Princess Party

I mentioned a few days back that I had the unique opportunity to be the official roving photojournalist at a wonderfully entertaining 4 year old Princess Birthday Party.

This was by no means a regular "session" but I like to work outside of the box sometimes; this event gave me a unique photographer opportunity which I heartily enjoyed! 


Here are a few images from that big event!
The Princess who we were all there to celebrate looked splendid in her lovely floor length gown of red velvet.  I asked her to give me her best "Princess Pose" and this was what she gave me!!

She was quite the hostess greeting all of her guests and shuttling them in for an evening of delight.

The Princesses arrived one by one in gowns suited to each of their adorable personalities. 

Some were willing to give me their most excellent princess posture...

...while others were shy and left me to capture them from afar!

Being the mom of a Princess myself, I can tell you there is just nothing like getting girls together all dressed up and in pretend mode.  They are such a delight in how their imaginations grow with every step of their high heeled feet, and every swish of their faux satin gowns!

 It was oh so much fun to be able to capture so many of those treasured moments as they unfolded that night!

And let me just tell you something...it didn't end when the candles were blown and cake was eaten!!!

NO, then they got down to the real fun which included makeup, crafts and movies and even a sleepover I hear!!  

I had to lay aside my camera and get back to my other job of being a Mom and missed almost all of those things.

ALMOST!!!

Happy Birthday little princess!! 

Jennifer

Sneak Peek Time

I had two sessions this morning, back to back!!

The weather was perfect and my subjects...Amazing!

The first, two kids!  This brother and sister arrived overflowing with energy, and we got busy being silly!

Then, I got to spend time with this delightful young couple!  They both have wonderful smiles that light their whole faces!

 
I couldn't go showing you that in a sneak peek, now could I??

More to come later! 

Blessings to you,
Jennifer

Newborn (and his brother!)

Just 7 short days from the time of this picture, this precious tiny love was curled up in his mothers womb. 

Sorting through the images that I captured of these adorable boys got me to pondering a few things

Isn't it amazing how God magically shapes an infant and makes him completely ready to meet this world?

What a wonder the love that overwhelms you instantly when a child is placed in your care and you never turn back from it.

What a gift...the bond of brotherhood!  

Yeah, those were just a few things that crossed my mind as I was editing these pictures. 

I also thought about the scripture where Mary is taking in the delight of her newborn baby and all that went along with that.

Luke 2:19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.  

That is what we Mommies do, right?  
Gather the moments and tuck them away to treasure them as we wonder what these innocent newborns will become one day!

Oh, I also figure out that 2 year olds don't stay still for more than precisely 12 seconds so always be prepared to work quickly!!

 The time with these boys and their Mom, was a treat!

Another "session" I had last week was shooting a 4 year old Princess Birthday Party.

I have to put the word session in quotes there because it was anything but a traditional session. 

I was hired to be the official roving photojournalist, while my fellow photographer friend Mom got to just be the Mom!!

What a treat for both of us!

I will share a bit of that with you later in the week.

Well, I suppose that fills you in on "What's going on" around here! 

Blessings to you,
Jennifer