Shhh...

This is my family Christmas card photo this year.  Isn't it GREAT?!?  I have so many fabulous family photos that I would love to share on facebook or on the blog, but I can't because it will ruin the surprise when Christmas cards come in the mail.  So, at the risk of ruin the surprise for my own family, I'm posting this beauty.

My daughter and I

I didn't have any clients this week, so I took advantage of that time to take some pictures of my own family!  I think every little girl needs a picture with her mom.  Personally, I love this one :)

Sweet couple

Would you believe that these two are the parents of eight children?  I love photographing couples that have been married for a long time because there is so much HISTORY there!  I love being able to capture more than just what they look like, but how they FEEL about each other.  I sure love being a photographer.  

mothers and daughters

I have been photographing a LOT of families lately.  As a photographer, I consider it a true responsibility to capture RELATIONSHIPS.  What better relationships are there than that of mother and daughter?  I have just one picture of myself with my mother when I was growing up.  It is just a snapshot with both of us smiling at the camera.  I wish that I had something that showed more of our relationship...that showed how much we love each other and how much we mean to each other.  When I photograph a family, I always consider what I wish I had with my own family. 

The {f} family

The pictures we took of this family were pretty great, but I was thrilled to get these fun, genuine shots of the kids. 

Canvases!

I am so happy to announce that I found a PROFESSIONAL canvas printer at an AFFORDABLE price!  10x10s start at just $40 (including shipping) and just LOOK at the quality!  I'm in love.  I keep moving mine from wall to wall and have decided that I now need a canvas on every wall!

Check out the amazing professional corners...

 ...and the finished back!

One of the main reasons why you want a professional canvas as opposed to doing it somewhere like Sam's Club or walmart is the durability factor.  These canvases are stretched tightly so they won't sag over time.  The inks are archival so they will last for decades without fading.  They come ready to hang so you don't have to add any hardware to the photo.  Delivering Canvases is one of my favorite things to do!  I love seeing my clients gasp when they see them.  They make such a beautiful addition to any home and I am more than happy to help you come up with a way to group them beautifully.