life in blue candyland

Happy spring!

2007-03-22T10:25:00.000-07:00

So sorry I've been missing! I have some exciting news coming in the next few weeks though! :) Check out lots of recent pics here. Here is one for now...

January ramblings

2007-01-24T14:04:00.000-08:00

This afternoon my four year old declared, “Mom, you have got to change into another person!”

I wasn’t sure that I wanted to hear what was going to come next… I wondered if he could sense my insecurities about not living up to the “better person” that I’d like to be… or maybe he wished I could morph into a Super Mom who always had stimulating preschool crafts at the ready on a gloomy January day… or perhaps he envisioned a mom who didn’t constantly wear a long fuzzy bathrobe over her normal daytime clothes in an attempt to stay warm (in the same house that the male family members complain of sweating in)…

I asked him what he meant.

“You know…like a fireman…or a postman…or a doctor. Or even a bank person.” (The “bank people” give out lollypops, so I know why that is one of his favs. I have to admit I was surprised that the postman and doctor were in the running for ‘coolest occupation from a preschool standpoint’. Although now that I think about it, he very well could have meant “policeman” instead of “postman”. They sound very much alike when spoken in Kaleb-ese.)

“I don’t like phot-aah-graphers…I like crazy firemen who can touch fires. Or you could be an alligator. That would be cooler than a phot-aah-grapher.”

Hmmm. He may have a point about the coolness factor.

I, however, am very happy to be a photographer. If I were a fireman or an alligator, I would have never captured this of my two little guys…

For my mom...

2007-01-03T20:30:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays!

2006-12-21T21:14:00.000-08:00

I feel so incredibly blessed to have the job that I do. I truly love it! I just adore the heartwarming e-mails and messages that clients, grandparents of clients, friends of clients, and even complete strangers have sent to tell me that they are touched by images that I've created. So here is my own holiday "thank you"...Blue Candy style...

thank you

Have a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year!!

If you haven't noticed...

2006-12-12T21:41:00.000-08:00

I've been posting more of my own kiddos and less client stuff here... Everyone is more than welcome to stay (I love reading all of your comments and e-mails!!), but I'd also like to invite you to see where I've been putting my client work here

Don't worry, I'll still be sharing here; it just may be more frequent over there! Here is a recent cutie - a repeat client from this summer.

It's the most wonderful time...

2006-12-02T19:15:00.000-08:00

...of the year - especially if you are four years old! Kaleb and I went shopping for special decorations for his room and then had a mother-son decorating party. He is so very proud of his little tree!

I'm going to stay in my pj's tomorrow...

2006-11-22T21:40:00.000-08:00

...and eat to my heart's content!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Red

2006-11-19T22:16:00.000-08:00

I haven't meant to be avoiding my blog - just busy, busy, busy! I'll try to pop back in here more often though - I have so many fun images to catch up on!

Check out this redhead - I adore his hair!

and with mom...

This little guy could use some well wishes...

2006-11-01T19:46:00.000-08:00

...and lots of prayers. He was born with Downs, hemophilia, high lung pressure, and a heart defect and will be undergoing heart surgery on Friday. His family is amazingly strong, but still very scared for their little boy. As a mom myself, I can't imagine the feeling.

Photographers frequently donate sessions to families with very sick children. We often feel just as blessed to get to know these strong families through their difficult situations as they are blessed to receive priceless captures of their children. There are official organizations like www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org and the American Child Photographers Charity Guild (www.acpcg.com) that work to connect photographers with families in need. If you know of anyone who would benefit from these one of these services, please contact either of these organizations or feel free to contact me. Photographers tend to have big hearts and are often quite willing to donate their time and talent to those who will treasure it most.

Here are a few of their images and a link to their slideshow. And if you can pray for their sweet baby, I know that it would be greatly appreciated.

edited to add...the images are not uploading correctly at the moment, so I'll just leave you with his slideshow for now...

http://www.bluecandyphotography.com/slideshows/slideshow.php?Slideshow=kaufmann&Testing=true

(sorry, it's not linking correctly either...you can just highlight the address, then copy and paste it into your browser's address field - you will not want to miss seeing his amazing smile and his adorable older brother!)

Two

2006-10-18T22:26:00.000-07:00

A birthday balloon...

Some cake and ice cream of course...

Two.

I found them like this...

2006-10-09T22:12:00.000-07:00

...and realized that Kaleb has the entire book "The Poky Little Puppy" memorized. Word for word. Wow. (And I have yet to even read it to him, so Grandma Was must have done a loooot of reading while I was away!)

I tried to "look in" on them...but someone caught me and wanted to escape!

So we played peekaboo instead. :)

Stump sitting

2006-10-06T21:41:00.000-07:00

Toddler Linguistics

2006-09-29T19:18:00.000-07:00

Two weeks ago I took Micah to his two year check up with our pediatrician. I really enjoy these types of doctor visits. I am always eager to hear how much he has grown, see what cute things he does for the doctor, etc. Micah has such a fun personality - he just loves to make friends and show off his goofiness.

Everything started off great. Dr. N proceeded to examine Micah, who complied with a grin. That's my kid, I thought proudly. "Oh, he has quite an expressive personality! So cute!" Dr. N. said. I smiled. Next came the developmental questions. Yes, he sleeps through the night...of course he rides in a carseat...yes, he is running, climbing, and jumping... Piece of cake. Then, a surprise.
"Does he know his colors?" asked Dr. N.
"Well, no. He's not quite two yet. Isn't that a three year old thing?" I answered.
"What about counting?"
"Ummm. Not really. He likes the number two a lot though."
"How many words does he say?"
"Gosh, I've never counted them. Well...probably...at least twenty or so, I think."
Silence and scribbling. Uh oh.
"We should keep an eye on that," Dr. N. told me. "I'm sure he'll start picking things up soon. Just for reference, most children know at least fifty words by the time they are two."

My heart sank. Maybe we haven't been reading to him enough, I began to wonder. I'm sure we read to Kaleb a lot more...but he wasn't as active...Micah never wants to sit down long enough to read. I haven't even tried teaching him colors...or numbers...or even puzzles. We make silly faces and animal noises quite a bit though. I wished there was a test for that. We got in to the car and I began to count. He knows "momma-s" - that's one. "Daddy-s" - that's two. It counts if it they are always plural, right? "Crackers" - that's three...

By the time I'd left Fishers, I'd made it to forty-six. I began to feel better, but couldn't quite give up there.

Hmmm. I'm sure I'm forgetting a few, I thought. Maybe I could teach him some on the way home.
"Micah, can you say 'sign'?"
"Siiiiine," came from the back seat.
Great. Only three more.

By the end of the day we were well into the fifties and I was resisting the urge to call and ask the pediatrician to remove the blemish from Micah's chart. Randy told me I was crazy.

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Fast forward two weeks. Micah has been learning new words at an amazing rate. It's like a switch in his brain was recently turned to ON. He even learned how to say his own name yesterday...and is so proud of saying, "Bmicah." His pronunciation sounds a bit like he has a cold...but it works.

I was tucking in my sweet almost-two-year-old with his beloved stuffed animals - an adorable lamb (I bought that one), a hideous blue shark, and a somewhat obnoxious singing bunny. I often wonder what has led this child to become so attached to such a strange crowd of sleeping buddies? Anyway, Micah kept repeating the word, "Baaaasssh". It sounded very much like the word "bash", just longer. And when Micah wants us to know something, he will repeat it over and over and OVER until we understand. Amazing determination in this kid. Well, I tried and tried, and simply couldn't guess what he meant.
"Bath?" I guessed.
"No," came his quick reply.
"Shower?" (similar to bath in his mind).
"No".
"Ummm, bunny?" I already knew the answer to that one. The word bunny is pronounced "ahsooo." Makes sense to him.
"No."

I finally distracted him with the singing bunny and kissed him goodnight. However...I'm sure you can imagine what his first word was the next morning. Yep, "baaassh", bright and early. Incredible. I wondered if he had been lying awake all night trying to remember his new word. How can young brains remember certain things so easily? Randy took him in to the bathroom for a change and he spotted my hairbrush with a goofy grin. "Baaaash!" Pheew. We'd figured it out.

And...that makes seventy-two, doc. Not that I'm counting. :)

Hey...Heather!!

2006-09-29T08:09:00.000-07:00

Look at your sweet little guy! I had such a blast talking with him...learning about the next top model, his daddy's dancing, and so much more. You gotta love four (well, almost!) year olds!

Classic

2006-09-18T21:39:00.000-07:00

This may be a new favorite of mine. I can't quite put my finger on why...but I like it. Something about her posture and her classic look I think...

And a few others from her family's session...

And just for fun...

Graceful

2006-09-14T19:54:00.000-07:00

Such a sweet six year old!

Sisters

2006-09-05T21:56:00.000-07:00

I had a pretty rough day today...but these images are bringing a smile to my face...

Invisible Sign

2006-08-28T23:16:00.000-07:00

I'm beginning to wonder if I have an invisible sign on my website saying, "Specializes in one year old boys." I get an awful lot of them! And while they surely are a big challenge (I know - I have one at home!) and I go home exhausted, the photos are so rewarding!

Oh boy did I get nervous when a mom called to book a session for her twin one year old boys...but it was one of my favorite sessions yet!

And a few more of one of my favorite one yr. olds...

Sometimes you just gotta...

2006-08-23T20:29:00.000-07:00

...jump on your bed. It really does relieve stress. :)

Snuggling with your favorite stuffed animal can do the trick too...

Oh Staaaa-sia...

2006-08-18T20:27:00.000-07:00

I bet you're looking for these...

I have so many that I love, but I have to keep it a little suspenseful, right? :) Thank you for asking me to spend some time with your sweet little guy.

A few from the south...

2006-08-15T06:43:00.000-07:00

We had such a great time in North Carolina. I still have lots of photos to go through, but here are a few...

Sweet Ella

2006-08-04T10:44:00.000-07:00

...who has got to be one of the most beautiful newborns around!

Oh, man, I love this one. So tiny!

Good friends

2006-08-01T21:38:00.000-07:00

are never far away...

this will likely be good blackmail material in the future...

Wow!

2006-07-20T20:20:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to give an update...in the first day we have already sold 40 prints for Teb's Troops! I'm so excited to see what happens - thank you to those of you who have donated! Here is the print...

A tribute to Teb

2006-07-12T21:53:00.000-07:00

The world recently lost a remarkable person. I am so thankful that I got to know Tricia E. Black (Teb) and her son, Sam a few months ago at her photo shoot. She was such an inspiring person - so very full of life and hope, even in the face of death.

A woman who had been following Teb's story recently wrote me to ask if she could purchase a copy of Tricia's HOPE star photo that had been featured on her blog. She wanted to hang it in her daughter's room because "the blog made me time and again feel so appreciative of my life and my family. It's such a beautiful photo and Tricia always typed HOPE in all caps like on the star - it's an iconic image for her story."

So in hope and remembrance of Teb, Blue Candy will be offering matted 5x7 prints of "Tricia's Hope", the star photo that can be seen in our Featured Session gallery (at www.bluecandyphotography.com) and on Tricia's blog (www.tebspage.blogspot.com). The cost will be $50 per print and all proceeds will be donated to Teb's Troops to help win the fight against cancer. Please use our contact form to request a print; photos will be shipped approximately 3-4 weeks after payment is received. Thank you for honoring one of Tricia's greatest gifts - her hope.
-Stacy

You can read more about her journey at www.tebspage.blogspot.com

So much fun!

2006-07-11T14:55:00.000-07:00

These kids had bubbly personality to spare! And, man, you could tell that they loved each other!

Four Little Indians

2006-07-05T21:52:00.000-07:00

I got a new nickname today. I was telling my four year old how my dad used to take us to a national park and give us Indian nicknames (to go with the setting, I guess). Names like Chief Running Bull or Chief Gentle Breeze. So, as I'd anticipated, Kaleb wanted to come up with Indian names for our family too. He chose Chief Gentle Deer for himself, Micah got to be Chief Little Blue Fish, and Randy was Chief Big Tree. And his first pick for me???
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Chief. Sweet. Goat.

What??

I laughed and explained that while I love goats, it wasn't my first choice for a nickname. Sooo...he changed it. To Chief Sweet Cow. Hmmmpf.

We had fun at the park anyway. :)

Daddy-sss

2006-07-04T21:36:00.000-07:00

You realize that you are a parent when you'd rather watch your child oooh and ahhh over a spectacular fireworks display than watch it yourself. If Micah could list the highlights of his short life, I'm certain that tonight's firecrackers would be on top - he adored the "cracker-sss". And it's no wonder. He is our family's little sparkler for sure.

(Carrie S., if you read this - thank you for the daddy inspiration!)

Back in the swing of things...

2006-07-01T12:07:00.000-07:00

Links...

2006-07-01T11:42:00.000-07:00

I really appreciate everyone who expressed an interest in seeing the trip photos - so thank you for your messages. A few people have issues viewing e-mail attachments, so I'll post the link here instead. Now keep in mind...we braved dust, heat, bucket showers, and a whole lot of bugs, so judging based on appearances would not be fair! And one more warning...there are (only) two insect picures included...you know, to preserve the memories and all. :)

A short version (about 7 min. long)...
http://www.bluecandyphotography.com/slideshows/slideshow.php?Slideshow=mexico+short+version&Testing=true

And a long version (I haven't timed it...but it's longer!!)
http://www.bluecandyphotography.com/slideshows/slideshow.php?Slideshow=mexico+long+version&Testing=true

The music still has to be worked out...a very talented musician is currently recording a song for it, but we're not sure on the time frame. I've heard that it will be great...but you'll have to use your imagination for now!

Contrasts

2006-06-22T17:49:00.000-07:00

Joy...

And pain...

It was such an amazing experience photographing in Tijuana, Mexico. A web gallery of the project photos should be ready soon, and I would be happy to share it - please e-mail me or post a comment here if you would like the web address to see all the photographs.

A preview

2006-06-19T21:43:00.000-07:00

...of my latest project...

For Danielle...

2006-06-04T20:32:00.000-07:00

Just a few for now... Aren't these kiddos adorable?!

An Outtake

2006-06-03T19:35:00.000-07:00

that is growing on me.

This moment made everyone laugh!

And some more...

Introducing...

2006-05-31T20:02:00.000-07:00

Andrew.

Just three days old...but a long anticipated arrival!

It's a week of...

2006-05-30T18:53:00.000-07:00

Twins!!

Here's another set...

Runnin' on empty...

2006-05-30T18:43:00.000-07:00

Sorry, I've gotten behind lately...I'll try to catch up for those of you who are checkin' in...

Twins and a lil' sis...

Feelin' Blue

2006-05-22T11:58:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I can't just post one...

School's out

2006-05-17T19:37:00.000-07:00

Kaleb's last day of preschool was today. I didn't expect to get sentimental about it...but this morning the monumental importance of our first school experience suddenly hit me.

K has grown up so much in the last year...gained independence and confidence. I won't soon forget his excitement at bedtime when he realized that "tomorrow is Monday (or Wednesday)...schooltime!!" Or the pride in his eyes when he brought home a new proh-ject. Or his ramblings about playing (and fighting!) with Toby and Lindsay - his favorite preschool pals. Mrs. W and Mrs. R are the first people outside of our family that have played a major role in Kaleb's upbringing. I'm so thankful to have had such wonderful teachers help to shape Kaleb's view of "school". I spent my three hours *off* this morning searching for the perfect gift and making a photo thank you card for his teachers. The tears in their eyes made the last minute scrambling worth it.

Preschool has given me a glimpse of what loosening the ties that hold us together so strongly will be like in the future. It may only be for a few hours a week now...but it is just the beginning on the road to independence. My baby is growing up.

It's raining dogs...and dogs

2006-05-16T22:06:00.000-07:00

I wasn't kidding about the dogs...

Heirloom

2006-05-12T21:51:00.000-07:00

I love this idea (and I can't take much credit, as it was mostly the mom's!)...the blanket, shoes, and newborn picture belong to this little guy's dad. I think it's so cool.

I have been meeting (and photographing!) a lot of dogs lately!

Some more...

Kade...what a cutie!

2006-05-11T19:08:00.000-07:00

I've been wanting to photograph a little boy in this Tea outfit from Lucky Lou for a while now! I bet his mom thought I was a little nutty when I exclaimed, "Oh, that's my favorite outfit!" upon meeting her son. He was adorable in it too!

Some calmer ones too...

2006-05-04T21:39:00.000-07:00

Real

2006-05-03T21:40:00.000-07:00

This is pretty much how the whole shoot went today... It's a good thing that the mom was into "real life" photos! Coordinating three kids under four years old is sometimes like trying to nail jello to a wall.

Another celeb'

2006-04-30T20:47:00.000-07:00

*Hint, hint* I bet she likes basketball...

Cheery

2006-04-28T08:22:00.000-07:00

Those of you from Indy may recognize this mom as the cheery personality on Fox 59 morning news. She (and her family) were just as fun in person as it seems on air!

My lil' sis

2006-04-25T18:17:00.000-07:00

Meet Stephanie. Sweet, funny, smart, creative. You can see how gorgeous she is! But she's also the most compassionate person I know. Very affectionate. Kind and thoughtful. And has overcome more in the past year than most people do in a lifetime. I'm a very proud big sis.

Meet Jillie

2006-04-20T23:26:00.000-07:00

She is the youngest of four. Her mom told me that she is the unfortunate victim of the don't-have-many-photographs-of-the-last-child syndrome and deserved to have her own custom photo session. What a fun mom!

Four

2006-04-20T22:30:00.000-07:00

Four year olds talk. A lot. I'm really trying to treasure this stage because I fully know that there will come a time when Kaleb won't feel like talking to me. But by the end of the day, I am so weary from conversations that go like this...

k: What does pink mean?
me: It's a color. You know that, silly.
k: Why is it a color?
me: I'm not sure. It just is.
k: What does color mean?
me (trying to provide an intellegent answer): Colors are made when light reflects off of things. Everything has a different color because light bounces off of it.
k (paying no attention to my answer): What is light?
me: It's the opposite of dark.
k: Why?
me: I don't know, kiddo.
k: What does "I don't know" mean?

All. Day. Long.

But...then I hear this sweet little voice behind me as I'm heading down the stairs in my skirt and flip flops...
"Mommy, you look just like Cinderella."

Awww. Keep talking, little guy.

The Chicken and the...

2006-04-16T21:26:00.000-07:00

Eggs!!

I Spy

2006-04-14T22:43:00.000-07:00

I spy with my little eye...

a tasty treat.

Awaiting

2006-04-11T14:47:00.000-07:00

This is a sweet friend of mine named Azalea. She and her husband are expecting their first child in May - I can't wait to see what wonderful parents they will be! Isn't she gorgeous?!

This is my kind of *family portrait*...

Little Queen

2006-04-10T21:35:00.000-07:00

I had the privilege of photographing my dear friend Tracy's third child. She has the coolest name too - Rania (which means *queen* in Arabic). Welcome to the world, little one...

I tried and tried to tuck her little feet under her here, but she insisted on having them propped up like this! I thought it looked more comfortable to have them relaxed...apparently she didn't agree. :)

Beauty

2006-04-07T19:50:00.000-07:00

After really *looking* through the lens at other people's children I see beauty in a different way. Photography lets me see much deeper than my everyday eyes. And I like the challenge of capturing the beauty that each adoring mom gets to witness everyday. It's a great job.

Spring

2006-04-05T09:04:00.000-07:00

I've never understood the phrase "April showers bring May flowers." In my garden, the flowers come up in April and turn brown by May. Oh well, the flowers are here, so I won't complain.

More lucky bumps

2006-04-04T22:58:00.000-07:00

A Little Flaky

2006-04-02T21:38:00.000-07:00

I mistakenly believed that Micah was playing with his brother while I was on the phone. Imagine my surprise to come around the corner to this...

Who me??

He even had a ball trying to sweep it up. Okay, I'll admit it, I did too. Although I bet I'll be finding cornflake crumbs for the next few months...

Miss Stella

2006-03-30T09:11:00.000-08:00

A few from yesterday's session...

More for fun

2006-03-28T07:37:00.000-08:00

Feelin' Lucky

2006-03-26T12:41:00.000-08:00

Shots from the fabulous Lucky Lou baby shower...

All Boy

2006-03-25T20:34:00.000-08:00

I cried when I first found out that I was having a boy. Of course I was excited that our baby was healthy, but I was mostly scared. Having three younger sisters myself, my childhood was filled with pretty dolls and pink hair bows. I hadn't a clue as to what one did with a boy. I remember tearfully telling my husband, "But I don't like trucks and trains..." *sob*

Two little boys later, I now know the difference between a backhoe and a forklift. Or a tender and a locomotive. And I'm darn proud of it. I love my boys...

This may be my favorite *boy* photo ever (and it's not even my kid!)...

Hmmm.

2006-03-25T20:27:00.000-08:00

Not sure if I'm liking this camera - darn. Here are a few from last week...

Wish me luck...

2006-03-18T11:25:00.000-08:00

I am the proud owner of a new d200! So far I'm loving it...just need to work out some color issues. Happy St. Patrick's Day - here are some of my little leprechaun outside the camera store...

Lil' sis

2006-03-14T22:05:00.000-08:00

And her sister was adorable too.

Curly-Q

2006-03-13T21:26:00.000-08:00

Oh my goodness, I've fallen in love with a three year old. Check out these curls...

Backwards

2006-03-12T12:01:00.000-08:00

I'm playing around with back button focus...not sure yet which I prefer. My fingers sure are confused now though!

Awaiting

2006-03-11T20:54:00.000-08:00

Maternity is not my thing. The posing necessary is way out of my comfort zone. However, I really love maternity photos when done well. Here is my go at it...

Need a shout out!!

2006-03-10T13:45:00.000-08:00

Depth

2006-03-06T20:35:00.000-08:00

Here is another favorite. If I could only choose one pattern of light for portraits, it would be Rembrandt lighting. I just love the depth the shadows lend here. The only tricky part is finding a soft enough highlight/shadow ratio and an angle that allows enough catchlight into the darker side. This is exactly what I'm after.

Just some fun

2006-03-06T12:53:00.000-08:00

Half

2006-03-05T22:34:00.000-08:00

Sometimes I feel like I don't yet know who Kaleb is. I know what he likes to do, talk about, and play with, but I don't fully know his heart; I only know half of him. My latest mission is to find out.

Joe

2006-03-02T23:48:00.000-08:00

I'm not a fan of the taste, but I love the aroma...

A Favorite

2006-03-01T11:08:00.000-08:00

A seasoned photographer challenged me to pick my ten favorite photographs and decide exactly why I love them. It doesn't sound difficult, does it? On one hand, I love the art of photography - capturing emotion, priceless expressions, memorable experiences, etc. Isn't that the reason we all own a camera? But on the other hand, I'm a perfectionist. I'm consumed by the drive for technical perfection (if that even exists!), creative composition, and stunning lighting. I find it difficult to separate the two, and sometimes even more difficult to combine them.

This is one of the first photos that I felt was truly *me*. My favorite kind of photo is one that incorporates a child's home and surroundings. I adore the soft backlighting (coming from windows right behind her), the design of the lantern next to her, and the curious way Tess is reaching for the frame (of her dog as a puppy).

Sleep baby, sleep.

2006-02-28T22:22:00.000-08:00

A couple from a newborn session today. Gorgeous home, adorable baby, sweet mom...but baby did not want to sleep. It was a looong afternoon! :)

Sauce and splashes

2006-02-27T21:17:00.000-08:00

...are Micah's two favorite things. Applesauce and bath time, that is. He is such a determined child. Today he single-handedly threw soap, toys, and a candle (left over from mom's own soaking) into the tub, climbed in, and turned on the (cold, luckily, as he's a big fan of ***hot***) water. And yes, he still had his clothes on. Never a dull moment here.

Oh yeah, and this isn't the best example, but I got The Look. :)

Photographer's Kid

2006-02-26T21:31:00.000-08:00

Why is it so difficult for photographers to capture their own kids? I hear that again and again. And it's true. Maybe because we've used up the novelty of the camera practicing? Maybe because our artistic vision gets in the way? Maybe we are too picky? I'm not sure. I have countless photos of my oldest son, Kaleb, but I when I try to choose one that really captures who he is...I'm at a loss. I wish I could show you how he whispers, "You're always my mother" at bedtime...or how he tries to hold back a smile when he's proud of himself...or how he taps his fingertips together when he is excited to talk about something. I just can't seem to capture the moments I love most. Maybe I need to try harder. Or not try so hard. Or maybe those pictures are only supposed to stay in my memories...

Expression of the week

2006-02-25T21:12:00.000-08:00

I just love this kid. Part of it is his age, I'm sure (16 mos.), but he is so expressive. I crave the challenge of capturing his many faces (especially given his lightening fast toddler speed!). He seems to create a "silly expression of the week". When he tires of a specific face, it seldom returns again. Two weeks ago Micah fell and shattered a front tooth, and sadly, it had to be pulled. By the next morning he had a new goofy expression...his lips closed with his tongue just barely peeking out, dimples creasing, of course. I just adored it, but was too preoccupied with the missing tooth to remember to photograph The Look. It has occasionally reappeared over the past few days (usually when he's thinking about doing something he shouldn't!), so my goal this week is to capture it before it's gone forever. Here are some former "weekly specials"...

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2006-02-24T23:13:00.000-08:00

Hi. I guess I should start by introducing myself. I'm a photographer living in Indianapolis with my two adorable (in my opinion!) sons and wonderful husband. I've been writing a blog in my head for a while now, and thought that I should finally get it down in words. Anyway, here we are...

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Expression of the week

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I'm going to stay in my pj's tomorrow...