Special Little Valentines

I just adore anything custom, especially these little guys. Cute, tiny, creative and unique Valentine's Day cards for your child thanks to the sweetness of MCP Actions and Florabella Collection . Charlie, my 4 year old, will be giving away bookmarks as her Valentine card this year. She is in VPK and they love to read and teach the kiddos all about the importance of reading. And since she loves to read books herself, it will be just perfect! Cards are totally customized just for you and come in all different sizes from 5x7 cards to mini wallet cards.

Lightroom Presets

Jess Cumbie is a photographer who I have always admired and who has been a mentor to me as I began turning my love of photography into a business. Her work inspires me! And now she has created truly amazing presets for Lightroom that are fresh, fun, edgy and super creative. They can be used for any kind of sessions from newborns to seniors and family to children. I simply love them all but here are a few examples so you can see how awesome they are! And they are so easy to use- plug 'em in and go! You can find more information and examples on her preset website www.presets.jesscumbie.com. Tell I sent you:)

Using "Today's News"

Using "B&W Newspaper"

Using "Florida Oranges" (one of my personal favorties)

Using "Memory Lane"

Using "Yesterday's News"

The Bilz Family

This adorable family contacted me to take some beach photos of them while in Florida on vacation from Wisconson. Brrrr.... Thankfully they had amazing weather while they visited family, the beach and the theme parks. Take a peek at Dan & Barb and their sweet little girls.

Layla and Luke

A few weeks ago I drove to Spring Hill for a photos shoot- not any ordinary photo shoot- a very special one. My friend, Jenny, whom I've know since elementary school wanted me to take photos of her adorable children. Layla, who is so sweet and girly, just loved having her pictures taken (I told her she needs to have a talk with Charlie, my daughter, who doesn't like to have her pictures taken at all!). And precious little newborn Luke was only a few weeks old. It was so fun to see Jenny and meet her beautiful family. I'm so grateful that my passion and love of photography has brought me to old friends that I haven't seen or spoken to in years. Thank you Jenny, Jack, Layla and little Luke for welcoming me into your home. All my best...

Jack is an exotic game hunter so this is Luke of one of his many (and I mean MANY) captures.

I just love Luke's sweet and sleepy expression in this one.

Look at Luke grinnin' at his big sister...love!

Caleb & Ella

I met these little cuties last year when they were in Florida on family vacation. When their mom, Beth, contacted me a few weeks ago to set up another session for this year I was so excited to see the little blue-eyed kiddos again! We met up on Sunday at Sunglow Pier for what turned out to be a fantastic morning at the beach. When Caleb stepped onto the sand, he said 'Wow! Snow!"...so sweet! Beth had said that it had just snowed back home in Texas and that was the kids first time seeing snow. Here are a few fun shots of Caleb and Ella playing on the beach.

The many faces of Presley