So I am in the Home Depot parking lot, and am trying out my new clearwire internet service on the go!  So I thought I would share some of the sunset pictures I promised to post.  Also I wanted to share that my sister is having a BOY!  I am so excited!  I can't wait to take her picture with her adorable tummy, her birth pictures, and of course the little Ackerman baby boy!

Ocean Shores

For memorial day weekend, we went camping at Ocean Shores.  When I was a teenager and I was babysitting, I saw their family pictures at the ocean, and I said I want to do that when I have my own family.  So ever since I have had this dream of the perfect family pictures at the beach.  So I bought a white dress and adorable clothes for the boys.  Waiting for the opportunity to go to the ocean.  So when we decided to go camping there I packed up our picture perfect clothes and my tripod and remote.

When we arrived it was sunset, so we decided to take the pictures the next day.  (We got some amazing sunset pictures in the mean time, I will include those later)  We were outside for about 15-20 minutes and when I got back to the van I saw my reflection, I realized family photos will have to wait until another trip.  My hair was so wavy, frizzy, and tangled and I forgot my flat iron and brush.  luckily I found a hair tie in my van to tame the mess! 

We got some great pictures of the boys though!

My 4 year old photographer took this picture of us!  Isn't he good!  I love that he has an interest in photography.  He doesn't say he wants to be a photographer...he says he is a photographer. 

On Friday May 16th we had a great sunny day.  I only had 4 students that day and so after work time, we went on a walk.  I should have a picture of me!  I was pushing a double stroller with two girls in it and pulling a wagon with my two boys.  We walked to the church and then to the park.  The moms met me there for lunch, along another friend of ours and her two kids.  And when we got there we were excited to see another friend of ours there with three of her kids.  It was great!  A total of 10 kids!  I brought along our parachute and beach ball, they had so much fun for about  a minute then were on to the next toy!

Last night I had so much fun!  I had the opportunity to go to Julie Watts studio and meet some other fellow photographers.  They do such amazing work!  I have been challenged in my creativity.  We hung out, talked, and took some photos of each other.  Dewey took this photo of Julie, Misty, and I.  Thank you Julie for the fun night!  It was great meeting you Dewey and Misty!

Look what Sherry created!  Sherry, you are so talented!  I am excited to work with you

Victoria's grad pics

 

Outdoor morning bath!

On this beautiful morning I filled their  pool with warm soapy water and they took their bath in the sunshine!

FEET FIRST!  They had so much fun!

 

Playing with photoshop

I had a trial version of photoshop CS3 and this is what I created on my last day of the trial.

Nathan's grad pics

Here is a sneak peak at what I am working on today!

Last Thursday was such a wonderful day!  I had an awesome opportunity to meet with another local photographer, one I admire sooo much!  Julie Watts!  She is an amazing photographer, and so sweet!  Check out her blog www.juliewattsphoto.blogspot.com 

I was honored when she invited me to her photo studio.  She showed me around, taught me a lot, and even took some shots of me and my camera.  This is a picture that I took when she was teaching me about my flash.  THANK YOU JULIE!!!

Later that day I got to have a girls night with my good friend Lindsay, who is also a photographer.   We went to Point Defiance Park and took pictures of each other.  We both had fun being behind the camera, but it felt weird to be on the other side of the lens.

As soon as we saw the sun was setting and the beautiful light it was creating in the distance, we jumped in the car and chased the sun to find a perfect sunset location.

When we lost all our daylight, we went out to dinner.  We ate pizza and talked and finally made it home by midnight.  What a FUN day!

Hair Models

Maternity Pictures

These are just a few of my favorite maternity photos.

The studio session of Kylie's graduation

Check out this bird! It was in a tree in our backyard.  My youngest and I saw it outside his bedroom window.  So I ran and got my camera of course!

YUMMM MOM A SMOOTHIE!

Wow! I am learning sooooo much!  When I was in high school, I thought it was a lame excuse for adults to be computer illiterate.  Now it is ME who feels computer illiterate!  I love my new Mac though!  It makes things a lot easier!  I will never go back to the PC world!  

I am working on building my business.  I am officially not continuing my school next year.  So Photography will be my only business to pursue.  I am changing a lot....for the better.  My clients will now be able to view their photos, while I take them in the studio.  Then schedule another appointment to view a slide show of their finished photos, and recieve a password to order their photos online.  This is an awesome way to give your families opportunities to purchase their own prints and for you to have plenty of time to decide what prints you want.  I will still be offering high resolution digital files, but instead of burning CDs I will post your photos on a password protected photo gallery for you to download.  I am really excited! 

Dr. Brossel

 I have been going to the same dentist since I was 5 years old. WOW that is 20 years.  I know most people hate going to the dentist, but ever since I was a little girl I love going to the dentist.  (and I haven't had a perfect dental history either) Now my kids love going to the dentist too.

Today I had the honor of taking the staff pictures for my dentist's website.  They are being recognized as best dentist in Federal Way.  I have include pictures of Dr. Brossel and Sarah.  She is the one who cleans my teeth.  (But we usually do about as much talking as cleaning, if not more)  I love her!  My husband has banned me from going with him when he gets his teeth cleaned, because we talk the whole time. (he feels a little left out I think) lol  My kids love her too, she makes them love to take care of their teeth, and they can't wait to show her their pretty smiles.  Which is great because we already know our 4 year old is going to need lots of dental work.