BFF's

This is Camryn, Morgan's BFF from school. Yesterday they had their first out of school play-date. Camryn came over and spent the day with us. I thought I would try to take the girls out to this park where I loved all the big trees. On the way there it was cloudy and seemed to have a little breeze, but still middle of the day. Once I got there, I quickly realized it may not have been a good idea after all. The park was packed with kids on field trips. The sun was too harsh, making for bad shadows all around. And it was HOT. A little too hot for two two-year-olds in tutu's, leggings and rain boots. Not to mention trying to keep two toddlers in the same place, looking at the camera at the same time and smiling on top of it all. I quickly shot a few and left, leaving there feeling that was such a waste of time for all of us. We were now hot, thirsty, hungry and tired. So I took the girl back home, made them lunch, hydrated them and put them down for a much needed nap.

Once I began to edit the images, I was learning new exciting things in my editing program by mistake. By the time I was done, I was in love with the images I shot. Here are just a few of my favorites.

Remember this blog?

Yes, I still have it. It has just been hidden awhile because I took a long break from blogging. I'm still not fully blogging again, but I have decided to try and do more photography blogging. This will give clients, and future clients a place to see my growing work.

Speaking of GROWING.... I am growing in my photography slowly but surely. I am self taught on everything, learning by trial and error in every way. Being the mom of two active children, a wife, model and actress, I don't have a lot of time to really just sit and teach myself, so that is why I say slowly but surely. I am learning little things in little pieces. Like a tree.

So after almost two years of not posting, I would like to open the doors once again starting today and do my first post.

I recently photographed a beautiful, smart, athletic and God loving lady named, Deidre Daniel's. This beauty is the girl that should come to mind when you think of a lady with strength and beauty inside and out. Although when she talks she quickly gives way to being from Boston, so for you Yankee fans, don't hold it against her.

Deidre loves to bake. She can eat all she wants with the amount of time she spends either teaching cage fitness classes or dancing her toosh off in Zumba classes. Knowing that not everyone has the genes or the time to burn off those kinds calories after eating tasty baked deserts, Deidre goes even further to bake the most delicious fat free, little to no calorie treats. I can testify too. We had a gathering for a mutual friends birthday, and Deidra brought over one of her favorites, a carrot cake. I typically wouldn't care for carrot cake, but I was pressured into giving hers a try. One word "YUM!" It was delicious and I actually ate my entire slice.

She wanted some nice head shots and then some fun girly but strong photos with her sassy hot pink shoes and feminine boxing gloves.

Today, I was asked if I could swing by for a quick photo session of baby Zane, my BFF's youngest boy.  He is having his baby dedication ceremony this weekend at our rock'n cool church, "Church By The Glades" (www.cbglades.com).  

While the beautiful RAINY weather and dark clouds seems to be the norm around here these days.  I went and gave it my best with what lighting I was provided. 

During an outfit change of Mr. Zane, I saw an opportunity to photograph his two older siblings, Charlie and Victoria. Charlie is always looking so stylish and has the coolest hair.  In fact, Charlie received an award at his school today for "Always Having The Coolest Hair".  And he does, what can I say? 

While Victoria on the other hand, she is just one beautiful young lady.  With her long dark hair and big hazel eyes.  She is a mini version of her beautiful mother.  

Mr. Zane, one word "PRECIOUS".  

Victoria asked me if I was going to post her picture on my blog.  Um, Victoria -- Of Course I Am!  I wouldn't pass up the opportunity to not post your pretty face and I look forward to photographing you more.  It will be so much fun.

Charlie, being the cool dude he is says "yea, I don't mind if you put my picture on your blog." Thanks Char-bear! 

So here you have it.  The HUGHES SIBLINGS!