k. yea. up to my eyeballs in proofings and holiday cards… HO HO HO and all that jazz I actually LOVE this time of year (you have no idea the rush that goes through me when I see the first Christmas commercial on tv… crazy stuff!)

These guys are expecting a baby girl any day now! I can’t wait to meet “Miss O” in the next couple weeks! I had so much fun with them and they are just so gorgeous and sweet together! (on a side note, *daddy* is a big time *HARLEY* guy and owns Wes Harris Automotive –check out the tatt! that’s some HOG loyalty *smiles*) see you guys REALLY soon! (fingers crossed she makes her debut sooner rather than later! ha!)

these kiddos are BOTH doll babies! (mister man looks like he walked off the pages of a GAP ad!)… we had a great session recently and I had to share a few sneak peeks. there’s a *bigger sister* I’ve yet to meet…but hope to at the next session in a few months. Enjoy!

I’ve been photographing Miss C for a few years now and she is always a joy!  I have to say, her mom and grandma are always great to work with! They bring her all dolled up with gorgeous designer dresses…froof her hair…then they walk away and let me “do my thing”! The reason I love this so much is because the kiddos are less “self conscience” and we have some “one on one” time and fun.  Sometimes (most times!) kiddos do better with LESS people trying to get them to “perform” and are more natural with me which results in these gorgeous portraits!

Here’s a few sneak peeks… and on a side note, check out her mom’s South Tampa Stationary/Gift Store, The Write Stuff. They have some great products for every occasion!

I am truly honored and proud to be featured as WPPI’s November Member of the Month. WPPI is an international organization with thousands of amazing photographers as members from all over the world. I am thrilled to have been chosen. You can check out the article here: WPPI Member of the Month

Even though it’s *CRAZY* busy, I always love this time of year! While I get many new clients, I also get to see all my return clients! I love looking at the schedule and knowing who is walking through my door and look forward to it with anticipation! Also, the kiddos are usually pretty easy to work with because they already know all about my infamous “treasure box” full of bribery (Yep, I have no shame…and I like cooperative kids!)

The first image is from a few years ago, and then an updated portrait. I love to see these side by side!

And a couple sneak peeks b/c I know their mom is a BLOG stalker! (yea, you know who you are! *S*)

miss R…

and baby brother…

I just had to blog about this gorgeous house.  It belongs to one of my very first Florida clients and I am just crazy about her four little guys (well, 3 gals and one guy! ha!).  It truly is an amazing house, so if you are in the market… check it out! I’m also posting about it to show you her great “portrait wall”. I love to see how people display their art and this is a great example. Enjoy!

Here’s the link to the featured tour:  VIRTUAL TOUR

I always love halloween… I had a great time with my *crew*, as we dressed up as “Deal or No Deal”… (one of our friends even shaved his head!!! crazy fun!)  My *baby girl* decided to be “the Scream”…she wanted the mask that does the creepy bleeding thing, but I just couldn’t “go there”. My boy didn’t even dress up. *sniffle sniffle*… I knew the day would come. sighhhhhhh…..finished the weekend off with a football party where my boy got recognized for being “most improved”… I am SOOO PROUD of him!

I have lots of new posts/sessions to share as I’m CRAZY busy with the holiday sessions. I was totally booked up for November, but since I was still getting so many phone calls, I opened up a few “computer only” days to try to accomodate everyone. I also still have two beach days open (november 16 and 18–will post on that separately too, but if you are interested, call asap!)

anyhooo…. enjoy the random crazy halloween fun! hope everyone had a great time!  more to come this week!

woo hooo! i got the MILLION dollar briefcase! GO ME! LOL!

okay, I’m posting this one mostly b/c I think it’s hilarious! I was trying to get a shot of my FAKE eyelashes (first time I’ve ever worn some…FUN stuff btw!)… but I didn’t realize the shower curtain right behind me looks like I’m about to get attacked! kinda funny…and spooky? hahaha! (just ignore the ginormous DUMBO ear! I was working the lashes!)

Kevin and I spent two days this week with other photographers from all over the country for our Rings to Rattles seminar. We had such a GREAT group and really had a blast! Thanks to everyone for making is such a success! A special thanks also to our amazing “models”, the Zinn family and Miss Jaymie.

I wanted to share a few of my favorites from the workshop… You can also check out KJ’s blog for some of his great shots of Jaymie.

I’m even more excited about speaking at WPPI.  The PLUS class is already sold out, but we’ll be doing a 2 hour Platform presentation… can’t wait!

As you must know, I’m staying pretty slammed right now… ’tis the season!

I’ve been photographing these guys for years… I just love to watch the kiddos grow! It is honestly one of the favorite parts of my job.

See you next week! Enjoy!

ps on the last ones… my daughter walked up behind me when I was editing them and GASPED and said “oh my goodness…she looks like an ANGEL!”… how cute is that?

As promised, here’s a few favorites from another maternity session from yet another one of Kevin’s GORGEOUS brides! (something in the Texas water for sure! *smiles*)

Her hubby came with her and they sure do look like they stepped off the pages of a GAP ad! so cute! Baby “K” should make her debut next month! I can’t wait to go back to meet her! Hopefully by Thanksgiving :::fingers crossed:::!

Then… (courtesy KJ)

and NOW….

these guys are lots of fun and silly… I adore this shot! Gotta love it!

see you soon!