maybe it’s the desert heat, maybe it’s just that i love california, but i find myself daydreaming about cali today.

i love how “two” she looks here. just focused on exploring and having fun, with no concern for what the rest of us were doing.
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here’s a hodge-podge sneaky peek at baby-palooza weekend that went down here at mmp, recently. it was sooo much squishy, sweet, wrinkly, cuddly fun.

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…crazy sexy cool maternity. i love this book. my husband and i purchased it when it was first published, about 13 or 14 years ago. it’s been a constant source of inspiration.

…the sessions. this is a glimpse at a recent “muse” session with my most cherished muse of all…my second-born. many things inspire me to photograph, from a simple object such as a cup or dress to something more complex like a song but nothing as much as this beautifully talented young artist. i’m beyond honored to call her mine.

i’ll soon post more images from this glorious shoot as well as more info on the muse sessions.
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or swim or take a bath, because when you’re two…it’s pretty much the same thing. my natty-cat was a dirty little girly, covered in the chocolaty goodness that was her “cake in a cup” (not to be confused with a cupcake…take a peek here to see what i’m talking about). since it happens to be summertime and she happens to be two years old, what better way to get cleaned up than a bubble bath outside in your blow-up pool? i sure couldn’t think of any!

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need i say more?

…it’s too late. so, do it now.  hug the necks of those you love, relax, listen to music that makes you happy, stop worrying your life away, smile at people, let people know their value in your life, pet your dog…fill the bunny bowl with treats for your kiddies and maybe even enjoy one yourself. all these things and so many more are things i’d like to work on in my own life. i guess just living like there’s no tomorrow…but man, it’s hard. my mother-in-law passed a week ago, somewhat unexpectedly…i have a million regrets and i hate that. this bunny bowl has tremendous meaning to my family, especially now. she got it for my children when i still had only a pair of children. she tried hard to always have it filled with candy, usually m&m’s, kisses or baby hershey’s bars. if there was ever a time that she let it slip her mind and the bowl was empty, she promptly blamed my father-in-law to the children, telling them that “i guess grandpa ate it all” (i don’t think he minded taking the blame). the bunny bowl was a very consistent source of comfort for my oldest daughter when she’d visit grandma and grandpa, if ever she was unhappy for any reason, the bunny bowl was frequently the fix. i can very clearly see and hear her in grandma’s kitchen being held by grandpa, digging her fat little toddler fingers in and scooping out more than she was actually offered, but no one actually minding. yesterday i noticed the bunny bowl while i was putting away dishes and was immediately hit with emotion. i knew what needed to be done…fill that bowl! i actually almost failed by filling it with a healthy treat, then realized that wouldn’t have honored the tradition at all. i’m hoping this is a step in the right direction on a quest to live like there’s no tomorrow.

that’s right!  i’m looking for some “models” for specific shots I need to complete a new portfolio. the models needed for this casting call are as follows: newborns no more than 3 weeks old (10 days or less is preferable), pregnant mommies-to-be (yep, it’s ok if the newborns come from these mommies), at least one pregnant mommy-to-be with prominent tattoo/tattoos.

i’m also looking for models for a brand-new style of session that i’m going to be offering very soon…something I am so excited about. these sessions will focus on capturing your child/children doing exactly what they do best…playing. the models i need for these shoots are 2-4 children or sibling groups in a variety of ages that are willing to do some fun stuff and be photographed while doing it.

Details on the Casting Call sessions:

1) the session will be free of charge. prints will be available to purchase at regular rates.

2) image(s) will be used for my portfolio/advertising/marketing purposes.

3) the session will focus on capturing a specific shot(s).

Please contact Misty for information.