The Captured Life

We are family!

This family was so much fun. When they entered into the studio I just knew I was in for a treat. From the oh so cool mom to the cabbage patchin daddy we had a ball. Not to mention their diva of a daughter who I nick named "look away". Of course as the princess she was the main attraction. I can't the son who got through the session by sneaking little cookies from his pocket. Hilarious! All this makes up a wonderful family photo session.

Eugene family I truly truly enjoyed our play time together and hope you can look back at these images and see not only the fun you guys have together but the intense love that you all truly share. I mean you really do like each other...LOL!

Go dad, go dad!

The princess is HERE!

Cookie monster

and this is why she is called "look away"

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Beautiful Boy

So my wonderful friend/baby scout Rachael (mom to this beautiful boy) came to me one day and said "You have got to meet this little boy, he is so beautiful!" So I'm thinking, if Rachael is saying this then it must be true. So she puts me in contact with mom and we schedule the shoot.  I know as a mom I am biased, but I have some beautiful kids. I mean my first born was such a gorgeous, gorgeous baby and I just knew I had the most beautiful baby in the world. That is until I met "C". My mouth literally dropped. This beautiful little 1 year old runs to me and extends his arms out for a hug the moment we met.  I couldn't believe it. It was love at first sight and with those eyes of his I would have emptied out my bank account and bought him whatever he wanted. As soon as the session was over I called Rachael and said "You were right, he is beautiful". More than anything he is beautiful inside. He is the most fun loving, easy going, huggable, happy kid a girl could dream for.

Mom, thanks for sharing your bundle of joy with me as he is truly that. I look forward to watching your family grow and enjoying my new assumed role as Photo Auntie! I'll gladly be at the front door with a stick when he's a teen beating those little girls off!

Magical I say..Magical!

You can't get me!

He could have anything he wanted from me with this look.

Nothing like Mommy kisses.

Weee!

He won me over with this one.

I'm outta here!

Party's over!

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A sunset wedding by the water

One of the best things about weddings for TCL is that it gives us the opportunity to reunite.  Since 2006 we've been separated by 800 miles so weddings always allows us to come back together to share in what we are both so passionate about, capturing those precious moments in the lives of our clients!  This beautiful Memorial Day weekend we did just that for a beautiful bride and her handsome groom (with much swagger) by the water at the gorgeous National Harbor on Saturday.  Here is a sneak peek of the lovely pair.  More to come!!!

Confidence....with a smile

You know, it's not often that I get a man who actually LIKES to take photos.  Usually it's like pulling teeth to get the male species behind my camera even for a brief moment. I mean my own husband runs from me when I come at him with a camera, which might explain why we have not had a family photo in over 6 years (note to self)

I usually hear the same ol thing, "Oh, I don't like to take pictures".."I'm not photogenic". That is until they realize that they have not been dragged to the Picture People or Sears and forced to... say it with me ..."Say Cheese!". But lately I have been getting a lot of guys who is just au natural and comfortable with himself and the person behind the camera. Comfortable enough to just be himself and let me do my job.

This one's for you Marcus! Sorry ladies....he's taken :-)

Flip Flops and Friends

There is nothing like a good pair a flip flops and an even better friend to go with them.  Last week I got an early birthday gift in the mail from a very good friend, business partner, sister.  I opened it with the excitement of a kid on Christmas and low and behold not one, not two but four pair of my favorite flip flops in the world! "Havaianas!" I screamed. If you have not tried these flip flops you must! They are like heaven for your toesies and they make your feet look so darn HOT! They come in so many styles and fun colors too.  But most of all they came from someone who I care dearly about and obviously cares dearly about me as well to get me such a wonderful, thoughtful early birthday gift. 

Renae, I miss not having you here in MD but I guess it pays off when you get yummy stuff like this in the mail.  Love you my friend!

So I'll end this with the wise words from the Golden Girls...(add your own melody here)

~~~Thank you for being a friend

Traveled down the road and back again

Your heart is true your a pal and a confidant.

And if you through a party

Invited everyone you ever knew

You would see the biggest gift would be from me

And the card attached would say thank you for being a friend. ~~~~

So I got them home and we had a little photo shoot of our own with my new friends.

Baby Makes 3

I had the pleasure of meeting Kenyada and her family on Saturday.  Such a beautiful family and full of life.  They made for a great maternity shoot!  The location which was found by, and I must give credit to Brandon, was simply gorgeous.  I will be back!  Thank you guys for letting me capture such a precious moment in you lives.  Can't wait until baby gets here next month.  See you then!

Had to end with Miss "K" telling me bye bye.  No I wasn't quite done yet.  Maybe it's hello?  LOL!

From photographer to Auntie!

Today I had the most wonderful playdate with this beautiful little boy of 18 months.  Little "C" welcomed me with open arms.  It was love at first sight. The moment we started he ran up to me gave me a big hug and I knew from that moment we were going to have a great time!  We played, blew bubbles, chased one another it was great.  Mom was such a trooper just giving us the freedom to bond and it was great. I am officially Auntie Tosha!  So as I was uploading my card I couldn't help but to post a few sneak peeks from my play date with little "C".  More to come mom!!!

Crazy in LOVE

I had a feeling about these two! I knew it from the moment I spoke to the fiance that this engagement session was going to be "rockin'"! I guess you call it photographer's intuition. So when they showed up on my doorstep with these funky bright colors and these beautiful smiles it was all over from there.  You can say the honeymoon period for them has never ended.  You would think they had just met by being around them but they have been together for years and now they are just solidifying their love for each other just to take it a step further.  These two made me fall in love again with my hubby. Sending a gentle reminder to never let the love fizzle out from 2 months to 20 years.  I can see them at 80 years old snuggling up and laughing at each other's corny jokes in their rocking chairs and I'm going to be right there to capture the moment at their 50th wedding anniversary.

Lawrence and NIckia..Here's to love! Thanks for allowing me into your beautiful love fest for each other.

Now you know when the first shot outta the camera is this...it's a WRAP!

Bling Bling!

Can't you just feel the love.  

Gawgeous!

I know..I have a thing for shoot. Nickia..I still cannot find these!!! I may have to come take yours :-)

He kept her laughing.

Muah!

And the two became ONE!

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Cutie Pie

Ok I'm super busy right now but I just had to post this sneak peek of this beautiful baby girl.  More to come!