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Jaime’s 1st Year
I honestly feel blessed with my job…I get to photography weddings…exchanging of vows of a young couple, newborns, high school seniors, and families of all sizes…but what I truly love capturing the most is the baby’s first year…so much happens within that first year…and I love capturing it! I was lucky enough to photograph Jaime’s mom and dad’s big day…and his mama’s maternity shoot…but what made me so happy was to photograph him throughout it first year! Here are my favorites from his first year…
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The Adorably Gorgeous Abby…
This is a me on a blog run…haha…three posts in one week…yay… I know I’ve mentioned I just love to photograph seniors but every once in a awhile I get “model” shoots, how fun! To me there are just like senior sessions but with the younger teens! And to get to photograph Abby who I’ve known for awhile now, I was more than excited…and congrats to her…she already got a few calls! Here are my favorites from her session!
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Brecksville-Broadview Heights 2015 Senior ~ Acadia
First off I love her name! Just naturally beautiful and oh so sweet…and talk about photogenic! We had an awesome day to photograph even though we were presented with a little rain {I know right? Rain in Ohio ~ come on! LOL} Here are a few of my favorites from our session!
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Emily…2015 Medina High School Senior
…it always amazes me how time flies! As days can drag on and you may wish one to be over with already your almost blindsided by the reality of it all. With a blink of an eye looking back time goes by ever too quickly. Take Emily for instant. I can remember her mom’s baby shower and how she was technically in labor that day…and when she was brought home from the hospital…so small…and when she FINALLY could say my name [well actually she said Wicky] but it just feels like it was yesterday. I have my own kids but I see the process daily…micro daily as that matter lol…
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Shaker Heights Newborn…
I’m always so grateful for the people who have had faith in me and my work, and when clients call me and say I photographed so and so and just instantly fell in love with your images… This has been an amazing journey thanks to all my wonderful clients and all who have supported this adventure with me. It’s been a dream so I thank you. Meet Baby “D”…we was such a dream…pretty much slept through the entire session which is a plus when you have to move this little ones so often…completely content…here are a few of my favorites from his session…
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Such Darling Little Kids…sigh…
I received an email requesting information regarding a mini session and found out the ages of the kids…eek…I love love love little siblings close in age!!! I have such fond memories of my sisters and brother growing up! Here are a few of my favorites from the Peckham Family… too much cuteness!
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2015 Medina High School Seniors…Twins
As a twin myself I was so excited to get the call for twin senior girls! I honestly couldn’t wait to meet them! The one thing I wished my parents did was get pictures of my sister and I together when we went to get our senior pictures done! The bond between a twin compared to anything else is so special! Wouldn’t replace for the world. Here are a few of my favorites from their session…
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Meet Tony…2015 Medina High School Senior
I knew of Tony…he would come over when my neighbor would come over here and there and he was always a shy boy…his mom called to schedule a session with me and we put two and two together and I was so happy to capture his handsomeness… I had fun during I photo shoot… even when he refused to give me a full-on smile…showing teeth and all…ha ha…but withe the help of his mom, we were able to capture a few… …here are a few of my favorites from his session…
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A Summer Family…
I just love when I get emails and phones calls that start out “I saw your pictures on Facebook…you did so and so’s” and they want to book a session…sigh…besides returning-customers, referrals are the best kind…and when they know a specific location they want…I take a deep breath…patiently waiting to hear their location choice…THE BEACH….I can almost forget to exhale because I am too busy gasping…I LOVE the beach, wish I lived on a beach… So basically I was excited from the day it was booked until the day of the session and also knew I was going to take pictures of this little sweet adorable chunk….EEK…if you can only…
- couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, high school senior photography, maternity, Newborn photography, wedding photography
Grown up…
…it is amazing how fast time goes by…thinking back twenty years ago when I moved into my house and neighborhood it was so quiet with just a few families with kids…then fast forward 3 – 4 years and boom…kids everywhere…and then 5-10 years later they play everywhere and with everyone…neighbors have come and gone and some I haven’t seen since they have moved but one family I was able to keep in touch with after they moved away and even had the opportunity to take one of their son’s senior pictures…live many states away… Meet Jacob…he flew all the way here to Ohio from Texas to visit with his childhood…
- child photography, couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, maternity, Newborn photography
Pregnancy and Radiant…in the same sentence?
I was never blessed with that “glow” many pregnant women get while expecting…me, well I blew up like a balloon with bad skin, terrible hair, and crabbiness like there was no other…I honestly did not enjoy my pregnancy like I should have…I lOVED the fact a baby was growing inside me, and the ability to feel him or her move was amazing and truly a gift, but boy…every thing else that comes with it…yuck…nope…not for me….BUT… …then there is Christina…or as her hubs calls her…the little “Babes” who absolutely wore pregnancy well…she was flipping ADORABLE…perfect hair, perfect skin, and the perfect little belly. And I get to capture the little…
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Precious Little Preston…
…I just adore this precious face…Meet Preston…my cousin’s baby girl’s baby boy! I watched his mama when she was just a little thing and can see so much of her in him…and one thing is for certain…this little guy has so many cooing over him. Taking his pictures was like going down memory lane…and I can honestly say he was the “easiest” little tyke I’ve had so far…he was game for anything ha ha. Here are a few of my favorites from his newborn session.
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The Blogging Starts Again…
…wow… I had someone mention they checked out my website quite often and noticed I haven’t blogged in awhile…I am like really? Hmm I wonder how long it’s actually been…HOLY COW…since April/May…um…I really have no excuse…well yes I do…warm weather finally came…more sessions…kids home from school…and well…I am outside much more…so I will be dedicating myself to blog something every morning (don’t hold me to this…it is just an attempt haha)…so we will see what happens…no wonder why I am not caught up yet on this thing…but also impressed that someone even noticed…makes me a happy photographer… …so in attempt to get back on track I will finish up with…
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A Happy Photographer…
Nothing makes me more happy than when a family member calls me up and wants a photo session! And not just anyone! Jaime! She may be my cousin but we are honestly more like sisters…love her to pieces! She is always there for me and I for her…family…can’t get better than that…and when I get the opportunity to take some pictures…ooh…I get all giddy inside…especially when it comes to this little guy! He makes me work hard! LOL…but this time something happened…what I don’t know…maybe because we expected less and got more…or the fact he is finally getting used to the big black camera in his face ha ha! This…
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The Eads Family
Here is a sneak pinto a photo shoot I did last summer…I can’t believe I am still this far behind on my blog….I think I should just make blog posts all night one night next month and bring myself current haha…or start at the end of my list and start with snow themed sessions so they look current (hey that might not be a bad idea)…but anyways…I reconnect with an old neighborhood friend via Facebook and she wanted a family session with her parents and her brothers and sister…and let mek tell you, this family is simply AMAZING! The love and support they have for one another…undeniably visible….here are my…
- child photography, couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, Newborn photography, The official blog, wedding photography
Best Part of My Job…
I honestly can say I have SO many favorite parts of my job…I photograph so many “moments”….the brand new soft adorable newborn…and children of all ages…the happy engaged couple…the high school senior who has come a long way to find the rest of his or her life…and of course…their special day. This couple I am sharing with you just totally warmed my heart…such warmth everywhere when you look at them…a family in the making… Yes I do have an awesome job 🙂 and truly can’t wait to see this family grow!
- child photography, engagement photography, family photography, high school senior photography, Newborn photography, wedding photography
The “ho-hums” of January…
January brings mixed emotions for me…I am sad the kids are back at school and excited all at the same time…even sad when my busy season is now over and silently happy that I have a month to breathe…but love the craziness of what my busy season brings…It is so hard to find inspiration in January because of the dreary days…I try to get the kids outside to keep me shooting when I don’t have a photo shoot. But one thing this week has brought was boredom into the house! The kids have had 4 extra days off due to snow days and today…a water ban for our city….ugh…they are…
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Baby Camden….
You know its amazing how quickly I can fall behind on this blog thing…which is good when I am busy taking the photographs and editing them to get my clients galleries up…but then by the time I have time to post a blog…it’s literally months after their photo shoot…one of these days I will be on schedule with this thing… …now that I am done with my rant I would love to share Camden’s newborn pictures…OH MY…he is perfection…those eyes…that face…and his disposition…simply perfect…and looks just like his big brother and big sister. I had the privilege to photograph Camden’s family while he was still in his mommy’s belly and…
- child photography, couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, high school senior photography, Newborn photography, wedding photography
It Can’t Get Better Than This…
…there is nothing better than doing your job and then doing your job for family! I had the opportunity several times to photograph my niece Sydney…she was also the original face for Victoria Campbell Photography years ago and I just love having the privilege of capturing her every year and watch her grown into such a beautiful young woman. This year she is a high school senior…even though she is considered “new family” to me since meeting the hubs she nonetheless is family like they have been part of my entire life. We broke her senior session down into two sessions to take advantage of the seasons…spring and summer…the spring…
- child photography, couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, Newborn photography
How Quickly a Year Goes….
I had the pleasure to document every step of Matteo’s first year…and now that he will be turning one I have decided to dedicate this post to him…his dark luscious locks are so darn cute and that so stinkin cute face of his just makes you stare at him in “aw”…and no wonder he’s so flipping adorable…just check out his parents…Gorgeous! I have a cake smash session coming up this week so I wanted to share his first year now before I post some of his last session from me {well I hope it’s not the last} but for the “Baby’s First Year” it is! Here are my favorites from…
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Meet Baby Alex
This blogging habit of mine sure needs to change ~ jeez! I did this newborn photo shoot back in February of this year and am just now getting to it…WOW…but nothing like the present! I love newborns…everything about them…and just love seeing how older siblings take to their new baby sister or baby brother…the pride they have to be the older one…and the wonder of what is in store for the two of them as they get older…I just adore each of my special relationships I have with my siblings…and each one is different and value that so much! But when I also met Will…Alex’s older brother the joy he…
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I’m a new Aunt…well not that new!
Can you believe I am actually going against my promise to myself and have gotten so far behind on my blog again…GEEZ! Here I go again…but what better time than the present to get things rolling…I actually spent 2 hours today getting new p osts organized to do one a day until I get caught up…hmm…I wonder if this will work hee hee….I know myself and see failure immediately approaching…but all I can do is try to stick with it! I love my job and everything about it and this basically leaves very little time for family and friends let alone trying to keep up with this blog…so please bare…
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A Peek Inside ~ Medina Ohio Photographer
Inside my world I get asked what equipment I use and what my work space looks like…by clients but mostly fellow photographers…I never really shared office photos because…well…it was a disaster area…a catch all ~ so to speak…but now I have claimed it my own and am loving every minute of it…and for once I truly believe I am organized {I am a Virgo so there are times I feel I am not organized enough}. When I first started I bought a standard DSLR and a few kit lenses and felt that I could conquer the world…but once I kept shooting…I wanted more…so I upgraded to a full sensor camera.…
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Newborns run the show ~ Meet Baby Owen ~ Newborn Photography ~ Avon Ohio Photography
I talk to clients all the time about how newborns truly “run” the show during the photo session. Some sleep the entire time…some cry the majority of the time…some and “wide” awake during their session…some are even hungry while others…well…pee and poop during the session (this is the most common of course ~ LOL) but I never had so much work as with this little guy…sweet adorable Owen. He wasn’t crying a lot or did he sleep a lot…and he didn’t stay awake a lot…he had the mixture of all three…he made me work for it… LOL He just wanted to lay and not be put into any positions…PERIOD…like this…
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The Gasparro Family ~ Medina Photographer ~ Medina Family Photography
One part of my job that I absolutely love is capturing moments to treasure forever…especially moments I personally can connect with. When I have family ask for a photo session I get all giddy inside and look forward to it like it was my own. There is no better person to describe “family” as there is Megan…my cousin…I love her to pieces…every year I have had to opportunity to capture those growing moments with her son Trey, but now that her family has grown I had the opportunity privilege to capture her entire family. Things didn’t go very well as planned. First it was finding boots to match {not my fault…
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Newborn Photography ~ Lorain County Photography ~ Baby Madison
There is nothing like the smell of a newborn baby…or the sweet delicate skin…and the joy a newborn brings…sometimes I feel I have the best job anyone can ask for. Here is a sneak peek at sweet baby Madison. She was truly such a joy! And what makes it even better was witnesses the proud baby brother and the glow on the new mommy’s face! Love these moments…here are a few of my favorites.
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Medina Photography ~ Meet Richard
Once in awhile I get a phone call from someone who just wants updated pictures ~ love this!!!! ~ After the recent passing of my father I was amazed that I (a photographer) didn’t have tons of pictures of my dad..especially knowing how ill he was…mostly on my iphone…so when I get phone calls from someone my age and there around ~ well I get excited! Its never too late to get a professional picture here and there for yourself and for your loved ones. Here is Richard…now isn’t he the handsome one…small world too…we both grew up in Strongsville, and I graduated with his sister 🙂 Here are my…
- child photography, couple photography, Elf on the Shelf, engagement photography, family photography, high school senior photography, Newborn photography, The official blog, wedding photography
Happy Holidays!
Victoria Campbell Photography would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. I just love the magic of Christmas…almost wish I can see Christmas through the eyes of a child again, but as I am older I really do love the ability to see what the day is truly about! Christmas begins with CHRIST and feel much comfort knowing he is embracing my father up there! Just remember “Christmas is forever, not for just one day, for loving, sharing, giving, are not to be put away like bells, lights, and tinsel, in some box upon a shelf. The good you do for others is good you do yourself…throughout the…
- child photography, couple photography, family photography, high school senior photography, The official blog
Medina Photography – Family Photography – Mini Session
As I am always promising myself to keep my blog updated its so extremely hard to do this this time of year, let alone during my busy seasons….so what’s my excuse that the busy season is winding down…EEK…and I still haven’t blogged in days….orders…clients are placing their orders….well YAY for orders for boo for my blog. It seems almost impossible to do both these days. I used the excuse that turkey day was here and was time to decorate the house, but that’s all done…and not to mention I haven’t even begun Christmas Shopping…or sent out my Christmas cards {thats a whole other blog post if I can get into…
- child photography, couple photography, Elf on the Shelf, engagement photography, family photography, high school senior photography, The official blog, wedding photography
Getting Exciting for Holidays Nearing…Help from an Elf
Tinzel has been entertaining us…mainly my daughter and her friends…every morning before school her friends come over to get on the bus and before breakfast they are on the manhunt to find Tinzel. Sometimes he is extremely easy to find but others you can just pass him up like he belongs in the background. I am having so much fun with Francesca and her beliefs in the magic of Christmas…makes me feel like a kid again. I think I am stunned when I read that some people are Elf on the Shelf haters (EEK!!!) especially when we find so much joy with ours and he just helps us spread the magic…
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Mini Photo Session – Medina Photography
I have had a few mini session this fall and I have to say I totally fell in love with these two sisters. You couldn’t pick more complete oppositie girls if you tried while having the same empathy and compassion. The older sister more wise, reserved, and quiet…more alert of the unknown while displaying a dark artistic side and the little sister so pure and innocent…letting anyone in. Here are my favorites:
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The Return of Elf on the Shelf…our very own TINZEL
Every year we have the pleasure to visit with our own Santa’s little helper Tinzel… comes and goes everyday and honestly helps keep my little one in line (LOL) But as an entire family we love to see where he is going to pop up next! Last year he was naughty a few times but overall was a fun loving little elf. We found him underneath our Christmas tree the very next morning we decorated it 🙂 He and Woody are pals and we found them playing a game of Trivia Pursuit! Too cute!
- child photography, couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, high school senior photography, Newborn photography, The official blog, wedding photography
Medina Photography – Mini Photo Shoot – Family Photography
Here is a sneak peek at another mini session…this time it is of two adorable sisters!…Had so much fun with these girls…and what can top that is when they told me they were excited about the photo shoot. I just love when kids love getting their pictures taken…of course I love candid shots but when I can get adorable posed portraits with genuine smile I’m one happy photographer 🙂 Here are my favorites from the shoot… …introducing the Hinton sisters…Olivia and Abby …Olivia is the oldest…plays soccer and giggles a lot…{thought I’d add that in LOL} …and here is the younger sister Abby…such a joy…always smiling and got ever so…
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Medina Mini Shoot – High School Senior and College Grad!
Parents couldn’t be more proud when your oldest daughter graduates from college and begins a new path in life as an adult while their baby girl graduates high school.
- child photography, couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, high school senior photography, Newborn photography, The official blog, wedding photography
Nicole – Medina’s 2013 High School Senior Photography
I had so much fun with Nicole on her session. I went to school with her mom…and I knew our kids went to the same school because we kept running into her. I almost went to a time warp when I look at Nicole because this is how I remember her mom {take away the big hair…LOL…we are a product of the 80’s – haha}. I still can’t get over how fast the years go by. We really need to absorb what is around us and live in the moment just for that reason. These are my favorites images from her session.
- child photography, couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, high school senior photography, Newborn photography, wedding photography
The Glowing “Mom-to-be”
There is nothing as so wonderful as the glow of a pregnant “mommy-to-be”. When I was pregnant with my own children I would hear people say “look how wonderful you look” or “look your glowing”. In the back of my mind I was thinking do you not see how big I am getting…look at my ankles they are huge…they’re about to have their own zip code…and my nose itself gained 5 lbs.” But looking back at pictures it wasn’t as bad as I thought it was…and the wonderful gift from God that became of all that weight gain was more than worth it! The moment I started photographing maternity and…
- child photography, couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, Newborn photography, wedding photography
Wedding Party….Pre-Party Time!
Here are a few sneak peeks of the wedding party pictures…let me tell you it can be difficult to photography a HUGE wedding party but I was amazed how well they did…still have the ability to have fun but get down to business and get those pictures taken…ha ha! But I honestly couldn’t ask for a more attractive wedding party…it was almost like they were “models”. Loved them! Look at them…aren’t they adorable …and they lived happily ever after <3
- child photography, couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, high school senior photography, Newborn photography, The official blog, wedding photography
The Beginning of a New Family…
This is the second post for Meghan and Ray Ciacchi…their wedding. I was amazed on how beautiful the church was inside…gorgeous and the presence it had…absolutely stunning. Another memory I will always have is how WARM it was inside the church…an exceptionally warm day for September…I felt bad for all those beautiful bridal party gals and handsome groomsmen on looking all dolled-up and withstanding the heat! I had to share both the black and white and colored one only because the show different emotions! I am sure there is such relief when the vows are done…pressure is off…time for the partay! It is now official! Look how happy they are!
- child photography, couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, high school senior photography, Newborn photography, The official blog, wedding photography
Saying “I Do” Requires Preparation and Details
I can’t say enough of this bride and groom I will sharing with everyone in three parts. I fell in love with them a year back and couldn’t help myself in photographing the details because every single one was thought out! The first picture is the “finished” bride, and she would look beautiful regardless what she was wearing…but boy was she the “perfect” bride….down to the hair, the makeup, the dress, and her glowing smile! I just loved the details in the bride’s maids’ hair and the flower girl hair…glitter and all. I also fell in the love with the beautiful dress…so light and airy and she looked like a…
- child photography, couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, high school senior photography, Newborn photography, The official blog, wedding photography
Rain Rain Go Away!
Hurricane Sandy is showing her madness in Ohio…mind you I’m sure it’s no where near what the east coast is experiencing but I am about done with these gray rainy cold and windy days. The kids are going stir crazy! I don’t mind hopping in the car and going somewhere for them to have some type of entertainment but with the wind and power outages here and there it’s a hit or miss… so I think we are going to stay home and watch some movies…they even have a “wind day” and no school…woot woot! I took a picture of Harmonie the other day last week looking out the window…
- child photography, couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, high school senior photography, Newborn photography, The official blog
Gift Certificates Available – Tis the Season – ALREADY?
It’s hard to believe that summer came and went, but that the leaves are almost done falling and the moment Halloween is over with…CHRISTMAS decorations will be EVERYWHERE! This is my favorite holiday but I have mixed emotions on how early the “pump” for Christmas starts in the retail world. I personally like to get my Christmas shopping done before Thanksgiving but the past few years just haven’t cooperated to reach that goal…this year is different! So to ride the retail bandwagon I have gift certificates available for the perfect Christmas gift to use anytime during the year for your loved ones – $60 or $100 value to go towards a…
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Three Generations of Girls….Three Generations of LOVE
I am sure you’ve heard me boost how much I love my job…the passion I have for photography and the satisfaction I get when I capture that “perfect” moment…but there’s something more when I capture a mom with her first newborn baby! My friend Kristi and her daughter Ashleigh has such a wonderful mother/daughter bond, I’d be shock if you didn’t get to witness it the first time you would meet them. Now Kristi’s baby girl had a baby girl of her own and I had the pleasure to witness that same bond…and three generations of women who will have no limits to their love for one another. I love…
- child photography, engagement photography, family photography, Newborn photography, The official blog
Delaney – Newborn Photography – Avon Lake Photography
I just get so happy when I do newborn photo shoots! LOVE LOVE LOVE them….This moment doesn’t last very long and when parents want to capture this moment I get super excited…and then I see the little tiny darlings..and OH MY GOODNESS…how I miss my kids this small…it goes by so fast…and its such a wonder something so small can have such a huge place in one’s heart.
- child photography, couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, high school senior photography, Newborn photography, wedding photography
Model Search Success! Medina Child Photography
Every year I am in need of a model in a several age brackets to inspire me with new locations which also gives me an opportunity to play with some new software. I couldn’t of asked for a better girl than Tess. When I approached her she was more than thrilled and can I say BEAUTIFUL!!!! I will definitely have to use her in the future again. Those eyes, that smirk….THE HAIR…gorgeous…I just loved how every single photo turned out…here are a few of my favorites.
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Let the Blogging Begin….AGAIN
Back at the first of the year I posted a promise to myself {{It is officially the first day of 2012 and I’m sitting on my chair listening to sci-fi in the background wishing my kids were home from their dads. I’m not the type of person to make New Year’s resolutions…since it’s typically the “kiss of death” for any success. What I have discovered is that the art of everyday living is the best I can do because I am far from perfect. I just am looking to do better…in every angle of my life…I don’t wish to change my imperfections… do I love to lose 20 lbs –…
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Beginnings…
…I love the fresh look over everything new. New seasons, new clothes, new haircut, new seedlings, and new life! I have two styles when it comes to shooting newborns but honestly prefer one over the other. When I am shooting a newborn in a more photojournalistic way I feel I capture their memories…over the staging of those cute adorable poses. Don’t get me wrong those are sweet and precious but capturing in the moment I feel you capture emotions as well.