Capturing Your: Heart

Hot and muggy was the forecast for this photo shoot. It seriously felt like we were in Florida…getting bit by mosquitoes and sweating like crazy. However, it will not be evident in these pictures. They were completely unfazed and made the most of their time. Typically I have to “coach” a bit in front of the camera, but for them it totally came naturally. They were so playful and I could tell that they enjoyed the simple pleasure of spending time together….whether it was tickling, playing peek a boo, blowing bubbles, or giving Eskimo kisses!  Their laughter was contagious and their affection genuine.

Bethany and Andy have been together since high school and now have two beautiful children, big brother Cooper and cutie pie Norah. I discovered that Cooper LOVES super Heroes….and even brought his Superman shirt and cape! He wasn’t shy the least bit to pose like Superman and happily demonstrated a few stunts for me… like “flying” through the sky. Even more precious was how much Norah loved the sound of Cooper’s voice and presence of her big brother which she showed by smiling ear to ear. You can tell that these two have a very special bond which I am sure melts their parent’s heart. Thank you so much Andy, Bethany, Cooper and Norah for letting me be a part of your morning! You are truly a beautiful loving family! Congrats to the new Four!

What a doll!!  I just LOVE how die hard the fans are in Denver. There are no such thing as band wagon fans in Denver! Awww…Cooper is SO handsome. I love love love his hair do and his baby blues! I absolutely LOVE these pictures of Cooper!

Capturing Your: Footsteps

I love shopping at Forever 21. I know, I am TOTALLY like 21 years old, PLUS 10 years….but hey, the store itself makes me feel young. The clothes are trendy, the music is loud, the price is right, and the threads are cute. Don’t worry, you’ll never find me wearing something that is not age appropriate or a little hoochie…ok, I lie about the hoochie part, but I’ll stick to the age appropriate part of the deal!

Another way of feeling young and youthful again is getting these wonderful opportunities to photograph High Schoolers! It’s a major flashback to my past as a teenager and again, I have to put myself in check and remind myself that I am a mom of two who drives a minivan…yes…a mom van. I had SUCH a fun time with Jessica who is an absolute beauty! I am not sure how many times I told her how beautiful she was, or kept saying to my husband “I can’t get over how beautiful she is”, or during the editing thinking, “Gosh, she is SO pretty!” So, if you haven’t figured it out yet, she is beautiful! In addition, she has such a heart of gold and such a sweet personality. She wants to be a photographer and I believe that she will go far in pursuing her passion. She knows how to work the camera which will definitely translate when she is behind the camera. My camera LOVED her! She is a natural in front of the camera….I mean…I only had 1 partially closed eyes out of the WHOLE session. That is a record that I dare anyone to break! Thank you so much Jessica for such a wonderful opportunity and for your openness to try anything out…even get eaten alive by mosquitoes!

As a kickoff to the summer and upcoming Class of 2011 and Beyond, I am offering a referral incentive to those who book and complete their session by August 31, 2010. Get a jump start on your senior pictures and book your session for the upcoming summer and fall.  Please contact me at yourlifemylens@hotmail.com to find out more about the referral program and rates.