I mentioned in Day 81’s post that I was borrowing studio lighting from Severna Park Photo.  I decided to try it out one more time – in a more controlled setting – to get some shots of my new CD/DVD cases for my digital clients.  These are completely un-edited, which was sooooo nice!  I think it shows them off pretty decently.

And for those of you wanting to know, here are the specs on these cases:

Template: Design Aglow “For Collectors of Art & Style” DVD Cover

Printer: White House Custom Colour (WHCC)

Model: Clara

How do I get this case for my digital images?

Now tell me you’ve been a faithful blog reader for the past year & have waited with as much anticipation as I have for this little cutie to turn one!  I mean come on!  Haven’t you followed her sessions every three months?  Haven’t you waited to see what great outfits her mommy has picked out?  Haven’t you waited to see what new milestones she’s accomplished?  Well, if you haven’t, then shame on you.  Don’t you know you have to LOVE everything I LOVE?  I forgive you…so keep reading…

These are a few sneak peeks from Clara’s 1-year session.  I was out of the country on Clara’s actual birthday, so her mom & I scheduled her session for the week after I returned.  I cannot believe how much a baby can change in just three short months!  Clara has gotten so much older!  Where is that little baby?  She is cruising, talking/babbling, making animal noises, and almost walking!

I have so enjoyed our sessions this past year.  It’s just hard to believe that I came to her at 3 weeks old and now she’s one!

Happy Birthday, dear Clara.  I can’t wait to see you grow even more!

Well, I’ve been a busy little bee lately.  And very happy about it, too!  A smile always comes to my face when I get an e-mail from Kelly about taking Clara’s next set of photos.  I just love love love seeing her grow & change each time I visit…and she’s not even mine!  This is why I love my job:  I get to meet new people, invest in their lives, capture meaningful moments for them, & in the end, come out with friends!

You might remember Clara from her Halloween/6-month photos.  Well, she’s gotten even bigger & cuter!  It’s almost Christmas & Clara is as well dressed as ever, plus she is crawling, babbling, saying “uh-oh”, and she smiles at me! (a little)  Besides Clara’s uber cute & stylish outfits, what I really enjoyed this visit was a book she had.  It’s “T’was the Night Before Christmas” and upon turning each page Clara is read the story by her grandpa on a recording!  How cool is that?  So whenever she wants to hear his voice she just opens this book & he’s there, reading to her!  I want one for my girls when I’m away this coming March in Ethiopia.

Thank you again, Kelly, for inviting me in to your home.  And it was good to see you again “Grammy” and wonderful to meet Clara’s daddy too.  The smiles she gave when you came ’round were priceless!  Enjoy Clara’s first Christmas…

If you are a faithful blog follower (or stalker, for those of you who follow & don’t comment), you may remember Clara’s newborn & 3-month shots.  Well, here are her 6-month photos!  Can you believe how quickly she’s grown?  I can’t & she’s not even my little girl!

Clara’s mom got this super sweet Candy Corn outfit from Etsy & it fits Clara perfectly…from the little ruffle on her butt all the way down to her candy corn tights & headband!  (If you have never looked at Etsy before I urge you to do so, but with great caution – it’s addicting!)

She was an absolute gem & gave us many smiles.  I think Clara’s favorite outfit was her cloth diaper.  As soon as she got down to that she just sang & talked & growled to her heart’s content!

Thank you again Clara, Kelly & Grammy (and Zelda the cat) for letting me into your home to photograph such a sweet, darling little girl.  I always look forward to it!

Clara’s Halloween costume!

Well, it seems that photography season is in full swing.  I started my week with Mark & Jill’s engagment, and then yesterday I photographed the ever adorable Clara, and on Saturday I’ll get to witness Kate & Joey exchange vows as they commit their lives to one another.  (Not to mention the engagements for the next two Sundays, the family sessions coming up, and yada yada ya….)  But I’d like to pause and let you see how much little Clara has grown.

I first met Clara about 3 months ago when she was just a little thang, and she has blossomed and changed so much in such a short time.  She can smile, coo, kick the toys hanging from her play mat, and even produce the pouty lip!  It’s so amazing how children grow and change so quickly.

Clara was a real trooper, too.  When I arrived yesterday she was finishing up a morning bottle and then we put her through about 4 outfits, 2 head bands, one flower pot, and one beach towel…and she took it beautifully, all while looking good at the same time!  Here is little Clara…

Relaxing in the flower pot.

The famous “lip.”

Clara’s first headband of the day.

On to the bathing suit.

And these are my favorite series.  I can’t get enough of that headband!

And lastly, Clara’s tutu!