Delaware, Ohio Children's Photographer: Keegan Turns Two!

My second photo session this weekend was with Keegan and Sophie. I cannot believe that Keegan just celebrated his second birthday. It seems like it was just his first birthday. And, he's grown so much since our last session. We had the session at their home because the weather was just so crummy (typical for January!). I knew it was going to be a great session when we sat down for their family photo and this was the first shot out of the camera!



We spent time getting photos of the kids with their toys and just having fun.




Their doggy Jake got to get in on some photos and treats with the kids.


Beth had saved a cupcake for Keegan's photos. He loved when we sang his birthday song.


"I'm TWO!!!"
And, one of my favorite family photos ever!! This about sums it up. :)

Delaware, Ohio Children's Photographer: Meet Baby Sydney & Big Brother Ace!

I had my first (and second!) photo session of 2012 this past weekend. First, I was very excited to meet Baby Sydney Elizabeth, born on Thanksgiving Day! She was SUCH a well-behaved baby for her session. Maybe it was because she was so cozy with the fire Grandma Cindy had going in the fireplace during our session. I also got to see Ace again, who is now grown up at two years old. You may remember that HE was the baby last time I saw him. Enjoy the photos from their session!






Awwww... she is just so precious!
What a proud big brother! :)


And, with a little Photoshop magic, we were able to get the cute chalkboard pic of Ace!

Delaware, Ohio Photographer: "My Nan The Photographer"

Sometimes people will ask me what inspired me to be a photographer, or how I got my start taking photos. My Mom recently came across some evidence from long ago that may hold the answer. It turns out my artistic talent is not only visual, but in the written word, as well. Lol. Kidding! It seems the photgraphic talent may run in our family. Enjoy this blast from the past, a poem I wrote for my Grandmother (Nan) about her photography skills, and presented to her at her 45th wedding anniversary party, 14 years ago.

"My Nan The Photographer"
Taking pictures everywhere we go,
What they're of, we'll never know.
Taking pictures of a dead plant,
At least that's what I heard from my aunt.
Taking pictures of your purse,
I don't know; what could be worse?
Wait... I know what could be bad,
Taking pictures with film you never had.
There's another problem that I bet,
Exposing film not finished yet.
Even though you mess up a picture or two,
We want you to know that we love you!!

Enjoy this photo of my Nan and Pa taken more recently at their 57th wedding anniversary party, 2 years ago. Love you Nan and Pa!! :)

Delaware, Ohio Photographer & Designer: Ollie's Thank Yous

Towards the end of 2011 I was also busy designing some Thank You cards from Oliver's first birthday party. I think they turned out really cute and I love Ollie's sly little glance in the pic. I hope all the guests enjoyed receiving them and now have a nice keepsake from the day!

Delaware, Ohio Children's Photographer: Getting Published in 2011

Welcome 2012! I'm looking forward to what you have in store! I'm finally getting caught up left over to-do list items from 2011. One of them was to post a few remaining blog updates. This is old news for some, but for many clients it may be new! Last year, my clients Stephanie and Courtney got to become superstars! My photo of them from our 2010 session was published in an ad for Colief (colic relief medication for babies). So far, their photo was used in an ad designed by the marketing company for an online "Parents" Magazine ad. It was also printed in the October and November 2011 editions of "American Baby" Magazine. In addition, it appeared in "Contemporary Pediatrics" Journal's October 2011 edition. We were all so very excited about this awesome opportunity! Hopefully it will open the doorway for more in the future!

Their original photo, taken by Harrington Photography.



The online "Parents" Magazine Online Ad.



Screen shot of the ad in "Contemporary Pediatrics" Magazine.



The printed "American Baby" Magazine Ads.