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Could you only imagine how that conversation went with a set of first time parents? Well, ladies and gents, let me tell you that I happened to have been blessed with the most *laid back* first time parents on the face of this earth. I couldn’t have pulled this shot off without them – and I can honestly say I was soooooooo nervous just uttering the words when I suggested my idea, bracing myself for a “hahahah, you’re so funny….ha…..ha……..ha…wait, seriously? um, no” type of response. Mom responded with – “Yeah, I’ve seen that shot. Sure, let’s try it out!”

I was ecstatic! Yes, this shot has been done before. There are several versions of this, from Anne Geddes, to Carrie & Britt, to various other photographers all around the world. The image has certainly been made it’s way around the photography block. Just not onto my block. Til now. Much thanks to Danielle and Henry for being so, so, so awesome.

I actually have a newborn session lined up with a girl who is like the little sister I never had, just so I could try this shot out. I figured I needed to try it with someone I knew before I threw the idea out to a real client. However, she’s in labor *as I type!!!*, and I happened to have already found the perfect branch just lying in a parking lot! So, when I arrived at the session, it was in my truck, and I figured I would ask. I’m glad I did.

It is that time once again! The Favorite Image Contest was a huge hit last year. Last year, I featured one entry from each session. However, I was only in business for 1/2 a year in 07, so it was a bit easier to handle all of the choices. This year I needed to limit the contestants, so I picked 22 because that is my lucky number! I never would have been able to choose on my own, so I simply pulled names from a hat. Then, I picked one of my favorite photos from each of their sessions. And, wa-la! Below you’ll find the 2008 contest entries. Everyone can vote once a day, and the contest will run until 5:00 on March 1st! The 1st place winner will get their choice of a 16×20 print of the 1st place photograph or a complimentary session. The 2nd place winner will receive an 11×14 of the winning image. The 3rd place winner will receive an 8×10 of the winning image. Happy voting!

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VOTING IS OVER!!!!! STAY TUNED FOR THE RESULTS!!!

Need I say more? That’s exactly what I did when I walked in to see these two little bugaboos. Can you handle the sweetness????

Twin Pretzel                                                                                              Womb Spoon

Introducing precious little Levi

And perfect little Ryder

My poor baby boy had to take a trip to the vet last week. I’ll spare you the pictures that I did in fact take of the incredibly large hematoma in his ear. The vet said he had never seen such a bad one. Tuff ended up staying overnight for surgery. Dr. Steve took great care of him, and his ear is doing much better! I happened to have my camera in the car on the way to the vet’s office, so I snapped a few quick pics. Don’t judge too much. These were taken one handed while the car was moving. We were living on the edge.