The business of freezing time.

Remember the Le Clic camera? I sure do. It's the first camera I can remember having. It's the camera I used when I thought I was Ansel Adams. I took pictures of EVERYTHING. I was hoping and praying that I would capture that amazing photograph that would land me on the cover of some magazine or end up in a coffee-table book. It was always like looking through a window. Many times I would just get lost in the picture. I know it sounds silly and cliche. Somewhere along the way, I got interested in other things and I didn't really pick up a camera for a long time for any reason other than a candid snapshot. But then I was exposed to better equipment and the bug got me again. I'm still striving for that perfect shot and learning along the way.

I can remember as a small child my Great Uncle, Jerry, traveling to all parts of the world and along with him went his Cannon AE-1. He took pictures of Big Ben, London's Parliament, St. Basil's cathedral in Moscow and so on. It was always a dream of mine to see those places. Some I have, other's I have not. When he passed away, I got that camera. I was so intimidated by that camera. I still am in a way. I don't know that I will ever capture things quite like he did. Maybe it's just my sadness at him being gone, but to me he had a great eye. I have used it a few times early on. It's still a great camera, but the digital age has taken over. Instant gratification helps my confidence. I'm feeling better about my work after having my first session in which I was paid. I'm hoping to expand and try new things and possibly start a small business doing something that I love. Isn't that the goal? If you love it, it's not work. Who knows where this road will lead? I am my own worst enemy and criticise myself rather harshly. So, if I can keep from second guessing myself, this thing might take off.

Here are a few samples of my first session. I went to highschool with their mom. I hadn't seen her in probably 15 years. WAY too long. They were great subjects considering it was nearly 100 degrees. I am pleased with the outcome and hope that this is the start of something wonderful.

What she's doing now...

My baby girl turned 6 months last week! I can't believe it. It seems just like yesterday I was pregnant and wondering how I was going to manage two little ones. I had no idea how she was going to fit into our lives and wondered if I would have enough love in my heart for another child. I don't know why I wondered because from the moment she entered this world she has been the completion of this little family. She has fit in so well and we are all happier having Reagan in our family.

So now to what she's up to. I, of course, think she's very gifted and progressing rather quickly. In fact she's right on track with Hayden and doing all the things he did at almost the same time, within a few days. She is crawling AND pulling up on the furniture already! She is still not showing much interest in baby food, but has had some bananas and peaches and seemed to like them. Her P.A. said that she might just prefer "real" food instead of baby food. We shall see. Everything is going into her mouth, but she has yet to show a tooth. Her hair is growing slowly, but it looks like she might have blonde hair! Daddy had white hair as a baby so it will be fun to see what it's like in a year. She went for her check up Tuesday and she weighed 15 pounds and 13 ounces and was 26 inches long! She's growing right in the middle of normal. I'm so proud and just absolutely am in love!

Reagan's 6 month pics.

Last month we had family portraits done and I absolutely loved them. I decided this month to try some myself. She is, after all, my favorite subject. I am still learning as I go, but I'm happy with how they turned out. I just can't believe that she will be 6 months this week! Time is going by way too fast.

On a bright note I have had three people contact me about pictures for their kids after seeing my photos on facebook!! I think that Meredith asking me about coming to Utah helped get the idea in their heads. So, Thank you Meredith! I have also been asked if I am willing to do prom pictures next year for the junior class where my nephew goes to school!!! I don't know if I am quite ready for that, but I'm gonna be working hard over the next few months to improve and hope that I can live up to their expectations! I am so grateful to God for opening some doors for me. Things are going to be changing around our house for the better! I have complete faith in that.