What I've Been Up To This Summer, Newborns, Boudoir, 1 year olds, 2 year olds, and Engagement Parties! | Morgantown, WV Photographer

Sorry its been so long since I posted!! I went on a few trips and came back full force ahead with lots of sessions recently! :o)

Here a few shots from the lasts few sessions...

Baby Brantlee came to visit and for a newborn session in June 

Momma followed by instructions to a "T" and this allowed for great posing!

June sessions also included a boudoir, 2 make up lessons for KOP (Kassandra Olgers Photography), and a mini session of my 9 month old niece.  I exclusively work with Joy from Beauty by Joy, Lisa from Kiss and Makeup, and Nina from Nina Nolfi Makeup Artistry for photography clients.

For a present (my sister's birthday and mother's day), Lisa from Kiss and Makeup came gave us a super fun make up lesson and our own eyeshadow palette to use our new skills!  I hope to someday do a "stylized" glamour type of session so for those who may not want to do a boudoir session, may have the opportunity for some pampering and portraits/headshots.  The next few pictures are the "before" and "afters".  I hope to do a lesson with Joy soon.  

Moving onto the my favorite type of session... a boudoir!

This boudoir beauty *rocked* her session!  She brought ski boots and accessories to personalize her session.

Next, Nina came by and we talked make up so of course I grabbed a before and after! :)

Ahh the before!

Phew, the after.

Moving onto July & August sessions.....

Boudoir Beauty from last weekend :)

Saaa---Mokin'!

Gwen is 1!

Harper is 2!

Boudoir Beauty from last week!

Engagement party!

This has been one busy summer.  Looking forward to fall, football season, and my sister in law's wedding :)

High Five for Friday | June 21, 2013

Well, as always this post is dominated by fun foods I have tried or even tried to make :)

1. "Cookie dough".

No eggs, no milk, no butter!

It was pretty good although my mom turned up her nose a bit!

2. Barefoot Contessa's Mustard Roasted Salmon

My friend referred me to this recipe and it was outstanding!

3. Green Monsters.

These are my favorites smoothies and the easiest way to get your greens in!.... or use them up if they have been in the fridge awhile!

4. Photos.

No really!

I have collected pictures of my hubby and I since we first started dating 7 years ago.  I updated the album today with photos from 2011-2013.  Somehow 2009-2010 got lost and I need to find some more photos of those years.  We got engaged in 2009 and married in 2010.. so it shouldn't be too hard.

5. Yoga.

I have gone to yoga *three* times this week.  I tried a "hot yoga" class for the first time...85 degrees in that room I tell ya!  It made me more flexible and hopefully all that extra sweat was for somethin!

Thanks for reading!

Gearing up for a July and August full of boudoir clients.  Did you see my last post that features a video of a boudoir segment on the Today show??

Boudoir Photography | In the News!

The "TODAY" show recently featured a story on boudoir photography!  A NY photog is featured.  Her business has doubled in the last 2 years.  Mine definitely has taken off over the past year!

See the news video on You Tube by clicking here

As they said.. {I} provide the setting, some props, and a little retouching... and you walk out feeling glamorous!

... and I am definitely not planning on offering any "dude-oir" sessions ;)

Boudoir Client Testamonial | Lewisburg WV Boudoir Photograper

This gorg boudoir beauty came from a few hours away for her session.

Her hubby is going to be *wowed* for their anniversary later this month!

She got her album today and she Love, Love, Loved it! :)

High Five for Friday! | June 7, 2013

1. Recent vacation.
Our friends Em & Cor got married in Jamaica two weekends ago.  We had a *great* time and we loved sharing our vacation with about 40 of her family members and friends!

image via drugstore.com

2. New 5 dollar hair mask!
My favorite fashion/makeup/etc blogger - The small things blog recently reviewed some hair masks.  I am no hair expert nor do I know too much except after Jamaica my hair was a total mess.  I bought this 5 dollar mask at Kroger's and can see a difference with just one use! No more tangles and mess.. woohoo!

images via google images

3. Food share.
This weekend is the first of 22 weeks Forrest and I will be getting a supply of vegetables from a local farm.  I am excited to try out some new things and revamp my eating after all the junk I've had recently.

4. A relaxing weekend.
Phew, after lots of busy times.... this weekend we have few plans.  One photo session Sunday for me and a going away party Saturday.  Otherwise not too much :) Next weekend will be jam packed with 2 boudoirs *and* a wedding!  Excited for both :D

image via google images

5. New lipstick color.
I am all about the coral!

Thanks for visiting :)
I will be posting an online offer for *same day* editing of boudoir sessions later this summer... so go check on my photog FB page!

Five *new* favorite snacks | Morgantown WV Foodie

Im going to share my 5 new favorite & healthy snack ideas!

1. Avocado on toast, iity-bitty sprinkle of salt.  (others have put feta on top, I didn't have any but definitely will try next time!)

2. Apple with PB2!

3. Rice cake with peanut butter, banana, and honey.

4. Blood red oranges.  *def* hard to find in WV!

5. Homemade ginger ale.  (not really a snack, but good!)

Recipe available via link above.  From my new favorite book #undiet

Cheyenne: Class of 2014 UHS | Morgantown WV Senior Photog

My step sister is graduating next year.  WVU or West Liberty watch out!  Just kidding... Sort of.  Anyways, we had a great time this past weekend taking pictures all over the place... here is a sneak preview of another place a colleague directed me to!  Loving the bamboo shoots! :)

PS
This is the typical Cheyenne look... haha!