Sunrise on the coast...

That’s right. Sun*RISE*. That’s what we ’stay at home moms’ do. We get up at at the butt-crack of dawn, and drive to the beach, bundled up, with child, and take pictures.

Okay maybe not often. Ok… maybe just this ONCE. But I’m glad I did Here are the fruits of my willing-labor - I was really trying to focus on practicing w/ backlight exposure, and color popping. I can see the room for lots of improvement, but I love these shots, it makes me really value where I am fortunate to live! I mean… it’s January. C’mon.

1 and 4 yr old - friends kids!

Practice is the theme, in case it wasn’t too obvious (call me Captain Obvious, it’s ok… really) - another good friend came over yesterday asking if I could take a few photos of her kids - are you kidding?! Of course! LOVE some of these… this is a 4 year old, and a 1 year old, and I had my first experience w/ on the go (constantly) kids. It really opened my eyes. Studio + infant = workable; studio+toddler/preschooler? YIKES! We did end up a few despite the quick 20 minutes we had to play before I was certain my friends ears had steam coming out of them!

Joey - 6mo

I met a great woman at one of my mom’s group gatherings, since then (several months ago) we’ve made it a habit to hang out at least once a week. Last week I asked if I could use her adorable little boy for some practice! I came away with some photos that I really feel were/are mybest to date - here are a few:

Some starter photos.

Just getting some practice using the blog... this will be unorganized, choppy, and well... yeah. I'm just learning here!