Colt turns One!

Today is my friend's birthday. He is one year old, and I'm not quite sure how that happened. In just a short time he went from a tiny, wrinkly newborn to a roly poly infant, to a boy who has teeth and can walk and say the name of his puppy.

I'm happy to know him.

Just for fun: #2

I buy them because of their name. And because they're easy to peel. And, because just like fresh flowers, they bring color to the kitchen.  Who wouldn't want that?

Have a great weekend!

Carter

I admit that by the time I am ready to leave a newborn's home, I will have become a little attached. I love hearing about their first few weeks at home, laughing at their bitty sneezes, and marveling at all those tiny parts that together make up a tiny person. At just over two weeks old, Carter was no different.

When talking with Shannon about what time of day would work best for sleepy photos, she said that anytime of day is best, because this little guy is quite the night owl. As she predicted, he slept through my arrival and his first few portraits. Somewhere in the middle, though, he decided to throw us for a loop. He was wide awake, and there wasn't much we could do about it. He was perfectly content in his dad's childhood dresser, and we ended up with some of my favorite photos of the day.  Not long after, and just as Shannon predicted, she lulled him back to sleep―like only a mama can―for the rest of his portraits. What a joy.

Addison and Shannon, thank you for letting me spend the morning with Carter. I hope you enjoy my favorites.

January just doesn't do it for me.

As you're all well aware, Christmas is long gone. New Year's Day is over. And it's cold. Like, long underwear cold. Every year around this time I seem to end up in a rut. By the time March rolls around, I will try to convince you that spring doesn't even exist, and I will shamelessly threaten a move to Fiji. 

Although I haven't said it out loud yet, one of my goals for the year is to take more pictures just for the sake of being creative. I don't do this as much as I should, and believe it to be important for growth as an artist. Even more importantly, it will help me avoid the above said rut altogether, and move us right along into spring.

I'll be out of town most of the week, so please forgive me if I'm a little slow getting back to those of you who call or email. I'm looking forward to a newborn session this weekend, as well as some traveling with my husband.

And here, is photo number one. See you later, winter blues.

Sample Guestbook

My sample guestbook arrived today, and I am so happy I've decided to offer them to my clients! Although less expensive than my heirloom-quality albums, the pages are still actual photographic prints, meaning higher quality and a more substantial feel than press-printed versions. This album is 6x9, but more sizes are available. There are many options; smaller, larger, horizontal and square, with several choices of cover color.

As you'll notice in the sample below, I'm a fan of white space. Obviously, it's necessary for a guestbook, but I use it generously in every design I do. White space and clean design are absolutely essential when it comes to achieving a timeless album. Less is more. Always. Unless we're talking chocolate.

2011 Wedding Special: Black Hills Wedding Photography

Want something more personal than the traditional guestbook for your wedding?  You've found it! I'm so excited to offer my new brides a custom-designed, sign-in guestbook. This contemporary option is full of your favorite engagement photos and classy white space, so your friends and family can sign right on the photographic pages. 

Sample album coming soon!