Headed on a Jet Plane... - Albuquerque, NM and Traveling Photographer

Not quite, no plane. The hubs, baby and I are headed to Colorado tomorrow. There's a new little baby screaming my name and I can't wait to get my hands on her. You'll see her here too, so stay posted!

Happy (early) Safe July 4th!

Hayley and Matt - Albuquerque, NM Couple Photographer

These guys just celebrated their 1 year wedding anniversary... and I had the pleasure of capturing them during this time in their lives. You can FEEL the love oozing from them...and it was fabulous! They were so funny, bubbly and outgoing. Matt was a tad camera shy... so on their next shoot, I think I'll just have to take charge and bring a few beers for him! Shhhhh...

Hayley is a teacher and Matt is a fireman. I have about a million friends who are/were teachers and a family full of firefighters... perfect match for us, right? We had a total blast wandering around to some neat spots and then finally settled down at the Botanical Gardens. We were worried about getting soaked by some monsoon rains but the weather just cooled the hot summer day down for us and cleared out the gardens too!

Thanks so much guys...and I just know there are many, many blissful years of marriage in store for you two. Now...let's get crackin' so we can do a maternity shoot! ;0)

Look who is building their FIRST HOME!!

Val - Albuquerque, NM Headshot Photographer

I know, I know...I've kept you in anxious anticipation to see more of my bestie. But...it was for a good reason. I've been busy busy busy editing these beauties! I'm finally back and able to fill you in on all the juicy details!

Let me explain Val and I have been friends for years. We actually only see each other about once a year. Don't let that fool you though. Rest assured we can get into PLENTY of trouble just once a year. I kid really...we don't get into any exciting trouble. No cops, tickets or breaking laws are involved in our shenanigans these days (they were in our past though!).

This year, Val was in town for a super short time and managed to squeeze me (and a shoot) all into one day. With the hubs watching the kiddo we were free to gallivant all over town, finding neat new spots and taking some awesome portraits of Val. Never know when you'll need a head shot, right? Besides...how often do I get the opportunity to shoot a model? No joke!

Until next year (and who knows where we'll meet up then)...

(where can i order a pair of these gams?)

Val - Albuquerque, NM Headshot Photographer

I suppose I should have titled this post "Wowzas!" Isn't she totally gorgeous?!?

I HAD to share this one picture...I'm still in he process of editing the rest of our fun-filled day so stay tuned!

Taylor Louise - Albuquerque, NM Newborn and Infant Photographer

This little beauty was born back on May 18th... 3 weeks early. She was so, so SO alert... she didn't want to miss any of the action between me, my camera and her. I loved it! As long as she was warm and could stretch out she was so content just to lounge out and stare at the bright windows.

Her daddy is already a goner. G.O.N.E.R. She has him totally and utterly wrapped around her teensy little fingers...and she has the most petite hands I have ever seen. Her mommy, Betsy, and I knew each other in high school. We used to rock out in marching band (true story!) so it was so super cool to meet her daughter and capture this special moment in their lives.

They were super laid back...let me love on their girlie and get my baby fix all while I managed to squeeze in these beautiful shots for them to cherish. Isn't she a stunner?!? Totally gorgeous...

These guys told their families they were pregnant with a picture similar to this... we replicated it (with my own spin) as a keepsake for them.

Total Sweetie - Albuquerque, NM Pet Photographer

I'm a total sucker for dogs...I've got 2 of my own and LOVE meeting friends' and clients' dogs. What's not to love, right?

Well, this is from a recent shoot...and it totally deserves it's own post! I could have played, scratched and loved on this pooch all day long...and there was even a sidekick just as adorable too!