I’m not a big gambler, but was thrilled to be heading to Las Vegas for the annual Wedding & Portrait Photographers International conference last week.  I was able to catch up with my favorite photographer friends, make some new ones, and even hosted my brother Joshua who came in from LA for a couple of nights.  He is the best dancer and we ended up staying at Studio 54 until nearly 4 am… oh, I’m still paying for that one!

One friend I loved seeing was my girl Allison from Montreal.  Her husband Chris was tending to their adorable son Gabe during the lecture time, and would meet up now and then for a meal or quick visit.  Thankfully, we were able to sneak in a quick little family session. We savored the palm trees swaying in the crisp blue sky, knowing that snow was waiting for us.  I wish we’d had more time… but isn’t that always the case?  Gabe was a little uncertain about the shoulder thing at first…He changed his mind quickly! Mom and Dad even got a few moments of adult time…

Can’t wait to see you guys in Seattle!

xoxo

Today I photographed the ever so adorable Shelby.  She has these intensely green eyes and an exuberant smile with perfectly straight teeth.  Such a sweet kid!As we talked, we found out we shared lots of mutual friends, that they knew my older son through the soccer shop, my younger son and nephew through choir, it just went on and on.  It was one of those times where living in a smaller, connected community felt so right.  I asked Shelby how she heard about me and her response was a little shrug, a smile and “just everybody”–I must confess I had my own little Sally Fields moment of “They like me!  They really, really like me!”  hahaha!!  So thanks Shelby and Candice for making the start of my weekend so very smiley.  And you know, I like you all right back!

Kelli –what a doll!  She has the bluest of blue eyes and a smile you can’t help but catch.  She is one of those easy going beauties, and I love her relaxed style.  I am so lucky to have such lovely senior reps!  How does this happen?  Don’t know, but I feel grateful to photograph these great kids at such important times in their young lives…  Oh to be young!