Guinness: take 2

Yesterday we went and saw Guinness and guess who is coming home with us this evening. That's right he's coming home with us. We are so excited. He's getting so big. ok false announcement. It will hopefully be next week.
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Guinness

Today after an all too brief weekend with the family we headed over to Lori and Sully to see our new puppy. We've been waiting for lady to get prego for about a year and she finally had her litter. The poor gal has 13 pups to care for now. Andy and I went and picked out Guinness about a week and a half ago, but this time his eyes were open and we got to bring Ayden along.

Guinness is a brindle great dane pup from Lady and we are happy to welcome him into our family. I'm sure you'll see lots of him on here just like Ayden, but just a few updates until he comes home, he has to stay under mommies care for a bit longer.
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Ayden gave him lots and lots of kisses.

He wanted to bring him home now so he could sleep with him.

How long till he stands as tall as Andy?

And Lady taking care of her babies. She is a great dog and mommy! Ayden is petting Guinness in the back.

I'm out for a while until I have some down time on the vineyard. I will try to post on the road and do have some images ready for at least one post. Then when I come back it will be time to buckle down. Have a great week.

Dagwood and Maggie

So while I was away on vacation for the weekend, I only picked up the camera for a grand total of about 20 minutes max. I thought I would play more, but I didn't. These two just had to get their image taken.... actually they really wanted the treats that were sitting right in front of where they were looking.

Hint to husband (notice this is a clear black and white hint) WE NEED TO GET A DOG!!
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Leave it....

Mmm peanut butter...

Bella

Just a quick image to hold you all over as I bunker down with the holiday rush. The blog will be slow as I spend countless hours in Lightroom and Photoshop editing and optimizing images for the holidays. O and I do have a few weddings to shoot this month too!

This is Bella, I got to meet her in MO and she photographs beautifully.
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Kirby

And I thought children grew fast. Kirby has grow so much from her first session. Here is her most recent session. Still a little lover.
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Kirby's first session.

Brenda + Derek

Prior to our wedding last Saturday we drove into Leola for a portrait session with Brenda and Derek. Brenda got hooked on my blog about a year ago and since they are already married we did an anniversary type session and brought the puppy too.

Brenda loves this old barn and got permission for use to use it. It was so cool. We could have shot the whole session there. Thanks for a great session and wonderful start to our day. Next time we are up there, we'll be crashing at your place no Lake View Motel, he he.
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by Maria:

Puppy Love

I want one! Kirby was so cute and I really want one. Ayden would have loved her. We so need to get a dog now that we have the yard and house space. Andy gets to clean up the poop though.

Becky brought Kirby in for her first session, we are going to do three sessions total to document her growth. I was excited when Becky called asking if I'd do pet portraits. Of course. While we have none I still love to go and rile up others - kinda like kids. Kirby was so cute and I can't wait to see her again for her next session.
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The Y Family: 06.08.07

Another wonderful family session. Heidi, I know you've been waiting to see this one.

Sometime you just need to be patience - and wait till the parents aren't around. This was at the end of the session. Doesn't he look like a little stinker.

The whole fam.

Mom and Dad.

Lucy.

Amanda + Jed + Dagwood: 05.07.07

On Monday I got to spend a bit of time with a great couple. I am so looking forward to their wedding. Not only do they love my work, but they are fun and I already know some of the bridal party so I know it's going to be a great time. O and they are cute too.

They brought their dog Dagwood with them, Ayden would have been in heaven! Here they are.
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Guess what I have PS again so back to the images.

The S Famiy 11.18.06

Last week Ayden got a bit sick and since it was contagious he couldn't go to daycare. The S Family was nice enough to reschedule their session so that I could stay at home with my baby. I think it worked out well as we ended up with some beautiful light and wonderful images here are a few.

Pet Portraits 10.27.05

I'd tell you their names, but this is a secret kept from their dad. So if you recognize these to hams be sure to be quiet until after the holidays. We did a full shoot with many different outfits (yes I said outfits) as well as on-location and in the studio. This was new for me and so much fun.

Dawn & Parker 10.17.05

Another fabulous couple. O how I love my job! They liked the images from Willie and Jenna's engagement blog and requested the same place with their great dane Macy. So my goal was to make it a bit different even though it was the same location and time of day.

Macy looked like a deer when she was jumping through the tall grass. It was crazy and she about knocked me out when her head smashed my camera into my head. What I do for a shot. Still lots of fun and I'm looking forward to their wedding next summer.

So without further adue meet Dawn, Parker and Macy upclose.