Babysitting Taylor

Yesterday I babysat my niece, and I just happened to have my camera on hand (I know you are shocked!) So I took a few shots while we were playing. I loved the way they turned out (but then again, I love her) so I thought I would share a few. This is basically the kind of thing I would do if I was on a location shoot at a clients home. It just happened to be at my home instead.

NO CLUE!

So what did I do with my Saturday night? Well, we all headed up to Xenia to a little club called the Cavern to watch my son's band perform. They are called NO CLUE and they rocked! How fun it was to see them actually perform. I have listened to rehearsels for months, so it sure was fun to see it all come together. They won and are onto ound 3 in April. I think my hearing will come back in a few days :) Here are a few shots from the gig.

Taylor Turns 1!

Well a whole year has gone by. Can you believe my niece is actually one! It makes me so sad how fast the year has gone by. She came in for some photos in her new dress that her Uncle Lindley bought her. She doesn't sit still for long and she had her Gran running all over the studio after her. She is still such a happy baby. We all just adore her!

After the pretty dress out came the birthday cake. Taylor looooves to eat. We could see the sugar high take effect. It was so much fun!

Welcome Max!

On February 5th I had the honor of capturing the birth of baby Max for the proud parents Katie and Joel Weimer. What a wonderful experience to be allowed to be a part of such a miraculous time. Here are a couple from that day and then a couple from the newborn session in the studio this week.

Friday night Dancekids in Lebanon had their open house. This is when the competition team has a chance to run through their routines in costume before the real competition season starts. It was held at Franklin high school. Those of you that know me know that my daughter Mackenzie dances at Dancekids. Did you spot her in the photos above? Anyway, the kids did an awesome job and they looked great! I can't wait for the season to really start.

Today is Anniston's Birthday!

Today Anniston is officially 1 year old! You all have seen her grow this year from when she was in her Mom's tummy until now. What fun it has been to see her grow this year. And so to celebrate Anniston came in for her photo shoot to enjoy her birthday cake! I think she is still in shock over the fact she was allowed to go to town on a cake and no one was stopping her. Good luck to Jennifer and Anthony trying to get her down for her sugar high to take her nap. :)

How I brought in the New Year!

So what did I do on New Year's Eve? Well, I had the honor of capturing the wedding of Jennifer and Joey! I just absolutely adore this couple. I can honestly say they are one of the nicest couples I have ever worked with(and I am not just saying that because they are going to read this). :) The ceremony took place at the Basilica in Covington, KY. With the party at The Phoenix in Cincinnati. These two were all about the party and what a grand party it was. The Grand Ballroom at the Phoenix didn't even look the same after they were done bringing in special lighting to give it that New Years Ball effect.

A shot of the Basilica during the ceremony.The shot from the stairs of the grand ballroom.

A quick shot towards the end of the night.

Had to stand on the railing of the stairs to get this shot. Not always the best idea for clumsy me....But I didn't fall so it was all good!