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I love engagement sessions. It’s such a fun time to get to know the couple before their big day. Aimee & Mike have a beautiful little girl, Jaden, so we included her in on some of the photos at their engagement/family session. Aimee said they had never had family photos before. Well, we fixed that! Can’t wait to see these guys again at the wedding later this month!
Love.
In front of the oh-so-delicious Goblin Market where they had their first date!
Favorite 
It’s amazing how much this little guy has grown since I first started photographing him in 2008. I met up with Zion and his family recently to get some updated photos of this cutie. His beautiful momma is expecting baby number two very, very soon. She was only weeks away from her due date at this session, and she looked fabulous. I can’t wait to meet and photograph Zion’s little sister.
The fist time I met Zion:
And his most recent session:
Those curls are fantastic.
See what I mean? Momma looks great!
Love this series of Zion playing with mommy & daddy.
- BEAUTIFUL family! Momma looks fantastic! And Zion is just adorable! Love his curls & his baby blues!March 7, 2010 - 5:57 pm
- Heidi you just amaze me! Love all of them.March 7, 2010 - 1:55 am
- I love these latest photos!!! Makes me miss them so much!! The scenery is really neat, too!!March 3, 2010 - 9:41 pm
- He has some killer eyes!March 3, 2010 - 8:52 pm
One word to describe the past couple of weeks: chaos. I thought it was time to hash it all out in another edition of Props & Flops.
This week’s Flops go to:
1. Stomach Flu. I thought I felt strange Thursday night. Then I woke up Friday morning feeling about as lousy as is humanly possible, and I found myself worshiping before the great, white porcelain throne. You know how wonderful it is to be sick? Well, it’s even more fantastic at 6 months pregnant. You get the idea. The stomach flu gets the biggest flop I can possibly award. Thank God it was only a 24 hour thing.
2. Doctor’s Offices. Two reasons they deserve a flop. 1 - It usually means you’re sick if you’re there. 2- I’m pretty sure that’s where I picked up my little stomach bug when I had to take my hubby there Wednesday.
3. Eating Healthy. Since my husband has been dealing with some unexpected health issues, we (well, I) decided it was time to get our diet in check. Lots more eating at home and lots less eating out. More veggies & fruits and less sodium & calories. While I know this is what’s best for us, it is not even a little bit fun. In my perfect world, chocolate and pizza would be considered healthy eating.
This week’s Props go to:
1. My Mom. She is a saint. I could barely stand up Friday, and I knew Mike would be working all day long. The idea of being extremely sick and all alone all day did not sound too good to me, so I did what any mature grown woman would do. I called my mom. Before I knew it, she was walking through my front door armed with chicken soup, crackers & Gatorade. While I laid in my misery all day, she completely cleaned and disinfected my house. Oh, and she did laundry. That’s Mom of the Year material.
2. The Rocket Summer. I love music. I love all kinds of music. My ipod seems like a scattered mess of genres, but that’s just the way I like it. Bryce Avary is a talented musician and songwriter, and I’m in love with his new album that was released last week, Of Men and Angels. I think the thing I most appreciate about him is that his lyrics are always honest and relatable. In a world where people can be called “artists” for singing lines like “I brush my teeth with a bottle of Jack”, Bryce Avary is extremely refreshing.
3. New Sample Albums. I’m like a kid in a candy store every time I get a new sample product in the mail. I am so happy with my new Coffee Table sample album and my new Guest Book sample. Both are from one of my amazing labs, White House. Love, love, love. Can’t wait to bust them out at my next client meeting!
Hope this week is filled with more Props than Flops for you! Here’s a sneak peek at some cuteness coming to the blog soon.
- LOVE!! That's my precious godson :) I can't wait to see more!!!March 2, 2010 - 1:32 am
- OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!! THAT IS WHY WE KEEP COMING BACK! I can not wait to see the rest - looooooooove this one!March 2, 2010 - 12:57 am
- I had that stomach thing too.... hit me for 24 hours and then about 3 days until I could eat again.... horrible! Glad you are feeling better!March 2, 2010 - 12:47 am
- You are too funny. I've been scheming my own props and flops for next weeks blog post, however, I will not have a flop as big as the stomach bugs. They are horrid.March 1, 2010 - 6:58 pm
I had every intention of blogging this session Tuesday. I swear I did. Sometimes life gets in the way of work. This was one of those weeks for me. When you run a small business, you are the business. It’s just me! So when my husband started dealing with some health issues this week and needed me to focus on him, I decided editing & blogging & emailing could wait. My family always comes first. I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t work that way. I’m a little behind this week, but I’ll get caught up. And Mike will know that he’s more important than anything else. It’s not always easy to prioritize in the ridiculously busy schedules that we all keep these days, but it’s worth it. How about you? I hope that the next time you’re given the opportunity to show the ones you love that they matter most, you’ll take it.
Those are my life thoughts for the week. On to photography.
Last week I photographed Linsey & Jason’s engagement session at Leu Gardens and Downtown Orlando. We had a blast even though it was crazy chilly & windy! I can’t wait for the gorgeous outdoor wedding this fall! Linsey, I know you’ve been waiting on these. I hope you love them
- I agree with the train track hand shot comments. You will be asked a million more times to do this one. It is perfect.February 26, 2010 - 3:20 pm
- Gotta say the holding hands over railroad track is a phenomenal shot!February 26, 2010 - 3:15 am
- Well, these are great, but you outdid yourself with the holding hand shot. My fav! Never seen this train track shot. Great way to redo and old idea. Love.February 25, 2010 - 7:16 pm
- Heidi, I don’t know where to start…these are phenomenal!!!! I could not be happier; I’m smiling from ear to ear running around my office showing anyone and everyone lol. I want to thank you for capturing Jason and I in such an amazing way. I will cherish these photos forever. You’re the best.February 25, 2010 - 5:32 pm
Happy Friday! I hope you all have something fun planned for your weekend. I’ll be photographing a family session and an engagement session, so new blog posts are right around the corner.
Just a reminder to check out A Little Birdie Told Me blog. Today we are discussing lighting for receptions. While many of the posts are about all-things-wedding, there will also be posts about fun stuff for your nest. So take a look, and if you have any questions or suggestions for things you want to see on the Birdie Blog, feel free to leave a comment!
I’ll leave you with a sneak peek of Linsey & Jason’s engagement session that we did earlier this week. More from their session next week!
- OMG Heidi I love this photo...your a genius. The suspense is killing me to see the rest!!! Can't wait :)February 19, 2010 - 9:52 pm
This month makes one year since I photographed Krisie & Kyle’s lovely wedding. I graduated with Krisie, and it’s always nice to be asked to be a part of the wedding of someone you’ve known for a long time. These two are definitely perfect together, and they have a beautiful family. I recently found out that they’ll be adding to that family with the birth of a baby boy later this year! Yay for boys! (I’m admittedly biased)
Krisie & Kyle, Happy Anniversary & congratulations on completing your family with a sweet, little guy. I hope your first year was incredible, but I hope all the years to come will be even better.
- Thank you so much Heidi!! Cant believe it's been a yr already!! You're amazing!!!February 18, 2010 - 12:42 am
- This one in front of the lace window is still at the top of my favorites among pictures you've taken.February 16, 2010 - 6:47 pm
- Wow! Her dress is gorgeous! I love your pictures, Heidi. You're amazing. You inspire me. ;)February 16, 2010 - 6:21 pm
I’m really bad about taking the time to blog about personal things. I mean, blogging is supposed to be a way to share your thoughts, and hopefully let people get to know you better. I usually get so wrapped up in trying to get everyone’s sessions or weddings posted, that I neglect to post other things. I want to be a better blogger this year, and today just seemed like the right day to chat about life instead of photos. Here goes….
I admit that I am, by nature, an impatient person. My husband says I’m like my mom. She doesn’t like to sit still. She walks about 20 paces ahead of you in the grocery store or mall or wherever you are. I can’t walk as fast as she can (stupid short legs) but I do tend to be in a hurry. Maybe that’s why I’m only allowed to use the roller when we paint around the house. Doing the trim work takes too much time and patience. I digress. I find it challenging to “live in the moment”. I know we’re supposed to be all Robin-Williams-carpe-diem, but that’s not really my style. I’m a planner. I look ahead. Sometimes so much that I can’t enjoy today. I stress about the state of our public middle schools when my child won’t even make his debut into this world for another 3.5 months. That’s me.
I have to tell myself to be content where I am. I got a much needed reminder of that this week when I read one of my friend’s blog posts about turning 26. (Thanks, Audrey! I love being inspired & challenged by others) So that’s where I am. Once again telling myself that it’s okay to plan, but it’s also okay to be happy with my current status. I’m trying to tell myself to enjoy those little kicks poking at my belly all day even though I absolutely cannot wait to hold my baby in my arms. It’s okay to dream about where I want my business to be in 5 years, but I can be proud of what I’ve accomplished in two years. It’s okay that things don’t always turn out the way I planned them. I mess up all the time. I find myself whining about how I want things to be in the future, but it’s alright. I’ll forgive myself and tell myself for the 1,000th time to choose to be content. I don’t want to always be looking for the next thing in life. It’s my goal to be content, but not stagnant.
And speaking of looking ahead, this room will be a nursery soon. We removed the guest bed and gave it away. I told Mike that this room can no longer house his FIVE guitars. This was our “before” picture. We’ve since painted the walls and assembled the crib. (Twice, but that’s a story for another day.) Hopefully there will be an “after” picture in the next 8 weeks. That’s my goal. I am, after all, a planner.
- One of my favorite quotes is from a Beatles song: "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." It's what I tell myself when I want to rush through the stage of 2am feedings, or all the carseats I have to buckle, or all the dirty fingerprints to clean off the table. Enjoy that baby kicking inside your belly; he will grow more quickly than you know. :)March 1, 2010 - 9:31 pm
- I am also a planner... so I get it.... but i do want to say... hang on to every moment.... they are quickly fleeting.... I know everyone says... it's TRUE!February 19, 2010 - 11:29 pm
- Everything that you wrote sounds like it came straight out of my head! It's so nice to hear that someone else is on the same page as me - and I'm glad my post inspired your post! Oh, and yes, we have 4 guitars, a keyboard and a bongo drum in our office. I totally feel your pain. :)February 10, 2010 - 2:06 pm
- I like that you're a planner. The great thing about being a planner is it typically makes you control freak. The great thing about being a control freak is you can control your thoughts and live for today! I love you. Great job showing those preggy hormones where they can shove it. lolFebruary 10, 2010 - 3:41 am
- I am proud of you!February 10, 2010 - 2:04 am
- Thank you for this Heidi. I’ll have to remember this when I turn 26 in June!!! Wonderful post! :)February 9, 2010 - 8:42 pm
I bet everyone remembers this gorgeous baby from his newborn session back in August. I think he may have set a record for number of comments on a blog post! Graham belongs to my best friend, Stephanie, that I’ve written about & showed photos of so many times on the blog. Steph came down to visit last month and went with Mike, our families & me to my 3d/4d ultrasound where we found out that our little one is a boy. While she was down, we wanted to get a few updated photos of Graham, but the weather was not cooperative. It was rainy, gloomy & cold, but we waited for a break in the rain and went for it. This was literally a 10 minute session, but we were able to get some cute stuff of Mr Graham. Counting down the days ’til I see these guys again in April!
Gotta love those baby blues.
My favorite.
- soooo cute.February 5, 2010 - 8:48 pm
- Love them! Great job Graham and Heidi!February 4, 2010 - 7:51 pm
- Love these! I can not wait to meet this little guy! He is so adorable- those eyes are unbelievable! Miss y'all!February 4, 2010 - 4:29 pm
- oh my gosh... how adorable. Love them!February 3, 2010 - 9:04 pm
- he is adorable!!February 3, 2010 - 8:32 pm
- I've got two 4 word statements to make about this post: "You are the BEST!" & "My kid is cute!" Love you and thanks so much.February 3, 2010 - 4:54 pm
- I thought his brother was the cutest kid ever...but Graham just might be taking over. He is SOOOO CUTE!!February 3, 2010 - 4:44 pm
I’ve known Karla & Anthony for a long time. It’s so strange that the kids that have grown up with my younger brothers are graduating! Since we were up against a deadline to get photos submitted to their yearbook, we did a double session!
Congrats, you two! You’re making me feel old 
The lovely Karla…
And Anthony….
- I love your senior pictures! You always do a fantastic job. I love mine so much!!!! :) I feel like a model. <3February 5, 2010 - 5:20 pm
Hard to believe, but little Chloe is one year old! This blog post represents one of the things I love about my job. I’ve photographed Melisa’s maternity session, Chloe’s 1st year and Melisa & Derrick’s wedding. I love getting to be a part of my clients’ lives. I am blessed to have so many clients that I consider friends.
Let’s look at Chloe’s 1st year….
Mommy is about 8 months pregnant….
Chloe at 2 weeks…
Around 5 months….
Around 8 months…..
And here she is at one!
The ice cream & the aftermath!
- OMG! I didn't even know you put this on here, til just now.....told you it's been crazy around here!! LOL Gosh, I'm in tears....can't believe how fast this year went and how much has happened. I am so blessed to have the BEST photographer to capture ALL my amazing moments this year. You soooooo going to be missed when we move to GA. Might just have to fly down or fly you up to get our pics done. God sure has given you a gift....:)February 20, 2010 - 4:48 am
- This pretty baby knows how to sell ice cream! I want some now!January 26, 2010 - 1:00 am
- I will always remember Melisa from her pregnancy pictures- they are my all time favorites! Even when she got married, I thought, that is the girl with the pumpkins! It is crazy watching Chloe grow through here pictures, they are all so great!January 25, 2010 - 11:13 pm
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