lip glossin’ ( Orlando Child Photographer)
April 12, 2010 | Posted in misc.
My girl. a girly-girl no doubt. forever looking in the mirror..checking the clothes. the hair. she must always have her bling on..a cool bag, a kick pair of shoes, sunglasses…and to top it all off…the gloss. Lately she has turned into a full blown gloss lovin’ girl. round and round..over and over..painting her lips until it drips from the edges. She says it makes her shine. She rummaged thru Sayler’s room the other night and scored herself a pink, glittery tube o’ gloss..and oh boy, she has been shining it on..and on…and on….
The other night..about midnight-ish, she came out of her room, groggy and stumbling over to me and said… “where is my gloss? All fly girls need to shine…” That is her other kick right now..she thinks she’s fly..thank you Black Eyed Peas.. “imma be the flyest chick…”
As I’m typing this..she is beside me..smiling. with the gloss…
Love you Piper…shine on sweet girl. shine on…
moments… (Orlando Family Photographer)
About a week ago…I missed a moment. A moment to capture a memory. I was cold. tired. just not in the mood. The images, if I would have taken the time would have been perfect, my kids, new friends, having a fabulous time..but I thought to myself..next time. I thought about that day today and it upset me..I want those images now. It seems I’ve missed a lot lately. The little things that make my world go round. My kids. The everyday. The little things… In the beginning those are the things that fed my passion for photography. I wanted to remember, remember it all, but it seems I’ve gotten away from that. Now, in order for me to put forth any effort, magic must happen. my kids must be perfectly styled, be in a fantastic location, with some kick concept behind it all. As I sit here and think back..my favorite images are of my kids..just being. just doing. the little play. the little conversation..the little things you seem to forget, but really..they are the very things worth remembering.
I was going through some older files today and came across these. Just my kids, looking sally..hair all over..mismatched pieces of clothing..in my bed, torn apart…I took these on December 31, 2009. I remember walking thru my room..seeing them all in bed, looking and smiling and walking out. something told me..go get your camera. i listened. snap.snap.snap. Later that day, after downloading them..I remember not being overly impressed. I saw..snapshots. wild hair. dumpy clothing. a messy bed. I closed the file..and haven’t thought about them again…until today. This time..I saw something so much different. I saw my kids. the laughter. the love. little changes in each of them. and it made me smile. it was there..in front of me..the moment. captured. the last day of 2009, my kids. together.
Its funny. life. you never really know what’s going to happen..day to day. hour to hour. highs. lows. laughter. tears… people come into your life..some for a season..some forever. Life moves quickly…and really, when its all over, all you really have left..are the images. I missed my moment last week. lesson learned, it wont happen again. I urge you to make the effort, grab your camera… I know, for sure…you’ll be glad you did. ~xo M
Two boys and some old trucks… (Orlando Family Photographer)
February 25, 2010 | Posted in misc.
Whoa. Step back…did it happen, really happen? Two blog posts in one night, I’m on fire tonight..and I like it. I shot these two about a week ago. The family was here to spend some time at Disney and wanted to squeeze in a little photo shoot as well..unfortunately for them, they arrived just in time for yet another arctic blast. It has been an exceptionally cold winter this year, day after day of cold, wet and gray. I am not a fan, so when it lowered to the mid 40’s again. ahhh.not happy! The kids were troopers though, they just kept smiling through the shivers, being from Wisconsin I’m sure they have dealt with much worse. Thanks Melanie for looking me up, and having me capture your boys. Your full gallery will be ready soon.
cowboy boots ‘n daisies… (orlando family photographer)
February 24, 2010 | Posted in misc.
hello. hello. is this thing on… 6 weeks since my last blog post. unreal. I’m so sorry. I’ve been shooting, just not much blogging. I have to admit, I am not a big fan of the blog post, and at this point, I’m so behind, its just one of those to-do’s that never seems to get scratched off the list..but…how could I not jump on here and blog this fun family. I met them out at the barn last week. coke bottles. daisies. cowboy boots. three insanely cute kids. I know their mom is so anxious to see a little sneak. Hope you love them, and thank you for allowing me to capture a little moment for your family. More to come soon.
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You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch… (Orlando Children’s Photogrpaher)
December 19, 2009 | Posted in misc.
i know, i know…long time no blog. i have no excuse really, well..aside from the fact that i have been crazy busy…i have so much to share, but quite honestly the thought of blogging takes me to straight to the edge. i try to keep up with it..really i do, but night after night, i myself doing something, anything but blogging..chatting, you tubing, facebooking…sitting in front of the computer a zombie face, waiting to be unplugged…but tonight I popped together this storyboard of this insanely cute three year old and thought..a storyboard, that I can blog. wham.bam.quick…
Is this not the cutest thing ever, this little missy is the daughter of a friend of mine, a new friend who is amazing in every sort of way..I shot her family a few weeks ago, those images to come later…but for now..Miss Kaia, who at the moment is obsessed with the Grinch…according to her mama, she wants to BE the Grinch…
I have to just say that I adore these…these are the types of images that make my heart beat just a bit faster…images that capture that special something in a child’s life…it seems those moments pass away too quickly and we are left with only the memory of when..but now, next month, next week, or even tomorrow when the Grinch has gone..these images remain, keeping that little piece of her childhood love alive…a time when a little girl wanted to be twins with Mr. Grinch and for her heart to be too small and her shoes to be too tight..its there. forever.
candy corn anyone?? (Orlando Child Photographer)
Down on the Boardwalk… ( Orlando Family Photographer)
October 16, 2009 | Posted in misc.
A couple of weeks ago I went out to Disney’s Boardwalk to spend some time w/ the Wollitz family. The mama of this fantastic group contacted me…umm, wow…seems like forever ago and told me that they would be vacationing here and wanted to have some photos taken. Perfect. I’m your girl. We spent some time deciding location..and spent a lot more time deciding on clothing…I think I had her ordering …and returning to way to many stores, Lucky Brand, Knuckleheads, Gap….taking snapshots…sending them over..I can only imagine what her husband thought..but anyway, it had to be right…vacation casual…but put together…we wanted orange…we wanted brown…and in the end, I think it came out perfect. We had a great time, the weather was right on..and those little ones…such sweetness.
Thanks so much for choosing me to capture your memories..and tell that little man of yours that I miss him too. xo
Just popping up one…and thought I’d share the slideshow with you all…just click the arrow…and I know, some of you…so impatient…just wait, it will come..
Christmas…blink, and it will be here….
August 24, 2009 | Posted in misc.
Ok..I know…I know…you’re not even wanting to think about it..and I’ll admit, I’m not either. But before we know it, it will be upon us…ornament making and cookie baking, and for me…picture taking. I was slammed last year…taking more bookings than I should have..up all night…crazy all day…..and even though I tried to accommodate everyone…I still had to turn some of you away. So…this year I’m pulling it together and offering two days of mini-sessions…a perfect time to get that kick-it image for your card..prints to pass along the grandparents…or to take a moment to document you as a family before 2010 kicks in…
Stunning Senior ~ Devan (Orlando Senior Photographer)
August 12, 2009 | Posted in misc.
Ok..so I’m still editing these…and I dont think I’ve even scratched the surface..so many stunning shots…I’m not sure how her mother is ever going to choose…We had lots of looks…lots of outfit changes..lots of locations…throw in a beautiful girl…so I guess it’s only natural to have LOTS of fan-flippin’-tastic images…We shot until the sun went down..and went back out for more a few days later…I know she is anxiously waiting to see these..I hope you love them..I do…a lot.
BTW…as I was editing these..I kept looking at her thinking…who does she look like…and finally it came to me…Selena Gomez….now…I hope she’s not thinking…Aggg! My girls would be thrilled to have someone tell them they looked like SG..but then again..my girls are 12 and 9…not 17-ish…but..I think SG is cute and sassy..an so was Devan!
Flower pickin’…(Orlando Child Photographer)
