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having had the high privelege of capturing ashley’s beautiful sister last year, it was a privelege to be asked to document this amazing time for ashley.  um, hello, beautifulness!  this is why i love shooting early, early in the morning.  and why i love senior portraits.  time to wander, explore the area, and especially the fun of working with someone who’s creative and just as adventuresome as i am!  (ceanne, you are an amazing mom and assistant, and i loved having you!)

i love redheads.  can i say it again?  i LOVE redheads.

thank you so much, l. family, for the honor.  you set the bar high for what i expect of my girl when she’s a young lady.  congratulations, ashley, on your senior year!

hugs!  –angela

crazy story… julie and i “met” at a Christian retreat and hit it off on the spot.  as we talked, we realized first, that we went to the same college.  then, that it was at the same time.  oh, no way… we knew each other!  i remember meeting her through a fellow member of our traveling theatre troupe.  i thought she was adorable!  guess what?  she still is.    she’s now a phenomenal counselor, specializing in children’s counseling.  as a mom of five myself, i value her for her wisdom and sensitivity toward children and families.  these are a little peek into her headshot session to help clients get to know her better through her website.  (yep, that’s clickable!)

this one makes me giggle, because i asked her to “rest her arm” on a patch of long grasses… didn’t she make it look genuine? 

thank you for being such an example to me of a woman who knows who she is in her Maker’s world.  and for being so beautiful!  oh, and, happy birthday!

hugs…angela

it’s no secret that i’m smitten with kylie.  she and her big brother and sister (well, okay, and mom and dad!) are my dream models.  their love for each other shines through in each of their sessions, and they’re willing to put up with crazy miss angela to get their memorable images.  this session commemorates baby sister’s one year birthday, and as usual, she spoiled me rotten with her dramatic expressions, her heart-stopping gaze, and of course, her attentive family.

truly, i can’t take it.

baby-girl, your family adores you… and what an awesome family they are. 

mommy didn’t plan to get “caught” on this session, but i couldn’t help myself.

…and the smash-the-cake.  seriously love the delicate little handling of her cupcake.  it was, i’m pretty sure, her first taste of junk food.  (tainted by miss angela – i’m sorry!)  she ate like such a lil’ lady… even covered in frosting!  (*special note for all the mommas – this adorable ensemble was created by my friend alicia of too too precious. visit her facebook page for ordering info!)

 who’s the yummy one?!

miss angela loves you, kylie-baby!  tristan and mackenzie, i like you guys quite a lot, too! 

BIG hugs to you all… miss angela

mike is a fabulous DJ we had the privelege to work with at several weddings, where we grew to respect and really like him and his beautiful wife, victoria.  when they shared with us during a reception that they were expecting their first lil’ one, we giggled and danced with them… and then even more so when they asked us to do their maternity session.  (okay, angela giggled and danced…) 

anywhoo, when victoria agreed to be brave and creative and play with us on the beach, anna and i couldn’t wait. 

when we say, “loving legacy,” we mean not just yours, but ours, too.  as homeschool parents, we consider our family business to be part of our kids’ education.  you’ll often find one of our own to be assisting us… they’re learning photographic art and technique alongside their parents, and we’d be thrilled if someday they take us over. 

 i’m so spoiled to get to “work” with clients like this, and with my tiny little girl, who doesn’t just help me, but is developing a creative voice all her own, with growing technical skills to match.  pretty soon, i’ll be assisting her.  can’t wait!

i’m proud to be your mama, sweet girl.  it’s an honor to work alongside you. 

 and one more momma-word: our girl doesn’t just stand over my shoulder.  these images are her own composition and even posing… all manual exposure on our professional equipment. 

and now, the slideshow mike and victoria requested for their baby shower.   

can’t wait to meet you, baby-girl!  if you’re half as pretty as your mommy and kind as your daddy, they’re going to need bodyguards.

hugs!  {{–miss angela and anna}}

such a manly name, for such a little man.  this little guy was born into the home of one of my favorite clients (i have a few )… going to their home is such a treat for me.  cedar is baby #6, and his momma is a doula (birth assistant) who delivered him at home.  he’s a well-loved little guy, who will grow up to be an awesome man of God. 

so loved.

yes, that is the end.  couldn’t help it. 

thank you so much, dear family.  you know how i adore you.  congratulations!

big hugs, angela