Big Brother Bow...

Meet Bow... a very happy 2-year-old with the sweetest smile, who was very excited to show me where his baby brother is currently living...in his Mommy's tummy, of course. This adorable family is happily awaiting the arrival of Baby#2 in late January, and wanted to capture this special time in their family story. They were an easy going bunch with a beautiful home - filled with lots of windows, natural light, plain walls (perfect for portraits), and of course...LOVE. And you all know how I feel about love! I knew immediately that Bow is going to be a wonderful big brother.

Mom and Dad were dream clients, really. Those of you who have (or have ever had) 2-year-olds know that catching them at a good time is key. Mom and Dad had Bow well rested and fed upon my arrival. They let me play with him a bit until he warmed up, and were happy to let him take breaks in between. Go with the flow. We discussed shots that they were interested in, but when Bow seemed like he was done before we got absolutely everything, Mom and Dad decided what we had was definitely good enough. This allowed Bow to end his family maternity session with a smile on his face - a good experience - rather than push him over his limits. Thanks Mom & Dad!

Renee & Vinney - ENGAGED!

A totally fun couple - and a totally rainy autumn day. We were lucky and caught the one hour "rain free" window just right. Interestingly, I think the wet conditions made the colors even prettier.

I'm Baaaaaaa-ACK!

Hello all! After almost a year hiatus - I am BACK!

The year has SPED by - and supplied many a change for the Bage family! We welcomed our little Marylou in April, after a bit of a complicated pregnancy and birth. We are so happy to have a little sister for sweet Memphis - but true to rumor - she has been HIGH MAINTENANCE since even before she arrived. Even now at six months old things are not always easy, as we continue to try to figure out all her eating issues. BUT - a little ray of sunshine she is indeed! Her smile is infectious.

I am back to PHOTOG WORK and just recently shot a wedding and an engagement shoot. I am now busy working away getting some pics ready to post for you. It is a bit trickier now that I have TWO munchkins calling for me!

Thank you for your patience as we have adjusted to our new family. As for those of you who have inquired - YES - I continue to take at least 1 photo of each Memphis and Marylou each day (for project 365). I haven't had time to share them on the web like I used to...adjusting, remember? AND YES - I have MISSED working professionally for other families and am SO EXCITED to be back.

Thank you for all your well wishes!