A New Thing

A few months ago I officially, albeit quietly, launched my photography company. I have a Facebook page and a little website. I even have some clients! I have something of a vision that I'm still attempting to articulate. I'm getting close. I think I'm best described as a lifestyle photographer. I want my images to capture my clients and their families as they are. I love to take pictures in homes where people are the most comfortable and the most themselves. I've been grateful to document celebrations and traditions. I've been to birthday parties, baby showers, and Christmas tree farms. I hope the images I provide can spark a memory of a time gone by.

This blog will remain primarily our family blog. I won't be posting sessions here, at least not with any regular frequency. If you want to see pictures from my client sessions, you'll have to head over to Facebook.

As I start the new year, I have some goals for this company; I have so much that I want to learn. I am working to create a dedicated work space in my home with much help from some very handy men in my family. I'm also trying to think of ways to streamline my online presence. I have found and been welcomed into a couple of groups of photographers who have been all kinds of supportive.

I've found that every session provides a chance for me to learn and grow. I'm so grateful and indebted to my clients who have taken a chance on a new photographer with a young company. Below are some of my favorite images from the last few months.

Noon Year's Eve

Christmas

In keeping with our new tradition, on Christmas morning we woke up at our house then made our way to Baltimore to see my family. At home we read the story of Jesus' birth, opened presents, and had a little breakfast. Cole wanted Santa to bring her and Ibbie bubbles for Christmas, blue and yellow bubbles that she could blow herself. He did. He and his reindeer also gratefully devoured the cookie, carrot, milk, and water the girls left out.

Cole also wanted Ibbie to give her a Buzz Lightyear, who she affectionally calls "Buzz Light-leader."

Cole gave Ibbie her very own baby doll which was exactly what she asked for. Our generous neighbors gave us a workbench that their children recently outgrew. The girls were surprised and delighted.

We got to Baltimore at 10 o'clock and had a lovely and leisurely morning and afternoon at my parents' houses. I opted to bring a tripod and timer so we could get some family pictures and didn't worry too much about getting snapshots.

Christmas morning, my dad gave Ibbie a necklace to celebrate her baptism in September. I planned to hold on to it until she was a bit older but Ibbie insisted we put it on her right away. The gal loves accessories!