Newborn Photographer Norman, Oklahoma || Baby E

Little did i know when Blair came for photo class months ago at our photography studio in Norman, Oklahoma, that she would come back for Newborn Portraits with her adorable little bundle of joy! Grandma even got to come and watch us cuddle and pose and model this sweet angel. She fed down at her house, slept the whole way here, and slept through the whole session!! She was amazing! A+ job, Elizabeth!

And i HAVE to brag on my dear husband. I told him I wanted a little bed to shoot on, and LOOK what he whipped out for me!! Isn't it amazing. I think it's maple (right, honey?)-- a deep dark wood with no stain, just tung oil to bring out the shades, and finished to hold it in.

Welcome little bed to my world of newborn photography! Hope you and Elizabeth enjoyed your first photoshoot!!!

Isn't this head piece below to DIE for???? I adore it!!!

Senior Photography Norman Oklahoma || Jennifer

This cute senior's mom found me online searching for Senior Photography in Norman, Oklahoma. Do i have an awesome husband or what? He did a great job with our SEO in designing our site. Thanks hon! :) 

We started the session in my storefront studio on the east side of Norman, which i am Soooooo glad we did. We're fresh in tornado season, and Oklahoma wind was showing it's strength! Luckily the wind died down a bit by the time we finished our studio portion and headed out on location. 

One of the things i love about this session, is that Jennifer wore her great great grandmother's necklace/bracelet/earring set. It was a deep blue stone (sapphires??) and gorgeous gold twists. You'll see it about halfway through the images below. How special is that?! I have a small set from my aunt who passed away from cancer, and i think of her every time i wear it. 

And i'm super stoked i got to use my new blue couch for the first time! :)

Oh... and you can't miss the bright blue snazzy heels!!! Enjoy friends!

Senior Photography Norman, OK || Choosing Family First

**don't worry.... these are ramblings, but there is eye candy at the end!**

Sooo... according to my earlier revelation, i have just blogged when i can... i have over 30 sessions to blog about, and cool musings to explore. But i have made an important decision this week. 

To say NO. 

Not completely, of course. I couldn't live without taking photos. But i have chosen to put my FAMILY FIRST. Having been a photographer longer than my new family has existed, I've known no other way than to squeeze family time around my photo shoots and answering emails and all that goes into running a business. (That would be an enlightening blog post for you--ins and outs of a photo biz!)

But i made a choice Monday... a client wanted to come in sooner. Me, being as accommodating as i can to the whole world, was racking my brain to see how i could make that happen. But i realized that night was the ONLY night the entire week we'd be home as a family. I suggested an alternate earlier time the next day, and then enjoyed the evening of pizza an movies with my boys and hubby. 

I am a self-proclaimed workaholic, and it feels good to stop being in denial and try to do something about it. I know God wants me to be with my family and spend less time on the computer. It is a tool to help me support my family so we can live and enjoy the pleasures of life, not a slave to climb some perceived ladder of fame.

Though i will be spending almost every evening this week shooting/teaching... i am getting better at putting family first. 

Do you have any suggestions?? I would LOVE to hear them.

oh, and here's some eye candy from my most recent senior session. :)