{My two favorite people...} Longview Washington Photographer

I was just browsing through my pictures of the last few weeks, and I just felt like sharing a few photos of my two most favorite people in the world.  As our little girl grows (too fast!) I see her amazing personality more every day, and the bond between us deepens.  She's so adorable when she's with her daddy...makes my heart melt.  Here are just a few peeks into some of the moments that I treasure...

On vacation...

Dancing (I was spying...thank you to a high ISO!)...

Fascinated with the computer....

Awww...(thanks Uncle Blake for the teddy bear!)

 "What's this?"

"I think I'll eat it..."

All dressed to go to Grandpa and Grandma's...

This is one of my favorite faces...she does this sad little complaining cry that is SO fake, but I think she knows how cute it is.  (It has replaced screaming tantrums, thank goodness!)

Early Spring Promotions

I've been so busy designing my new website and working on photos (still haven't finished or posted my daughter's 6 and 7 month pics!) that I forgot to blog about my Spring promotions!  I'm so excited to be able to have more opportunities for outdoor shoots in the beautiful sunny weather that we've been seeing more of lately!  Here's the deals I'm running right now:

Spring Mini-Sessions:  $120

Mini-session in the Longview/Kelso area

15-20 images with print release

Personal online gallery for sharing and ordering

PLUS!

Any wedding booked right now $800 and above will receive an additional $50 print credit! 

Add an engagement session for only $100 (that includes your photos with a print release!)

SENIOR REPS AND GRADS:

Visit my website under 'promos' or call me and enter to win a FREE senior rep session!!!  ($50 value)

Call ASAP!  360.751.7289

{Cleaning} Worth blogging about...

I used to enjoy cleaning my house.  I'd crank up the music, slip on some workout attire, pull my hair back, and scrub my house while singing at the top of my lungs.  These days, to avoid waking a sleeping baby, it's not so much fun.  You'll never see my house quite as clean as it once was...and even if it's close, there's always a stray pacifier, rattle, or some noise-maker that shows up in the weirdest places.  First, I'll share this not so picture-perfect picture of my daughter to have you get an idea of what my life is like a lot of the time...

Needless to say, it's harder to get things done and much harder to relax.  (Why am I blogging about this?  Maybe to see if there's anyone else out there who has ever felt this way?  I'm not crazy?  Really?)  Anyway, I've discovered this AMAZING new product (no, they're not paying me for doing this) that makes me enjoy cleaning again. I actually scrubbed my toilet last night before bed, just to relax.  Strange, right?  Anyway, it's called Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day and they make aromatheraputic household cleaning products (and baby products, too!).  They smell like nothing you've ever smelled before...no trace of horrible, nose-burning chemical smell.  They're natural and biodegradable. The fragrences are inspired by "Mrs. Meyer's garden" and it is truly amazing.  (Worth blogging about in my opinion!)  Anyway, you should totally check it out...my favorite place to buy is Fred Meyer or http://www.drugstore.com/ (they have a bigger selection, like candles and diffusers +free shipping).  The lavender is my fave so far!   I'm going to go clean my shower now!  Yay! 

{D Family} Longview Wa Family Photography in Redmond, Or

I have been privileged to photograph this gorgeous family from the time little "s" was in his mama's tummy...we've been friends (and related through marriage) for years, and it's always wonderful to watch families come together and grow as the years pass.  (You may also recognize them from the "R" Family Portraits) We recently took our annual family vacation to Redmond, Oregon, and this shoot (taken at Smith Rock), was in celebration of their 3 year anniversary!!!  Congrats and I hope you love your anniversary gift!!!