Pied Piper Photography

2012-02-02T05:03:00.000-08:00

Less than FIVE weeks and most definitely counting!
At this stage of pregnancy, I just want it over with.
You're uncomfortable, tired, and long to be able to feel somewhat normal!
Even knowing that our life, as it is, will greatly change with a newborn and new family member...
I am ready!
I am SO happy that I had my wonderful friend Annie Randall take some photos of me, my little lady and my baby girl bump (before my bump got out of control!)
I loathe the way I look pregnant, I wish I had a nice tidy little bump but pregnancy takes over the whole of my body.....
HOWEVER, I am a believer in taking these photos for my posterity.
I WISH that I had photos of my mom when she was pregnant with me.
Annie did such a fabulous job and I am in love with these......

This is one is already a canvas on my wall.....

Hopefully this bump will debut into a little miss soon!

2012-01-24T07:40:00.000-08:00

If you have not yet heard of the incredible sensational CHIC CRITIQUE FORUM than you are MISSING OUT!!

Often, I get emails and calls about wanting to attend my workshops or do mentoring. However, those opportunities, with my busy schedule are FAR and few between! This is a fabulous (and thrifty!) way of hearing from someone who has been through it and can help your work and business GET BETTER!

My students have raved about how amazing and great this experience was for their photography skills and business! Here are some sweet words:

"Lindsay was good at pointing out first what worked well in the photograph, whether composition, lighting, exposure, etc., then would specifically say what didn't work and how it could have been done differently to make that better. She also made suggestions about other ways to try to achieve the photo or a different way of looking at the scene."

"She was so positive, yet really helpful in her suggestions and critiques. I learned from each one of them."

It may seem daunting to have your photos viewed and critiqued so there is a NEW option! You can do the "chic peek" which allows you to watch and view the other students critiques!

HOWEVER, if you join my full critique class my standard "treat" remains! A one hour online mentor session to help you in your photography skills and business! In addition to THAT fun stuff, a fabulous contest is up for my students ONLY as well! A an in person mentor session during a live shoot! How sweet is that?! Only those who sign up for the class will have a shot of winning it! If you are still scared, take a look at one of my videos of a critique!

As you can see, my belly is about ready to pop so this will be my last critique class before my maternity leave is in full swing!!

JOIN UP!

2012-01-05T14:16:00.000-08:00

I loved this session!
How I wish I had photos of my mom, sister and me like this!
A fun remembrance of how the sisterhood began....

LOVES.

2012-01-05T14:12:00.000-08:00

Beautiful couple....beautiful day!
Congrats Caitlin & Michael.....

My favorite....

YAY!
Wishing you all the best, you two!

2012-01-05T14:01:00.000-08:00

Fab-o family shot before santa time...
aren't they SUPER cute?!

Awww...loves.

2011-12-25T04:54:00.000-08:00

Hope you have a fabulous Christmas day!
Ours has been super magical...

2011-12-04T15:33:00.000-08:00

They wanted grunge....I wanted the LOVE....we both got what we wanted!

2011-12-04T14:37:00.000-08:00

.....well that is what you get when you mix these beautiful two......

You get this:

and this:

and this:

and this:

and THIS darling THIS:

Heaven knows that I love me some beautiful genetics!
GORG!

2011-11-26T12:04:00.000-08:00

One of the bonuses of being a photographer is meeting so many wonderful people!
I am lucky to work with and know the fabulous American Girl in Chelsea!
Such a wonderful family and always a pleasure to photograph!

So lovely!

2011-11-26T11:58:00.000-08:00

A lovely home family session in my favorite part of London.
Loved the little guy, loved the dogs and loved the LOVE in this house!
So sweet.....

2011-11-25T14:56:00.000-08:00

What a seriously cute duo!
Brother was chill and ready to go....
Sister was not a huge fan but she decided that being a model was super fun and gave us some gorgy shots!

We got in their Halloween Hot Tot shots too.....
How cute is this Red Riding Hood and the adorable Big Bad Wolf?!?!

Happy days, happy session!

2011-11-25T14:31:00.000-08:00

So great to photograph this fantastic family and their new journey they are pursuing!
Sweet, wonderful and FUN people, it is a treat ALWAYS to photograph their personalities!

Oh Miss T.....you poor thing....lacking in such personality and darlingness ; )
Could that be FARTHER from the truth?!?!
LOVE this girl....

B family.....I wish and pray the very best for you and that the missing member of your family heads your way soon.

2011-11-25T14:16:00.000-08:00

Little miss darling made many a happy surprise faces during our sesh!
As sweet as she is full of personality!

Now THAT is my favorite kind of ending....

2011-11-25T14:12:00.000-08:00

Sweet little dude turning one!
Of course...along for the ride with his adoring fans ; )

Milestone marker for this little guy.....and for mom and dad too!!
Whoever can survive the first year is a winner in my books!!

2011-11-18T12:31:00.000-08:00

You know how Wendy's family from Peter Pan were called the Darlings?
I am pretty sure it was THIS family!
They are beyond darling!
Don't you agree?!

The sister duo....

SO darling...

2011-11-13T14:00:00.000-08:00

The lovely beautiful mark lady and her darling boys!

2011-11-09T20:22:00.000-08:00

And THAT she is......

2011-11-05T02:25:00.000-07:00

Isn't she just though?!
What a pretty HM!

One more mama, coming soon!

2011-11-04T22:55:00.000-07:00

I love the HM in the fields.
I think women just exude beauty in the simplest of places.
See for yourself....

EX.UDE. without a doubt!

2011-11-04T22:45:00.001-07:00

That IS what it is about right?
Everything else is just "fluff" as my mom says.
Nothing else matters except those that you love.

The BIG family photo, such a stress to everyone no?!?
So many kids, so much clothing pieces to organize along with everyone's time schedule!
BUT having that photo up on the wall with every single person up there you love....that is what your generations want....treasured photos.

The grand finale....everyone ALL together.

2011-11-04T22:41:00.000-07:00

And that she is.....

WOW!

So many HOT MAMAS so little time.....

2011-11-04T22:04:00.001-07:00

Beautiful little miss....
I cannot believe that I will have another one of these!
Sweet right?
I can't wait!

*sigh*

Gift certificates for Christmas!

2011-11-03T15:51:00.000-07:00

Christmas is only 51 days away!!
Can't figure out the perfect gift for the one you love?! (ie mom or wife or mother-in-law?!)
Give the gift of the Piper....

All of my gift certificates come in a cute box with space on the card to write a love note!

To purchase click on the drop-down menu item of choice and then click on the Pied Piper button to add it to your cart!
Make sure you pick the RIGHT COUNTRY!!
UK clients are the first button and US clients are the second!!

UK gift certificate:

US gift certificate:

2011-10-24T10:29:00.000-07:00

...those would be the daily requests of my now two year old.
Life changed even more when we welcomed our first baby girl into our family.
A chatterbox, a twirler, a singer, a tantrum thrower, a bossy stinker, a mind-maker upper and a very beloved little girl.
She is the most darling, sweetest, happiest, funnest ball of fire that lives on the planet!

Happy TWO birthday to you our delish Libby Ru!

Love you more than air.

2011-10-22T11:17:00.000-07:00

What a fab session with this brother sister duo!
They were so much fun and can we talk about their cuteness and the puppies cuteness too?!
A great combo I say!
Bring on more puppies!

2011-10-22T10:06:00.000-07:00

Oh the AZ sessions are in FULL SWING!
I will only be here for a couple of more weeks and have only a few slots left!
I won't be back for at least another year so grab it while it is hot!

How cute is this family?!
Love all of the blonde hair and blue eyed sweetness!
SO MUCH FUN!

MUCH more coming!

The winner is.....

2011-10-13T06:03:00.001-07:00

Thank you all for entering in and sharing the sale!
Congratulations go to Lindsey!

Please contact me at infoATpiedpiperphotoDOTcom to claim your prize!

2011-10-11T14:37:00.000-07:00

Happy days!!
A very quick and fast 24 hour sale for my Arizona lovelies!
A deal that is only given to my family and close friends.....EVERYONE gets a chance to go for it!
This fabulous deal is LIM-I-TED by 24 hours and only a few spots!

If you haven't thought of a Christmas gift!! Do now!
A gift certificate of this would make a mom super happy, a grandma jovial and any family more than grateful for the gift!

To grab yours....click on the icon below!

BONUS CONTEST DETAILS:
Post this to your FB, Twitter what have you....leave a comment that you did...ONE entry.
Forward the email about this sale...leave a comment that you did....ONE entry.
At the end of the sale, a winner for a mini session with 10 digifiles will be announced!
(If you book and win, you will be refunded!)

*Applicable to US clients only (sorry UK, next time ;). Applicable only to families under 5 persons, additional persons can be added into the cost. Previous bookings do not apply. Sale is only 24 hours and will be finished on October 12th 4:00pm MST. Only a limited number of purchases will be allowed. Pied Piper Photography will be shooting in Arizona during October and early November 2011. Purchases can be used during this period. If purchasing as a gift certificates (if not used during this period) can be used upon Pied Piper Photographys return during the year of 2012.
Paypal total includes shipping for cards and tax.
All of Pied Piper Photography's policies are relevant to this sale.
All sales are final.

HAPPY AUTUMN!!

The WINNER is......

2011-10-06T01:01:00.000-07:00

Kelly Stewart from Kelly Stewart Photography was picked from Random.org

Congrats Kelly! What will it be? A photo session or a mentor session?!

Send me an email and we will set up your win!!!

infoATpiedpiperphotoDOTcom

2011-10-03T15:48:00.000-07:00

WOW....how long has it been since I have done a contest?!
Well, it's about time!!
So here is the scoop!
We (at Chic Critique Forum) are trying to spread the word about it's fabulousness!
SO how 'bout a little contest to see who can help us spread it?!

I will be offering a FREE photo family session....

or a free two hour mentor session with my workshop booklet and Hamelin Designs pack included.

Ummm also can we just note that I do NOT normally dress like a fruitcake?! This was shot previous to my Pied Piper shoot. I am not that crazy!!

So here is how the contest works:

Each item you do is considered one entry, come back here and leave us a comment telling us so!

1. Go to the Pied Piper Facebook page and share the Chic Critique link that has been posted up on your own personal page and tell your friends to CHECK IT OUT!

2. If you are a fan already, suggest the Pied Piper Facebook page to your friends! If you aren't fan, become one!

3. Forward the email that has been sent out in regards to this contest! If you haven't received it, leave your email for us to send it to you! Once you have forwarded it, come back to comment!

For an extra 5 entries.....join the forum and sign up for my class! Hurry there are only 3 spots left!!

Best of luck!
Winner will be announced Wednesday!!

2011-09-30T13:40:00.000-07:00

I love photography and I LOVE to teach.
I am so happy to be a part of the Chic Critique Forum.....
Well...have a listen to what I think.....

CHIC CRITIQUE FORUM from Lindsay Silsby on Vimeo.

If you didn't listen to the video, please make sure you check out the Chic Critique Forum and join my class. There is so much to learn and I am offering my students only, an hour personal mentoring session with me to help you and your business...
SWEET, no?!?!?

Class starts Monday so sign up NOW!

2011-09-30T11:05:00.000-07:00

Hello dearies!! I was asked to take part in Kristin Duke Photography's DECORATING WITH PORTRAITS! I am the last of this month so make sure you check it out along with the whole month of posts!
Having your disc full of images does you NO GOOD if you aren't hanging them!!

Living in England is spectacular but the homes are a tinge smaller than your average American house! All the small wall space makes decor a little harder! We moved into our current home just over a year ago and because this house is temporary I really didn't feel like making much of an effort to decorate with my photos. I also didn't really have a clear goal or vision for what I wanted SO I waited and waited and waited some more because I didn't have everything I wanted for my walls! Is anyone else like me....feeling like if you don't have it all together just right than you don't want to put it up and make it happen?!? That was me. They sat barren for FAR too long that I finally got my act together a couple of months ago............

The lounge (or living room for you Yankees!) took me awhile because the walling is less than lovely and I wasn't sure which photos would be right. So I went with some wraps.....I LOVE gallery wrap canvases! They come ready to hang and you don't have to worry about the faf of finding the right frame! I don't normally advocate smaller images up on walls because I LOVE the big big BIG! So much easier to see instantly versus having to get close to a wall to view. However, I am a fan of the mix here....bit of BIG and a few littles. I think it is a good mesh! The smaller frames are an inexpensive buy from Ikea...easy peasy lemon squeezy right?! And who doesn't love a trip to Ikea?! Bit of Swedish shopping and some meatballs for lunch!

(Don't you love the enthusiasm on my baby's face?!)

This is the shelving on my office desk....it was so bland on top! Again another usage of Ikea Ribba frames. They are easy to hang and also capable of standing on their own.

I always do the BIG family photos and never hang them. I just did some funky sized canvases and threw them on the wall. My kids love that they can see all of their cousins and grandparents and I love that they remember everyone this way!

My country kitchen. I had been collecting pieces here and there for quite sometime. Before I knew it I had a crapload of stuff! My kitchen is probably the lightest room in my house so I also wanted family photos in here but without taking up too much wall space for all of my other knick-knacks! Thus the magnet boards and chicken wire frame....great way to throw in some of my other fave shots!

Can you tell that I am a fan of Newgate clocks?!
L.O.V.E.

TK Maxx (of TJ Max for you Yanks!) fab place for some great decor finds,
The magnet framed boards from Orange Blossom Shop are some of the cutest I've seen!

With smaller photos, lots of these are 4x6 and 3x5, I put borders around them.
It gives a little bit of an old vintage feel to it and adds a pop that smaller images need.

We call this the wonky wall...there is absolutely no rhyme or reason as to how all of this hangs. Nothing hung just perfectly!

My crazy boy's room! I loved that photo of him so much that I made it a VERY big canvas and grabbed a sign from William Dohman (LOVE his stuff!) that worked so perfect for the shot! We like to hang his artwork from school with a burlap string and clothespins as well. I love it and he LOVES it! He thinks it's so great that mom and dad want to hang his pictures! It's also a great idea for photos if you really can't be bothered with framing or canvases!

His other wall is my current work in progress. I wanted to get things up but his room was so undecided! I just went for a couple of things that I knew I wanted and then threw up a couple of other bits to help me figure out the rest! Sometimes those faux ideas help you figure out what you want and sometimes you end up keeping it!

I am waiting for my frames to ship to me (that darn pond makes my shipping times longer!). Those frames which will be from The Organic Bloom, are going to replace the small green, light blue and dark blue frames that are currently hanging. A standout mount is also replacing the checker block framed print. This wall has some holes all around because trying to find the right idea with his shots was killer! I used the Ikea Nyttja frames to help me get some ideas...they are super cheap! The other canvas is a Halloween costume shot, I LOVE it of him....it's SO him! After I put it up he said, "I look awesome huh mom?!" Totally dude...totally!

My girls room turned into a foof of pink! I love her face and wanted it all over her walls so we went for it with a few different frames and canvases.
I always get asked about her curtains, they are from Paula & Erika on Etsy.
So cute right?!

I love me some Organic Bloom and Orange Blossom Shop. I love the depth of the Orange Blossom frames and the classic pastel colors they have.

Organic Bloom has a number of options in so many ways, it's like walking into Willie Wonka's factory! I also LOVE that your print is the front of the frame...no glass or plexi. It really creates a super rich feel to the frame and photo. LOVE THAT about them!!

In all honesty, I won that Wild Sorbet frame and it is fabulous. Their frames are very sturdy and heavy with various options and colors!

Lastly is the master bedroom. I have been waiting for weeks for my 40x40 canvas of a beautiful shot from our wedding, it has still not arrived (don't worry the call has been put in!). I also have another frame to the matching one below that will be on either side of the canvas. The other shot is a cutoff image as well with me and the hubs again. It's not an image you would think to frame but it is SO us and I know they will look amazing up on our wall.

It has been amazing to have our images up. It makes our home feel like a home!
I don't think putting up frames or canvases or whatever you use is something that has to be a huge chore or annoyance! Just GET THEM UP!

2011-09-29T15:27:00.000-07:00

My beautiful and very talented friend from Green Apple Images.
She is a beaut that is FO SHO!
I loved the idea she had to be photographed with her brownie camera and green apples.
So fabulous!
I had to throw in some HOT MAMAS for her too....I mean good heavens LOOK AT HER!
A mother of four...unbelievable!

Aww this shot makes me wish for a Crackers lunch and some good laughs!
Soon Mrs. R....soon!!!

So glad to call you friend, J!

2011-09-29T15:19:00.000-07:00

Ah...now the happy family of that HOT MAMA!
They make pretty babies don't they?!
Such a fun, amazing family!

2011-09-29T15:15:00.000-07:00

A seriously HOT MAMA!
I also happen to know that she is just as beautiful on the inside.
What a stunner!!

So pretty that lady....

2011-09-29T04:26:00.000-07:00

We tried doing this shoot three times!
The weather was horrendous each time....
thankfully it brought us something beautiful that morning!
I say it was worth the wait!

Chasing for shells....loved this!

A dizzy daddy!

2011-09-29T01:47:00.001-07:00

The lovely Jade and her pretty bump!
This little babe is well loved and very well wanted already!
Congrats you two, you will be fabulous!

2011-09-26T03:15:00.001-07:00

Oh dear.
A great amount of "catch-up" is going on here!
Don't you always think of a ketchup bottle when you hear catch-up?!
Hmmm...maybe that is just me and my love for ketchup...
anyways I digress....
SO I am normally one of those pregnant ladies you sickies don't like!
I never get sick when I am pregnant, it's generally pretty easy going...
I guess THREE IS a "charm," huh??
This little babe has really given me a run for my number!
Add that with my firstborn starting school and it becomes a posting mess!
So please forgive my belated posts! It's been a struggle to say the least!
These are a few of my favorites from the last few months along with my weeks I have missed in my 52 weeks of piping!

For your viewing pleasure.....

Part of my 52 weeks......

A bit from Easter with our Arizona cousins.....

Casey at the bat.....

First piggy pony tails & a brother who thinks it's ace.....

Seeing Nan & Papa.....

All smiles....all the time...well mostly ;)

Whew....all caught-up with more coming soon!

2011-09-08T05:53:00.000-07:00

Another baby.
YAY!
We are happy and excited...
I do generally like being pregnant until about month 7 when a rather normal-sized bump turns Godzilla sized!
The whines and moans of pregnancy and our battle wounds turn into the most hilarious conversations with women, don't you find?!

I have always found this so funny.
We ladies LOOOOOVE to talk about pregnancy, birth and all of the trauma that goes with it!
I love it...I am a big talker about how big my babies are...10lbs 5oz and 9lbs 12oz....oh yah LARGE.

The biggest debate I find...one that can often get a little heated is to:
Epidural or "au-natural."
Being American and having worked for several years in the medical field, epidurals were pretty much the norm to me.
For the most part, most American hospitals have an 85% epidural use rate for labors.
I had no idea when I moved to England how un-common getting an epidural was!
Only 25% (in general) get epidurals.
Now I don't really know why that is.
I've got theories but nothing concrete.
From conversations I have had with most English women regarding this, it seems there is a lack of information about how an epidural works and that it is NOT actually a scary thing.
BUT the biggest thing I have found is the unwritten feeling behind what is considered a strong woman versus a weak one.
So you can imagine when my first pregnancy arose what kind of opposition (oh yes..opposition) I had when I started talking birth plans.
My routine midwife (sidenote: in the UK you see a midwife for appts versus a OB/GYN), always told me that because I was tall I would labor easily and that it would be "SUCH A SHAME" if I decided to go the epidural route.
I was even told (more than twice) that if I got an epidural it would keep me from bonding with my baby.
Now, at this point, I had NEVER had a baby so I didn't know if I could go it alone or if I would need some help.
I was certainly up for giving it a try.
All I knew was that I wanted the option if it came down to it!

When it came down to 6cm...I had enough.
Epidural it was.
That lovely man of an anthesiologist came in and delivered the goods.
My stress level went down, my husband and I played games and watched movies while
we waited for the "space" to have our baby.
Considering the issues I had after the birth of our first, it was a great blessing!

Now that is what works FOR ME.
I figure motherhood and life is stressful and hard enough...why not do one of those mothering tasks a little bit less complicated?
I know plenty of women who feel they have more control with natural labor and some who really don't like needles and can't handle the thought of having one in their back....there are plenty of reasons why.
Everyone is different and what works for one might not work for another.
I am all for WHAT MAMA WANTS MAMA SHOULD GET...whatever that may be!

I get a lot of grief here for not going the "natural" route.
I've been told I'm a "weenie" and "not tough" for getting epidurals.
While aggravating as these comments may be, I am smart enough to know that the true mark of a tough mom doesn't lie in just the moment of giving birth.
It's in EVERY DAY the day after you have that baby.
The sleepless nights, changing nappies, feeding, clothing, soothing,
the growing, the worrying (oh heavens the worrying!), the cooking, the solving of the whining,
the disciplining, the right kind of rearing, the shear strength to take on everyday!
This is the only list that I am POSITIVE never ends!
Oh you mom's know what I am talking about, right?!

The beginnings of the babe.....

the rockings at night....

the moments that make you cry....

the times that make you laugh.....

the ones that make you want to scream.....

All adding up to a few of these....

Trust me...giving birth is only the beginning.

2011-08-24T13:00:00.000-07:00

As promised Pied Piper is back but as I said they would be, my slots are VERY limited.
I will only be taking a handful of sessions as my AZ time is very short.

As always, I take sessions on a first come first serve basis.
Slots are booked and held when the session fee has been paid.

You can choose which session you want and instantly book your session here on the blog.
If you need a specific date and time then please contact me at:
info@piedpiperphoto.com
so that I can ensure that slot is available for you.

My price list is new and re-vamped make sure you check out what is available especially...
the Christmas Exclusive package.

Halloween HOT TOTS will be October 29th (AM).

Get your fall photos in, Halloween Hot Tots, Hot Mamas, Christmas cards...gifts and photos for your family....whatever your needs are!

We await a piper baby this spring so I will NOT be returning for spring sessions in 2012!

So strike while the iron is hot my friends!

Here are your purchase buttons:
(just click on the session button of your choice to go to payment)

PLEASE NOTE:
Once payments have been made they are NON-REFUNDABLE, NO EXCEPTIONS.

2011-08-08T06:17:00.001-07:00

Well hello!!
Yes, it's been some time...I realize!
I've been SO sick, sick kids, out of the country and did I mention editing?!
Still so much to edit!
I did manage to get through the Bee-a-Bug play cafe sessions!
It was wet, cold and rainy but the cute kids still turned out some pretty pictures,
take a look......

Cute, cute & CUTE!

2011-07-13T11:31:00.000-07:00

They really are lovely muses of mine!
I have had the pleasure of photographing these darlings on more than one occasion!
They never disappoint!

Love you Lis and your gorgeous girlies!

2011-07-13T08:48:00.000-07:00

"Any man who is tired of London is tired of life!"
I have loved that quote ever since I moved to London 7 years ago!
There is nothing quite like it, I love everything from here to there!
I was so happy when this family asked me to photograph them at all of the major attractions!
It was like seeing London for the first time all over again!
Well...let me give you the guided tour!

The gates at Buckingham Palace....

Houses of Parliament (Big Ben) and Parliament Square....

Everyone must ride in a black cab taxi, they are signature London!

Hyde Park Corner....

Westminster Abbey.....

St. James' Palace

A Double Decker bus ride and a red phone booth call is a MUST!

But there really is no place like home.....

Thank you C family, I had a fabulous time on our London town day!

2011-07-13T05:03:00.001-07:00

Two little ladies really are twice as nice, am I right?!
Well....definitely in this case!
Cutest sisters, lovely family, happy days!

My baby boy beauty.....

2011-07-07T14:39:00.000-07:00

The first.

The VERY first.

Now very four years old.

Four years ago God sent you to us.
Life became all the sweeter.
Love you baby O, always and forever!

2011-07-06T15:21:00.000-07:00

Love these ladies....
so pretty, so fun....beautiful photographs easily follow that suit!

2011-07-06T15:17:00.000-07:00

Two twin bros getting baptized,
one cute sister happy to smile,
and one cute little dude along for the ride...
happy days!

GQ eat your heart out!

Hot Mama fourteen....

2011-07-05T09:13:00.000-07:00

Exotic HOT MAMA!
Can you believe that she has three kids?!
AMAZE-ING!

2011-07-04T15:07:00.001-07:00

Thinking a lot about sweet babies....
maybe it's because I have photographed so many lately!
I can't help but think about the fresh start of new life and the grand responsibility of parenthood!
It's hard work right?!
Very cliche...but it IS so worth it!

"Cleaning & dusting can wait till tomorrow,
for babies grow up, we've learned to our sorrow.
So quiet down cobwebs & dust go to sleep,
I'm rocking my baby & babies don't keep."

I've always loved that one.

Mama HOT number thirteen.....

2011-07-04T15:03:00.000-07:00

Yowza beauty.....
She worked the sofa, no?!
HOT-NESS!

Number twelve HOT MAMA.....

2011-07-04T15:00:00.000-07:00

Sassy Mrs. G....
Love her and her shots!

Hot Mama numero once......

2011-06-27T16:11:00.000-07:00

This lovely mummy is having a baby...
and there is nothing more beautiful than a beauty mama with her belly and the baby daddy....

Hot Mama numero diez......

2011-06-27T15:12:00.000-07:00

Eat your heart Lady Godiva.....
STUN.NING!

Hot Mama numero nueve.....

2011-06-22T15:22:00.000-07:00

Another stunning beauty......WOAH MAMA!

2011-06-22T15:17:00.000-07:00

Oh I love me some little gingery goodness!
Everyone who knows me KNOWS that I love redheads.....SO STINKING CUTE!
Yay for me when this darling family showed up!

An escapee.....

A sass.....

The shot....

OH!!! LOVE that hair!!!

2011-06-22T15:05:00.001-07:00

Oh happy days with ALL of family together!
Loved this session....is it odd that I love the manic of a BIG family session?! COS I DO!

Grumpy faces undocumented is a MUST!
How fun are these faces?!

Grandkids delish.....

And the lovely pair that started it all.......

Week sixteen of fifty-two....

2011-06-15T15:44:00.000-07:00

Ugh....it is sick isn't it?!
How can a photographer NOT catch up on their own childrens photos?!
Oh poo.
Well, I didn't forget about taking my 52 week photos.....it's just the editing of them that is getting me behind!
Well here is week 16....my start to my catch-up....I have more to throw on here...in due time!

Easter day 2011.
I love the tradition of Easter dresses.
I always got a new dress and hat (oh yah...you remember the white wicker looking ones!) for Easter.
Shopping for that with my mom is one of my fave memories.
My children were less enthused but they sure looked cute!

2011-06-15T15:27:00.000-07:00

So yes...let me repeat myself.
I LOVE being to photograph children as they grow!
I mean that IS the point isn't it?!
Capture those sweet little faces before they grow up and out of the house!
I am lucky enough to have photographed this growing family.
Once upon a time (way back in the day!) HERE and HERE....

So happy to mark moments again....
thanks H family...LOVED it!

2011-06-12T10:31:00.000-07:00

Two boys, two girls....too much fun!
Love families who love each other and it's obvious!

Grandma got this family a photo session as a gift for Christmas!
How fabulous is that?!
I do the cutest gift cards....getting a photo session as a gift is ALWAYS a winner!

2011-06-10T11:21:00.000-07:00

Okay are you ready for photo overload?
I just couldn't help myself!
I loved this little miss then and love her more now!
So fun to meet Miss K a year on, the ones who adore her, and the one who raises her.
Something sweet about this session.

Reminded me of this quote by Desmond Tutu:
"You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them."

"Little girls are precious gifts like birds and brooks and streams...their hair is tied up with ribbons and bows...their hearts are tied up with dreams."

Ahhh...happy days.

Happy E. family....

2011-06-05T17:42:00.000-07:00

Love these peeps big time.

Umm...scoop this up with a bit of ice cream and that is the sweetest dessert!

Mr. J.Crewcuts......

Little beauty!

2011-06-04T13:38:00.000-07:00

Cute family....cute sisters, cute bro, cute mom and dad....
makes pretty cute photos......

Hot Mama numero ocho......

2011-06-04T04:04:00.000-07:00

Stunning eyes + stunning smile=STUNNER!
Beauti-mus!

Hot Mama numero siete.....

2011-05-31T14:12:00.001-07:00

What a gorgeous stunning mama!
Talented too.....
AND...she's had twins!!
What is the secret to looking this good Mrs. G?!
What a beauty!

Hot Mama numero seis...

2011-05-29T14:29:00.000-07:00

This stunning mama is the mama of another mama here too!
It is easy to see where she got her good looks!
Such a beauty!

Hot Mama numero cinco.....

2011-05-29T14:23:00.000-07:00

Super hotness with CUTE blonde hair and pretty blue eyes!
WOW.ZAS.

The lovely sisters-in-law.....how sweet that their husbands set this up for them?!?!

2011-05-27T16:40:00.000-07:00

Aw.
This lady...near and dear to my heart.
She used to tell me, when I visited her family, when she was a wee thing....
"Wait up, WAIT UP Ninny, it's a BU-TI-PUL DAY!"
She was the cutest thing with an ever darling smile and sweet persona.
She's all growed up and off to college.

Such a beauty, in more ways than one!

Love you Mak, to infinity and beyond.

Hot Mama numero cuatro.....

2011-05-27T16:02:00.000-07:00

SMOKING & SULTRY....right on the money!

2011-05-27T15:30:00.000-07:00

Sweetest family with the crack-up brother...
You know the kind of little brother that says hilarious things and always makes the faces in the family photos....

Yup....there he is!
I have one of those brothers, he is one of my favorites!

They were all so fun and SUPER PRETTY....how gorgeous is the mom/dad duo?!
I am thinking it is super obvious because the children are uber cute!

Big bro looking quite handsome!

Big sister......doesn't she look like America Ferrera?!
SO PRETTY!

What a riot!

And cute to boot too!

Oh my edible babe!

All is well that ends well, no?!

Hot Mama numero TRES.....

2011-05-27T15:04:00.000-07:00

OH MY BEE-A-U-TI-FULL!

Such a stunner....

Hot Mama DOS.....

2011-05-27T14:57:00.001-07:00

Yet another HOTTIE....
I mean....if looks could kill RIGHT!?!?

More....oh more coming......

Hot Mama UNO.....

2011-05-27T14:09:00.000-07:00

Such a stunner, this one.
WOW-O-LA!

*sigh*
If we were all so genetically lucky....
wait till you see her mom...
you'll know where she got it!

2011-05-27T12:20:00.000-07:00

This fabulous little duo's mama won this session back before Christmas.
SO. MUCH. FUN!
I laughed so hard with these two....aren't they darling?!

Watch out, mom! This guy is going to be a heart-breaker!

Her eyes are delish!

More AZ spring sessions coming quick.....

2011-05-16T16:52:00.000-07:00

It is the one word that I kept saying each time I edited another one!
Such a happy combination in a family.
Beautiful love, beautiful girls, beautiful babe....just beautiful.

2011-05-13T11:17:00.000-07:00

I have had a number of requests from budding photographers to meet up and chat!
I wish I could meet up with everyone individually but time is slipping through my fingers!
So pick the Pied Piper's brain at lunch on Wednesday May 18th at noon in northeast Mesa.
It's $150 comes with my previous workshop booklet (sent to you digitally) includes a mix of my Hamelin Design packs and you can ask me whatever tickles your fancy for one hour.
Maximum of eight people minimum of five.
Very informal, just a chat to talk about photography and business!
Click on the photo to book your space!!

The deserving mother is......

2011-04-30T11:26:00.001-07:00

After reading all of the stories I just wanted to give it all to EVERYONE!
I cried reading the stories of all of these women and the love that YOU as your friends and family have for them.
So many amazing women who SO deserve some extra special attention.
I felt that they were all so deserving of the award that I could not pick and choose, so I made random.org do the hard part for me!

SOOOOO.......drum roll.......

Heather's friend Elise is the winner!

Elise was actually nominated by three of her friends and this is her story:

I nominate my friend Elise. She and her husband have dealt with infertility for the past 5 years and are trying to adopt. They had a birth mother pick them, deliver the baby. They met their new son, spent a few days with him and then the birth mom decided to parent him herself. They are devastated. This would be a fabulous gift for her to help lift her spirits and spread the word about their trying to adopt.

Heather please send me Elise's details so that we can set up her session and get her prizes to her!

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My suggestion to all those who lovingly nominated your friends or family.....find a really cute card and write everything you wrote her on that card and give it to that amazing woman. She will love it and remember it forever!

Nominate a deserving mother.......

2011-04-25T21:09:00.000-07:00

I love doing the HOT MAMAS....they are so much fun!
I wish that all mother's....whether those who have physically given birth or those who are mother-like in whatever they do...could have the chance to do these photos.
They make you feel like a million bucks and who doesn't deserve that?!
I have said it before but don't you have old photos of your mom.
Black and white ones that just blow you out of the water with how stunning she is?!
I do.
I love them.
While they remind me of her physical beauty, they say so much more about who she is to me.
Shouldn't everyone get a photo like that?
Well....I wish I could give it to everyone but there are only 24 hours in day so.....
How about we find one really special super amazing mother.....
I mean, let's be honest, aren't we all?! ;)
But we have to narrow it down to a mother who REALLY needs this and would benefit the most.
I bet you are already thinking of someone.....some wonderful mother out there who is dealing and making due with her situation the best way she can.

Now before I get to the nitty gritty....here are the details you really want to know.
You must leave a comment with the details about the mom you nominate and WHY.
THEN if you want to get more entries for your nominee then make sure with each vendor below you become their fan on Facebook, then come back to leave a comment that you did! Each like & comment will earn your nominee another entry! This is for a mama in Arizona by the way...she must be able to redeem her shoot while I am here!

So first things first....make sure you become a fan of the Pied Piper Facebook & The Beauty Mark.

What would she get:
A HOT MAMAS photo shoot with yours truly along make-up and hair by The Beauty Mark

As well as:

A yummy bag from Peace Love And Polka Dots.
Etsy shop & Facebook

I love their bags so much....I own THREE!

A photo block or 8x8 print from Susannah Tucker
Etsy shop & Facebook

The Princess Anne Collection from Euphorian Chic
Etsy shop & Facebook

I have this set in my baby girls room....it is stunning!

A one of a kind design your own cloche hat from Bonnie's Knitting.
Etsy shop & Facebook.

Can I just say for the record that I love her aviator hat....I see so many wicked photo shoots with it!

$50 credit at Vintage Rose Wraps
Website & Facebook

Aren't they darling?!

A "hello" sign from William Dohman Designs Etsy shop
& Facebook

I have three of his signs...I heart them SO much!

A snap wallet from Knitty Bitties
These are DARLING...I have two that I keep my mom and business cards in!
L.O.V.E. them!
Etsy shop & Facebook

A $30 credit at Earmark
Etsy shop & Facebook

I LOVE these cards....so fantastic! I had this printed up as a large print for my house...don't you love it?!

$25 credit at Bohtieque
Etsy Shop & Facebook

I have bought several of her address labels....they are yum delish!

Two adult headbands from Little Jardin Etsy shop

All of her headbands can be made into infant, child or adult!

A piece of vintage jewelry from Violin1 Etsy shop

Oh vintage...I love you!

A clutch from Bayou Salvage Etsy shop

Another store that I own too much from!!!

A pendant from Little Ella Bug
website & Facebook

$50 credit with aPOSHtrophe
Etsy shop & Facebook

$25 credit with Sew Simply Sweet
Etsy shop & Facebook

A wallop of fun goodies for a fabulous mama who really needs it!
So get crackin' ladies, spread the word and NOMINATE!

The nomination will be drawn on Saturday morning!

Week fourteen & fifteen of fifty-two....

2011-04-24T13:31:00.000-07:00

So I know it's a little cheeky to count this as TWO weeks but I am giving myself a GREAT excuse!
My two littles were SO SICK!
My British babes just don't know how to handle this dry heat weather!!
In fact, neither do I anymore!!
I usually wind up with something too!
Two hospital visits and three urgent care visits later...I think we may be on the mend!
Let's not mention the 20+ photo shoots I have had in the last two and a half weeks!

Well here is what we did this week!

My sister's lovely neighborhood had a an Easter egg hunt and she invited us over.
It's kind of become this thing..
We go over to her neighborhood for Halloween too (when were in the country of course)
My guy loves his Aunt Kimmie's house and the cousins that live therein!

My dude.....such a dude.
He loves his cousins SO MUCH.
He was totally enthralled with running around searching for eggs...
I couldn't believe when I saw this in his bucket when he finished!

YIKES!

My baby girl....she was not so sure what to do.
I showed her how to find the eggs....she found a few...then something funny happened.
Somewhere inside her squishy little head she figured out that things are in these eggs....
yummy edible things.
So she didn't bother to find anymore, four was enough.
She plopped herself on the ground and found, what I am sorry to say husband dear,
the delicious Hershey Kiss inside.
She ate not one.....but five and loved every minute.
Sorry babe...the American in her loved that Hershey more than Cadbury's.
Don't worry though hun....you converted me!

HAPPY EASTER!!

2011-04-23T13:56:00.000-07:00

The NEW kind of HOT MAMAS!
Isn't it just yummy?
My husband gave me this idea.
He said..."I think that you should do the HM's in a field or something....
you know the kind of field that you would want to go roll in...*wink wink*"
Aren't hubby daddies the funniest?
I liked the idea of it so much that I had to "roll" with it (no pun intended!)

I just think it is so yummy and dreamy and TIMELESS...

My team and I are so extremely busy that we are only taking 6 slots on:
FRIDAY APRIL 29th starting at 4:00pm.
We may possibly open another date for May 7th and if you would like to sign up
(those who are ready and serious to do it asap)
please email me straight away at infoATpiedpiperphotoDOTcom

The sign up is here below, once we have our numbers it will disappear!

This was SO awesome....
We plan on having more furniture too....yum-o delish!
It is going to be EPIC!

2011-04-22T22:24:00.000-07:00

Pretty little sweet baby...
Doesn't spring just ooze with newness and fresh life?
*sigh*
Well here is a delicious little bit of newness to oogle.
She one of the cutest Easter babies I ever did see.

A loving big sister already!

Just love me some beautiful babies!

2011-04-21T22:06:00.000-07:00

Sweetest family of four....
Seeing these cuties tempts me to dye my children's hair red...seriously though.
So cute and so fun!

I had a great time B family!

2011-04-21T13:24:00.000-07:00

I really enjoyed this little man and his lovely family!
It was a gorgeous day in Chelsea...the light was dreamy....a baby on the way....*sigh*
Memories to capture.....and so we did........

Ah....another day, another session, another moment sealed in photographs.

Week thirteen of fifty-two.......

2011-04-03T14:20:00.000-07:00

I think one of the greatest pleasures in living in England is the markets.
I was lucky enough to be near this yummy continental market in Chelsea this weekend.
I literally could smell it before I even arrived there!
I love them....the fresh veg and fruit, the French delicacies, Spanish chorizo, Portuguese rolls, savory English pies, cupcakes.....is your mouth starting to water yet?!
Well feast your eyes on these......

I bought that yummy heart cake for Big Daddy Delish....he loved it!

Pies in honor of Kate & Wills.....so sad I won't be in the country for that one!

I joke you not when I say.....I could eat that whole table of cheese.
Oh cheese.....I love you so much.

I am glad I only bought a French cheesecake and the heart cake....the rest would have been more than the fatrolls could handle!!

2011-03-29T13:43:00.000-07:00

Happy day!!
Congratulations ladies!!

If you are not a winner....you have SECOND CHANCE!!
Go to our Facebook page and become a fan!
Leave a comment on Facebook and share it with your friends.
If they become a fan, then you get another chance to win!
Each friend that comments on the page and says that you referred them gives you more chances!!
A week from today we'll draw another winner of a free family session with two gallery prints!

Hope you enjoyed our table at the show!!

2011-03-24T16:08:00.000-07:00

I'll bet you thought that I had forgot?!
I didn't.
Just so busy with life and prep for the Southwest Baby Show (see post a bit further)
BUT BUT BUT I didn't stop taking photos of all that has been going on in our little family.

So here are the last few weeks:

Can we talk about the amount of grief that I get for always having a bow in my baby girls hair?!
THIS is proof that she in fact NEEDS IT!
Her punk rock hair keeps her purty blues from being able to see.
The bows (as many as they are!) are a complete necessity!

She is so much fun to wake up.
Almost always happy and giggling!

This was a bad week.
I am generally not known as a person who is quiet.
I share my opinion, whether it is warranted or not.
I realize that is not always how I should be.
Living in England has taught how to be a little more conservative because at times it is far more appropriate.
However, in some instances, I find that being quiet is almost suffocating.
It's like I am living in someone else's skin.
Blurred and gray.
I found myself that week feeling like saying exactly how I felt would totally free me.
I didn't of course because I am stuck in a spot where I am unsure if it would do good or do more harm.
It is an ugly place to be but one thing is certain, finding the middle is a must.
I can't be quiet anymore.

The following week was brightened by the new seeds of a garden.
Mr. Bond and I have always talked about having a garden even before we were married.
We finally have enough backyard space to do it!
Everyone, cousins and all, got their fingers dirty and dug up some dirt.

My favorite is the middle photo of the right three.
That gardener has a great backside ;)

My babies were all about "helping!"

To what to my wonderous eyes should appear but
"Goldfish" by Pepperidge under the name of "Finz" here!
Many of my friends are always surprised when I lug a suitcase full of American goods back to England with me.
"Really?! They don't have that over there?"
Oh yes my friends!
I bring back Aunt Jemima's, JIF peanut butter, anything Trader Joe's, and Goldfish.
NOT ANYMORE!
I think I literally leaped for joy in the aisle when I saw them!
Under a different name but they are STILL the same!!
Happy days!

Cousins with fishes...*ahem* FINZ....
Little boy with wellies on the wrong way....who INSISTS they are "right & awesome!"
And a beauty little munchkin munching away....

Oh let me not forget the fresh blooming pear tree buds.....
CANNOT WAIT for these in the fall....
That pear crumble was TROUBLE!

Ah, the reason for my procrastination.
The Southwest Baby Show.
So much to do to prepare for these things!
Since we have moved to a new city, I thought it appropriate for the city to get to know Pied Piper Photography!
It was so much fun and so worth it!

Facepainting, bouncy castles, little dancers, vendors of all sorts of delishness....
even my little dude had his facepainted....albeit untraditional....Super Mario was his request!
What a riot!

Our stand with the girls hard at work!

PHEW!
Caught up and I will TRY to be better!

Enjoy!

Something really great.....

2011-03-23T16:40:00.000-07:00

So very thrilled and proud to have recently been accepted and become of member of the NAPCP. The National Association of Professional Child Photographers is "an association whose mission is to promote and support the artistry and integrity of the most talented, creative, and professional child photographers." It is so great to be a part of an organization that not only promotes artists but is a great resource for families who seek quality photography. Parents are able to search for a photographer in their area and also be educated about the photography industry and the importance of documenting life by a skilled professional.

It was a happy day for me.
YAY!

2011-03-15T09:21:00.001-07:00

I was a nanny.
In London.
To two little boys....
I still have vivid memories of the eldest telling me how to pronounce "croissant" right
& telling me to brave when I am sad!
SO FUNNY and so sweet!
They are still the same little boys just much more grown up now!

It was so fun to reconnect with them and capture some new moments!

2011-03-08T15:01:00.000-08:00

I was so happy to be able to get this lovely little family in last minute.
This scrummy little princess would have been sad to miss!

Don't you love this room?!
The butterflies, the purple poms....the "mummy rules" print...LOVE IT!
Love Emma Cate with her mummy rocking away....

This blanket was made for daddy by his aunt when he was a just nipper.
Saved for his sweet babe.
I think she is pretty happy about it!

Pretty baby so loved.
*sigh*

2011-03-04T14:41:00.000-08:00

A very quick impromptu session with this lovely couple!
Getting married in England, moving to Denmark....
They were just lovely and LOVED up!!
Congrats you two!

2011-02-22T16:10:00.000-08:00

Oh yes....were going back to Cali, Cali, Cali.....
GOOD TIMES!
Email at infoATpiedpiperphoto.com if you want to book a slot!

2011-02-19T16:03:00.000-08:00

Next door.
Yup, our fun little cousins live RIGHT. NEXT. DOOR!
It is completely "awesome!" according to Mr. D.
It makes for fun times and *ahem* grabbing a model or two when I need one! ;)
They are so much fun, we have such good times.
It was so serendipitous (don't you love that word?!) that our house popped up when it did.

There is still NOTHING in our back garden.
No swing set, jungle gym or trampoline.
It is in MAJOR need of an overhaul which, fingers crossed, will be done before the summer starts!
YET...they still get back there, run around and make up whatever fun they like!

Poor Ru Girl...
I always feel a little bit frowny faced when the three amigos play together.
They are all so close in age, abilities, height etc...minus the squishy munchkin.
She doesn't seem to mind though, she still thinks she is JUST like them.
She runs around with them the best she can and thinks she is a BIG girl!

The caped crusader himself who happens to be giving me instruction in this photo.
When cousins are over it is "not photo time" mom!

The girls always talk about all of us being family...
so true...kisses, laughs & all!

2011-02-18T15:44:00.000-08:00

It is no secret that I am a pure complete Etsy addict.
I spend FAR too much time on the site finding little diddies to dream about!
That is how I found All the Numbers and The Measure.
The wonderful designer Kiki creates beauties for her shops.
I have bought more pieces than I should admit so you can imagine my thrill when she sent these gorgy dresses to me to photograph!
I was giddy with delight!
Don't you just want them RIGHT NOW?!?!

L.O.V.E. sooooo LOVE them!
The baby in that dress is pretty darn cute too ;)

You can find the gorgeous headband and bows found on Isobel and Miss Ru...
At Whippy Cake and Little Penelope Lane.
If you want a whippy....send me an email at infoATpiedpiperphotoDOTcom.

*sigh*
Pretty little girl dresses make me happy.

Stay tuned for week seven.....

2011-02-14T15:11:00.000-08:00

Our sweet niece had beautiful baby Kayli just a short couple of weeks ago.
I felt it only appropriate to bring her into our 52 weeks project.
We had them over last week for a little photo session.
Miss Ru could not get enough of her!
Nor could I....

Week seven coming quick and a fun little contest too!

2011-02-04T17:45:00.000-08:00

WOO-HOOTY!
The Spring Sessions time is arrivingly soon!
I can make up words with excitement right?!
So here is the sitch:

I am making my "final" round of sessions this spring. My oldest will start school this fall which will keep my visits to less than two weeks at a time. In order to make the most of the shorter vacations, I will be keeping my session slots to two or three days at maximum during those visits.

SO THIS. IS. IT!

This is the chance to have many days to choose from and many options in sessions as I will be greatly limited upon my following return.

The HOT MAMAS team will be at it again with a bit of a twist at some on location spots....they are going to be GORGEOUS!

While I am sad to say that it is my "last" so to speak, I am looking forward to the BIG FINALE with some fun new shoots and capturing all of those moments with every bit of magic!

Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions at all!

infoATpiedpiperphotoDOTcom

SO STINKING EXCITED!!!

2011-02-04T16:20:00.000-08:00

Dear week five....
GOOD RIDDANCE, you gave me a run for my money!

Let's talk about the line-up of sickness in this casa!
L Ru with:
Very swollen glands,
Ear infection,
snotty nose,
gunky eyes,
juicy cough,
possible bowel infection,
high fever....

I mean what else is there?!!?
Oh yah and teething on top of it!

Poor thing, it has been so sad.
The worse part of it is that she has been itching to get outside (AND ME!)!
After a day of antibiotics I thought I could let her roam around out back for bit.

All she did was RUN!

Brother only joined us for two seconds as he is currently (and successfully YAY!) potty trained
& quite thoroughly enjoys the wiles off running around with underwear on!
Which, with this kind of weather, we don't really let him do outside!

Still a bit sick yet smiling away.
She is our good time girl!

Week six.....please be more awesome.

Spring session details COMING!

Week four of fifty-two.....

2011-01-24T13:49:00.001-08:00

UGH..........
Are you ready for the complaining?!
It has not even been 24 hours and I am ready to throw in the towel!
I've dreaded it, my friends.
I procrastinated this day FAR too long but truthfully I AM NOT READY.
I am not a fan of mess (let alone poop & pee!)
so cleaning it up all day long is far from any desire of mine!
BUT it must happen, tis time.

I am not really happy about and neither is he....as you can tell!

I think it is going to take more than Ben 10 underwear and M&M's to do the trick!
Wish me luck, cross your fingers and say some hardcore prayers for me & Mr. Delish...
it's gonna take a miracle!

week three of fifty-two......

2011-01-24T13:14:00.000-08:00

Ugh...what a week it has been!
I know, I know...posting the third week when I am starting the fourth...
Some say that is just silly but according to one of my besties...I am just "shakin' it up!"

Me and my Steve Maddies...oh these boots that I love soooo much.
They are perfectly grey and my go-to shoes for shoots.
What I love more is that I got them off of Ebay for $10.
I know....so rad.
I was hoping to be with them as they are in this first shot.
Criss-crossed propped up on a train seat on their way up to London.
I was so looking forward to a photographers convention but the latter photo kept me from going.
While sad, yes quite sad...not nearly as sad as the sickly boy who would have been without his mom which would have been MORE sad.
So staying home with him is not a sad thing at all.

Thankfully he is mostly better!
Week four coming next.....

2011-01-18T13:36:00.000-08:00

I've shot the two small cuties a couple of years ago!
They have grown so much!
Thankfully I got them in for my last quick session of 2010 AZ!

I am so glad that mom and dad decided to join in this time!
They are all so darn DARLING!

2011-01-17T17:09:00.000-08:00

How cute are all of these little ladies and that one little handsome man?!
Can you believe that the mama of this crew was preggo with another when we shot this?!
She SO had them under control, it was awe-inspiring!
They truly were angels during shooting....love this set!

Big sister is a great favorite with all of them...that was so easy to see!

2011-01-17T07:38:00.000-08:00

I have attempted a few times to do separate photo projects that help me to increase my creativity & knowledge.
ATTEMPTED....yes that is that fatal word unfortunately.
I tried to do the 365 project on Flickr and along with other various other photog friends a number of different projects.
I LOVED doing them but....
the problem is I am REALLY BUSY!
My young children require a GREAT deal of attention as well as my business.
Maybe I am not organized enough...maybe.
I am going to give it a go again with my family.
It's funny how being a photographer doesn't actually mean I photograph my children all of the time!
You would think, right?!?!
Tell me I am not the only photographer who hates to lug the camera around along with a baby bag and everything else?!?!!?
I LONG to chronicle my babies lives so 52 weeks of Mr. Pied Piper, Mr. Delicious & Ru baby.
Here we come....

So this is actually going to count as my SECOND week....I am counting the Christmas post as my first week and YES I realize I am going to need to post this week AGAIN in order to be right with the weeks BUT BUT BUT I just thought of it so cut me some slack!!

Miss L. Ru. just discovered big bro's rocking horse.
When we were first married, we bought all of our furniture at second-hand shops.
We had spent, what we considered, a small fortune on some wardrobes & chairs.
Then I saw that cute little rocking horse.
I was BARELY pregnant with Mr. D...I wanted it BIG TIME.
The budget had been spent though.
The lady at the shop must have seen my desire because she came over to me and said...
"Take it, it's all yours."
Isn't that great?!?

She has been rocking on it NON-STOP I tell you!
I can't get enough of her cute bitty feet and squishy thighs rocking away.

She rocks on it so hard that it slips back and back on the carpet pushing it until she is back up against the wall!
Which OF COURSE totally infuriates her!

I can't believe my number two babe is already rocking on it.
REALLY...where does that time go?!

Oh...must run....rocking horse drama....need to move that horse YET AGAIN!