Pink Kiwi Studios

Wedding Video

2011-10-03T03:16:00.000-07:00

I finally finished the Dailey / Crouch Wedding and made this video using Animoto. I am still trying to decide if I want to go Pro or keep the plus account I have. I love their program but, I am not sure if I have enough business to justify the cost. As I increase business I do think this is a great, easy way to make videos.

Dailey / Crouch Wedding

2011-09-19T20:21:00.000-07:00

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to shoot a wedding this past weekend. It was a beautiful wedding in their back yard. This family needs to rent their yard out as a venue. Absolutely beautiful. Then take a look at this beautiful bride and groom and their family, voila beautiful pictures. Today I seem to be in a black and white mood--so you are getting my black and white shots. This wedding was beautiful, simple and fun.

Waylon is Growing Up

2011-09-12T02:34:00.000-07:00

Waylon will be one in just a few more days. I'm sad that I will not be able to celebrate with him because he moved away, but happy I had a chance to see him a few weeks ago. He is getting so big and he is walking.

Hannah and Her Friends

2011-09-07T22:44:00.000-07:00

Ok, I'm back and I know this is rather quick. I have been playing with animoto and making slide shows. I think I like this program. This is from a photoshoot I did about a month ago. I had so much fun and so did the girls and we got some great shots.

Oh, and One More Thing

2011-09-06T20:27:00.000-07:00

I just joined Animoto and made a video of a compilation of photos taken at my grandson's birthday.
This is my first video. I know the music could be better, but I chose it without really listening to the entire song. It had the words baby and it was sooooo up beat. Next one will definitely be better.

Birthday Boy

2011-09-06T20:19:00.000-07:00

Happy First Birthday to my grandson Xavier!!

It has been a while since I have posted. Busy doesn't sound like a good excuse but, I have been busy with work, family and friends. This year has been full of travel for family functions. This last trip I managed to visit lots of family and a really good friend. I even managed to spend a day and a half shooting with my good friend. I should have lots to post just from all the photos I took on this trip. I plan to make a better effort of blogging the rest of this year and from here on out.

Mom's New Car

2011-03-19T04:14:00.000-07:00

I took these quick like last night just so everyone could see. We'll re-do them with Mom driving later.

What I do When a Client Cancels

2011-03-08T19:15:00.000-08:00

I had a maternity shoot scheduled the other day and cancelled at the last minute, so I took a little trip with my husband. While I hate that I didn't get to shoot maternity shots, I got a chance to go out with John. We had a great time and I hope my client is feeling better.

Florida Sunrises

2011-03-02T14:12:00.000-08:00

I just came back from visitin family in South Florida. Oh what beautiful days and nights we had last week. The weather was fabulous and these sunrises were just beautiful.

This is at Deerfield Beach.

This was in the Florida Everglades.

I must say there is no better vacation than the one I just returned from this past week. I spent one day in the Florida Everglades, one day in Viera Wetlands (that is more central FL) and then one morning at a few parks near my sister's home shooting birds and nature. Then I had a morning shooting a trash the dress/bridal on the beach in Deerfield. It was all about taking pictures.

Little Waylon!

2011-02-14T09:04:00.000-08:00

I had the opportunity to babysit last night, which pretty much means it is time for a photo shoot. Waylon was beyond cooperative. I propped him up and just before I snapped he moved his hand in this position. What more could I ask?

I think he is really getting the hang of it here. Poor little guy is teething like crazy so I was lucky to get these shots before he started fussing.

Fun with Bubbles

2011-02-06T13:42:00.000-08:00

I had such a good time with my grandchildren. I actually thought I would be totally exhausted when I left, but they were so good I hated to leave. My daughter-in-law has them on such a great schedule it is easy. I don't know how she did it. My kids were never on any schedule. Neither were my sisters or brothers kids.

I accepted a challenge to take a picture every day this year. It's really not going very well. I never thought I would have trouble pulling the camera out and taking pictures. It's not that I don't want to--it's just finding the time. Some days I am not feeling very creative. Some days I don't have a subject. I decided to be a little creative with photos I had already taken. In this picture, I added bubbles. I think it makes the photo.

Sleeping Baby

2011-01-24T18:04:00.000-08:00

I have been lucky enough to be asked to babysit two of my grandchildren for a week. Isn't he just so precious? I don't mean to brag, but he is just one of the sweetest. He is actually really sleeping, but he loves to pretend he is sleeping. He also loves to cuddle and I love that about him.

Partial to Black and White

2011-01-05T02:41:00.000-08:00

I am really partial to Black and White photography and I especially like a nostalgic effect. This was taken on my little excursion to Dahlonega. Well, this is actually in Cleveland, GA as we entered Babyland General Hospital (where the Cabbage Patch Children are born).

I don't know if I like black and white because it reminds of the 'good old days' or because I had a darkroom back in the film days.

Ice Cream in December!

2011-01-02T08:17:00.000-08:00

I went out on a shooting spree with a photographer friend of mine. She brought her daughter Ellie with her--which we do most of the time. Ellie is very used to posing for us, but this day we were on a quest to take pictures of waterfalls. Ellie was getting bored so we took her to Babyland General Hospital to see the Cabbage Patch Babies being born. She could care less about the dolls. So we stopped for some ice cream. I think this made her day.

Children Eating Candied Apples

2010-12-22T14:31:00.000-08:00

What fun, watching little babies eating these bright red candied apples. They didn't eat much, but they sure sucked the sugar off the outside. I especially enjoyed the photos I was able to take during their snack time.

Growing Babies!

2010-11-07T05:35:00.000-08:00

I was baby sitting the other day for 6 week old Waylon. After feeding and changing his diaper I thought it might be fun to have a little photo shoot. While this is not the best, it is one of my favorite. He is so cute and growing so quickly. At 6 weeks sometimes they don't do exactly what you want, but Waylon sure tried. Without all the pillows he probably wouldn't have been so wobbly.

"Trash the Dress"

2010-10-25T15:40:00.000-07:00

Such a fun afternoon, shooting 3 models in wedding gowns throughout the city of Atlanta. To me it is not about "trashing" the dress so much as contrasting the beautiful dress with an environment that is so opposite. We ended at Centennial Park where the girls ran through the fountains.

Victorian Day Photos!

2010-10-06T08:36:00.000-07:00

I went to "Victorian Days" at the Oakland Park Cemetery in Atlanta the other day and had a wonderful time. There were quite a few people dressed in period costumes. Oakland Park has some great events. I know it sounds weird to have events in a cemetery, but they do this to keep up the grounds in this fabulous historical park. For those who are not familiar with this place it is a great place to go for walks. I first discovered it a few years ago when my daughter moved into the neighborhood. We took her dogs for a walk there. Then I brought my husband for a walking tour. Later we went to their Halloween event. Oakland Park Cemetery has been on my list of places to go and things to do anytime someone comes in from out of town. Who would have thought?

Everyone was happy to pose for pictures.

Even Scarlett O'Hara made an appearance! Lots of photo ops.

Studio Work!

2010-10-02T08:20:00.000-07:00

Last night my son came over to play a little in the studio. He thought it might be fun to do some catalog or advertisement style shooting. After a trip to the store to get some stones and black garbage bags we made a little stream, got out the good jewelry and started some test shots. We set this all up on top of the pool table. We lined the pool table with trash bags, then installed the pingpong table on top. After several failed and some good shots we realized we were leaking water onto the table. We decided to move it outdoors. Don't ask me why we didn't start out there. Still have some issues to work on--like the reflections of the soft box in the watch--but not bad for a fun evening.

Another New Baby!

2010-10-01T02:21:00.000-07:00

I had an opportunity to take Waylon's picture. He is only4 days old here and he was so cooperative. I love newborn photo shoots. Not only do I get to take their pictures, I get to pick them up and hold them. What more could I want. Okay, so maybe I would like to keep them for a little while. Hold them for hours on end-- but that's all. I could stare at them forever. Watch their little mouths move while they sleep, watch their chest move with ever breath. Babies are so precious and I relish every moment with them.

Baby X is Here

2010-09-13T11:46:00.000-07:00

We had another grandson arrive September 3, 2010. Naturally I brought the entire studio with me for our photo shoot. I was really pleased with the pictures. These of Mom and Dad with Baby X were my favorite.

Daddy loves his little boy and had no problems hamming it up for the camera. Look at Baby X look at Daddy.

Maternity Shots!

2010-09-01T18:01:00.000-07:00

My daughter's friend is having a baby, so I had no choice but to take some photos. She is sooo ready. I am also ready. I cannot wait to see the new baby boy. I will have a busy time in September with new borns. I have a grandson due any day. We are counting the minutes. Then I have Bre's baby due any day. I have another baby shoot but this little boy is 3 or 4 months old. Hmm all boys! I am still doing some Senior shots. I like being busy.

Senior Pictures

2010-08-21T19:41:00.000-07:00

Today I had a "Senior" photo shoot. What a great time! Angel was an angel to say the least. The heat was just unbearable but Angel smiled and did what she was told. She was changing outfits in the car or next to the car while her mother or I held something in front of her to block anyone's view. Luckily there were not many people at either location.

Photographing seniors is so much fun. We started in the studio and then went to a park nearby then to a small town nearby. I spent more time than I had planned because I was getting some great photos. I have to stop adding hours to my sessions just because I am having fun. Here is a little sneak peek at what I got.

Portrait of a Fiserman

2010-08-15T20:00:00.000-07:00

This isn't just any fisherman--he's my husband. I have so many pictures of him fishing most people probably think it is all he does. I'm sure he wishes. Whenever we go on a little outing we try to mix it up to give each of us a little something. He likes fishing and I like taking pictures. So we take little adventures and throw the fishing rods, bait and tackle next to the camera bad, and off we go. We never know where we are going to go or what we are going to do. Sometimes we never take out the fishing gear and sometime--though less seldom--I never take a picture. I do think this is a great portrait of my husband.

Studio Photography

2010-08-06T11:44:00.000-07:00

While riding around with my family when they were here visiting, I discovered a new little shop, Nature's Window. It is right next to the Euharlee Covered Bridge at 114 Covered Bridge Road, Euharlee, GA 30120. It has some fabulous antiques and great prices. This particular set is Princess House Crystal. I broke my pitcher more than 10 years ago and could not find a replacement until now. I originally paid about $50 for the pitcher and bought it at Nature's Window for only $10.00. They are new so they are not set up for credit or debit cards so bring your cash.

If you are in the neighborhood stop in and visit. For store hours or more information you can call 770-547-7747

Natural Light Child Photography

2010-07-31T17:37:00.000-07:00

Photography is my first thought when trying to find something for kids to do. Not that I don't want them to have fun, but let's face it--I'm a photographer and I will be taking pictures. So, on a recent visit by my niece and nephew, I decided to do something outdoors using natural light. I took my niece to a park near my home to photograph her. While we were there she stopped to take a look at the animals. This little goat got so excited to get attention he stuck his head out to get a little closer.

This is what my niece was waiting for--to pet the horse. She was all smiles as I snapped this photo. It was a beautiful day and I had a wonderful model who was patient and obedient. What more could I want?

While we were there my niece also had the opportunity to pan for gold. While it was not very profitable, she rolled up her sleeves and got into the chore. I do think she had a good time--I know I did.

A Rainy Day

2010-07-28T20:00:00.000-07:00

My niece is visiting and we spent some time in the studio taking pictures, just for fun. This was one of our favorites. I hope to have another shoot with her at a location I had picked out before she came. It seems there is never enough time to do all the things you want to do when company comes to visit.

Fun at the Park

2010-07-23T18:43:00.000-07:00

I had an opportunity to shoot some pictures of my friend's children. Their mother, Karen is a good friend and fellow photographer. We took them to a local park and made them pose for us for much longer than we should have in such hot humid weather. Thank you, thank you, thank you Dominic, Jimmy, Spencer and Elle. Here is a sampling.

By this time they had had enough!

Time for a new post!

2010-07-13T05:46:00.000-07:00

It has been a while since I posted and no excuse. I could say I was busy, but let's face it, I have been on facebook and flickr. I just don't have a lot to say. So here are some pictures I have taken this month.

Caroline Again

2010-06-19T17:29:00.000-07:00

Today we put on a pettiskirt from adorabelle. Caroline liked her skirt.

The headband came from Hannah's Tutu's. I am pleased with both purchases.

Caroline

2010-06-18T19:55:00.000-07:00

I have not finished all my projects for Creativity Boot Camp. I have traveled to Delaware to babysit my grandchildren for the weekend. I will finish up my assignments when I get back. I make take some of the babies for some of the themes, but I want to do them in order so some will have to wait. Here is Caroline at 6 months old.

Assignment #9 Drizzle

2010-06-14T17:17:00.000-07:00

This is torture! I am on a diet and I had to create this for the assignment. Lucky for me my husband was willing to eat it. I know I couldn't just throw it away.

Assignment #8-- Ornament

2010-06-13T18:58:00.000-07:00

This assignment was sooo much fun. I love ornaments. I have so many pictures of my Christmas ornaments and I still take pictures of my favorite ones every year. In todays collection of photos I have one Christmas ornament that never got put away. I don't know how it got left behind, but it did and it kept me from having to dig out any others. This particular one came from an ornament exchange I attended last year.

The next picture is the ornaments on my candelabra. I love things like this.

Then I thought about the ornaments in my garden. I have two garden angels that hang on my fence. My mother made both of them. They are a little worn from weather, but I still like them.

And let's not forget natural ornaments that hang on our trees.

Assignment #7 Fly

2010-06-12T20:16:00.000-07:00

As soon as I saw the topic I knew I was taking a trip to the airport. Even my husband knew before I told him. I told him the topic and he said are headed for the airport? I don't know why, I love planes. I used to take my kids for rides by the airport when we lived in Ft. Lauderdale. The kids knew when Mom said, "We're going for a ride" it meant we were headed for the airport. When I move to PA my husband took me to a small airport in Hazleton so I could take pictures of planes. That airport was fun because there was a group called the Hazleton Rip Cords who jumped most every weekend. I could take pictures of planes and jumpers. Now I live outside Atlanta, one of the busiest airports in the world. I love going to Hartsfield.

This first one we spotted a little late and I jumped out of the car to get this-- cut off a wing, but I still like it.

This one I actually took through the windshield

And I caught this coming down and I waited until some of the trees/bushes were at the bottom of the frame. .

Assignment #6 Fluid

2010-06-11T16:48:00.000-07:00

Today's assignment seemed easy enough and I really don't like taking the easy way out, but that is just what I did. Not to make excuses, but there is just not enough time in the day. But the best reason is I have a date with my husband and he is waiting on me to finish this so we can go out.

Assignment #5 Grow

2010-06-10T18:56:00.000-07:00

Day 5 of the Creativity Boot Camp was a tough one for me. I struggled with this all day. I do think part of my problem is trying to out do myself each day. I don't want to do the obvious or what I think would be the obvious. These are from my hydrangea plant. One just starting and the other larger that has grown.

While working on these photos my daughter called and asked what I was doing. She already knew about the Creativity Boot Camp and my escapades the past 4 days. I told her what I was doing and she immediately blurted out, "Why don't you do a balloon?" Why didn't I think of that.

While this was not exactly my idea, I ran for the balloons--grabbed my husband to help me once more and took a few shots in different stages as he blew it up.

I do not have much experience doing this so I did the best I could.

Assignment #4 Heavy Metal

2010-06-09T18:24:00.000-07:00

This one was a tough one for me. At first I couldn't think of anything. My husband has this thing that lifts a motor out of a car, but I couldn't move it to take a good picture. Then I thought of going downtown to wait for a train but a storm was coming in so I opted out of that. I finally thought about taking pictures of my husbands weights and I told him this as we ate dinner. He said he would lift some if I didn't get his face. So this is what I got!

Assignment #3 Multiple Layers

2010-06-08T20:21:00.000-07:00

This assignment had my head spinning with ideas. Implementing them was another thing entirely. I hated that I had to work today because it left less time for me to work on this assignment. I must remind myself work is good. It's how I put food on my plate--whether it be hot dogs or crab legs. You can see the difference in our menu when my husband does the cooking. But remember, I had a purpose yesterday.

I also love fabric. What I wanted to do was drop layers of fabric and catch the layers in the air as they fell. I needed some extra hands and did not have them, so I may attempt this another night when my husband can help me.

This set of plastic ware was sitting on my table from yesterday. All stacked neatly in multiple layers. It only made sense to take a picture.

Assignment #2-- Picnic

2010-06-07T18:55:00.000-07:00

This is the second day of Creativity Boot Camp and our topic for the day was picnic. I thought this would be easy. I ran to my basement to drag out an old picnic basket thinking I would set it up on the picnic table and snap away. Then I thought--that's too easy. I need more of a challenge. What could I do that would say picnic but not include a basket, a tablecloth or a bottle of wine? I thought about looking for an ant hill and then placing some food nearby so they would be attracted, but I didn't have a lot of time to wait. It was getting late and I didn't want to use flash. Somehow flash and picnic doesn't seem right. My last thought was picnic food. So I put some hot dogs on the grill, grabbed the condiments, a bag of chips and my camera. Voila! My picnic.

1st Assignment -- Ivory

2010-06-06T13:10:00.000-07:00

I was very anxious to receive my first assignment for the Creativity Boot Camp. Ivory. What can you do with ivory. My first thought was to read the definition from the dictionary, just in case there is some hidden meaning to the word that might help me. My husband and I set off for breakfast and then the flea market. A typical Sunday for us. As we wandered past the stalls my mind was on Ivory. Nothing. No elephants, no rhinos, no walruses nor their tusks. As we headed home I asked my husband to stop by TJMaxx to look for a new outfit. I can't go in those stores without circling the entire store. I love housewares, bedding and linen, shoes, purses, childrens--ok, I can forgo the men's department. As I walked through the glassware I spied this beautiful Ivory cake stand. And I just happen to collect cake stands. I had to have this.
What could I do with an ivory cake stand? Hmmmm. What I wanted to do, but did not have the time was make a tower of cookies (ivory colored) and have my own little ivory tower of cookies on my ivory cake stand. But I have a date with my husband--it's our anniversary-- and there wasn't enough time. So I took out an ivory table cloth, put my ivory cake stand on it and snapped away.

That's Right--Grilled Pizza

2010-06-05T06:14:00.000-07:00

I never heard of grilling a pizza until my step-son gave his father a pizza stone that goes on the grill. Since we grill just about everything--it seemed like the perfect gift. The first pizza came out a little bit too crisp. Ok, it was really bad. The bottom was so hard and blackened we couldn't even cut it. Not to worry, the second one came out just right. We didn't have to heat up an oven which would heat up the house. And we enjoyed sitting outside--well, we do that almost nightly.

My Fisherman

2010-05-31T05:10:00.000-07:00

Saturday was my day- we spent the day antiquing and then taking pictures. Yesterday was my husband's day. He chose to go fishing. I still got to take pictures. I win. I love taking pictures of my husband fishing, I don't know why. The only problem is they all look alike. So I had fun with editing.

Brides are Beautiful, But the Kids Steal the Show

2010-05-27T05:45:00.000-07:00

I have a love hate relationship with wedding photography. Who wouldn't want to be a wedding photographer? Beautiful brides, happy people, lots of detail shots, fun and excitement. I do love them, but they make me nervous. Although I have never had to re-shoot something, I take pleasure in knowing I can. With wedding photography there is no second chance so I don't sign up for them often.
Last Sunday I shot a wedding and really enjoyed myself. It was small and simple. While I did get some great shots of the bride and groom, this one of the flower girl is one of my favorites.

Senior Pictures

2010-05-23T04:23:00.000-07:00

I had my first Senior photo shoot the other day and Joseph was one of my best models. I went out with another photographer friend and we took Joseph and two girls. Surprisingly, Joseph seemed more into the photo session than the girls and really wanted some good pictures. He even came up with some poses he had seen that he wanted to try.

The session started a little late and ran a little longer than anticipated, but I was pretty pleased with the results.

More Fun with Katie and Jack

2010-05-18T06:02:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun with Katie and Jack, I thought I would share some more pictures from our photo shoot.

Katie loves her little brother and has no problem showing it. Jack is more reserved but opened up toward the end.

I spent much longer with them than I usually do, but they just didn't want to quit!

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Another Day with the Children

2010-05-14T20:34:00.000-07:00

I was lucky to spend another day with Ellie. You might remember her from a post about a week and a half ago. She is a beautiful little girl and a great model. She gets bored easily but you can get her back in the mood just as easily.
This is one of my favorite shots from today. I was actually out looking for yard sales when Ellie's mom noticed this field of Dandelions. She had been looking for one for quite a while. So we stopped and asked the homeowner if he would mind if we took some photos. He gave us permission and we got busy.

Last Minute Maternity Shoot!

2010-05-09T20:03:00.000-07:00

The other night a photographer friend of mine called and asked if I wanted to do a maternity shoot. Nothing like the last minute. It was a lot of fun, but I was not as prepared as I would have liked. All in all I was pretty please with the results. I think I would have had much better photos if I had had a little more notice. I'm not complaining because it was a lot of fun, I just would have rather been prepared better.
If you think about it, these last minute shoots are what makes us better photographers. Being able to think quickly and make use of the things we have on hand are challenging but exciting. It really brings out the creativity and isn't that what this is all about?

A New Technique

2010-05-07T12:00:00.000-07:00

While shooting Katie and Jack yesterday, I took this one photo. As I took this shot, my cord fell out of the camera and the flash did not go off. At first I was so disappointed because Katie gave me the perfect look and smile. I almost threw this one out and I am so glad I didn't. I was skimming through a book I have, "How to Wow Photoshop for Photography" by Jack Davis and Ben Willmore. This technique turns that underexposed shot into an artsy, grainy, old film type of photo. I love the look and I loved this photo.

Photo Shoot with Ellie

2010-05-05T19:48:00.000-07:00

Today a photographer friend of mine came over with her daughter Ellie for a photo shoot. Ellie is a great model, of course her mother is a photographer so she gets lots of practice. This is just one of many photos I took. We did shots in the studio as well as outdoors. When I am not working as a photographer, my favorite hobby is taking pictures. I just can't think of anything I would rather do.

First Roses of the Season

2010-05-02T20:22:00.000-07:00

I love Spring because everything starts to come to life. There is so much color! These roses were two of the first to bloom in my front yard. I think they are so pretty. Next I'll post my peonies. One of my favorite flowers and they bloom for such a short time.

Just Playing with my Camera.

2010-04-28T06:21:00.000-07:00

Did you ever have your mind made up you want to do something, but something prevents you from doing it? Well, the other day I had a photo shoot scheduled and had to cancel do to weather. I still wanted to take pictures. I wanted to do that all day long. I just couldn't find a model. I spent the day shopping for photo props, came home and made my dinner, and drove through the neighborhood looking for a model--to no avail. I had bought an old chair during my shopping (antique stores and yard sales) so I took it down to my studio and set a scene. My dog, Coco, followed me so I got her to jump on the chair and pose. I grabbed my camera and snapped a few pictures. I couldn't believe how good she sat, with her legs crossed in front of her. I took about 6 pictures and suddenly she jumped up and ran out of the studio. I could not get her back. She wouldn't even come to the door. It was short but sweet.

The Farrier

2010-04-23T06:36:00.000-07:00

I am getting ready to build a website for a Farrier (that is someone who shoes horses). I spent some time photographing him at work. Hard work. I was amazed at how the horses stood still while he did this. Of course I didn't stick around for the "crazy" horse. Maybe I should have, you never know what kind of photos you might get. I was very pleased with the photos I got, and I especially like this new technique for editing.

New Pricing for Booking through the end of May!

2010-04-19T10:52:00.000-07:00

I have decided to run a special for the next month, but my webmaster is out of the country so I cannot make changes on my website. Anyone who books through the end of May--there will only be $100. sitting fee. That is a $50. savings. Also, I have put together a package that includes 2- 8x10's, 4 - 5x7's, and 16 wallets for only $25. Huge savings, so book now.

Spring is a wonderful time to take family photos so act now!
You may email me at Mary@PinkKiwiStudios.com

I look forward to hearing from you!

Introducing Maci

2010-04-14T06:06:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the delay. I have been on vacation to visit my family. Maci was just 2 weeks old when these pictures were taken. She was a perfect model allowing me to move her in just about any position. She slept through most of the photo shoot, which is really what I wanted. Her mother made sure to feed her just before I arrived and she turned the heat up to 80 degrees so Maci would be comfortable when we removed her clothes.

My First Maternity Shoot

2010-03-10T20:04:00.000-08:00

I had my first maternity shoot today and was pleased with the results. I had a great model, Laura, who was open to just about anything and she is cute to boot. My sister-in-law, Barbara, assisted me and, I couldn't have a better assistant. It just made for a perfect day of shooting.

Most maternity shots should be done in the eighth month and not at the last minute. We were a little worried Laura might go into labor before the pictures. If you want a maternity session, schedule for your eighth month.

Laura is due any day and I will be doing her newborn shots as well so keep checking in for an update.

Snow in Georgia

2010-03-03T17:21:00.000-08:00

Ah, the beautiful snow! At the first sign of a snowflake, I grab my camera and head out the door. Taking pictures of snow is like playing in snow to others. I am so glad we had so much snow this year. Of course, I'll be glad to see it go so, Spring can begin. I have put off so many outdoor photo shoots because of the weather.

Little Caroline

2010-02-22T04:57:00.000-08:00

I could look at Caroline all day long!

There is nothing more precious than newborn babies, and we need to capture these moments while we can. They grow so quickly. It seems like only yesterday I had my first child and she's ready to have her own. Now the grandchildren have begun to arrive and unfortunately they do not live near me. I have to wait months at a time to hold them and play with them. These pictures are all I have in between visits. And what grandmother does not want to share pictures of her grandchildren with all her friends? If you want to share photos of your children or grandchildren, I can help.

I would love to photograph your newborn so call today.

Happy New Year!

2010-01-04T16:28:00.000-08:00

I was so blessed to end 2009 with family and friends during the holidays. We also welcomed a new granddaughter. Welcome Caroline. She is so precious. My husband and I took a week off to visit more family in the North East. We came home to discover we have another grandchild on the way.

2009-12-21T05:50:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas Everyone! I will be taking a few days off to spend with my family while they are in town for the holiday.

2009-12-16T10:47:00.000-08:00

Ah, Christmas is almost here. I'm almost ready are you? Make sure you have plenty of batteries for your camera and if you have rechargeables now is the time to recharge them so they are ready. Nothing worse than discovering on Christmas morning that you "thought" you were ready.
I have 3 batteries for my camera all charged up. I have 24 rechargeable batteries for my flash charged--it takes 4--so I can be recharging the first set to go while I use the other 5 sets. Get ready!
Make sure you have plenty of compact flash cards or SD cards to hold all your pictures. And remember for better print quality use the best quality setting on your camera. I believe for most it will say fine. If you can shoot RAW files they are really the best but you need the right programs to convert to jpg files. If you have questions feel free to ask.

Road Trip

2009-12-13T06:39:00.000-08:00

Took a little trip to Nashville this weekend. A beautiful city. If you have not been there you should check it out if you have a chance. It's only about 4.5-5 hours from Atlanta and it is all interstate unless you take a detour or two. We saw a bridge that I decided I had to take a shot at so we got off the first exit and drove along some back roads a while. This is a shot of the bridge and a barn I saw. I thought HDR was the way to go with these photos.

Lucky Me, I got a Serenade

2009-12-08T18:03:00.000-08:00

I was lucky enough to be serenaded by my client during a recent photo shoot. He promised to bring his saxaphone next time. I look forward to it.

Here's a sampling of a Christmas Card

2009-12-02T10:22:00.000-08:00

Still want Christmas Cards? It's Not too Late!

2009-12-01T13:32:00.000-08:00

My niece and her boyfriend came by for Thanksgiving and we had an impromptu photo-shoot so she could make some Christmas cards. It's getting close but it can still be done. Call now to schedule over the next week.