I've been AWOL....

I know, I've not been posting. One of my darling sons injured his cornea. I've spent the last three weeks making a 4 hour drive DAILY to a corneal specalist. It seems he's on the mend finally, so life is getting back to normal.

Of course, I have to post a few recent images...





Can you believe miss L is nearly 4!!! Unbelieveable! Such a bundle of sunshine.

Two Sisters...

I did a five minute photo shoot with two of the sweetest sisters this afternoon. I take their pictures pretty regularly, and they get cuter every time!

Freckles...

Don't you just love all those freckles?
Not to mention the "holes" in his smile...I just love it!

My Email has been DOWN!!!

My email has been down the entire time my new site has been up. If you've sent me an email, I'm not ignoring you, I never got it! The problem has been repaired and I am getting my emial now. Please email me, or call me if you haven't heard from me.
Sorry for the inconvenience~
Michelle

I'm back!

I'm back from my vacation! We had a wonderful time. Here are a few pics of some of the wonderful scenery we saw up in North Carolina...




We even got to see some of the elk that have been introduced back into the area. It was the first time we had ever seen an elk in person...

There were beautiful wildflowers growing along the roadsides...

We even stopped along side the Blue Ridge Parkway and picked some wild blue berries and made them into a cobbler for dessert. They were VERY good...

We had a nice warm campfire for the cool NC nights (in the 50's!!!! )

And what kind of photographer would I be if I didn't try something new?? My dear hubby "painted" his name with a flashlight while I took a 30 second exposure with my camera. I thought it was pretty cool!

We had lots of fun, but it's good to be home...

~Michelle

Technical Difficulties...

I am experiencing some technicial difficulties with my online ordering system (the one on the new site). The system is supposed to send me an email telling me what was ordered, but it is not doing it consistently. If you make an order, could you please send me an email? I don't want anyone think I'm ignoring them! I have notified technical support and they are working on it, but I won't know if it is working properly until I get back from my vacation. Thanks for your patience while I transition to the new system.

Ok, I lied...

I had the honor of photographing this precious little one this morning. Mr. B is a last minute work in before I head off on my vacation. I'm so glad I was able to photograph him. Just precious!!! I said I was only going to post one picture for Mom and Dad (and grand-parent's, aunts, uncles...) to see before I left, but I just couldn't help myself!! They were processing so quickly, I decided just to spend a little more time so you could get a good sampling of what I captured. I hope you love these pictures as much as I do...

Look at that pouty little mouth!! Don't you just want to squeeze him??

And look at all that hair...

Oh, and I couldn't leave out big brother...

I usually only take black and white pictures at a newborn session, but I just had to capture Mr. K's eyes. They are the most beautiful shade of blue!!

Thanks S and B! I'll call you when I get back from my vacation.

~Michelle

Vacation...

I will be out of town from Friday, August 10 until Sunday, August 19. I will have no internet access and very limited cell coverage. I will return all calls and emails on the 20th. Have a great week!

Thanks~
Michelle

Lost Tooth...

This has to be the most anticipated moment in W's life up to this point. He absolutely could not WAIT to loose his first tooth. As the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words... Great job dude. You finally got it! Now if I could just convince Miss L that she is going to have to wait a while longer.

FINALLY!!

I finally got some girls to photograph today! It seems I've been over run with boys lately. I had a blast! Moms and Dads---you might want to seriously consider some bars for your daughter's windows ;-)

Until next time

~M

Another tween...

Introducing Mr. J. He was a really hard nut to crack. I thought I'd never get past the "say cheese" face. Kids these days are so programmed to do it, they look at me funny when I tell them, "don't say cheese". I finally had to tell him my silliest joke---I have 6 toes...

Not really, but it sure made him laugh!!!

I always like to take a few shots with a serious face. I just love the emotion a serious face can evoke in a photograph. Mr. J is the master. I've never had a tween give me such a wonderful expression. Are you sure you've never done any modeling???

Until next time

~M

Refreshing...

It is so refreshing to photograph a teenager after a week of toddlers. There's no running, chasing, sweating... ;-)

The only problem??? Getting past that fake "say cheese" smile. But once I do, the true personality comes shining through...

Would you believe he told me he takes terrible pictures?? T, I don't know who told you that, but they were lying!

New Website...

My new website should be going live in the next 48 hours or so. If you currently have proofs, I will be calling when the new site is up to explain how to order. Thank you for your patience while I transition to my FABULOUS new website!!

~Michelle

My little buddy...

Summer time always brings me little boys in overalls with no shirts---this is my second one this week-and you know what??? I LOVE it. They are so stinkin' cute!!! I had a short 15 minute session with Mr. N, this afternoon---buddy, you are an absolute doll. I know your granny and paw paw are going to love these. Mom, I think I got a couple more winners for ya. But for now, enjoy these two...


Love, love, LOVE that crooked little smile...don't you just want to squeeze him?

New Look!

The blog has gotten a face lift. And, guess what...The website is getting a face lift too!! I expect my new site to be up and running in a week or so. It has a much more user friendly interface for my wonderful customers. I know you're all going to love it!

More on the new site soon...

~Michelle

P.S.~
Isn't my new banner boy just the cutest???

Simply beautiful...

This big brother is in LOVE with his baby sister!!!


These are my favorite two pictures from the entire shoot!

Thanks again T!

Just a quick note...

I will be out of town Thursday July 19 and Friday July 20. I will return phone calls and emails next week.

~Michelle

What fun!!!

It doesn't get much more fun than this little guy! L, I know you're anxious to see all your proofs since you weren't able to be at the shoot. I'll get them finished soon. For now, here's a sampling...

What a HAM!! He struck this pose all on his own--does it get any cuter than this???

We did a LOT of running! There wasn't a dry thread on me by the time the shoot was over. I had so much fun chasing Mr. J!!!

All I can say is, I'm glad I don't have to decide which ones to get! Thanks L!!!

Sweetness...

There's no other way to describe a newborn baby. Today, I had the honor of photographing sweet miss L. Only seven days old and simply beautiful. Here's your sneak peek mom and dad (and grandma too!)...