POTD | Idaho Newborn Photographer
Posted on February 28, 2012
Well I clearly have a problem with doing this…. I have no idea why… I mean I feel like I have a permanent butt mold in my computer chair but I just can’t seem to keep up with daily photos. I almost feel like someone should stone me.. but that’s a little harsh 
So I am going thru my recent collection of images that I recently took.. but *sigh* neglected to actually put them somewhere besides on my camera card. I am going to make an auto post on here that will post a POTD daily for me
So once it runs out, please feel free to nag me and remind me.
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Baby A | Sandpoint Newborn Photographer
Posted on February 27, 2012
I have been yapping for a while about how HAPPY I have been on this new- true- direction I have been taking. My fellow photog friend asked me what exactly I am doing.. well… to put it plainly.. I am following my true heart- my true self. I have tried fitting my square self into the popular circle of photography and after some good conversations with some great people… I am just going to be me. After all, I am the best ME
So what EXACTLY does that mean for sessions?? Well, as much as I love my props, you won’t find many of them in photos. Instead you will see the real reason~ LOVE.
The reason why I truly love newborns is for everything that they are. All that fuzz, wrinkles, curled lips, stretched toes and urber soft skin. I love watching who they are and how they move. I love seeing the love ooze out of mom and dad as they hold and just admire this little miracle they have. It truly is something that will leave you speechless and covered in goose bumps.
I am now mixing natural light and studio light into all my current sessions. Natural light portions will be nothing set up. Its just you and that sweet babe doing what you do best- loving each other. In this mixture it is not about composing a perfect image for a print competition or to impress other photographers.. these are to remind you for years of this precious time of your life. After all, it all passes way too quickly.
This last session I went OVER BOARD on images and as much as I want to share ALL of them, these are special just for mom.
*D- thank you so much for letting me capture lil Miss A. She is so sweet and adorable*
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Joy. Love. Happiness. | Newborn Twin Photographer
Posted on February 18, 2012
So many times we can take things for granted but the simple look at a newborn, to see those tiny beautiful details, puts life back into perspective. How miraculous this is! When I look at these babies ( and everyone I am blessed to meet) I fall in love with them. I treat them with love and respect as the gracious gift they are. I easily get lost in those tiny details… the curled fingers, toes that like to stretch, lips that curl and those soft wrinkles that form with every movement they make. It is simply breath taking.
I have had the pleasure of watching this family grow and grow and I am so grateful for each memory I have been able to capture for them. I truly do love them all.
For their newborn session, I was able to travel to their home once again and stay true to my heart and core- and capture those sweet babies as they are. A wonderful and talented friend came along to do something so amazing…… Before you go any further, turn off your tv, turn up your speakers, grab a warm cup of tea and some tissues…. and enjoy.
God touched our hearts so deep inside, our special blessing multiplied.
(TIP… Push pause and wait for video to fully load to avoid buffering and view LARGE)
Thank you so very much Amanda for creating such a beautiful gift. I am so excited of this journey and see so many wonderful things happening. To see more of Amanda’s work, go visit her and tell her that I sent ya She is the sweetest thing!
Now, check out some of the images from 2 beautiful babies
I have not been big into collages for a while but I thought these images were perfect together lol
** A & L, Thank you SO very much for allowing me into your life to capture your family. I love you all! **
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POTD | Sandpoint Baby Photographer
Posted on February 17, 2012
A friend has been inspiring me with her own Photos Of The Day.. I have to say that I am very guilty of not using my camera more for my own personal use. Ugh- G U I L T Y. For some reason it is so hard for me to pull it out and capture my own crazy life- maybe its because I feel like I am in that Groundhogs Day Movie- where things repeat over and over again lol.. you know… MOTHERHOOD!
Ya’ll feel free to nag me to post my POTD every day- it will make me get off my bum and have some personal family fun!
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Dover Family Fun | Sandpoint Idaho Photographer
Posted on February 16, 2012
Summer and Fall seems to be the biggest time of year for family photos.. .and why not, I mean you have sun and fun cute clothes you can wear… and water, sand and just fun. BUT, lets not forget one of Sandpoint’s beautiful seasons… WINTER. Winter family photos can be a lot of fun. So what if you have to bundle up in snow gear- go play in the snow and enjoy Gods work in the winter!!
Last week I was so HAPPY to have some NICE winter weather so we headed to Dover for some fun! As any kids would at this age, they weren’t too keen on doing photos at first in the cold, but after a few minutes of just being silly and enjoying our surroundings- I was able to get a ” that was fun” comment!!
It was so nice to be able to get out and enjoy that sun that day…. it was perfect.
Here is a sneak peek into our session
just getting a little help from sister lol
As a mom of boys myself, this photo just makes my heart just melt. I love the way he is looking at his momma!
** H- I am so glad I was able to see the kiddos again. I can’t believe how time really has flown by. I had a great time and look forward to our next adventure**
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Baby K | Sandpoint Idaho Baby Photographer
Posted on February 12, 2012
Oh this little one made my heart skip beats.. She is SO stinken adorable!!! I really could have just snuggled with her all afternoon- if she would have let me. And her parents… Oh my goodness – the sweetest couple. I do have to brag a little about her daddy- it always melts my heart when a dad acts like a daddy This daddy was so in love with his daughter- he took such great care of her and was so gentle and sweet. Everything he did, he did to perfection with her – to make sure she was safe, protected and loved. I hope when she grows up she will remember how much her parents love and cared for her on her first photo shoot- seeing that relationship made my year. I love seeing parents love their babies. Being a parent is so re-rewarding… ok and a little stressful, but hey- that’s what chocolate is for right
** J & K, thank you so much for letting me capture your little one- I really enjoyed meeting all of you **
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Double Loves | Sandpoint Idaho Newborn Photographer
Posted on February 10, 2012
Did you hear??!! There was a burst of TWINS lately. How wonderful and exciting is that??!!!
I was so happy to be able to capture these little peanuts- but they sure did make me work LOL. These cuties were 7 weeks old and were very picky how they liked to be touched. For one, they didn’t enjoy being next to each other… That was actually funny. I really enjoyed seeing 2 different personalities just ooze out of them. The other thing that made me work was the fact that they loved having their legs stretched out- trying to make them curl… LOL forget about it.
But one thing I was able to really see- was who they were in all of their beauty. Those tiny details of who they are… The fuzz on their little chunky faces and the curl of those tiny fingers.
Newborn sessions are one of the trickiest things one can photograph- that I know. But each one of them is so special and such a gift. And I am one lucky and blessed girl to be able to capture those beautiful moments!
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Pure Moments ~ Twins | North Idaho Photographer
Posted on February 6, 2012
I feel like waited so long to see these little babies.. Each day I was in full anticipation to hear the news that they were here. These babies- just like their brothers- are so loved with so many family and friends. And if there was a such thing as a SUPER mom- this mom is it!! I admire everything about her!! She is my mommy idol!!
Well because those babies had their own idea of how they were to enter the world, they were delivered at Bonner General Hospital and I was blessed to be able to go in and capture some Pure Moments of these two miracles!
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Baby A | North Idaho Newborn Photographer
Posted on February 2, 2012
With a house full of boys ( and a pre-teen daughter who doesn’t let me dress her up) I get all gooey when baby girls come into the studio. Yup, you will find me in the corner loving on them.
This little peanut took her sweet time getting here- but she was well worth the wait!!
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Spread The Love | North Idaho Photographer
Posted on January 21, 2012
BACKSTORY:
As some of you know, my husband made the hard decision- like a lot of men have- to move out to ND to work so he could provide for his family. If you are not in this position or have a wife/ husband of someone serving in the military- it’s really hard to understand just how hard it is. We have 5 kiddos that range in ages 11 to 4 months old and each day I have to hear them ask if daddy is coming home yet… each day I sink into my pillow just wishing my husband was here to just HOLD me…. each day I think to myself how much I wish my hubby was here to just see the smiles the my little baby makes, the kisses my toddler gives me, the funny jokes my spunky 5 year old makes, the creative drawings my 9 year creates and just how beautiful my 11 year daughter is turning into.
My husband who is away from what I call CHAOS, is sitting in an overpriced 2 bedroom trailer with no furniture and sharing the house with 3 other guys- who are also away from their families. I am not there to make sure he has clean clothes, good hot meal to eat, or to make sure he is taking care of himself. I am not with him to cuddle at night and watch movies, listen to him sing, watch him be silly, make love to him or even have a little argument.
My husband made that decision to leave his family behind in the comfort of our own home so that we can continue to eat, have a home to live in, to have power and cars to drive. I personally know a handful of other moms that are trying to be strong each day as they too live without their loved ones- raising little kids alone and only listening to the sound of their husband voice by phone- if you are lucky and they have good service where they are!
As a surprise, my hubby came home for a few days- which is like winning the lottery. But unfortunately, it is not a permanent visit 
He has to return back to what I like to call the BLACK HOLE! I have begged, pleaded, and cried to get him to stay. I would LOVE to be able to have the luxury of being able to work my business so that he could actually AFFORD to work here in Sandpoint- HECK, I’ll even take him working in Spokane. I may not be able to snap my fingers and be able to become that yearly million photographer (like we all wish) but I can at least TRY to have him stay just a little longer so he can spend more time with his family.
Currently the business he is working for is STILL waiting for a contract to come in… which in turns leaves him with no job- which equals out to no paycheck… which equals out to him sitting in ND waiting while his family is up here CRAVING for him to just be here. So I have decided to do something CRAZY… seriously crazy. Call me desperate, call me insane… call me a bad business person.. I really honestly do not care at this moment. What you should call me is a wife and a mom that LOVES me husband and doesn’t want to see him leave- not yet. My tank is just not full yet. I need more time!
Ok – so here it is… are you ready (….gulp…..) For THIS weekend ONLY I am offering sessions and a CD of images completely on donation. Yup, that’s right.. Use your session now or later, just give me a call or email, and tell me how much you would like to pay.
To be a part of this CRAZY- INSANE special that SERIOUSLY will only happen this time- you must call or email by Sunday at 8pm.
For clients that have completed a session, you too can be a part of this special. Just call or email me and let me know what you would like to pay for your previous images. I know that there are a list of clients ( I love you) that have invested a good amount into their photos, and you are not forgotten. I will be sending you out something very special just for you!!
Why am I doing this?? Well basically…. God knows my heart and he knows my passion. He knows that I desire to be with my husband and he knows that my husband desires to be with his family. Maybe this will also inspire you too to pay it forward. Try it, for just one day, see what lives you can change
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