I’m posting these in honor of Erika’s due date tomorrow. Here’s hoping this is the last we see of her pregnant belly… for a while, at least!
Come on, baby James! We’re all ready to meet you!
The Shower
Erika and I have been friends for about five years. We both began dating our now husbands at the same time, and they were friends, so naturally, we became friends. Although we all met while living in North Carolina (none of us NC “natives”; our husband from the UK and Erika and I from the Northeast) we’re all happy to say we now live in sunny Florida, just miles apart from each other. Our Saturday nights are often filled with intense Uno games which we’re hoping baby James will allow us to continue for a while! They’re like family and we can’t wait to see their family grow.
I don’t think I know anyone that could be better suited to be a mother. Erika’s an elementary teacher and motherliness just oozes from her at all times. From the moment she found out she was pregnant, she’s been diligently reading books, asking questions and preparing herself and her family for this baby’s arrival. I have no doubt in my mind that James is one fortunate little boy.
But of course before the baby comes the shower, and this was it. I came as a guest, not the photographer, but I couldn’t resist.
Ah, the string game. Is there really any non-offensive way to play it? 
I failed miserably at this napkin game. I thought I’d have it in the bag!
I stole that one from my personal blog’s Project 365.
There’s only days left! You can be sure baby James will be making a timely appearance on this blog!
Sweet Shots: Extra Sweet
I’m excited about the response to the Sweet Shots! I might be adding a day, so if one of these days doesn’t work out for you, just send a request with a certain time. This is an excellent way to help a local non-profit, Hope for Haiti and get some great pictures at the same time!
Custom Valentines cards are available. Sized 3.5 in x 2 in and double-sided, just $35 per set of 50.
Book today!
Black book FAQs
Since posting about the Black Book sessions, I’ve received some emails with some questions. Hopefully this can help you make your decision about booking!
Q: I’m really shy in front of the camera. Will the pictures come out good?
A: You can wear as much as you’d like to feel comfortable. We’ll work together to create poses that are flattering and make you feel great about yourself! If anyone understands about being shy in front of the camera, it’s me. I totally understand where you’re coming from and will make it fun!
Q: I’m not photogenic/I’m worried about my body/too thin/too big. Can you make me look good?
A: You’re more beautiful than you give yourself credit for! But yes, I’ll work some photoshop magic on all of the pictures . You don’t think those Victoria’s Secret models look that good without any help, do you?
Q: Will these get posted on your blog?
A: Of course not! Unless you give me permission to do so. Your privacy will be respected entirely.
Q: What should I wear?
A: Whatever you feel comfortable in and whatever makes you feel sexy and beautiful. It’s a great opportunity to buy something new that you can use on Valentines Day, too! (ahem!) And believe me, after your husband gets these pictures, it’ll get put to good use.
In the end, this is a gift that will not only blow him away, but it’s also a gift to yourself. You’ll end up having a great time and feel good about yourself. If you have any more questions, feel free to send me an email! Book soon because there are only a few spots remaining.
Welcome, Bryton!
A warning to the ladies: this post is full of newborn gushiness. Spell check is telling me that’s not a word, but I think you know what I mean.
Here’s big sister, who’s one smart cookie. And this girl can sing!
Welcome, Bryton!
The weather was pretty awful (and by awful, I mean cold) when we took these, so we did them all indoors. I absolutely love the result. I think newborn life revolves around the bed for all members of the family, don’t you?
Love, love, love this family. It was our third time together and we’re already looking forward to our fourth! See you in six months!
To see a few more from their session, head over to the Savor facebook page.
Heather & Preston
Right before I began Heather and Preston’s engagement session, I encouraged them, like I do every couple, to try to be at ease and be themselves in front of the camera. But I could tell it wasn’t really necessary. Heather and Preston are maintaining a long-distance engagement and they cherish each moment they have together. Before I even got my camera out, I could see Heather holding on to Preston, just being happy to be near him. Their love is sweet and natural. With an engagement session so smooth and unforced, I can hardly wait for the wedding!
And can you believe that after the session, Heather and her mom pulled out a gift for me?! I’ve never received a gift from a bride before and let’s just say it barely made it to the next day. These Scotland Neck peanuts were a huge hit with my family!
If you’d like to see a few more from their session, you can head on over to my Facebook page and become a fan!
I ♥ Faces Anniversary
This week I’m co-guest judging again at I ♥ Faces. It’s a special week because it’s their anniversary. In honor of it, the challenge this week is to include the logo in your picture. The winner gets a Tamron lens! So go on over and check out the contest and my judge questionnaire. And a very special thank you to my family (including my mom, sister and husband) for helping me make that Scrabble board. And of course to my Noah, who’s just meant to be in magazine ads, don’t you think?
So Happy Together
Tomorrow marks my one year anniversary with my 5D. We’ve had some good times together. So in honor of the new year and our anniversary, here’s my favorite client images from each month of 2009. (To see my favorite personal images, you can go here.)
January:
February:
March:
April:
May:
June:
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September:
October:
November:
December:
A huge thank you to all my clients. Thanks for trusting me, giving me butterflies before shoots, keeping me on my toes, showing your true selves to me and for making me laugh and smile. I can’t wait to see what 2010 has in store!
by Rachel
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