{First Comes Love, Then Comes...} Scottsdale, AZ Maternity Photographer

“When a child is locked in the bathroom with water running and he says he's doing nothing but the dog is barking, call 911. ”
― Erma Bombeck

Fun, Fantastic and Fabulous Session with and old friend from ASU. What a lucky guy to have parents that are smart, sweet, have a wicked sense of humor and don't take life or other stuff too seriously, very refreshing in these times. Easy going, I even had them at one point stuck behind a palm tree. Thank you for having me photograph this session. It was a true honor and I cannot wait, much like them, to meet the new pint of joy.

{As the cookie crumbles} Traveling Lifestyle and Fine Art Photographer

"You're never as good as everyone tells you when you win, and you're never as bad as they say when you lose."
— Lou Holtz

Have you ever had one of these days,weeks,months, summers where the cookie just does not just crumble but is smashed in half by a sledge hammer.... I have but, as crazy as it sounds, enjoy them as much as the days where you bite into a wonderful fresh cookie and a enjoy a nice cup of coffee with and the sky is the limit. These moments break you down, open you up and make you stronger (wishy washy former school counselor warning...)
I wanted to update my clients and friends that I will be back in Minneapolis September 19th through most of October. I also continue to appreciate the patience as I catch up on back photographs from previous and currrent clients.
Please let me know if you are interested in a future session. I am booking fast and if last year is any indication, winter started mid-October...oye!
More updates to follow.
Til then I hope when I return I don't bring the rain and clouds....I seem to do that these days.

Stacey

{Race} Gilbert, AZ Child Photographer

"Once I spoke the language of the flowers,
Once I understood each word the caterpillar said,
Once I smiled in secret at the gossip of the starlings,
And shared a conversation with the housefly
in my bed.
Once I heard and answered all the questions
of the crickets,
And joined the crying of each falling dying
flake of snow,
Once I spoke the language of the flowers. . . .
How did it go?
How did it go?"
— Shel Silverstein (Where the Sidewalk Ends)

{Brothers} Gilbert, AZ Child Photography

"I've got nothing to do today but smile."
— Simon and Garfunkel

Two years ago I photographed this lovely, energetic family and had the pleasure to do so again last week while in Phoenix vacation. The boys have grown not only in height but fine character. They were full of fun, smiles, delight and silliness . This was a session that was one of those " I get paid to do this" type sessions. After this long winter, it was selfishly, just what I needed.

More pictures to come but the smiles on this one gave me pure delight while editing!

Additionally they also gave me the workout of a lifetime as we chased, climbed and flew around the park for a couple hours. Whew! At least it was 70:)

To all those moms out there to three boys (or children in general), props to you and your patience, energy etc...

and to Ms. Amy who is the graceful, calm and beautiful mother to these young men...

Thank you for inviting me back!