You guys have been so patient and I **so** appreciate it!  I’m working feverishly (still!) to get all the sessions from Cincinnati previewed and proofed !  There were SO many gorgeous kids, families, babies, seniors, etc…. here’s a small sampling of what I’ve got previewed so far… more to come, I promise, I promise!  :-)

See!  I really wasn’t kidding – so many beautiful clients! More to come… soon… I promise!

Previewing another session from my marathon-shoot in Cincinnati a few weeks ago… these girls were beautiful, and ready to pose for the camera!  A photographer’s dream come true – they were fun, sassy, and adorable!  Just one preview for now as I work up a few more to share…..

To personalize these simple and timeless looks you need accessories. Accessories = fun, eclectic, classic, bold, delicate, etc. This is where each member of the family gets to show a little of their own personality without taking over the portrait. It says ME without screaming… and that’s where we can help.

For the girls in the family, it’s easy! Jewelry is usually the first way to personalize your portrait look. Start with what you wear every day and never take off: wedding rings, lockets, etc. Then add anything else that has special meaning and suits the look of the day. If your outfit still needs a little oomph, the first two sets above will look great with chunky, natural looking pieces, and for the third set, try pearls or long, multi-strand colored “gemstone” necklaces.

For guys, add a tee under a sweater or shirt, try a great belt, pay attention to your shoes, and choose jewelry that matters to you as well.

Another amazing family…. another rainy day in Cincinnati!  I had the pleasure of photographing Lora’s family again… this time in downtown Cincinnati!  She paid close attention to our conversation on “what to wear” and with the help of her awesome hubby….. came up with a wonderful look for the whole family… fun, colorful, but not too busy!  Downtown was the perfect venue for this urban chic family session!

And now, continuing with some previews from my jam-packed week in Ohio last week, here’s one of my favoritest, cutest, most adorablest toddlers of all time!  I’ve been photographing this cutie since she was just a few weeks old…. and now look at her!  So beautiful and full of energy and sass! I love her strong sense of self (already, at age 2!!!) and her love of shoes and hair accessories!

The winner of the FRESH FACES Fall ‘09 contest is….. (drum roll please)….

Number 4!

CONGRATULATIONS and a big super-duper huge THANK YOU to all of you who took the time to vote!

Stay tuned for another contest soon!  (But next time, something slightly different….)

Let’s go over some simple hair do’s and don’ts for your portrait session!

Do -

• style your hair in a way that’s “normal” for you
• choose hair accessories that complement your clothes
• use a moderate amount of hair styling product
• bring extra hair supplies (product and accessories) to your session, just in case

Don’t -

• decide to get a new style right before your portrait session. You won’t look like YOU.
• do the helmet head hairspray look
• go overboard on the hair accessories. Bows the size of dinner plates are never appropriate.

Double the fun!  That was the motto for this adorable family!  Mom and dad coult not have been any cuter and the twins… oh BOY!  So content and even smiling at the ripe old age of 2 weeks old!  Just a few sneak previews to enjoy while I am proofing the next session up in the queue.

WOW!!!

What beautiful babies and kids y’all entered into this Fresh Faces Fall ‘09 contest!   Email your friends and family to have them vote for their favorite, too! Winners announced soon!

READY….SET…..VOTE!

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Fall portraits don’t always mean traditional “fall” colors. Let’s take a look at this week’s selections from Old Navy and Gap:

The evergreen selection is more traditional without screaming “HELLO THESE ARE OUR FAMILY HOLIDAY PORTRAITS” and the contemporary lines of the clothing keep the colors from being stuffy. The blue monochrome set in the middle takes it a step further with contemporary lines AND a fun, bright color. With the navy/raspberry set at the bottom, you step back to a more traditional color with navy, pop it with the raspberry and again with the striped dress, but the lines of the clothing choices themselves are more simple and traditional. Easy peasy!