Dreamy DOF

I just uploaded a few more photos into a facebook album, named playtime.  Out of all of them I can't decide which I like best. My top two favs...the one I posted yesterday and this one.

There's a somewhat dark and dreamy quality to this one that I find interesting. In some respects I think looks like flowers floating on water.     I <3 f2.0. 

spring bokeh

Last night I had a photo play session in my back yard.  My little tree with its pink blossoms always encourages practice shooting wide open. I love the bokeh in this one.  Happy Spring (even if it is early.)

More often than not, my most favorite photos of families are the ones that perfectly imperfect. Don't you agree?

Sneak Preview | Amelia |

It's a new year, and finally there's a new post!   One of my goals for this year is to give both my blogs a facelift.  My enthusiasm for this project waxes and wains so  we'll see how long it takes to accomplish this goal.

In the mean time I thought I'd treat you to a new face on the blog.   Meet Amelia.

another preview | Kerry + Michael |

Shout out to my assistants

I always bring a second shooter along with me when I do weddings. I've shot weddings all on my own before and it's tough. Last year I decided that I just won't do it solo anymore. I like having a second pair of eyes behind the lens. I don't see them as a crutch for me to lean on, in fact just the opposite. I am a better photographer when I can focus on what's in front of my camera and trust my assistant is catching moments like this.

Beware of the flower girl wielding an ax and a Nerf Pistol.

I must give a shout out to Johnny Farris for doing such an awesome job at Kerry and Michael's wedding.

Sneak Preview | Kerry & Michael | Wedding

Okay. Okay. So I'm doing things a bit out of order by posting a wedding photo before posting more from the engagement photos. What can I say? I like to mix it up. Keep the loyal readership (both you and my mom) on your toes.

Actually, I just wanted to share an image from Kerry and Michael's wedding. Here was one quiet and beatutiful moment I captured before the fun really got going. (Spoiler alert! There were Nerf Guns!)