Take a Guess....

**Update - So what is this? - The top of a Galileo thermometer.

So what do ya think this is?
C'mon...take a guess.
Can't wait to see some of your answers!

Check back in a few days to find out what this really is....

Noah Turns 1 - Part 2

I promised some more cute images of adorable Noah and I don't think these will disappoint.
Look at that face. You just want to pinch those little chipmunk cheeks...

The next two I played around with some different textures. What do you think?
This one is absolutely priceless. He just got his dinosaur for his birthday.

I couldn't decide which I liked better of this image....Color or BW.
There are many images and I wish I could post them all, but those are for Mommy and Daddy to see. And in case you haven't seen Noah's baby pictures, click here

If you haven't scheduled your portrait session yet, now is a great time. The weather is wonderful and the light is gorgeous.

The Prodigal Arts Festival (Little Rock, AR)

The story of the prodigal.

Centuries old and yet timeless.

I have the privilege of joining many artists in the Arkansas community in sharing my interpretation of this powerful parable.


All different types of art will be on display and available for sale including photography, paintings, metal sculptures, etc.

The festival runs from this Saturday, September 27th - October 10th. Click Mustard Tree Arts or the image above for times and location. I'm sure I'll be there at different times, so I hope to see you there!

Noah Turns 1 - (Old State House in Little Rock)

A Sunday afternoon on the green grass and red brick walkways of the Old State House in downtown Little Rock was the perfect backdrop to capture sweet Noah at the tender age of 1.

There may just be a few more added later this week. Hint. Hint.

Sneak Peek - Noah Turns 1

Just a sneak peek at Noah's 1-year session...

Tune in tomorrow for more.

My Favorite Canvas Vendor in the whole world! (Pixel2Canvas)

A couple of weeks ago I ordered my first two canvases from this amazing company, Pixel2Canvas. When I opened the box and pulled away the wrapping all I could say was "Wow!" Seriously, I've ordered some other canvases before that were much more expensive, but they can't hold a candle to how beautiful Pixel2Canvas canvases are. And I wish I could show you the two I ordered, but they are for an art show/sale at my church next week. So they're a surprise until then!

But tonight I placed 2 more canvas orders. One is for a surprise birthday party so I can't share it yet either. Sorry! But...don't despair.....I can show you the other one...well, at least the image.

Little Zoe will have her precious picture hanging on her parents' wall in a few weeks.

To get a little better idea of the amazing work Pixel2Canvas offers, a fellow (and amazing) photographer, Carrie Schumacher of San Diego Barefoot Memories, put together a great image of the different types of canvases and was kind enough to share it with me for a donation to the wonderful organization Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (more on NLMDTS later!). I will have more of canvas info on the website soon.

I personally love the Gallery Wrap. It has a thicker edge than a standard wrap plus the image itself can wrap around the edges. They've even started carrying a gallery wrap with a 2-1/2 inch deep edge! I can't wait to order one of those.


If you would like to purchase a canvas using an image of one your previous sessions, please let me know. I will be happy to do so. Also keep the holidays in mind. These beautiful canvases will make beautiful Christmas gifts. Just make sure to allow enough time to order them. They will take about 4-6 weeks, so the deadline to order one for Christmas will be November 21st.

Etsy.com - Great Portrait Ideas

I've come across an incredible little find....Etsy.com

Perhaps you've already heard of it, but if not you can buy just about anything hand-made on this site from many different sellers. I first found Etsy when I was searching for some cute hats to use in baby/kid portrait sessions. Here are a few that I've found. Please note that these images are NOT ones I have taken. But please keep these precious items in mind for your future shoots.
Many sellers will make custom items for you as well. I would love to see some of the items you come up with. Just bring them all to your session!


From seller Tip Top AppleSauce -

Maybe you need an elf hat for your baby's first Christmas picture?

From seller Two Little Wrens:


from seller My Market Stall:
How adorable would this apple hat be for a fall picture?





or perhaps a little acorn?

From seller A Garden In Bloom:

My Kids - Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, that is

Being single and living away from my family, my dogs are my family. We talk although sometimes it's more like I yell and they don't listen. :)


But they are very much my girls. I would be lost without them. My sweet friend in Dallas breeds Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and has blessed me with now 3. Be sure to visit her site at Cavalier Country. If you are looking for an awesome family dog, Cavaliers are it!





First up is Gracie. She actually isn't my first Cavalier. My sweet Gretchen passed away 3 years ago on the same day Gracie was born. Gracie is very independent and likes to be in the area of where I am but not necessarily in my lap the entire time unless Zoe decides to land in my lap and then a bit of jealousy kicks in....








And last fall along came Zoe. She's the opposite of Gracie even though they are full sisters (just 2 years apart). Follows me everywhere, has to be in my lap whenever I'm sitting (as she is laid out across my lap while I'm typing this). Zoe just turned 1 this past month. And, yes, she is every bit as sweet as the picture looks.











Gracie (a.k.a - Lulu) getting a bit tired of Zoe running her around the house. Poor baby....

A few weeks after I took this shot, the braided rope was no more. Actually it became shreds of yarn after Zoe won the chewing war.

They both got much-needed baths yesterday after they decided to run through the muddiest part of the yard and were literally covered in it. It was so much fun. :)

A little more sweetness ~ Baby Lily

*Update - just realized I never added a title to this post. Yeah, it's been a long week...

I know I haven't blogged much this week, but it's been a crazy busy week. Did you watch any of the Republican Convention? I was blown away with Sarah Palin. The more I hear from her and about her the more impressed I am.

Thought I would end this week with a few more images of sweet little Lily. While uploading her gallery, I found a few more "keepers".

Noah Turns 1

Little Noah is no longer so little. A few days ago we celebrated his first birthday.


His cake was so adorable! You can't see it in this pic, but there was a big monkey on top.

The man himself enjoying his own special cake. It took him a little while to figure out what to do with it, but after that Mom had to take it away to avoid sugar overdose.

This last image was one I just knew I totally blew. Funny thing is it turned out to one of my favorites. The two "big" girls helping Noah walk. So sweet!!

Noah, I've had the pleasure of watching you grow from 1 day old to now 1 year and have enjoyed documenting it all. You are so precious and your parents are amazing. Looking forward to sharing in the birthdays to come. Happy Birthday Noah!