I had another session with an adorable little 7 week old little boy. He was so sweet and once I got him asleep he just sit there and let me pose him and snap away. I was able to take many wonderful photos and capture little squishy faces and smiles. I tried something new that I seen on pinterest which was using Christmas lights to create bokeh in the background on your subject. It turned out wonderfully and was a hit to everyone who seen it. I also was able to pose him pretty well for being 7 weeks once he was asleep. I'm happy with the outcome and happy to gain more practice with a little one and can't wait to do it again!
Sunday I had a session with a cute and feisty 2 year old little girl! She was a ball of energy and gave cute faces and adorable grins. The sun was perfect and gave the perfect haze look and I was able to snap some sharp photos of her an her big brown eyes. I was glad the outcome was so cute and I had fun editing each and every one I kept!
I had an engagement session Saturday and it turned out adorable. It was really chilly that morning so they were dressed for winter but it made it look really cute and different. I did some new poses and used my new favorites actions that give a simple edit that makes it pop and looks gorgeous with the background. Even though we froze a little you couldn't tell from the photos and I'm so happy I got to take them for the couple and bride/groom to be!
I had my first indoor session with a small baby girl over the weekend. I was finally about to use some new props and blankets and I had enough room to make it work perfectly with a small baby and get enough natural light which I prefer and it turned out beautifully and I was able to capture little grins and facial expressions that were to cute! I was glad to have a easy going baby and patient clients to work with to get these photos for them to keep and look back on forever. Here is a little peek!
I had my Christmas mini outside over the weekend. Sadly I went from 7 booked sessions for it to only 2 and then another this coming weekend because of the rain and cold weather. It was still a success and some beautiful, simply photos came out of it. I love outside photos with the scenery all around and prefer it for myself and my own photography unless it's newborns or small children then I might do inside photos with my own set up. I was pleased with the outcome and so were they and I added my own little touches and props that I haven't seen yet. I had two families of 3 people included in each. Both families had one adorable child I got to photograph and get their little smiles. Here is a preview from those sessions.
Yesterday I did a 1 year old session. She was an adorable little girl interesting in her balloons and running around but I still managed to get some good photos of her while she was busy exploring. It was a really warm sunny day but I had to work with wind that was blowing the balloons and everything around but I still love how the photos came out in the end and managed to get some cute faces and her own natural poses. They loved them also which is always my goal!
I got to experience an adorable little 4 month old little man to photograph last Saturday. He was a content little boy and just sit there and let me snap away. He had some gorgeous blue eyes that the camera captured and when I edited the photos I was able to make them pop out without even trying. I was happy with how they turned out and I got to use my new blanket, wood crate, and chalk board I just ordered a few weeks back. His parents loved all the shots and as always this makes me very happy!
So for Halloween I picked out outfits to make my little ones match and stand out. I like to find something different that you probably wouldn't see 100x's over. So when someone mentioned this idea when I couldn't find the right size for thing 1 and thing 2 costumes I jumped right on it. They had their photos taken by tons of people and were just loved and adored in their little outfits. I even overheard people say they were their favorites so far for the night. Of course this made me beam with pride. Colton was so polite and said thank you and knew what to do. My little Ann was a bit shy but followed along with her brother and finally got the hang out it. She's a bit leery of strangers but once she saw Colton do it she knew she could. I have two sacks full of candy and let them have some here and there but hate giving them candy all the time and it makes me sick to eat it all the time anyways so it will last a good while! I got them to sing trick or treat to take photos and just show their personalities singing and acting goofy which I love the most. I love natural smiles!
I go to the doctor next week for another ultrasound and check up to discuss natural birth options and ideas. I will be 23 weeks then and I know he is growing I feel him all over and he is one hyper little guy. I can't believe I only have 17 weeks left and still have everything to plan for and buy. I want to wait until I'm at least 7 months to start so I don't get to anxious or impatient at the end! I have ideas it has to do with airplanes, owls, and all sorts of boy stuff ;-)!
Playing the other day-
I want to thank The Paper Mama for choosing my face photos as one of her favorites!
Yesterday I did a mini session and had one person interested and these by far are some of my favorites. I again used my white balance cap and it gave eye popping skin tones and the fall leaves just popped in the background and on the ground. I was so happy with the sooc ones so much and when I edited them I was just amazed and hope they like them just as well. Here is a preview!
Deep in the mountain of Harlan County Employed by the Cumberland coal company The pay is short, the days are long But our labor union laws are coming on strong So I drink this whiskey for my throat
Wear my hard hat and weathered coat Early every morning I stand in line Waiting to work these Kentucky coal mines
We enter the shaft around five thirty With two dozen hands, cold, callused and dirty We’ll dig through a million tons of rock and clay And we’ll still be digging at the end of the day Down on our knees we confess our sins And pray that the roof above don’t cave in
So bless our hearts and save or souls And the air we breathe down in the devil’s hole Just last week when the the ceiling fell The explosion trapped us in the depths of hell
The weight of the earth took poor Tucker’s life Leaving behind a hungry baby and wife We dug out with our shovels and picks But soon enough the black lung disease will make us sick
So bless our hearts and save or souls And the air we breathe down in the devil’s hole I work deep in the mountains of eastern Kentucky
I know if I leave Harlan alive I’ll be more than lucky Wish I could go to Texas and plant some cottonseed But moving takes money and I’ve got three mouths to feed So I drink this whiskey for my throat Wear my hard hat and weathered coat Early every morning I stand in line Waiting to work another Kentucky coal mine
*My husband works in the coal mines the last 7 years. This hits close to home. My heart goes out to them, read below*
Armstrong Coal Company tells 14 News that the two miners trapped in Ohio County have died.
Darrel Winstead, 47, of Madisonville and Samuel Lindsey, 23, of Mortons Gap, died at the Armstrong Coal Company's Equality Boot Mine in Centertown.
Preliminary reports show a rock fall started around 6:30 Friday morning after a crew drove a truck near a high wall.
Tons of rock fell from that high wall, injuring several miners on the site.
The rubble trapped Winstead and Lindsey in a truck.
"We get together with all the ambulances here in town, coordinate a command post and they get that person to that point. If they need extra equipment, we have to coordinate with Centertown Fire Dept. and other agencies to get people out," says Charlie Shields of the Ohio Co. EMA.
Crews tried to rescue the men but they were unsuccessful; their bodies were found Friday afternoon.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends affected by today's tragedy," said Governor Steve Beshear. "Mine safety is of paramount importance, and investigative teams will begin work immediately to determine the cause of this accident and whether there are any steps that can be taken to ensure such an accident does not occur again."
Winstead and Lindsey were blasters for the Mine Equipment and Mill Supply Company.
The Kentucky Office of Mine Safety and Licensing says they will investigate.
Today's accident brings the number of 2011 mine-related fatalities in Kentucky to six.
