gloss.

If you were to look in my purse right now, you would think I was obsessed with lipgloss. Well, I'm here to tell you that I AM...it's one of my favorite accessories and I have quite a collection! I love lipgloss and that's why I am super excited about a new product that has launched from Sophisticated Rebel called the Slimstick.

This newly designed lipstick is such a smart and innovative way to approach cosmetics...and who doesn't love innovation? Smart design is why we love our iPhones and iPads and why I am a 20 year Mac user. Not only do these products have a hip factor that most of their competitors lack, but they also function in a way that makes them invaluable. You get form AND function in one product! But I digress...


Here are some of the features that make the Slimstick a must have:

  • It's flat shape also doubles as a mirror, so you don't need to pack around a compact
  • The cap is hinged so you just flip it open to use
  • It can be attached to a necklace or keychain and fits easily in the smallest of pockets
  • The new lipstick formula contains less wax than traditional lipstick






Check out the video on their launch page and learn how you can purchase your own Slimstick before they are even available in stores!  >>> Slimstick

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Because you just never know...


There are a lot of things I love about being a photographer. Being a sentimental person, I love the idea of having little snapshots of the things that make up our everyday lives. Irreplaceable reminders of how things were at that moment in time.

As cliche as it sounds, kids DO grow up way too fast and although we can't freeze time, we can use photographs as a way to keep those moments fresh in our minds. At times I am obsessed with taking pictures of every little event in my children's lives, but it wasn't until a terrible tragedy happened that it really struck me as to the importance of capturing these moments for others.

I photographed Cassidy when she came to my studio on her first birthday back in 2009. She was so full of life and had the most beautiful blue eyes and a smile that could just light up a room. We had so much fun with her cake smash session and as you can see, she really loved her cake.

Months passed and life marched along, then one day I got the news. Just six months after her session, at only 18 months old, precious little Cassidy passed away in her sleep. There was no explanation...she was just gone. I was just heartbroken for this new little family that lost their little girl.

So as I sit here reflecting on all those special moments I get to share with my littlest clients, I am reminded of how valuable my job as a photographer really is. Nothing makes me happier than photographing little babies and children in a way that will be remembered long after that moment has passed. It's a responsibility I take very seriously and am so honored for all the opportunities I've had to capture these moments for my clients...because you just never know.




Monday, April 2, 2012

Meet Tessa Rose

I always get excited to shoot newborns. There is just something so magical about how they look when they're asleep...I just love it! This time, however, I was especially excited when I learned that I would be photographing a sweet little girl...I was over the moon! Last year, the majority of my babies were little boys and I was really longing to bring out the pink ruffles and flowers again.

Little Tessa Rose was just a perfect little gem. You may remember her sisters June and Ayla whom I photographed a couple years ago. Just like her older sisters, Tessa is so photogenic! Here are just a few of my favorites from her session!