Real Simple article on professional photography of children

This article from Real Simple's Simply Stated blog features some thoughts on having professional portraits of your children taken periodically throughout their lives. Being a professional photographer myself I take tons of photos of my own kiddos, but I still hire other photographers to document my family through their eyes. They will get an artistic perspective that will be different from the one I see, and it also means that I will be in those photographs too. So many times I hear from moms that they are in so few of their children's photos because they are the ones snapping the photos. Having a family session remedies that. Enjoy the article! --Sally

Six days old

I had a fantastic session today with this newborn and his family. He was so good for his first photo session and he and his big brother really knew how to work the camera! Here are a few favorites from the session. I can't wait to edit the rest of the images. Thanks for a wonderful morning! Enjoy! --Sally

I love babies all bundled up in blankets, they look like baby burritos!

Such a good sleeper.

The proud big brother.

Hanging out.... ;)

Inspiration | Spring

When I am outside it seems that everywhere I look green leaves are emerging from the dirt signaling the first of Spring. These mix of cool and warm days are probably my favorite time of year. The promise of warm weather and the return of green. I love the longer days and look forward to springing forward this weekend. Enjoy! --Sally

Inspiration | Book nook

Since I love seeing how other people create their home spaces I love seeing what Cookie magazine has posted in the Nest section. I love this idea sent in by a reader in Utah. She created a little nook for her little one to do his favorite activity: reading. My eldest is such an avid reader that I'm planning on turning a section of her room into her book nook.

Bald Head Island still lifes

I love the beauty of the beach and ocean. Being a Navy brat it must be in my blood. Too many years of ocean water and sand in my toes. Enjoy! --Sally

Fab Four of Love Affair

Here are a few fun shots of our hostesses/mentors from Love Affair.


Davina connecting with her couple


Kelly showing us some of her lighting tricks.


What happens when 40 photographers like what they see.

Simply Photo blog

Just discovered this blog by Jennifer Causey and am enjoying it very much. Then I came to this entry. So touching and really captures the beauty of standing still and noticing the art of real life. It is definitely worth a perusal.