*{One Big Baby}*

You will remember this hot mama from her maternity shot that was posted here about a month ago! She was the one that rocked the fan blowing in the hair!!! (Love those shots *E*!) Anyways, if you look at that maternity photo, you will never believe that her baby ended up being 8 POUNDS 15 OUNCES...and he was TWO WEEKS EARLY!!!! See, God works in mysterious ways...he really hooked you up *E* with that one!!! Can you imagine what he would have weighed if he went the full 40! The Big Guy is on your side!!!

Anyways, here are some newborn shots of Mr. C.G....
Lovin' this one of mom...angle and all!
I *LOVE* shadows in newborn shots...I think it makes it so moody. Definitely not your typical photography, but I think it adds so much.
Love the crinkles in the forehead and how he is grabbing his chest! And I am a sucker for back rolls and wrinkles!
Diggin' this angle...
And another unique view of mom and baby...
Your photos will be up by the time I go to bed tonight...But for now...time for another round of "Go Fish" with the kiddo. I just taught my 4 year old how to play today and she has been a bit obsessive about it! But it is good quality time!

And before I go...

TWO THINGS I LOVE ABOUT NEWBORN SHOOTS THAT SHOCK SOME CLIENTS!!!!

1. I *LOVE* it when dad still has the hospital band on...it is so darn cute that they don't want to take it off and it adds so much to the photo!!!

2. I *LOVE* it when mom wears her wedding rings on her pinky finger because her poor little fingers aren't so little yet!!! Most clients are trying to pry them on their ring finger and I beg and plead them not to!!! That way it truly captures how you were at the moment...possibly a year from now you will look back at those pictures and think, "Oh my goodness, that's right! I couldn't wear my rings yet!!" And that goes for maternity shots too...WORK IT LADIES! Rings on the pinky and all!!!

Until next time,

m :)

*{Little Miss S}*

To the "D" Family...

I'm off to bed for the night; I'm exhausted. But hopefully this will tide you over...I just edited this one for you real quick because I thought it was too cute! I plan on editing the rest tomorrow!

Have a great weekend everyone! Enjoy the sunshine!

m

*{Birth Announcements PART I}*

These are the birth announcements I offer at this time...

*D.E.T.A.I.L.S*
..............$1.85 per announcement
..............Envelopes included
..............Nice large 5x7 size announcement
..............Add your own text to personalize

(Click on the individual announcements to enlarge, and it will pull up the name of the card at the top of your browser)

Enjoy the peek!
m

*{Birth Announcements PART II}*

More Announcement Options...

*{Birth Announcements PART III}*

And one last one for those simple clients!

Smiles,

m

*{7 Days Young}*

Okay, this session is definitely a favorite lately! I'm lovin' some of these photos. This was one of my *haute* mom-to-be's posted a few posts back!

I've had some questions about birth announcements. Yes, I do offer them...and the different styles you have to choose from will be posted right here on my blog! It will be my next post...PROMISE!

Enjoy these for now!

m

*{Can You Say...PRECIOUS!}*

Okay, so I'm a tad behind in blogging. But this cutie came all the way from New Jersey, so I had to blog about his absolute preciousness (is that even a word?!). Mr. J is so stinking cute...and his eyes are amazing. Here are four of my favs...and I *L*O*V*E* the color of lime green!

I'm loving this composition...it shows his stage so perfectly. 4 months old...so close to sitting up, yet so far!
I had to get the little piggies!
Love the depth of field...
And those eyes, need I say more?!

So, Mr. J, I know your family is probably chomping at the bits to view your photos. They are ready! Go type your password!

And on that note, I am off to Target...one of my favorite stores! And I'll leave you with something else that is a favorite recently...I'm LOVING this song! You know how there is always "that song" that you can't get enough of! Yeah, it's that one for me! And I think I sound better than Jordin Sparks while singing in my car (my poor children)! Okay, maybe not, but it's fun to dream!

Until Next Time,

m

*{This Poor Dad}*

Can you imagine being a father of three gorgeous girls like this?! I don't think I'd sleep!! And not only are they gorgeous on the outside, but they are the sweetest girls EVER. Mom and dad definitely get a "gold star" in raising these three! So here is a little peek for you all...enjoy! And I hope to have the gallery up today (fingers crossed).

So let's start with my favorite size...the 10x20...(remember you can click the image to enlarge a tad)...
I love Miss. R rolling with laughter...
This is why dad should have some sleepless nights...
LOVE this shot...little Miss A highlighted...
Watch out...I hear Charlie's Angels are having a reunion...oh yes, they can ham it up for the camera too!

Until Next Time,

m

*{Getting Hitched}*

For any of you getting married, or if you have a friend that is, check out this site...you will be in wedding overload!

I wish they had stuff like this when I was getting married...blogging didn't even EXIST back then!

-m

*{Sending out an SOS}*

Okay...call me an idiot! Anyone know how to get the stinking recycling bin back on your desktop after you throw it out?! I thought I was clicking "empty recycle bin", but I guess my fingers got moving too fast and I deleted the whole thing!!!! I know some of you are genius' on the computer! I run off of Windows Vista (which I don' t think I like)!

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!! JLowe, ask your dear hubby!!!

Thanks for any help!
m
Update: Troy from Blueye saved the day!!!! Thanks so much! :)

*{Fan Club Member}*

I should have t-shirts made up for my fan club...and this girl would be in the running for President (your competition is Dawn G. I know you're reading this Dawn)! Since I know she has brought many blog-stalkers my way, I had to post the amazing F-Family! I felt so honored that they actually strategized their MOVE around these pictures!!! Yes, we are talking, arranging airline flights and UHauls around little old me! Mama .F. and Baby .F. actually flew out within a few hours of the session...and Daddy .F. cleaned up the house (how did you arrange that set up Mama .F.?!?) and then drove the UHaul the next day to the great state of California...can I get a "HOLLA" for CA?! Anyways, I hope you all had a safe trip to the great state of Cali...I think the photos were worth the strategizing! And hope you are getting used to the crazy drivers!

...Here is the 10x20 that I am in love with...wouldn't it look cute in a bathroom?! I know that is sort of random, but I think it would be!!...
... Miss E in the infamous BabyLegs...
...The F Family...
...And I just had to put this on here...I think it is *hysterical*!...
Thanks again for all the fans you've brought my way Mama F!

Enjoy the good 'ole Cali sunshine!
-m

*{Long Live The Block}*

All I have to say is my calendar is cleared for May 16th...watch this and you will know what I am doing that day!!! I was such a fan back in the day! And honey, may I PLEAZZZZZZZZE go to the concert...better yet, will you go with me?! I promise I won't tell your buddies!!! My next stop on the internet after this post will be Ticketmaster to check out the dates!

And just another shout out! A great friend forwarded me a site that I now have listed in my Scrumptious Shopping section...you may notice my new facelift on the blog, it is compliments of Cutest Blog On The Block! If you run a blog (and if you are a photog, you should :) ) check it out!

I will have more posts coming this week. My wonderful cousin came to spend her spring break with me and just flew home today...sniff, sniff. Needless to say, we kept busy and now I am in catch-up mode. So more to come this week!!

Hangin' Tough,
m
PS-no need to tell me how corny I am...I already know! That is what makes me, me!