June 23rd, 2008
This family was so much fun to work with! Take that back, it wasn’t work . . . it was play. These girls were absolutely darling and such good sisters to each other. They played and shared and held hands just like mama asked them to.
We started off in the back yard and then went over to the lake for some more scenic shots. I’m glad they had as much fun as I did. These are the sessions when I realize how happy I am to be doing what I’m doing. These are the type of photos I want to capture everyday! We got photos of them loving each other, laughing, hugging . . . being together.
I was very happy to hear the parents comment on “this is how family photos should be, skipping rocks in the lake together and cuddling in the grass.”
Yea! This is absolutely what I want to do. Now I’m not by any means criticizing posed studio portraits. They’re beautiful shots and I admire these talented photographers, but sometimes they don’t always portray the *real* family relationship. I’m not saying all studio shots are this way but I just wonder how comfortable the subjects are in this environment. I like to know that my clients are completely relaxed bearing their best “this is ME smile”. If I can provide these real images of laughter and love in a stress free & FUN environment . . . well then I’m pleased as punch.
June 20th, 2008
Wanted to post a quick peek at my brother and Ashlie’s engagement photos. Trust me guys, there’s lots more I want to share from this shoot! I’m so glad we were able to use this location. When I first saw it covered in snow a long time ago I knew it’d be the perfect place to shoot. After tracking down who we had to ask for permission I was ecstatic to be heading down there.
Don’t even ask about how much convincing it took to get him to go shirtless in the above photo. I kept telling him how cool it would look if he’d just try it. What do you think?
So stay tuned . . . I’ll show more of this great shoot and these cute soon to be married folk. September will be here faster than you think!
Love ya two!
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June 19th, 2008
but it takes a special person to be a Dad.
I’ve always loved this quote. So simple and true. This Father’s day was a good one for my family. Beautiful weather, good company, and of course good food. We spent part of the day with my husband’s dad and the other part with mine. I always try and make unique cards for special occasions like these. So this year I thought I’d post my Father’s Day creations to highlight all the wonderful Dads in my life. Not only do we celebrate our own Fathers, we also share with Chuck’s step-dad and Grandpa.
Here they are, a little highlight to each of them:
Grandpa Les Andy
Jr. (giving his famous over the glasses look) and my Dad, aka Bob-O
I joked with my Dad on the inside of his card saying how he always looks so tough yet I know deep down he’s just a teddybear. It’s true, he would do anything to help me or anyone else I know.
Here’s just another quick photo I took at our dinner at the lake. I kind of have to take what I get. Don’t know very many men that will “work it” for the camera. I have to catch him off guard and that’s what I love about this one. I can tell he’s relaxed and just soakin’ it in. And if you look close you can see my brother and I in the reflection of his sunglasses.
Love ya Papa,
You’re my best friend.
-Cayda
June 14th, 2008
I’m happy to share these new engagement pics because I got to shoot somewhere completely different . . . by the Elkhorn River. It was such a nice day out, the temp. was just right, not terribly muggy, and the sky was so blue with not too many clouds.
They have the perfect spot! I loved all the foliage and the view. I’d seriously like to come back for one of their bonfires. Kate and Rich are a really cool couple. So glad we got in touch with each other thanks to her mom. On the way down we traveled through some bumpy gravel roads and the instant we got to our destination Kate joked about “making sure my Jeep would make it through the conditions”. Gotta love a girl that jokes about 4-wheelin’.
Here are the photos of our evening down by the river. (no Chris Farley pun intended!)
Thanks again for sharing your unique spot. I loved it and you never know, I may be calling asking to use it again. I had a good time getting to know you a little better and meeting your dog! Everyone knows how much I love spending time with animals.
Take care and I’ll be seeing you in August!
