Last fall, just before the Wittmanns welcomed their super cute and precious little foster son, I shot their family portraits. I always have a great time with the Wittmanns because they are fun and sassy and always keep me entertained. I’m pretty much breathless by the end of our time together after chasing down four kiddos!
I’ve said this before—and truly, I’m not just selling myself here—family portraits are almost invaluable. You will use and appreciate your images for years to come, and you will always look back and cherish the sweet times you had together. It is my philosophy to capture kids being kids. I will not force or coerce your children to smile and pose and be happy, and this informs the way we’ll go about our time together. I also have limited shooting hours this year as we’re taking in foster children, so really, if you want to hire me, message me soon and let’s get something on the 2013 calendar.
While our spring weather works on getting its act together, I’ll continue to post little shots that make me happy with their simple beauty.
Little geranium petals, scooped up and gifted to me by my kind-hearted daughter.
Image shot December 2, 2012.
Sometimes you’re having a rougher than normal week and then, BAM!, you hold a puppy. Everything else melts away. World, meet Mr. Darcy, charming new puppy of my friend Mary. Isn’t he the cutest?
An artist friend once commented to me that photographers typically don’t like the limelight; they enjoy hiding behind their camera to capture others who like to perform. I was quick to tell her I actually like being front and center just fine. Years of theater work confirms this, as does the giant wig featured in these images. And yet, I’ve hesitated in posting the photos here. Why is that? Apparently I’m more self-conscious than I thought I was! So here you are, a little art featuring me and a giant wig that I purchased for a party last night. This is me getting over myself. Enjoy!
A quick aside here… After donning the wig I was told by my child that I looked like one of my favorite singers. Lauryn Hill, she said. I have no idea how Liv knows what Lauryn Hill looks like, but I’ll run with it. Thanks for the high compliment! xoxo from Livia’s White Lauryn Hill Lookalike Mama
Maralee was invited to give positive parenting tips for a television segment sponsored by Nebraska Children and Families Foundation at NET last week. As any friend-tographer would do (am I spelling that word right, Maralee?), I volunteered to come along and document the experience with my camera. The morning began with makeup and hair by the beautiful Emily Lovelace at Tangled Up Salon, and from there we continued on to the NET studio on UNL’s East Campus.
Look for Maralee’s parenting spots on NET in coming weeks. I’ll put out more information on air times as soon as I can.
One of my favorite images from the Bradley family photo shoot.
In early January I met up with the Bradley family to snap pictures of Joel, who is now a big one year old! I love this capturing the Bradleys with my camera. As you can imagine, with four kids ages six and under, there’s always something exciting going on. Happy (belated) birthday, Joel! I love you, little guy.
This is one of the youngest members of Two-Finger-Suckers Club. His name is Joel and Lord help his mama if he can’t find his bear when those fingers go into his mouth. I snapped this shot during his one year portraits at the beginning of January. Isn’t he adorable? I love this kid.
Our Creature Comforts is the title of a column by Maralee Bradley over at Her View From Home. I have the pleasure of accompanying Maralee’s posts with my photography. It’s a fun challenge each month and I hope you enjoy reading these posts.