My Sweet Valentine

It was super fun to team up with the very talented Amie Gomez for a Valentine themed shoot. Despite pouring rain we got some great captures. 

First Shave

 As a photographer and mother, I love to catch those precious and ever-so-fleeting moments of childhood. Sometimes you're lucky enough to grab your camera and get it before they even know you're there! I caught him in the bathroom using up all of my husbands shaving cream. The counters were a mess and his face was so serious.  I was very thankful he didn't find the razors-- a spoon was a much better choice!  I quiety ran to my camera bag hit a few settings and caught him from the mirror view without him knowing I was there until he heard the shutter. Thank goodness I had already caught it with one shot!    

        

                                                                                                                                    

Wedding Season

I am wrapping up a fabulous wedding season and looking forward to a few fall weddings around the corner. I just wanted to share a few images with everyone.

CALL TO ACTION FOR PHOTO PROFESSIONALS EVERYWHERE!

I have compiled a small list of fantastic non-profits that need your help. I challenge my fellow photographers to pick an organization (or more than one) and donate your time and talent for a wonderful cause! It can be as simple as once or on a regular basis. Please check out these fabulous organizations.

Help Portrait: A grass-roots movement and challenge to photographers to help out anyone in need with a memory to last a lifetime. www.help-portrait.com

Flashes of Hope: An organization that uses photographers to help build self-esteem in children with terminal illnesses. www.flashesofhope.org

The Heart Gallery: An organization that uses photographers to take portraits of children to connect with perspective adoptive families. www.heartgalleryofamerica.org

Tiny Sparrow Foundation: Photographers help through taking pictures of terminally ill children and their families. www.tinysparrowfoundation.org

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep: Last chance precious portraits are taken of dying infants and their families. www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org

Photographers without Borders: Professional photographers donate their images from across the world of people and landscapes to be sold and proceeds benefit the locations the images were taken in. www.photographerswithoutborders.net

Creative Cares: An organization that connects photographers and artists to non-profit organizations. www.creativecares.org

Heartsspeak: Photographers of all skill levels are needed to take portraits of adoptable animals in overpopulated shelters at risk of being euthanized. www.heartsspeak.org

Operation Love Reunited: Photographers take pictures of military families who's loved ones are soon to be deployed or reunited after a long separation. www.oplove.org


There are many other wonderful non-profit organizations that are local to your area or not listed. Getting involved with these organizations is a great way to do something awesome and feel great about sharing your talents!

The Maternal Lens

What a day! I am super giddy about a recent photo placing first in The Maternal Lens contest! It was a complete honor to be submitting my work along-side some photographers that I adore. I am greatful to be chosen.

Dell Mobility Challenge

Beautiful Moment Photography is honored to have been part of a winning team for the Dell Mobility Challenge. A great video with a great cause! I am sure that $50,000 will come in handy for such a wonderful organization like Partnership in Community Living!

Hot Mom's Photoshoot

We are currently looking for a haristylist, make-up artist, and a one or two mom's to use as advertisement models for our May "hot moms" mini-sessions.

The mini-sessions will include: a hair and make-up appointement, fashion/wardrobe consultation, and a customized half-hour photoshoot at a fantastic location ALL geared to make you look fabulous.

More information to come......