Who out there knows the joy of a new grand-baby? Well one of my clients was overjoyed at her first granddaughter and wanted to have portraits done so the whole world could see. But she couldn’t get the baby! You know how new mom’s and dad’s don’t want to let the baby out of their site for a little while. So, the first time she got the baby by herself, she called to see if I was available and luckily I was and she brought little Cassidy to see me. She wanted this to be a surprise for mom and dad and we photographed this little doll baby to create heirloom portraits for the parents ( and a few for grandma, too 😉 ) This was to be a first Mother’s Day surprise, but I know she couldn’t wait and gave her the portrait a little early. Happy Mothers Day to all with these fun little images. Whether your baby is still a baby or off to college, you will always hold a special place in your children’s hearts. Enjoy!
This is my mom…
As Mother’s Day approaches I am reminded of my mom. I miss her. A mom loves you and knows you like no other person on earth. My mom has passed on and I think of her almost every day. She had a great sense of humor and was a quiet soul, quite gentle. This image was taken about a month before she passed away. I went out to Utah to visit her in the nursing home she was in and surprised her and took her away to a hotel for about a week. We just holed up in there and looked out the big picture window at the snow covered mountains (it was January). She wasn’t very mobile, so I just brought food in and talked and watched cable TV and looked at stuff on my laptop. I did take her to a nature preserve to see the birds, which she loved all her life. I pushed her wheelchair around the boardwalk and had to hurry a bit as it started to rain. But she said she didn’t care, she hadn’t felt rain in quite a long time. We passed an ice cream store on the way back and it had a sign up for fresh peach ice cream milkshakes. I just happened to ask her if she wanted one and she surprised me by saying yes. Her appetite had gotten quite poor. We sat at the drive in and had peach milkshakes together! Besides remembering my mom what is this about? Well this picture is the one picture that I have with just her and I. Yep. Just one. When I was small, she was taking all the pictures. When I grew up, I was the one taking pictures. So we kinda never got in one together by ourselves. I have one family one when I was about 5 with everyone, but not just my mom. So when I was out there, we both had the thought that my goodness, we don’t have a picture together! So I sat the camera up on the a suitcase on top of the bed, and put in on auto and ran over beside Mom. She died less than a month later. So, as Mother’s Day approaches, please remember your mom and remember to get a special picture of just her and you. And if you have a daughter or son, please take an image with each one of them with just you from time to time. You will never regret it.
Clearwater Beach Family Portraits… Palm Harbor Photography
Last night was just gorgeous and the Smith family and I had a great time at Clearwater Beach photographing their family. Mom Malinda was just a happy, crazy spirit and was such fun during the session. The above images are where mom decided to pose herself and everyone joined in. The below is where I helped direct! 🙂 Here is your sneak peak!
High School Senior…(Palm Harbor Senior Photographer)
One of my favorite images from yesterday with Cassidy. She came in with her hair done up in a French braid and then let it down for all the rest of the outfits. What a great surprise when she came out of the changing area and I saw this fabulous hair. With her porcelain skin and this lace top, I knew this image would be spectacular. I love to work with young women who are open to doing something different and unique. The results speak for themselves. I do hope you love this Cassidy, this is your sneak peek!
Newborn Portraits…(Palm Harbor Baby Photographer)
Little Gavin came in yesterday and I couldn’t wait to share. This is a sneak peek for Mom and Dad. Enjoy!