My Work!

My girlfriend from school asked if I would take her family photos this year and I must say that I was beyond thrilled! I was also incredibly nervous - I wanted to make sure that they were perfect and exactly what she wanted.

This being said, everyone has their own style when taking pictures and editing photos and if you know me, you know that I love the old, vintage look. When it came time to edit the pictures, I couldn't help but lean towards that, I tried to do them in more vibrant of colors, but only chose a few to do this with. A great photographer (Rae Lynn, yes my dear, I really believe this) once told me that people pick you because they see what you do and they obviously like it or they wouldn't have chosen you to take their pictures! So I am going to go with that! I have to stop being so nervous and self conscious of what I do, I need to just put myself out there and dive in head first! My dream one day, hopefully sooner than later, is to be a full time photographer! I have absolutely no idea where I would even begin (maybe by charging people - HA!), but that I will get there!

Here are some of my favorites from last night (to see the picture much bigger, double click):

What a beautiful family huh? Thanks Casillas family for given me the opportunity to add to my portfolio!

Our Morning at the Park

This morning we headed to the park a few blocks from the house to play with Susie and Jayla!

Susie called me on her way and had this to say, "Uh, do you have your camera?"

"Duh!" I answered.

What kind of question was that? Did I have my camera - ask and you shall receive pictures my friend (probably too many in fact)! I never leave home without it! In fact, I am doing a family photo shoot for my girlfriend and her family from school tonight! Can't wait!!!

We had a great 2 hours at the park! Kyan made friends with a few of the other kids that were there, as well as make sure JayLo was having fun! He is quite the big brother!

Here are a few that I took the time to edit in photoshop, still learning, but having fun trying:



Here face here - too much! She loved going down the slide and showed it on her face almost every time!

Lola going through the tunnel...

...swearing to Jayla that it is really fun.

Ok, no Jay, Lo will just have to do!

Really Jay, it is fun!!!

Yay, she did it!

Auntie Susie was scaring the kids, mine loved it and were screaming in excitement, Jayla, not so much - she did NOT like her mommy being the scary monster!

Ok, so Kyan and I have this thing - we give the thumbs up as a sign that means I LOVE YOU! We actually stole this one from my mom and brother! They did that for years...now my son and I do the same thing.

Sassy pants - don't mess with her!

Oh, the slide - Lola's FAVORITE of the day!

Doing "nana nana boo boo" to Susie - she chased him around the playground!

Cheese! Jayla was a tough cookie to crack a smile out of today - made me think of the Wonder Pets when they say, "this is serious", felt that was Jayla all morning! She was taking the craziness that was the playground all in!

Jayla's turn to slide!

Swingin'

Lola would do this weird thing and keep her head down while swinging?! Not sure what it was all about, but it looked funny!

Always running...

My kiddos and Me!

Jayla and Susie

Susie and Jayla, thanks so much for meeting up with us! Everyday that we get to play with you gets better and better! Love our little outings, as simple as they are!

Camille, hope that you can meet up with us next time, want to get some pictures of little Avery! My camera hasn't seen her in a while!

Kyan and Lola, I love you, especially on days like today!

Are you kidding me?

Thought it was a little too quiet - uuuuggghhh! Kyan was having a good old time drawing on his sister, especially her face. I didn't see her face at first, just noticed her legs and hands. Then, I looked up and to my surprise, this is what I saw:

How do you get pen off of ones face?