Little Miss Janeil Turns 1

Today was a wonderful day!!!! I did a very interesting shoot of a baby girl who made one today.  She was very playful and energetic, she loved to dance and snap her fingers.  Her mother would sing a song that she made up to her, and it goes something like this: Janeil shake that booty booty booty. She would start bouncing up and down, snapping her fingers and grinning from ear to ear. I thought that she was just the cutest lil thing bouncing around in front of my camera.

Well see for yourself;)

It was AMAZING!!!!!

The party was a total Success! I was able to pull it off without a hitch. My husband was as surprised as could be, he tried to say that he knew and I know he didn't.  I prayed that nothing would go wrong and that he would be excited about this event that was being held all in his honor and everything turned out well.

While being apart of all the hustle and bustle that was going on, I was able to play with my new toy so I didn't really feel left out. The plan was to not be home when he got there, so that meant taking everything I needed with me upon leaving my home. I did, however I did forget a few things and my camera WASN'T one of them. I forgot the centerpieces, the money to pay the D.J, and pans to put the food in. I know huh, did I have anything?  One of my twins even left their socks so I had to send someone to get him socks. I had my camera and really that was the only thing that I was worried about.

After sending my cousin and soror back to my house to get the things that I had left everything turned out well. The decorations were beautiful, the cake was absolutely amazing and the food was as tasty as ever (I cooked).


The photographer was even ready to play.  I was able to put the 50mm 1.4 on and shoot till I couldn't shoot anymore.  I got to  play with my settings a bit, although I did get some camera shake, this camera is a bit bulkier than my Olympus is so my arms got some much needed exercise LOL;)

Here is a few shots from the party

Overjoyed and filled with Emotions!

The wait has finally ended. The purchase has been made. The items have arrived, and I am to busy to even stop and play.  OH MY!!!!!
I have been planning a surprise party for the love of my life.  As through the years 21 to be exact. (Yep 21  he was my middle school sweetheart) he has been my knight in shinning armor. God has allowed and given him the means to be an AWESOME  father, husband, and provider. So today is the day that I will surprise him with a birthday party in hopes of showing him how much I appreciate him all that do.  Although there is nothing in this world that could repay him for being the man, father, or husband that he is.

I am truly blessed for this man to have entered into my life and for that, I thank God everyday, because he is one in a million.

I love you Bae!!!!!

 

After this is over maybe I can have some fun with my new items.... Whoooooo Hoooooooo

 

Little Miss Taylor

The delivery date is slowly approaching and Taylor's parents are anticipating her delivery. Invitations done, maternity shots done,  baby shower around the corner, baby room in the stages of preparation and all that left to do is to let Little Miss Taylor bake a little while longer. Everyone is overjoyed with the anticipation of waiting for the arrival of Little Miss Taylor.

Loving life and living it to the fullest!

On Saturday morning my day started at 6:00 a.m which is really not unusual for me however, my twins have now been included into the sporting event mix.  My oldest son and daughter had a football game at 8:00 a.m, (My daughter cheers for his team) my twins had their first soccer game at 10:00 a.m. So as you can see we had a really busy morning. Now for me that didn't end my day, we also had a birthday party to attend later that afternoon. Some of you reading this might ask, well how are you loving your life and living it to the fullest? I will tell you that my dream was to have four children (two boys and two girls) that I have and to own my own business. I have been blessed to have all that I have asked God for. For me there is no greater gift that I could have received over my children, and I thank God everyday for the lagniappe (my business) because it has given me the freedom to participate in their extra curricular activities, while still being able to make a decent salary.

Here is some of the picture from the soccer game. The kids were sooooo cute, they were able to play at their leisure so most of them would kick the ball and run back off the field because they were thirsty or tired. My girl twin played long enough to make a goal then that was it for her. Her brother on the other hand made two goals and then quit. FUNNY:) This picture she was hot and telling her dad that she was ready to go.


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Patiently Waiting

I have been contemplating my next move, what is that you might ask? Well I have a desire to achieve the goal of reaching greater heights in my business. I am upgrading my equipment and shooting everything under the sun. My research has shown me that just because your business is new in name, doesn't mean that you have to settle for small jobs until you get your name out there.

Sitting at home in my down time allows me to look at the work of others that's in the photography business. I have quite a few bookmarks of photographers that I follow. Yep, I FOLLOW them daily sometimes more than once a day. like quality work and as you can see I try my best to give my customers quality images and with that I want the memories that we create together to last a lifetime. I want you to look back and say I remember that shoot!!

Earlier I said that I was upgrading my equipment yes, I am upgrading to top of the line equipment a full frame Canon EOS 5D Mark II, a new camera bag called a Shootsac, two new lens 50mm 1.4 and a 85mm 1.4 this will be my gear withing the next two weeks.

Thanks to all the photographers who have helped me to decide on whether or not I should make the move, and my decision is final I am upgrading!

Baby Taylor

Soon there will be a new baby girl in town, her mother just called on me to create her invitations for the baby shower. I am so excited for her, because this will be her first little one. I Can't wait for the maternity shoot and baby session for little Miss Taylor. Congratulations to my Soror Jalisha and her husband Troy.

Alicary Dewayne

I would like to welcome this handsome little man into the world. He was a pleasure to photograph, one of the most calmest little ones I have ever known. Born August 26, 2010 weighing 8lbs 13oz  he was no little man, but we'll just call him that for fun. Being a week old you would probably say that he mostly sleeps, however this one didn't either wide awake and calm as ever. He didn't mind the camera or me moving him around, being bright eyed and bushy tailed he posed flawlessly as if he knew I was photographing him. Thanks Little Mister Alicary you were wonderful welcome to the world:)

Kaiden Joshua

I was fortunate to have had the pleasure of meeting little Mister Kaiden Joshua on Monday August 30, 2010. He is a handsome 9.5lb baby boy at two weeks old. Kaiden is already full of personality and displays much attitude. But! Let me tell you about Mister Kaiden, he was very aware of what was going on, and the eye contact was there just as if he had already known me. Of course he has heard my voice on several occasions, because his mom and I are friends. When I say his facial expressions were a mess I mean they were a mess, I almost wondered if he was trying to tell me to get that camera out of his face.

Here is a sneak peak of what I am talking about, more to come stay tuned:)