hello, summer

I can't believe I actually made it through my first year of teaching Kindergarten.  It's amazing that after 14 years of teaching, this was probably the hardest year.  It started off with me on maternity leave for six weeks, leaving my poor Kindergartners with a myriad of substitute teachers (because my district wouldn't allow me to choose my own substitute, who would have been there the entire time).  Anyway, by the time I came in, it was a bit of a mess, but we figured each other out pretty quickly. 
It amazes me how many people (outside of the teaching profession) think that Kindergarten is easy.  Although the subject matter is simple, this is the hardest grade to teach.  Teaching a child how to hold a pencil properly, and how to follow school rules all while they are crying their eyes out because they need a nap, or their mom, or a snack, is no easy task.  I can't wait to take on the next year.
In the meantime, I am going to be trying to fill my summer with photoshoots.  :)
happy summer!

new business cards!

I ordered some fabulous cards from , which I love. They are just beautiful in person! Now I just need to pass some out! Would you like to help? Pass out 25 cards and get $15 off your session fee! Leave a comment below if you'd like to help! :)

1+1=3

you do the math. :) I got to photograph this couple when they were still pregnant, and then had the honor of being asked to photograph their newborn! These 3 seem destined to be together. What a fabulous family.

a newborn shoot.

Baby "A" was born on my birthday, so I think it is quite fitting that I got to be his very first photographer (well, besides mom and grandma, ha ha!). There are no words to describe the session, so I will just let the photos speak for themselves.