Shooting Star Photography

The idea of photographing another photographer is a little daunting… I think the bar is a little higher to do something different and to make sure we got lots of shots of Mom in there, since she’s always the one behind the camera!

I’ve been seeking out new locations and I found a few I love. What do you think?

Ms. A turns 4 today! Happy Birthday sweet girl!

Christy is the owner and photographer 2 Twirly Girls Photography. Can you guess where she got the inspiration for the name? Aren’t her daughters beautiful?

… will be to blog more! I have sorely neglected my blog over the past month, and for that I apologize. I won’t let it happen again. You see, it’s not that I haven’t been shooting and working, , and preparing for upcoming workshops, it’s that I’ve been busy, and busyness leads me to laziness.  I have been posting pictures on my facebook fan page during this time though, because, well, it’s just easier and quicker :).

So without further ado, let me share a fun story and some pictures with you to get me back to blogging.

My brother-in-law came to stay with us for Christmas, along with his girlfriend and his two children. He proposed to her after we opened presents on Christmas day. It was the most wonderful and heart-felt proposal. It was very moving. Luckily, I just happened to have the camera around my neck and caught the moment -

We are so excited to have April in our family!

I did a quick session for them, along with Eddie’s children right before sunset during their visit. I love the colors and how beautiful they are as a family.

The kids are very happy to have April join the family also! They love her. It’s hard not to!

It helps she’s as gorgeous on the inside as she is on the outside. I know that is so cliche, but it’s so accurate when describing her!

We love how happy they are together, and how they make each other laugh…

Congratulations April and Eddie!

Sweet Ms. L is now 18 months old!

I adore her family and had a great time taking their pics. L’s mommy found this cool location, which I am super excited about!

This sweet baby boy was eleven days old when I photographed him yesterday. He was so sweet and gave me some great eye contact for a newborn - that never happens! Check out this one of him with his mommy -

I don’t care how many times, I do this, it never gets old for me! Sooo cute!

Wow, what a fun time I had with my mini sessions at my home this year! I love these families and children. Unfortunately it seemed to fly by in an instant! I wanted to hold the babies and play with the kids!

Here are some of my favorites, and you can find more on my facebook fan page!

Thanks to all my 2009 Holiday mini session families! Don’t forget to check out the card collection that was included with your package!

Holiday Card Collection

All proofs are expected to be ready between November 25 - 29th!

I had an awesome time with all these families this year, and it was icing on the cake that we had perfect weather!  Here are some favorites. Check out my facebook fan page (become a fan!) to see more from each session! www.shootstarphoto.com/fanpage

Did you realize it’s already November!!??

It came as quite a shock to me too… but I got used to the idea really fast with some fun Santa mini-sessions today! It was an absolutely BEAUTIFUL day with perfect weather!

Most of the kids loved Santa and enjoyed visiting with him…

Some even felt comfortable enough to share their catalog wish-lists with him!

While others were more curious about his authenticity… and once convinced, posed sweetly with their siblings!

So you better be good -

Or not… Of course my child decided to be the most difficult of the day!

Later that evening, all we heard was, “Where’s Santa Claus?”  So funny!

Special thanks to Andy Easterling of  Grandview Financial for organizing this event. I’d say it was a huge success and I hope to do it again next year!

Sweet Sally is growing up before my eyes!

I was there for her birth, newborn photos, 3 month shots, and now, she’s already 1/2  a year old! Where does the time go?

Is this not the most gorgeous baby girl??? I love her eyes and sweet smile!

Sally really wanted into the candy!  Happy Halloween! What a cute little bee

My work is now on the cover of “The Expectant Mother’s Guide to Atlanta”, 2009 edition. Yay!

I was excited when the editor contacted me earlier this year to ask if they could use a picture of one of my maternity clients as the cover for their annual guide.

This publication will reach over 15,000 new and expecting parents in the Atlanta metro are.

Here is an electronic version if you’re not able to get your hands on one!