Making Memories

I have been waiting until I got caught up to look through the shots that I took of my husband's parents with all their grandchildren (which includes my 2 kiddos).  They've been pretty patient waiting on me - I took these photos July 3rd!  
I love the beach and especially when me, the hubby and the kids can go & spend time with the rest of the family at his parent's beach house in Ocean Isle, North Carolina.  It's beautiful!!
It's pretty safe to say that my husband's parents have all the grands they are going to get.  They've been blessed with 4; 2 granddaughters and 2 grandsons.  Life God is good!!

I know what the in-laws are getting for Christmas!! ;-)

Baby Riggs - 4 days new {Sneak Peek} & Pullback Shots!!

Meet Mr. Riggs.  These pics were done when he was just 4 days new.  He didn't want to sleep for me at first, but the time waiting on him to cozy into my home studio was so worth it!   It gave me a chance to stare at him, hang out with his mom, his big sister & grandmother - which I enjoyed too.
Thanks for hanging in there with me guys, here is your sneak peek!

And for those of you wondering how all this comes together - I have some pull back shots to share with ya!


I set up using a backdrop stand with lots of blankets/fabric with yummy color & soft texture.  (I end up buying at least 1 new blanket/prop for every newborn session - I have quite a collection now)  

 No artificial or studio lights, just All Naturel! (wow, didn't see the little spider web on the top of the light - OOPS!)

 I slid my kitchen table out of my breakfast nook because that is the best light source I have.  It's in a corner with 2 windows (you'll see the other window in next pic).   Not to mention that one light blue wall makes a great reflector.   Oh and I have a come up with my own version of the "newborn nest" which includes a big square ottoman & a 48" round cushion.  {google newborn nest to see what I'm talking about}

Heater & heating pad is steady running and near the baby for that added warmth.  I also bump my air back so the bare baby doesn't get a chill.

That's the setup more or less.  If any of you have any questions, feel free to ask!  


Riggs' gallery will be finished shortly!

Shockley Family {sneak peek}

It had been a couple years since I seen the Shockley family.  They were still just as beautiful & fun as last time we met for a family beach session.  Mrs. S informed me that they had a new house & the walls needed something.  Her idea was a hall of head shots similar to the Kardashians.  If anybody can pull that off, this gorgeous family sure can!

And if 3 kids weren't enough, Mr. & Mrs. S let each one bring a friend along for their vacation.  They were equally awesome!

Click HERE to check out the rest of their pics & see how much fun we had!

Up next on the blog is another sweet newborn so check back soon!