My Dear Photography

Best Face 2011

2012-01-10T13:16:00.000-08:00

While this may not be the best photo I have taken this year, it is the best face of 2011. She is our new daughter we adopted from China. After 3 weeks of having her, I cannot image our family without her. She is such a joy, and we feel honored to be her chosen forever family.


Introducing our daughter Rae Michelle

G Family

2011-10-25T09:57:00.000-07:00

This weekend I was able to capture some great images of a family. Their little one is definitely all boy and full of energy. I think this captures him the best of the photos I took. I thought it would be a great entry into the Let them Be Little week at IHeartFaces.

Mama's Got a Brand New Bag!!

2011-08-18T06:10:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited!! Thanks to wonderful friend (JS&AS) who love to play on Quibids won this bag. I think when they won the auction for a small amount of $$s, they were not really sure what it was. When they received it, they saw it was a camera bag, and they thought of me. Needless to say - I WAS EXCITED!!

For the past many months, I have been trying to win one of these or one from Epiphanie bags, because it cost $$$ that is not in my mad money budget. This one is the Kelly Moore B-Hobo bag in muted teal. You may ask, what is so special about a camera bag. First, it is just beautiful. Second, when you carry it around, it looks like a purse and not a plain black camera bag that anyone can be easily recognized. I have been trying to justify this as an adoption expense as well, but has been a no go with the hubby. This bag will protect my camera, and double as my purse while in China. It is not only stylish, but functional!

Baby Addison

2011-08-02T09:10:00.000-07:00

Some of you my remember her big brothers pictures. He was the one in the basket. Now he has a little sister, and she is just too cute.

My 10 year old!

2011-07-05T08:15:00.000-07:00

I love this pic of my baby girl! She just turn 10, and is growing up too fast. I snapped this at Ft. Sumter, and yes that is a bomb in the wall of the fort. She was so excited to get to see where the Civil War started since she is big history buff.

Beautiful Ballet Feet

2011-03-01T11:44:00.000-08:00

I know I have not been posting in a while, but things have been a little busy. We are in the middle of working on our adoption paperwork for a little girl China. You can see more about that HERE. So not much has going on in the photography world with bad weather, and I normally do not shoot indoors. I do have an upcoming event shooting at the Taste of Home here in town. If you are coming, you will see me with my camera - so SMILE!!

This weeks challenge for I Heart Faces is Anything but a Face, and I immediately thought of the pictures I did of my daughter in her pointe shoes. I love watching her class on pointe, and I am proud of how hard she is working.

Sarah

2010-09-27T08:38:00.000-07:00

This past weekend I was able to do a senior session for a friend. Her daughter is the oldest of 3 girls, and her sisters had to tag along for the afternoon. I had an assistant with me, my youngest daughter. My hubby had a wedding, my oldest was at her first jr. high youth party (UGH!!), and so the little sis had to come with me. Basically, she toted my bag.

Here is a little preview.

Right now the weather is perfect for those senior pictures and families thinking about having your family pictures done for your Christmas cards. I can also help you with your Christmas cards as well.

Donna

K-P Wedding Preview

2010-09-20T08:31:00.000-07:00

This past weekend I had the privilege of shooting a wedding for a couple in our church. It was a small intimate wedding. Everyone had fun, and I got some great shots of the couple on their day. Enjoy your lives together Erica and Daniel!!

The Boy and His Tractor

2010-09-13T06:02:00.000-07:00

Don't you just want to squeeze him. This is the grandson of friends of ours in our church. He loves this little tractor that is much older than he is.

Beach Fun Flashback

2010-08-24T07:55:00.000-07:00

This week I thought I would pull out a flashback picture of my girls for this weeks theme on I Heart Faces. I guess I am reminiscing since my oldest is entering middle school this year. I remember this beach trip was during a rough time in our lives. We were in the middle of rebuilding our home after the fire. We had to get away from all the stress of life and have fun for a while. I think in this picture she enjoyed burying her sis. Can you tell by her face?

Celebrating Teens

2010-06-12T07:57:00.000-07:00

This weeks theme is Celebrating Teens. I thought I would showcase one of my favorite teens - Rebekah. She has just graduated from high school, and she is the one of the best baby sitters - SHE CAN DRIVE!! I was able to do her senior pics which turned our great. We will miss you! Have fun in college!

IHeartFaces - Photo Walk Across America

2010-06-09T07:38:00.000-07:00

This past Saturday I was able to participate for the first time in a photo walk. It is where a bunch of photographers with or without models go around an area and take pictures. We also do some networking and learning from other photographers. It was very cool. Our leader was one of the founders of IHeartFaces - Angie Arthur. All of the photographers - some amateur -some professional were from the Columbus area. I hope to keep in touch with the ones I met, and I hope to learn more from them and get to do this again.

Here are some of my images from the day. You can go here to see other photographers images as well as more of mine.

Barefoot Week

2010-06-01T06:08:00.000-07:00

I have posted this picture over on my family blog before. Some of you have seen it before. I usually do family pictures every year we go to the beach much to the chagrin of my girls. I was trying to think of something different, and here is the result.

This also happens to be "Barefoot Week" for I Heart Faces this week as well. They are bringing attention to the Soles 4 Souls project. Go here and check them out.

Restoring Images from the Past

2010-04-14T09:18:00.000-07:00

Do you have those photos in box somewhere that are damaged and would love to display them? Do you have a photo that is faded, and would like to see more life in it? I have discovered how rewarding it is restoring photos from the past.

I finally got my hands on my husbands scanner and started scanning away some old photos. I started with his grandfather's army photo that had been torn. His mom was so thrilled to see that picture restored again. It is alot of fun and a great challenge to do. Here are some examples--

(for my local Ohio people - these are some boys from Licking county in 1953 who where taught by Joan Garrett)

Please contact me if you are interested in using my services to restore some priceless family momentos.

It's all about the Angles

2010-03-22T06:23:00.000-07:00

I enjoy taking pictures at different angles. I feel it brings pictures more interest. This weeks theme at I Heart Faces is "Focusing on Angles". It was hard to choose which one, but I thought this one fits great into this week's theme. I just love the look between the couple.

Jumping Jonathon

2010-03-08T05:26:00.000-08:00

The theme this week for I Heart Faces is "Jump for Joy", and I immediately thought of this picture. Who knew this boy could jump so high? It was a great shoot, and I had a lot of fun with this family. Hopefully you will be seeing more of this boy this year in his senior pics. I think we will have a lot of fun!

Sisters

2009-11-30T06:13:00.000-08:00

This is my entry for I Heart Faces theme this week for I Heart Tooshies.

I love this photo of my girls. I pray they will always be each others best friend and love each other dearly.

Completely Candid

2009-09-21T07:07:00.001-07:00

Ok, I know I am posting this again by this is for this weeks contest for I Heart Faces theme - Completely Candid. I was getting ready to take pictures of them for the wedding and I was able to capture this moment. I think it was one of my favorites. I think they are just as happy as the bride and groom were.

Hanby Wedding Preview

2009-09-14T06:34:00.000-07:00

This past Friday I had the privilege of photographing a friend of mine's wedding. What a great story DonnaMarie and David have, and their love for each other was so evident. I wish for you the best of all God has for the two of you and Andrew.

Their son sneaking a taste.

The RING!!

The parents of the bride - an AWESOME COUPLE!!!

Silhouettes

2009-05-27T07:31:00.000-07:00

This week's theme at I Heart Faces this week is Silhouettes. I have always really enjoyed this picture of my oldest at the beach a few years ago.

Rainbow

2009-04-29T07:12:00.000-07:00

Last week during the rain and sun a rainbow appeared over our subdivision. I was able to capture it pretty well.

UPDATE!! on Friends Photo

2009-04-11T10:13:00.000-07:00

I WON!! I had total forgotten that I entered this week, but when I checked my email I found a comment congratulating me. I ran to check the website and there it was. I don't win anything monetary but just the exposure is exciting. Oh, I will have a cool little new button on the sidebar.

Friends

2009-04-06T05:40:00.000-07:00

Here is my weekly submission for I Heart Faces theme - My Friend and I. These two are truly best friends. When they are together you don't hear a peep out of them. They can't wait to see each other every week. As you can see they are just plain SILLY!

Pepsi and Pouting

2009-03-30T07:21:00.000-07:00

No, this is not our cat. Pepsi is our neighbor's cat and was out one day while I was taking pictures of the girls. I love this cat - he is fat and happy and love to bring his "kill" to his owners. So I thought I would enter this picture in the weekly I Heart Faces weekly contest - Pets, anything goes.

Here is my Pouting faces entry.

Messy Faces/Hair

2009-03-03T06:57:00.000-08:00

Here is another entry for I Heart Faces this week. The theme this week is messy. I have seen several of the photos and they include messy faces, but I ran across this picture of Em and saw the messy hair, which is her hair most of the time.

But for those who want to see a messy face - here is my hubby when he was covered in chocolate syrup and sawdust. He was on the losing end of a Sunday School contest.

Faces in Black&White

2009-02-25T07:54:00.000-08:00

This week at I Heart Faces, their theme this week is black and white. I thought I would enter this as my adult photo. She was the most beautiful bride.

And for my kid entry. This cute little boy. This is the one from earlier entries in the basket with the blue bow on his back.

Grass in Ice

2009-01-29T06:02:00.000-08:00

I snapped this picture yesterday after the snow and ice came through the area. It is quite pretty seeing the snow encased in ice.

JOY!

2009-01-26T07:24:00.000-08:00

IHeartFaces blog is having a photo contest this week with the theme JOY. I couldn't think of a better picture I have taken. This little girl just makes me smile every time I see her. She brings joy to everyone she meets.

Maple Ridge Farm

2009-01-21T07:46:00.001-08:00

This is a photo from MapleRidge Farm here in Licking County.

More Chicago Photos

2009-01-13T06:43:00.000-08:00

Here are some more pictures that I took in Chicago. I am working on more of my photoshop editing abilities to add new affects to some of my travel/architectural pictures. In addition to my family/wedding photography, I hope to add some of these art photos I have taken over the years to my business in the form of note cards and posters.

I hope you enjoy my photography and please remember that these photos are my property. Please do not copy. Thanks!

Chicago

2008-12-16T06:31:00.000-08:00

My husband and I recently took a trip to Chicago for my birthday. Here are a couple of pictures from the trip.

My new current favorite

2008-11-19T11:02:00.000-08:00

Many of you know besides taking all these pictures I play with them in photoshop. I have been doing this since my first editing software 9 yrs ago. I have been working on my latest session finishing up their photos, and this is my favorite of all the photos I believe.

Best Friends

2008-11-19T08:28:00.001-08:00

Here are my girls with their best friends. I was taking pictures of their family and they wanted to get in on the fun.

I love these girls

2008-11-12T03:55:00.000-08:00

In the past couple of weeks I have shot 4 families including my own and helped with pictures at Thursday School here in town. I have gotten some great shots, and some that I have had to work on. Also, when you take over a hundred pictures per shoot it takes a while to go thru them. Here are couple.

This may make the Christmas card this year.

I had so much fun with this little boy. He is the youngest with 3 sisters. He was a little ham for the camera. I could just squeeze all his stuffing out.

Been a Little Busy

2008-11-05T04:47:00.000-08:00

Sorry I have not posted any pictures lately. I have 3 sets of pictures I am currently working on, and I am taking more pictures today. So here is a picture from the past.

Fall Photos

2008-10-27T05:04:00.000-07:00

My mom was recently in town to the Ohio fall colors. These pictures were taken while out apple picking one day.

I have a couple of shoots coming up this weekend and maybe I can get a few posted. I will be taking pictures at Dawes this Saturday if anyone wants to give me a call. Pictures are perfect for Christmas presents for those parents and grandparents.

Baby Ethan

2008-10-18T18:30:00.001-07:00

Here are some more pictures from Baby Ethan's photo shoot. I loved how they turned out, and I hope the parents are just as pleased.

Fun Shoot

2008-10-10T18:57:00.000-07:00

Today has been busy. The family was out of the house so I set up two shoots today. They were both fun to do and I think came out with some great shots. Here are a couple to whet your appetite.

This little girl is precious and is such a joy to be around. She lifts my spirits when I see her.

Is this boy not the cutest thing that you just want to squeeze. He is a month old and just let us take his picture.

testing

2008-10-06T13:44:00.000-07:00

photos coming soon