andrea | jene

new blog and website...

2011-02-07T18:32:00.001-08:00

You may have noticed it's been a little quite around here.
I am working on some exciting changes for 2011.

The first of which is a new logo, a new look and a new website.
Come check it out.... andreajene.com

Don't forget to update your bookmark or Google Reader or what ever way you like to keep updated. Thank you to all of my readers and I can wait to see you on the new site.

a few more favorites...

2010-12-17T14:33:00.000-08:00

Remember this little cutie??

Here are a few more of my favorites form our shoot.

Have a Great Weekend!!!

finding the beauty....eveyday

2010-12-11T11:43:00.001-08:00

One of my goals in life is to find the "beauty" in everyday. Many of you who know me have heard me rant and rave about this, I have even grabbed some of you by the hand and shown you the beauty I saw that day.

So when I found this Yahoo news story, I was immediately interested.
Lost Treasures of the City

Take a look at where photographers are finding beauty today in the cities. The picture above was done by photographer Eric Holubow. Here is a link to another one of this photographers images that I just love.

Don't for get to check out the Flickr group for Urban Exploration. And feel free to share with me, where you found the beauty today.

elf yourself....

2010-12-10T09:57:00.000-08:00

I love getting the elfyourself.com videos from friends and family. I never tire of watching the same video over and over as long as they have new smiling faces on their little elf bodies.

Have you elf'd yourself this year?

[potd]....photo of the day

2010-12-07T07:34:00.000-08:00

I saw this little guy the other week when I was out scouting locations for a family shoot. It was such a warm beautiful day. Just a few weeks later I am all bundled up trying to stay warm. I can't help but look at this photo today and think that the petals look like tiny little snow flakes.

freckles, family and favorites

2010-12-06T11:44:00.000-08:00

Here are just a few of my favorites from a recent photo shoot.

I fell in love with this little one's amazing blue eyes last year. She brought her cousin along this year and I fell in love with her freckles
...aren't they great.

I absolutely love shooting girls this age. There is something so magical about them. It takes me right back to feeling like a little girl. A place where the only thing between you and your dreams is just a little creative imagination,
and anything is possible.

this beautiful face...

2010-12-02T07:20:00.000-08:00

This beautiful face is the culprit.

Simply sweet, simply pretty and simply irresistible.

This pretty little face is my Picture of the Day.
The simple reason I am suffering a holiday cold.
The reason I can not resist ,curling up
and going back to sleep in my sweet little bed.

Can you blame me?

welcome home baby "D"

2010-11-22T17:43:00.001-08:00

Welcome home little guy!!!
You are perfection!!!

photo of the day...

2010-11-19T11:41:00.001-08:00

Love this little face.

You melt my heart...

2010-11-18T11:23:00.000-08:00

Great friends become clients.
Clients become great friends.

I am so blessed to watch all of your family's as they grow.

These two guys melt my heart.
Miss "J" was one of my first friends in Atlanta and I am so lucky to have her. I can remember when little "C" was still in her belly, and we would sit together at lunch trying out possible names. Big brother "B" is a ham and his personality will make you laugh until your belly aches.

Love you "C" family.
You are both unbelievable friends
and my favorite kind of clients.
Hope you enjoy the little sneak peak!!!

a little sunshine...

2010-11-17T09:34:00.000-08:00

Thankful for a little Sunshine in my life today!!!

welcome home hazel & henry

2010-11-11T12:57:00.000-08:00

Alice and Mr. Wiggles welcomed home their new friends, Hazel & Henry. Aren't these guys cute!!! They are from a local artists in my hometown, Jelly Toast Kids. Check out their etsy shop...and their shop for grown ups too!!!

Alice's practicing with her magical wand!!!

Sweet little Mr. Wiggles showing us Henry's heart booty.

This guy melts my heart!!!

Alice's pez collection... the best part..

she doesn't yet know that they are meant to hold candy.

Thanks to my best friend "A".
I love seeing you and your kiddos!!!
Love You Girl!!!

for the love of...

2010-10-21T15:20:00.001-07:00

....shoes

...purple shoes

...bright and fun purple shoes

...in sizes to fit us all!!!

what makes you smile

2010-10-13T14:42:00.001-07:00

What makes you smile?
Today this little guy put a big old smile on my face.
Thought I would share.

simply kismet!!

2010-10-11T15:17:00.000-07:00

Here are just a few of my favorites from this weekend.

This truly was a kismet moment. After returning from my honeymoon I got a call from this little cutie's mommy. She has this fabulously creative idea for a photo shoot. She was just wondering, would I like to photograph her little girl in a white dress and purple pumps.

This is something she plans on doing every year. The idea is wedding inspired. In the very distant future this little girlie won't be so tiny anymore and it will be her turn to walk down the isle. On her big day, her photographer will photograph her one last time with the purple pumps. And if she so desires this little cutie will walk down the isle with all the grace and confidence of a beautiful bride...in purple pumps.

I nearly fell off my chair with excitement when she asked me to do this shoot. After all, I my self had just walked down the isle in my purple pumps.

Here are a few pics from my big day...

A peek-a-boo appearance from the lovely
Elicia S Eddy Photography

And these from the very talented Jessica Purvis Photography

The shoes...
(stored away...possibly for my future daughter)

The prettiest flowers I have ever seen!!!
From the Savage Garden. Hire them!!!
Danny is absolutely amazing.

The way a girl feels when her
daddy finally gets to walk her down the isle.
With all the grace and confidence of a bride in Purple Pumps!!!!

Simply kismet!!!

you are my.....

2010-09-30T13:15:00.000-07:00

Florida friend

work buddy

lunch partner

bridesmaid

good advice

partner in (shopping) crime

and my best friend!!!

Miss A and I have been friends for too many years to count.
Take a look at this beautiful couple and their little man.

Miss A, I love you and your family so much!!!

yummy...

2010-09-29T06:42:00.000-07:00

a picture is worth a thousand words

everyone loves to play dress up

2010-09-27T10:07:00.000-07:00

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being one is fun

2010-09-22T12:13:00.000-07:00

A few more of cute little Mr. "H".

i love my hubby

2010-09-18T13:12:00.000-07:00

My hubby played with me in the front yard when I got home from my shoot this afternoon. He is so sweet.
I never get to be on the other side of a camera.
I guess I am both side of the camera in these.

Look at his mad camera skills!!!

Love you babe!!!

girlie girl and princess too

2010-09-13T11:21:00.000-07:00

You will remember this little cutie from last week.
Here are some of the shoots from our glamor shoots in her girlie bedroom. These remind me of wedding preparation shoots.
Sorry T&M, I know you are not ready to think of the day you give this beauty away.

This next one is just a little too real for me. I love it!!!
Wedding slide show worthy for sure.

A perfect little princess!!!
I can't wait to watch this little one over the years.

school days

2010-09-08T15:41:00.000-07:00

I met up with an old school friend to photograph her beautiful niece and nephew. These two were a hoot.
How much cuter can you get.

This little "big brother" was my little assistant.
He helped me be in charge.
Four is one of my favorite ages on a boy.

And his sweet little sister warmed up to me when she saw us having fun. Her eyes are absolutely beautiful!!!

Thank you miss "B"!!!
It was so great to see you again!!!

all girl...all boy...all LOVE

2010-09-08T10:04:00.000-07:00

all girl

all boy
all fun
all day (all-most)
all & all
LOVE

This family was so beautiful!!!
In all the ways that a family can be beautiful.
So welcoming and so loving.

They started off as high school sweet hearts!!!

This precious little one was all girl.
Meeting me in the drive way to the nines in plastic jewels. Introducing me to all the members of the family. Glamor shoots in her girlie room with makeup and red lipstick. Showing me where the fairies lived in her yard. Asking me to stay for a pool party and ending the day setting up a few shoots of her own.
We may have a future photographer on our hands!!!

And her little brother was all boy!!!
From bicycle rides to running races, he kept me on my toes. Playing "I spy" from his imaginary pirate ship and plenty of ambushes. This little sweetie ended the day by climbing up in my lap and giving me a big bear hug!!!

And we can't forget these all important members of the family.
Licorice eating puppies...got to love it.

Thank you "S" Family!!!
Keep posted for more of this beautiful family.
There were too many great ones to choose from.

kickin it in t town...

2010-08-29T18:56:00.000-07:00

Having fun in my hometown this week.
Getting an opportunity to photograph some old faces and plenty of new.
.
This little guy is my favorite hometown face.
Look at him...the definition of "tween".

WAHOO for weekends...

2010-08-23T06:02:00.001-07:00

There are so many things I love about the weekends

...sleeping in
...being lazy
...soakin in the sunshine
...dressing down
...hangin with my hubby at our favorite brunch joint...

...Wahoo's!!!!

Check out their fabulous brunch menu.

oh boy...oh brother....

2010-08-16T16:39:00.000-07:00

...look how cute these three are!!!

Little Mr."H" is getting ready to celebrate his first birthday. His two blue eyed brothers came along on this shoot
to help him celebrate.

A big thanks to their Mom!!!!
These little guys kept us on our toes.
Cute as pie and personalities galore!!!

Can't wait to watch this family as they grow.

the best birthday gift ever...

2010-08-10T19:25:00.000-07:00

It was this lucky guys birthday!!!!
(I love the way you can tell how much his wife loves him in this one)

Happy Birthday # @#!$ (who's counting)

40+ years of married bliss
3 beautiful children
3 fabulous in-laws
5 shining grandchildren
+ 24 hours with everyone in the same state
__________________________________
= the best birthday gift ever!!!!

Thanks for sharing your day with me.

holy Toledo...here I come

2010-08-03T14:31:00.000-07:00

Watch out Toledo here I come!!!
I love coming home to Toledo in the summer months and am really looking forward to this trip. My time home is going to be jam packed with fun!!! I have some time set aside
to photograph your smiling faces.

Detroit, I love you too!!!
Now that Michael and I are married I consider you my "other" home town. I'm coming your way as well.

I can't wait to see how some of you have grown since last summer. Yes, there is plenty of time for new faces as well!!!

Sessions available now, so be sure to reserve yours.

fine art prints

2010-08-03T08:17:00.001-07:00

The first of Fine Art Prints are now available in my shop.

This cute little guy is perfect for display in your creative space.

5x5 Professional Print- Spools
Professionally printed on Kodak Endura Lustre paper
The photo will not have the "andreajenephotography" watermark.

More will be coming soon!!!!

sitting pretty

2010-07-28T13:30:00.001-07:00

I am sitting pretty today in my new office chair. Thank you to my big brother for a gift card that for some reason sat in my wallet for several years before it burned a whole.

This chair is so much better than my old one.
It swivels....
it rocks....
it rolls....
it can go up and down....
and it looks good!!!

But best of all I can sit in it for hours working on photos
and my back doesn't hurt.

Thank You Big Brother
&
Thank you West Elm

weekend faves

2010-07-26T20:46:00.001-07:00

I spent the weekend with my two favorite little girls.

And with my favorite man.

Favorite quote from this little girl.
Me: "What is your least favorite food?"
Miss A: "What does least favorite mean?"

Favorite quote form this little girl.
Me: "Were you afraid of that ride?
Miss C: "Yes, very scared. Can we ride it again?"

some real cutie pa-tuties

2010-07-20T14:36:00.000-07:00

Look at these beautiful siblings. You can just see how sweet they are. I fell in love with these two at my girlfriends wedding. These are her precious little niece and nephew.

This was right before Auntie Barbara was about to walk down the isle and you can tell they are in anticipation of something very special.

Pop on over to Facebook and "Like" Andrea Jene Photography to see the sepia tone versions.

today she smells like coconuts

2010-07-20T13:09:00.001-07:00

My girl is so sweet. She is the source of many smiles on my face. She has the sweetest smell about her, like sugar. I don't know where she gets it. Last week she smelled like Nutter Butters. This morning she smelled like coconuts.

Her she is, chillin' in the the warm window light.
I love you sweet little thing!!!

one of the best days ever...

2010-07-19T18:19:00.001-07:00

So last week I had this fabulous photo shoot with a few of the worlds cutest kids. On my way home I thought...
"I better stop by the fabric store."

Now I do have this thought often, but this time I needed a little fabric to finish this project. When I got there my good friends at Intown Quilters told me Patty Young was coming for a visit that very evening. They challenged me to run home finish my skirt and come back to spend the evening with the wonderful and talented Patty Young.

Since I am usually up for a challenge....

...here is how my evening went.

Here's me with Patty Young and my new skirt!!!
Look at her cute new skirt as well. And yes of course she made hers too. In fact rumor has it you will be able to buy this pattern from her very soon. It has a really comfy cool knit waste band.

Here is Patty sharing her very inspiring story. I love a good story about a successful woman leaving the corporate world to make her creative dreams come true. Patty tells about how she started out as a fabric designer and got picked up by Michael Miller Fabrics. Patty is doing a World Domination Tour, so keep an eye out in your area.
This is an event you will want to attend.

A few of the fabulous samples of the ModKid patterns.

Look at her cute little tags.

And of course the new American Doll Patterns.

Here are all the cute new knit fabrics I picked up. I have some special plans for these. Patty also gave great tips and tricks for anyone a little nervous about sewing with knits.

And of course the new maya pattern. Signed by Patty Young herself. I think these will look really cute on my two little nieces .

a run for your money

2010-07-16T16:08:00.001-07:00

It may look like this family gave me a run for my money......

But on the contrary....
they were perfectly behaved little models the entire time.

We just wanted to have a little fun at the end.
I just love these action shots.

"L" family you are beautiful....ugh um...and handsome!!!
Your slide show is ready!!!!
Enjoy!!!

summer memories

2010-07-13T21:07:00.000-07:00

I was thinking about our trip up north last summer.
Here are a couple of fun pictures.

Brendon was showing us how to drive the MG.

Can't wait to get back up to T-Town this summer.

how sweet it is...

2010-07-13T17:06:00.000-07:00

Here is a little sneak peak of a very sweet little boy. I had so much fun with this little guy and his family. These are a couple of my favorites so far. There are sure to be more from this shoot popping up soon. There were so many great pictures to chose from.

What I love about these shots:

Shot 1.) I like how the sunlight is coming from behind him...a perfect little angel.
Shot 2.) This is him and I playing a little game so he has that great natural smile.
Shot 3.) This is one of the first I shot of him. He looks so sweet....and very "little boy".
I know his mom will always want to remember him this way.

sprinkle shaker

2010-07-12T17:56:00.000-07:00

I was out scouting new locations for photo shoots and stopped for a latte. This cute little coffee/ice cream shop had sprinkle shakers on every table. How cute is that...every ice cream shop should let you have unlimited sprinkles.

I love the way....

2010-07-09T09:26:00.001-07:00

"T" Family your slide show is ready.
One more great one to share...

I love the way...you had a bowl of Georgia peaches.
I love the way...your reflections look in this photo.

But more than this...

I love the way...you laughed together.
I love the way...you looked at each other.
I love the way...you so obviously love each other.

Dad
I love the way...you support your family, giving them every opportunity to be great.

Mom
I love the way...you can feel your love, just by the expression on your face.

"D"
I love the way...you hide from the camera, but when it captures you, it shows your kind soul.

"T"
I love the way...you show bravery and modesty all at the same time.

"J"
I love the way...your big brown eyes shine, and you are so ready to take on this world.

Mum Mum
I love the way...you and your "newlywed" husband have created two generations of love..and there is still more to come.

Two Pop
I love the way...you pretend to be camera shy, but give a good ole joyful grin.

I love the way...this photo shoot made me feel.
I love the way...I got chills when I put your slide show together.

Thank You!!!!
I hope you enjoy your slide show!!!

honoring our hero's...

2010-07-01T19:51:00.000-07:00

& the families that stand beside them

This is one of my favorite times of year. With the 4th of July Holiday upon us, we will all take the time to celebrate the brave men and women that serve our country. What amazing strength and courage this must take. In the last few years this holiday has come to mean something so much more to me. And this year I will take some time to think not only of these men and women...but the families who so bravely stand beside them.

Thank you for inviting me into your home.
The love and support that you show to each other is inspiring.

These three siblings are taking on the world,
each in their own way.

The very humble hero himself.
Thank you again for all that you do.

And little sis...I told you the camera loved you!!

A few pics of big brother...

And of course "Mum Mum" and "2 Pop".
When I asked these two kids how long they had been married
they let me know. "Oh we are just newly weds..."
...they have been married for over 50 years.
I love it!!!!

making progress

2010-06-28T20:30:00.000-07:00

It has been pretty busy around here.
Slowly but surely I have been making
some progress on my skirt.

I made these two very cute pockets. However, I just don't think they are going to be right for the overall look of this skirt. So I am going to put them aside for now and save them for another project. They were super fun to make though.

I heart you mr. mushroom

2010-06-27T11:42:00.000-07:00

Hello Mr. Mushroom!!! So happy to see you again. Oh how I heart you. You come and visit us every year. Popping up in the same place and always at the beginning of my favorite season. And we get to enjoy you for a few short days in all your fluffy plump glory. Until the law men come and mow you away. Thank you little guy for coming on a weekend this year.
Now we can enjoy you for even longer.

Oh no....something has been nibbling on our
little poisonous mushroom.

Hope they know that they are.....
"goin' get sick an DIEEEEEEEEEE!"

Take a look back at the pictures of last years mushroom.

thrifty finds

2010-06-26T15:09:00.001-07:00

So last year I bought this table at a yard sale in our neighborhood. I was thinking of painting and using it on a photo shoot. Michael thought I had lost my mind.

Table:$7 (which I thought was crazy so I gave her $10)

As you can see it has been sitting in our shed for a year. Collecting random fun stuff from our boat. Now I have mastered the art of procrastination...but....

When Dana from "Dana Made It"
Posted her "Thrifty Thursday"

I was inspired yet again.
And I knew I had a gem in the ruff waiting on me.
So I took my first trip to Home Depot in the new SUV.
I felt so official when I came out after my shopping.
I thought: "I should open the back and stow my supplies."
I soon thought better than to waist the effort in this Atlanta heat
and threw my bag on the passenger seat.

Here's what I got:
Two Cans of Spray Paint: $6

I wanted Avocado.... but my new hubby hates that color.
So I got Jade..and I am happy with this decision!!!

Super cute tops on these guys...couldn't resist.

And yes moms of the world...

One Respirator Mask: $4

Total Investment: $20
1 year of procrastination
A couple of hours on a beautiful Saturday

And what did I get....
A fun new look for my studio

And of course my furry little friend wanted in on the action.
Nice close up girl!!!

One of Michael's favorite books from his travels.

And two cute Crate & Barrel vases.

And one of my Dad's really cool really big bowls.

This is the perfect spot for this guy.
I love how the trim pops on this table.
We are so lucky to have such a great collection of his work.

Hint: When you display your families artwork proudly
...you get more of it!!!!

A fun productive Saturday afternoon.

Now I've got to run because I have some other ideas in mind.

this one is for me

2010-06-22T17:04:00.001-07:00

Took a fun little trip to the fabric shop today. I had in mind a fun little skirt for me. So this one is all mine. This is going to be a very fun very loud skirt...a bit like me!!!!

I promise to share pictures of the finished product.

where inspiration finds you

2010-06-18T19:47:00.000-07:00

Inspiration finds us everywhere. We just have to pay careful attention.

I have just stumbled across this fabulous cake website and blog.
Eat Cake Be Merry

I love the creative process and love to admire artists working in all sorts of mediums. So when I was looking through all the pretty pictures of cakes and found this post on "Inspiration to Creation" I had to share.

Where will you find your inspiration?

just be...idol-ed

2010-06-17T13:00:00.000-07:00

Tara Whitney is one of my all time favorite photographers. I have been following her blog for several years now. Her work is so her own. I love the way she captures her families. It is more than a photograph. It is almost as if you can hear the laughter, smell the salt air and feel the hugs...in every one of her pictures.

Her tag line is "just be....".
just be loved
just be close
just be silly
just be you

And so today I say...."just be idol-ed"
because I know that I am just one of mini who look at her work and are moved.

I nearly fell out of my blogging chair when I saw her name on my website analytics

Thank you Tara, for all your inspiration!!!!
....and for putting a huge smile on my face the morning I saw this.

I believe in magic

2010-06-16T18:10:00.000-07:00

There is something so magical about a brand new baby. I love getting to share a few of these magical moments with new moms.

And tomorrow, I will get to spend the afternoon capturing a few more of these magical moments. Newborns are my absolute favorite and I feel so lucky every time I am invited into someones home during this special time.

Here are a few of my favorite moments captured on my last newborn shoot.

Can't wait to meet you little Mr. "J"!!!

I am going to help your mommy bottle up as much of you as she can. So she can look back over the next several years and remember....

...when you were just a few days new
...and everything was magic!!!

MADE...at whipstitch

2010-06-10T09:32:00.001-07:00

One of my all time favorite bloggers is coming to Atlanta. This is one creative lady. Even during the busiest times in my life, I make time to pop in and see what she is up to.

So when I heard she was coming to Whipstitch in Atlanta to host a mystery workshop, you know I cleared the schedule.

Here is where I will be on Saturday basking in creative heaven.

Here is the creative genius herself...
Dana from MADE a creative collection

and one of her most recent creative endeavors.
A perfect baby gift for the art enthusiast.

Can't wait to meet you Dana!!!!

as requested....

2010-06-09T08:10:00.000-07:00

...a simple dinner for two.

Michael requested a simple dinner for two for his birthday.

Invite List: 1Bride & 1 Groom

Dinner: Rocked his face off
Apparently I CAN cook!!!
Chermoula Grilled Chicken
Greek Couscous Salad

Beverage: His favorite....Milk!!!

Dessert: All his favorites from Greene's

Gifts: But of Course!!!

Check out these cute wine class markers. These were made by one of my talented friends. She gave these to me as a shower present. I will photograph the rest of them soon. She will be opening her own shop.

we did.

2010-06-06T16:35:00.000-07:00

Mr. & Mrs.
After all the months of planning, we had the weekend of our lives as we exchanged our vows. We can not thank our family and friends enough for all of their support. Traveling from all parts of the country to help us celebrate our new lives.

We spent two weeks together traveling Italy. Eating, Drinking and Being Married.

And now I'm back....I can't wait to get back to doing the things I love....photographing..creating....and sharing about it all, here with you.

a thoughtful life...

2010-03-21T13:35:00.000-07:00

for all my knitters out there

2009-12-17T05:21:00.000-08:00

handmade beginnings

2009-12-11T11:02:00.000-08:00

For all my new and expecting moms out there. Here is a great new book to get your craft on. I absolutely love Anna Maria Horner's fabrics. And now a fabulous new book with the perfect patterns. Have fun sewing or just catch a little inspiration. What great pieces for maternity and newborn photography shots!!!

because I love kids...and kittens

2009-12-03T07:52:00.000-08:00

Just in case you needed a smile on your face today.

itty bitty kitties

2009-11-30T15:54:00.001-08:00

My parents came for the holiday weekend. I couldn't resist snapping some pics of their new babies. Meet Otis and Tatum. These two kitties were full of energy. Running, playing and attacking!!!

one week new

2009-11-22T18:30:00.000-08:00

A little sneak peak of this little angel.
What a joy to capture the magic of a new little life.

sneak peak...

2009-11-17T12:55:00.000-08:00

I have been busy shooting away for the holidays. These four boys were such a pleasure to photograph. So sweet and they even had some of their own ideas for photos.

Stay tuned for more images of these little cuties.

have you googled today?

2009-11-10T09:34:00.000-08:00

Has everyone else been watching the Google home page this week like I have? I love when they change up the Google logo in celebration. All this week they have been celebrating the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street. Today the entire gang is hanging out. Check it out...it is sure to put a smile on your face.

a colorful perspective.....

2009-11-07T15:24:00.000-08:00

Michael and I enjoyed the afternoon hiking together.
After 3 years I am still trying to embrace the change of seasons.
Today a little piece of me fell in love with Fall.

(zen shot)

(timer shot)

(farewell shot)

texture texture texture

2009-11-06T11:53:00.001-08:00

This is a picture of a cool old train I found while shooting the other day. I have always enjoyed shooting interesting textures and loved all the paint retouches on this old train.

growing up...way too fast

2009-10-24T17:07:00.000-07:00

A couple pics of my nephew......he is growing up way too fast!!!

a pinch just ins't enough

2009-10-19T12:55:00.001-07:00

Have you ever seen a little kiddo that was just so cute, it wasn't enough to pinch them. This little girl was so cute, I just wanted to take her home. And mom was beautiful as ever with baby number 2 in her belly.

sometimes there just aren't words....

2009-10-16T15:14:00.000-07:00

There just aren't words to describe this delightful little girl.
Isn't she the most perfect little J-crew model?

big sis...turns three

2009-10-16T13:48:00.000-07:00

Here is yesterdays big sis. She was turning three the very next day. Mom was very busy planning a tutu party for her girlfriends and their dolls.

How cute can you get!!!

hometown mini sessions

2009-10-15T18:11:00.000-07:00

It was so fun being back on my old stompin grounds.
I flew home to spend some time with family and friends.

While I was in town I made some time for a few photo shoots.

Look at this handsome little man.
I just want to eat him up!!!!!

More shots from this trip coming soon.

two months new...

2009-10-13T16:49:00.000-07:00

This little guy was just two months new. What an adorable family. Little Mr. "J" was such a cutie and a breeze to shoot. He just loved being outside.

rain...rain...go away

2009-10-12T09:11:00.000-07:00

We just can't catch a break down here in ATL. It did nothing but rain before my trip and has done nothing but rain since my trip.

kids for peace

2009-09-30T18:17:00.000-07:00

Having fun hanging with family in my hometown. My nephew came home from school today with the biggest book ever. I can't believe they let him check it out of the library.

When I asked him what made him check it out he said..."I don't know, I was bored" an answer you would expect from an almost teen.

He flipped me the peace sign from around the corner of the world atlas...how fitting.

brown eyed girls

2009-09-01T16:17:00.001-07:00

Here is a sneak peak of two little girlies waiting for baby number 3.

laughin and a runin
skipin and a jumpin

Yes...you guessed it...another "Brown Eyed Girl"

the summer of two thousand and nine

2009-08-31T11:32:00.000-07:00

I can't believe summer has come and gone so fast.
I hope you girlies are having fun back in school!!

a picture is worth a thousand words

2009-08-21T13:02:00.000-07:00

I LOVE this one!!!

the new website is here

2009-08-20T06:33:00.000-07:00

I would love to have you come by and check out the new website.

If you are interested in holiday photos, now is the time to book your sitting appointments.

i live for this

2009-08-19T10:43:00.000-07:00

Come show the love. Check out this treasury on Etsy.com. My stitchmarkers from Andrea Jene Designs are featured. Each time you click around on this treasury you help push these items to the front page of Etsy.

This treasury will be live until Friday August 21st at 2:51pm....
Thank you all for your help and support!!!!!!

birthday wishes

2009-08-19T09:55:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Girlie!!!!
You always put a smile on my face.

its a social revolution

2009-08-17T13:11:00.000-07:00

Its been close to six months since I left the advertising world, but I just can't help myself this stuff still intrigues me.

cute spaces for super cute tots

2009-08-10T16:12:00.000-07:00

I have the pleasure of photographing some of the cutest toddlers. So when I saw these super cute spaces I had to share. Design Mom is one of my favorite blogs to follow. Gabrielle showcases design ideas for creative moms.

These toddler beds are the perfect addition to these adorable rooms.

Share your great kid spaces with the rest of us. Have a great space or thinking a creating a new space....let your little ones shine with a special photo shoot in their special space.

you cant judge a cake by its cover

2009-08-05T11:35:00.001-07:00

OK so many of you have been asking to see the pics of the infamous birthday cake. Yes, this was my first attempt at a homemade cake...from scratch...and yes, I did forget to grease the pan.

But in my defense...the recipe did not say "grease the pan" and I have never made a cake before.

This cake was however made "with LOVE"!!!
And it definitely passed the taste test.

Michael had a piece a day for the first week of being 33.

its hard finding good help

2009-08-03T10:19:00.000-07:00

My "assistant" has been making it hard to get anything done around here lately.

She is either butting her head in where it doesn't belong....

or sleeping on the job...quite literally.

the knitting song

2009-07-29T12:00:00.000-07:00

<a href="http://sophiemadeleine.bandcamp.com/track/the-knitting-song">The Knitting Song by Sophie Madeleine</a>

new on the needles

2009-07-28T16:05:00.000-07:00

This is one of my stitches south purchases and I have just cast on for an over sized scarf. It is hand dyed tussah silk by henceforth yarns.
style:afterward
color: hug trees

It is super yummy and perfect for summer knitting.

as mad as a hatter...

2009-07-27T18:28:00.000-07:00

I simply can not wait for this creative indulgence!!!!

all...in all

2009-07-22T05:53:00.000-07:00

all....boy
all...cute
& all...brothers!!!

And because this one was too cute in color!!!

theres too many toys in this tub

2009-07-17T09:54:00.000-07:00

Remember our all time favorite bed time poems?

This pic reminds me of the one...

"theres too many kids in this tub
theres too many elbows to scrub
I just washed a behind
that I am sure wasnt mine
theres too many kids in this tub"

Here is a sneak peak of little "Mr. N's" bathtime shoot.

thats a bad word.....

2009-07-15T07:52:00.000-07:00

OK so many of you already know about my all time favorite YouTube video. Here it is for any who have not yet seen, or those like me who can never get enough of it.

Ladies and Gentlemen....Kassie Cucchiella...

Others of you also know that I think Ellen Degeneres could possibly be the funniest woman ever. So here is a little clip of the two ladies that bring me to tears on a regular basis.

Enjoy....and sorry about Harry...I didn't know how to get him out of this clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-SkkSpfyjo
(You will have to copy and paste this video)

sneak peak

2009-07-09T14:30:00.000-07:00

I have been behind in posting to the blog. Summer is my favorite time of year and it flies by, because I keep myself so busy.

Check out this sneak peak of a tween I photographed last week!!!

poppin by...

2009-07-09T07:01:00.000-07:00

Look what I found in the yard this morning!!!

This gigantic mushroom pops by to see us every year. It pops up in the same spot and it shows up out of nowhere each time. It is so fun being back up in a northern climate. I have not seen mushrooms like this since I was a kid.

This little side note is for Mom & Dad...
"Jan if you eat that poisonous mushroom, you'll get sick and die!!!"

I caught this guy just in time...the lawn guys just showed up.

our little lioness....

2009-06-26T08:11:00.000-07:00

Our little girlie just got back from the groomer with her first lion cut...and she LOVES it!!!! Our other kitty does not know what to do about this strange new creature prancing around. Thank you to our friends at Fur Side Pet Spa!!!

summer lake days.....times 2

2009-06-25T12:18:00.000-07:00

Here are some more favorites of both "A" and "C" at the lake. These two are so cute and so sweet. They have to be two of my favorite girlies to shoot. Little "C" with her blue blue eyes and I can't get enough of little "A"s lips.

bubble gum inspiration

2009-06-24T13:00:00.000-07:00

I found this while shopping the other day. I love these little notebooks, I keep the tiny ones in my handbag for those times you need paper. Take a look at their display rack. It was an "old school" gum rack....I thought this was so cute!!! I can remember standing in front of these in the carry out hoping and praying my mom would get me something.

summer lake days

2009-06-23T17:10:00.000-07:00

This is one of my favorites of "A" at the lake this weekend. If you zoom in on the color image you can see the reflection of the clouds in her eyes and the cheese powder on her lips from our afternoon snack.

angel eyes

2009-06-17T13:11:00.001-07:00

Here is a sneak peak of little baby "e". She has the most amazing eyes and I have been dying to capture them. More shots from this shoot to come.

two families on the square

2009-06-10T16:38:00.000-07:00

Two very cute families on Marietta Square. These little ones were so fun to photograph today. Here are just a couple of my favs.

These boys were very quick on there feet and kept me movin fast. This next one is little "A"....he spun his head around to catch up with little "L" and left me with this picture.

daddy's little girl

2009-05-30T12:15:00.000-07:00

This little daddy's girl will melt your heart. I loved how she grabbed on to daddy's hand with her sweet little expression. Dad's tattoo is perfect. It identifies that he is in the pick even though you don't see his face in this shot.

Which do you like better? Black and White or Color?

Couldn't wait to post these two pics. I will post more for this shoot later.

precious little faces you will remember

2009-05-24T16:29:00.000-07:00

You will remember this adorable family from an older post. I had the opportunity to shoot them recently and it was an absolute pleasure. These are just a few of my favorites from the shoot.

And "the pout".....picture time is clearly over at this point.
I could not resist snapping one last shot.

butterfly daydreams

2009-05-23T17:28:00.000-07:00

Come show the love. Check out this lovely treasury on Etsy.com. My stitchmarkers from Andrea Jene Designs are featured. Each time you click around on this treasury you help push these items to the front page of Etsy.

This treasury will be live until Monday the 25th at 8pm....
Thank you all for your help and support!!!!!!

a fist full of lace

2009-05-10T17:19:00.000-07:00

Just cast on for this scarf with my new Sea Silk by Handmaiden Fine Yarn.
The yarn is wonderful to work with. I am still a novice at lace knitting so we will see how it progresses.

frogged again

2009-05-08T15:10:00.000-07:00

This is attempt number 3 at a eyelet dress for baby.

This time I am following the pattern with no alterations....I give in!!!!!

just cast on

2009-04-21T11:04:00.000-07:00

Just cast on with one of Rowans newest cotton blend. Rowan Lenpur is a cotton and linen blend. This yarn has amazing drape and I am working on a large feather and fan scarf. Stay posted for finished photos.

What are you knitting with this yarn?
Feel free to post your projects and links in the comments.

phat knits

2009-04-18T11:00:00.000-07:00

Phat knits is a series of giant fibers used to create interior features. These fiber are sometimes Knit and sometimes Knot.

Check it out.....

full of fluff

2009-04-17T08:39:00.001-07:00

Full of Fluff is one of my many incredibly talented and crafty friends. She designs plush toys and offers an assortment of patterns for sale including both crochet and knit patterns.

Here are just a couple of her loveable creations. Be sure to check out her blog for more creative inspiration.