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easter eggs au naturale {personal}
Every year around this time, Martha Stewart Living magazine features these fantastic Easter egg craft ideas. I always have ambitions to try them out, but I never end up doing it. This year, I finally decided to try something somewhat crafty with my Easter eggs. I found recipes for dying eggs using food products and I thought [...]
shortbread brownies {food photography}
A few weekends ago I made these brownies to take to a friend’s house. They turned out really yummy. I found the recipe on the Better Homes and Gardens web site. You should try it!
mmmm…donuts {food photography}
This morning I was totally craving a donut. During the past 5 months of my pregnancy, my cravings have mostly been centered around salty, spicy, greasy food – cheeseburgers, fries, Mexican food and olives to be exact. This morning my sweet tooth kicked in, and all I wanted was a donut. Luckily, I had a package of Pillsbury [...]
for the love of cake {food photography}
I love cakes and cupcakes. I love baking them, I love eating them, and I love photographing them. Last weekend I baked a four layer cake and three dozen cupcakes. I tried out a new Mexican chocolate cupcake – which turned out really delicious!
15 weeks {colleen’s maternity series}
This is the first post in what I hope to be a recurring series on my blog for the next 25 weeks or so. My baby is due August 7th! pants: green apple fitted flare sweat pant shirt: old navy
happy new year!
Happy 2012! As my first post of the new year, my favorite subject, my sweet little girl…
finally finding time to blog…
When my husband was deciding whether or not to attend a professional conference in Laguna Beach in December, I quickly made up his mind for him…cheap air fare and the fact that the conference started on a Sunday at the Ritz-Carlton made it a no-brainer for me. Oh, and I insisted that he let me tag along, [...]
izzy turns 2 {colorado family photography}
Izzy is a sweet and adorable two-year-old. Her sassy flower headband made her even that much more adorable. I was pleased to be able to help her parents document this fun time in her childhood.
diana and robert {denver wedding photography}
A beautiful, partly sunny morning at Washington Park ended up being the perfect back drop for Diana & Robert’s bridal portraits. Diana’s dress was absolutely gorgeous with its flowing layers of silk organza and elaborately beaded bodice. The lighting that morning created an almost ethereal ambiance.
little lily {denver baby photographer}
Little Lily’s sparkly blue eyes are just stunning and she was such an easy baby to photograph. Thanks SB!
the johnsons {denver family photography}
Sara Beth and I have known each other since the 5th grade! She and I have both recently decided to give our love of photography a front seat in our lives, so I was honored when she asked me to take her family’s picture earlier this year. She has three adorable children – twin boys and [...]
tree of life {maternity henna art photography}
While traditionally reserved for weddings and special occassions, I convinced my dear friend Pinder to get an elaborate henna tattoo (or Mehndi) on her pregnant belly before her baby shower. The tree seemed to be the perfect symbol to represent the growing life within her. My cake & cupcake creations for the shower & the [...]
libby & eli {colorado kid photography}
Ann and I have been friends since we were four years old. Her daughter, Libby, is the spitting image of Ann around that age, except not quite the tom-boy that she was. Her son, Eli, is a miniature version of his dad, and I’m guessing a similar personality at that age, but I can’t say that with [...]
little conner {denver baby photography}
It has been really special to document this family as they have joined together in marriage, prepared for the birth of a new baby, and now they have welcomed baby Conner into their lives. What a sweet little guy! Congratulations Emily & Kerry! This baptism dress was passed down from Emily’s grandfather!
nora’s retro {cherry creek commercial photography}
During a photography event this past Saturday, I had the opportunity to hang out with Vivian & Jessica at Nora’s Retro in Cherry Creek North. What an adorable little boutique! The clothes are totally hip & unique; from everyday fashions to one-of-kind special occasion items. I couldn’t resist a fabulous black & white print maxi dress and the most flattering pair of jeans! [...]
wintry woods {colorado family photography}
This time of year in Colorado it’s really a gamble when it comes to whether or not the weather is going to cooperate with a shoot. Thankfully, more often than not, the sun comes out and makes even a chilly day bearable. After warming up the camera in their family room, the Brown family and [...]
hand crafted photo books {unique albums}
Many of you have asked about my handmade photo books lately, so I thought I would update the blog with a couple of my creations. Each book is unique and customized for my client. I love how these books are like the finishing touch on my pictures - a personal way for me to help you archive them [...]
