The Family is One of God's Masterpieces

I have been working for Danielle for a couple of years now. I wanted some more family portraits for my portfolio, so I asked if I could take some of her family. They are so funny. They let the kids look and act however they wanted, and I am so glad. In the photos, you can really see that they are just being themselves. Natural pictures are the best. Everything worked together great and they all look beautiful.

Sing a Song of Flowers, Flowers All Around.

Flowers that are growing, growing in the ground

Flowers of each color make a pretty view.
Red and orange and yellow.
And blue and purple, too.

Jessica is a good friend of mine. She was very nervous for her senior pictures and thought she wouldn't do well. She was totally wrong. Her pictures are beautiful, and she looks gorgeous. I had a fun time shooting her because I got to do what I love (take pictures) and spend time with a great friend and wonderful person. 

Some Thoughts...

I don't know if anybody even reads these, but might as well write down what I am thinking even if it just for me.

I am sitting in my photography lab right now and I just had a discussion with my class and teacher, and I don't know what to think anymore. 

For photographers to get jobs, they need to be confident. I don't feel confident at all. I only charge 50 - 75 dollars, hoping someone will want to use me since I am so cheap. People tell me that making myself cheaper won't help at all, I need to show that I am confident in myself as a photographer so other people with trust me. But if I can hardly get jobs when I charge so little, I doubt anyone will want me if I charge 150 - 200. That would still be cheap. For what I give people, other photographers would charge 500 - 1,000 dollars. But people don't understand that, so I remain cheap.

I look around at other photographers, and I feel like I am not good at all. I like my photos, and my clients like my photos, but compared to other photographers...it just doesn't seem good enough. 

People don't trust me because I am young. I just want a chance to show what I can do. 

Or am I holding myself back? Am I afraid I won't be good enough, so I don't take a chance? How can other people take a chance on me if I am too scared to take a chance on myself?

It Is a Happy Talent to Know How to Play

Words that describe Sarah are: crazy, beautiful, fun, and super fantastic.  One day, Sarah and I decided to just take pictures.  We went to a park nearby, and basically just goofed around.  And even though we were not taking it very seriously, we still got some good shots! 

A Baby Has a Special Way of Adding Joy to Every Single Day

I absolutely love babies! It was super special for me to shoot Ava, because I have known her family since before Luke, her big brother was born.  They are all adorable children with the most beautiful blue eyes.  I am excited to watch little Ava grow.

This was my first ever newborn photo-shoot, and I really didn't know what I was doing!  But Mrs. Alcott was very patient with me and I feel like I learned a lot.  We dealt with everything that is expected with newborn photo-shoots.  A hungry, tired baby who wants mom. :) But she still looks precious.

I am not entirely happy with how these turned out.  I feel like I can do better and I hope I get a chance to try and get some more.