Happy New Year! 2012 is going to ROCK!

I love the possibilities of the New Year.  Clean slate, great new energy, so much to look forward to!  About a week ago, when wrapping Christmas gifts, I started thinking about creating specific goals to achieve for the year.  Suddenly, I get excited, butterflies and all on what I plan to make happen.  My brain goes all adhd and I am all over the place (not much different from my daily life...but perhaps more intense).

Here are a few I am ready to commit to:

1.  Starting January 2nd with a three week cleanse, only healthy food in, no sugar, no vino, no kidding.
This will be the first step to recreating my healthy body...I need a jumpstart and am going to fit back into all of my cute clothes in my closet.  I have seen a variety of health practitioners; the last of which has taken seven viles of my blood to see what is really going on.  My next appointment is 1/10.  Hoping to hear all is well, and if not, to get things back in balance.

2.  Business (much more to follow and my goals do have specific steps...just don't want to bore you)
Booking at least three weddings in 2012 where I am the lead Photographer.  Never doing more than one in a month.
Growing my Newborn Business with partnerships;  goal is 24 Newborn shoots in 2012.
Attend NEIPP again in April to continue with my education...never stop learning and growing.
Connect with more corporate clients and grow that side of my business.

3.  Keeping positive; surrounding myself with positive people who inspire growth.

4.  Spirituality; keeping focus on gratitude and regular prayer.

5.  Family first.  Always.

It helps me to type these out.  There are more to come, but now I need to do some work in the garage.  My adhd continues as I step away from the computer only to come back later and try to finish something! :)

Beautiful Ladies and Beautiful Lighting

One of the many fun parts of what I do is learning...and working with other Photographers.  Dan Doke, a Photographer from Massachusetts, invited us on a Photo Safari to learn about some lighting techniques.  What a great way to spend an afternoon.  Beautiful sisters letting us capture their beauty.

Loving High School Seniors!

Honestly, I wasn't so sure about working with High School peeps.  I am used to relating to little ones low to the ground...but it has been such a lovely surprise to be so wonderful and rewarding.  I made a mom cry today as she looked at her baby's photos.  We have found some beautiful spots to venture to together and I look forward to many more!

And, any senior (or junior!) who works with me and refers others, earns $20 per referral of a booked session.  A nice little bonus for spreading the word for both of us!  :)  Click here to contact me about senior photos in Southern NH and Northern MA!

Lindsie and Paul are Married!

A beautiful sunny July day in Meredith, New Hampshire, right next to Lake Winniepesaukee, a sweet couple said "I do".  I was lucky to be able to help a friend in capturing all the magic of the day.

Design and Decor by Private Weddings and Events, florals by Emily Herzig Floral Studio and the reception venue was Lake Opechee Inn and Spa in Laconia, New Hampshire.  Wedding venue was Church Landing in Meredith, New Hampshire.

Maternity Portraiture

Pregnant ladies just glow.  They are so happy and can't wait for their new one to make an arrival.  It's fun to capture all of this in photos for them to remember this quick window of time.

I am always amazed with pregnancy.  Mostly, everything happens in perfect order.  A human being is created and grows and follows a step by step plan.  And, at the end of nine months, we get to welcome our new love into the world.

I did have my Pregnancy Photos done.  At the time, I didn't much care for them (thought I looked fat, unattractive, etc).  Now, I am so happy to have them to remember that brief time in my life.  I hope you consider getting some Maternity Photos done, if only to put them on a shelf for you to visit.

And, yes, it is true...your life will never be the same.  It will be filled with another to love and share your world with...and you will have your own family!

So Much Summer Fun

As much as I try, I fall behind...but that is a good thing.  How so you wonder?  It means my life is bursting at the seams with love, friends, fun and photography.   I am in catching up mode and wanted to pop in here and say hello before I get outside to enjoy this summer day!

My girls head back to school this coming week, so early, but it is what it is.  (does anyone really like that saying?)  This will allow me to devote the many hours I need to catch up on everything from organizing my office to folding laundry to editing beautiful moments captured.

For the time being, take a quick peek of some summer fun...and enjoy every minute.  :)

Newborns. Aaaahhh.

Having had two of my very own, I know the magic of Newborns.  They are so tiny, so sweet and innocent and grow so fast.  All the while mom and dad are in a sleep deprived daze!  I love working with tiny babies, creating the perfect peaceful environment and helping them into the coziest of poses.  

Ten things...

Ok, I have never shared much about me...except for the fact I love photography...so, here goes...ten random facts:

1.  I love playing tennis, but it can stress me out.  I want to win and do well, if I am not doing well, I am stressed out.  Sigh.
2.  I love animals...we have an eleven year old black lab named Beaumont.  Also, two cats names Lola (10) and Jack almost (3).  They all get a long, pretty well.  I don't mind twisting and turning in my sleep to avoid to bother the kitties.  :)
3.  I wish my mom pushed me to stay in activities when I was younger.  I tried dance (ballet, jazz, tap), gymnastics, skating when I was younger.  My mom said I complained and she didn't sign me up again.  My kids complain and I still push them.  I wish she pushed me to stick with something!
4.  I had the highest IQ in my kindergarten class.  Not sure what it was, but they gave me books to read with another smart boy named Billy Mellhouse.  Wonder where he is now.
5.  I love cars, nice cars and am so lucky to have a nice car.  :)  Driving is fun in the right car.
6.  My feet are a size 11.  It stinks.  What really stinks is they used to be a size 10/10.5 until I had kids.  A whole new shoe wardrobe was in order, and I got some great deals and have awesome shoes.
7.  My first brand new car was a Honda Del Sol.  It was white.  It was named the Tic Tac.  I loved that car and it's removable roof and two seats.  I drove it for eight years and sold it for $6k in Seattle before buying my dream car.
8.  I am not a morning person.  Enough said.
9.  I avoid gluten.  Yes, no subway sandwhiches for me.  No pizza.  No wonder bread or pasta (unless it's rice pasta!).  My body just says "no thank you" in it's own way.
10.  I lived in Seattle for seven years.  I think everyone should live away from where they grew up.  It's awesome to move somewhere, start a new job and meet new people...creating a life!  I loved the life we had in Seattle; it just wasn't home.  I love and miss my friends there often.  It was an amazing experience.  Both of our girls and our dog and one of our cats were all born in Seattle!  And, yes, it does rain a lot...from November to April...but it is also 50 degrees almost every day of the year.  (even in the summer)  But, it is sure beautiful when the skies are clear...and it stays light until 10pm.  :)

A Chilly and Windy Day at the Beach....