Yesterday, I attended a baby dedication in Wilmington, DE. This was definitely a beautiful occasion with powerful charges to the parents, godparents, grandparents, auntie and big sister. The anointing oil flowed as Baby Myles was dedicated back to the Lord.
Earlier today, I photographed a friend and her two children. Now mom and daughter were pros at this whole photo shoot thing, but baby boy was new to it… Wouldn’t you know, by the time I started photographing him, he had the nerve to get sleepy! Well, unlike us adult folks who will work until our bodies just give out or get sick, he went on and got his nap in… and we worked with it! It was a pleasure working with him, and his big sister and mother! One of the highlights was the end of the session after I had put my camera away and was getting ready to break down my lighting gear. I looked over and saw big sister laying under the table that we had her brother propped up on. She was clearly hiding from her mom, but I had to go with it! At some point, her mom asked where she was, and I lied (only for the sake of the photo) and said I think she was upstairs. Anyway, mom got a kick out of the photo once she saw the finished product. Definitely like mother, like daughter. Here is a sneak peek of this session, and more will come later!
I photographed a 3 week old baby earlier this week. Here is a sneak peek.
Yesterday, a friend of mine asked me what I was thankful for. Oh my, there are so many things on that list, like:
I could go on about things small and large, but indulge me please to share just one more. And that is being blessed to spend time with precious little ones, like this cutie pie – my name’s sake – Victoria Faith Payne, who just turned 2!
Thanks for helping the kids get here today :: Great Falls Park Field Trip
A few weeks ago, I posted a fundraiser for my students’ field trip to Great Falls Park in McLean, VA. I am happy to share that we made it there, fully funded, and the kids were able to see a real waterfall, as well as a deer. For quite a few, this was the first time they had seen either.
For people in DC and MD :: Portrait Promotion
Please consider helping Ms. Payne and Ms. Braxon’s 3rd and 2nd grade classes raise money for a bus to Great Falls National Park in McClean, VA. By scheduling this promotional mini portrait session for $100 during the next two weeks, you will help Ms. Payne’s class raise $180 for this bus with the proceeds.
Portrait sessions are 30 minutes and can include up to 4 people. The price covers the sitting fee plus a CD with edited images from the session. Additional time and products can be added for an additional fee. Portrait dates will be between May 25th and June 3rd.
Let me start with a disclaimer. I have probably taken in excess of 200,000 photographs since I have had a digital camera (2006), so despite all of my best intentions, I was unable to go through every photo I’ve taken since then. There are many beautiful mothers that I have photographed that I was unable to include in my collage. Charge it to the late hour and not my heart (please).
Nevertheless, I wanted to say a special Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers out there who continue to provide for and sacrifice for their families and children! Remember, children are a blessing from the Lord! Happy Mother’s Day!
