Gabe Turns One Year!

Three days after getting to see his baby sister for her three month photos, we met Gabe at the park for his one year photos.  Their family had spent part of the afternoon there and Gabe was enjoying himself on the playground with his favorite activity of all time: climbing.  We interrupted him from his play for a few shots on the equipment before taking a little trek throughout the rest of the park.  He wasn't thrilled about leaving the playground at first, but when he realized we had stools, chairs and crates to climb on (not to mention, his favorite climbing apparatus, daddy) he was as content as ever.

When we did Gabe's newborn photos a year ago, I was so amazed at all the fight that little baby had.  He was a week old and was trying to lift his head - all the while his arms and legs were going every which way.  It it always funny to me how many things stay the same as we grow, and that tough little baby has grown into a rough-and-tumble little tot.  We love getting to see these transitions.

Upcoming Fall Photography Skills Classes

Photography is never an endeavor of a single person.  It is the combine creativity of our community and peers that pushes us to create better and new ideas.  Creatives inspire and challenge each other and the end result is more amazing works of art.  For this reason, we are launching the education portion of our little business this fall. :)

I have been teaching private art and photography lessons to individual students and in local schools since 2008.  I currently teach a handfull of adult and youth summer classes at Peninsula School of Art in Door County.  www.peninsulaartschool.com  I am very excited to have the opportunity to meet with more new people, and teach classes on things that interest me about photography!

This fall we are offering three photography related classes.  One is an introduction class, one is an advanced class, and one is a class on image editing that is appropriate for amateurs to professionals.  I will also continue to teach private and small group classes with curriculum tailored specifically to your interests.

Dates for group classes are yet to be announced.  Please let us know if you are interested in receiving more information.  Thanks for helping us take this step forward; please spread the word. :)

Olivia Turns 3 Months!

It's always amazing to me how much a baby can change between their newborn and three month portraits.  When I saw Olivia for her first portraits, she was a beautiful, sleeping brand-new baby.  At three months she is animated, smiling and bright-eyed.  She spent her photoshoot showing off those big blue eyes that were a gift from her mommy, and smiling big happy smiles for Ben.  I love her perfect baby skin and those loose strawberry blonde curls - what a sweet girl.  A few days after Olivia's photos, we did her brother Gabe's one year portraits, which I will post soon. :)

{ Teresa + Arnold = ENGAGED! }

For all you photographers out there - imagine the most fun photoshoot that you can: bright, whimsical backgrounds, playful props, and interactive events...not to mention a snuggly, in-love couple who can't keep their hands off each other!  Well, continue with your jealousy, because that perfectly describes our engagement photoshoot from last week.  Teresa and Arnold shared their very first kiss at Bay Beach years ago, and returned with us to document that special step in their relationship.

We started off the afternoon by taking a few pictures with their beautiful baby girl, Ava, (I am withholding those photos for a few days, but expect them soon on Facebook) ;).  We spent the rest of the day on and off of rides, snapping up a storm.  The first ride we ventured on was the ferris wheel, which Teresa was apprehensive about...and now I understand why!  In the back of my mind, I remembered the ferris wheel as never going faster than its loading and unloading speed...foolish me.  Needless to say, post ferris wheel time required a Sprite break.  We hit up the train, helicopters, and of course, the merry-go-round.  Teresa and Arnold were so relaxed and easy-going - up for anything that came to us.  Teresa is sweet and shy, with these icy blue eyes that are completely arresting.  Arnold is quiet and laid-back with a quirky, funny side that we got to see a few times throughout the afternoon.    Their big day is only a few months off, and we can't wait to be a part of it.

{ Michelle + Kevin = ENGAGED! }

It was a blistering summer afternoon for Michelle and Kevin's engagement photos, so an hour in, when the sky threatened rain and gave us those big, beautiful, blue clouds, everyone was thankful for the shade and cool.  This engagement session was particularly exciting because it was our first time getting to meet Michelle and Kevin.  Their little boy got sick on our meeting day a few months back, and living hours away we hadn't had a chance to connect since.  It was wonderful getting to know them both, and so fun shooting in a brand new location.

Michelle is sweet, with a beautiful, natural smile you can tell she wears often; Kevin is relaxed and attentive, impressing everyone when he reminded us of props we almost forgot to use.  On the day of the shoot they were both up for anything - climbing in four feet of grassy field in heels? Sure.  Hiking up to the edge of a former waterfall? Sure.  They certainly have adventure in their bones (which of course is a quality Ben and I love!)  Michelle and Kevin still have a little under a year until their big day - plenty of time to enjoy the planning and anticipation.  We are looking forward to seeing all their ideas come together!