It’s week three of my 26 week project and boy was this week challenging, but I love trying new things and pushing myself to be creative. For the month of February our technique is “cinemagraph” and our theme for week three is “the people who keep me sane”. I wanted a picture of my children laying on the bed playing with my husband. It wound up being kind of a crazy setting. It makes me laugh to look at it now because I can remember all the crying and pouting that took place in between shots. I still love it though because this is totally them and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Follow the circle starting with the fabulous Aubry Startin: Aubry Startin | Phoenix Family and Wedding Photographer

It’s week two of my 26 week project and I am so excited! This is such a fun experience for me. The theme for week two is “let’s get close”. I decided to try and get a picture of my little man giving me a kiss, but he just wanted to look at the camera. He was so intrigued by the beeping from the timer. I just love the soft window light and how it shines through his messy hair.

Follow the circle starting with the fabulous Jules Trandem: Jules Trandem | San Diego Child and Family Photographer

I promised myself that I would blog more often this year, so I thought I would share a few recent favorites of my boys. They melt my heart. ♥

As a photographer, I am always looking for ways to challenge myself. That is why I am so excited to take on a new project this year, a 26 week project. There are 11 other AMAZINGLY talented photographers who are taking on this project with me. Each month we will have a different technique to work on and each week we will have a new theme. For the month of January our technique is “unique lighting” and our theme for week one is “view from up here”. After you see my picture, be sure to continue clicking through the different photographer’s links so you can see the complete circle. Don’t forget to come back in two weeks to see our next theme!

Follow the circle starting with the fabulous Jules Trandem: Jules Trandem | San Diego Child and Family Photographer

I photographed this sweet family back in September. I can’t believe I never shared their pictures. What a gorgeous family, not to mention how beautiful their house is. Their baby boy was a perfect angel the entire time. Sessions like this make me realize how much I love my job. ♥

I took my baby boy out for pictures a few weeks back. I want to remember this stage in his life. He is such a little explorer. I always want to remember how soft his hair is and how adorable his profile is. He thinks he is such a big boy, but he is still my baby. ♥

I can’t believe I got this picture, but I did, and it is my new favorite picture of my baby boy who is just growing up too fast. I have wanted a good picture of him sucking his thumb for a while now. I know he won’t suck his thumb forever. This is just a phase in his life that will one day fade away. A tiny portion of his personality that won’t always be there. But for now he is still just a baby. And even though it is only for a little while, I will hold on to these precious moments for as long as I possibly can. I am so glad I have this picture. I always want to remember the way he covers his nose with his fingers when he sucks his thumb. ♥

I finally have another picture of my oldest son to share. Tuesday evening he had his very first kindergarten program. I was actually surprised that he sang, played an instrument (wooden sticks) and did all the motions he was supposed to do. After the program he was sitting on the bleachers in the gym and I asked if I could take his picture. He wouldn’t look at me, but I will take whatever I can get. ♥

P.S. I promise I love both my boys equally. I have more pictures of my baby though because he is home with me all day and he is a bit more cooperative. He just doesn’t know any better yet.

Ever since I got a silhouette picture of my 6 year old with his Radio Flyer wagon, I have wanted a similar one of my baby boy. He got a Radio Flyer walker wagon for Christmas. The first time he toddled across my living room with his walker wagon, I started planning this picture in my head. ♥

Our power went off for 30 minutes the other day for maintenance. I opened the windows and there was an awesome breeze outside. I just sat and listened to my wind chimes and watched my baby boy play. He climbed up on the couch and wanted to look out the window. He just melts my heart. ♥