Adventures in Baby Pictures

I had mentioned a couple of days ago that I was going to get to take pictures of a cute, little baby boy for Easter. I may have not gone into the detail of it, but there you have it! What a fun adventure this was. To start off, I was nervous about being late so I went and found the place and decided to go shopping at a neat store around the corner to kill time. I timed my official arrival just right. Not to early and not late. It makes me nervous to think of myself as being late to anything. I should have taken into consideration that I was dealing with new parents who WERE going to be late. I think that is a given in the scheme of things. We were also doing the shoot at Mama's parent's house, and lo and behold, they weren't there, yet. They had gotten trapped in the mess of construction traffic that runs right in front of my apartment. The very same traffic that I left early, in order to account for, because I knew it was there, unlike the grandparents of the baby.

We all finally made it. And then the real adventure began. I had the request of taking naked baby pictures, in which the baby would be posed on white sheets. I loved the idea and jumped at the chance. We found the negative aspect of this when natural baby, body functions took place on said white sheet. Luckily, we were at a point where we could mark that pose done when the event occurred.

Half the group had other engagements, so it came down to me, Mom, Dad and baby. We decided to go take pictures on the golf course where Grandma and Grandpa live and are members. Apparently, the ground's keeper did not agree with us that this was a good idea and kicked us off the course.

Then, we went back to the house. There was an awesome distressed cinder block wall in the backyard. It just screamed for pictures that could be turned into black and whites. Little did we realize, the back door locks behind you when you step outside. Dad had to jump the 10 foot cinder block wall. Walked down the highway to the entrance road and come back in the front door to let us in.

I think we exhausted baby boy and it was time to call it a day, but I was really happy with the end results!

Rodeo Time in Texas

I got a chance to do a couple of things today. I got the chance to reconnect with some friends today that I haven't had a chance to see in quite awhile. I got to take some pictures of their five wonderful children and thought I would share a few.

These kids have more heart and try.

B rides his heart out and is at the top of his game.

Here he is being Mr. Tough Guy after his ride and showing off where he ripped his shirt when he got stepped on.

Miss B is tough cookie. She is really good at hiding from the camera. But we had a deal, if she would stay still for her picture to be taken, she could take mine. I didn't promise I would post mine anywhere!

J tries to hide from me but he really just likes to play his game. He teases and acts like he wants to look away but I really think, deep, deep down, he really likes his picture taken. He just has to have it teased out of him.

K is the ham of the group. You point a camera lens anywhere in his direction and you get a dead-on shot. It's harder to catch a profile shot of him just because he likes his picture taken so much.

R is such an awesome kid. He works hard and gets so frustrated when things don't go the way he thinks they should. When he doesn't have a good ride, it is impossible to get a happy picture of him but you can guarantee that the next round, he will give it his all.

The Hope of Spring

We are just finishing our, hopefully, last cold snap of the year. As the snow melted off, or rather, blew away by the West Texas wind that swept through the metroplex, the sunny days of Spring moved in behind it. With the newness of Spring, I also get to add another new "gig" to my photography list.

I get to take pictures of an adorable baby boy on Saturday. Easter pictures to be exact.

Now who in the world can not just laugh and smile with a baby. I think what I enjoy most about shooting children is their honesty. Kids, and especially babies, do not put on a fake smile because they think that is what I want to see. They smile when they want to and who can not share in the belly laugh they give when they feel joy! When kids are mad, grumpy, stubborn, and ornery, you also know that with no doubt. This is half the joy. I believe in capturing memories in a moment for you to have for a lifetime. These times, even if not perfect, are always honest with children. And that is worth everything!

Venturing into the New

Okay...so this has been a week of new adventures. I think.

First, since I am currently laying my world out on it, this whole blog thing. People, read: "family," have been telling me I need one of these for my photography. The thing that finally pushed me over the edge was all the new Facebook friend requests from my last photography "gig." I finally decided that this might just be an easier solution than everyone trying to find me on FB and then requesting friendship. Then comes me having to approve. Too many steps or laziness on my part.

This brings me to the second adventure in the last week.

I got the opportunity, read: pulled kicking and screaming, into the world of wedding photography on Saturday. I am probably harder on myself than anyone is but I truly enjoyed it. I was acting as backup photographer to a wonderful lady, who was a cousin to the bride. I got there early because I love the candid shots that will be memories for this wonderful couple to remember and show their children and grandchildren, later. I have thought of things that I would like to do if I was running the show and had the time. But then I would have to become a wedding photographer and I am just not ready to commit to the stress and responsibility of that just yet. After all, any other shoot, I have re-dos. What would the preacher think if I miss the moment, don't have the settings correct on the camera, or a tornado rips through the building and gets between me and lovely couple right at the moment that he gets to kiss his bride? Things to ponder before I officially take on this stress. I would like to thank my friends for letting me practice on them and get my feet a little wet. Love you, guys!