At the Park ~ Omaha Professional Children's Photographer

The weather here in Omaha, NE has been beautiful!  It almost feels like early spring around here lately.  Yesterday was Lela's last day of  break from school so we decided to go spend a little time having fun at the park.

Wordless Wednesday - Omaha Professional Photographer

Wordless Wednesday - Omaha Professional Children's Photographer

Wordless Wednesday - Omaha Professional Photographer

Wordless Wednesday - Omaha Children's Professional Photographer

Awkward and Awesome Thursday! - Omaha Professional Children's Photographer

Awesome & Awkward Thursday!

Hi all!  Thanks for stopping by for another Awesome & Awkward Thursday! post. :)  I have to admit there were more AWESOME things happening than AwKwArD and for that, as always, I am eternally grateful. :)

Awkward

• Ummm....the above photo?  My youngest can lick her armpit and she acts as if she should win a gold medal or be nationally recognized because of her amazing amount of silliness 'talent'.  ....She takes after her father. For real.

• Meeting the Mom of one of Lela's friends.  That part wasn't awkward.  She is actually quite nice.  The awkward part came when her college aged son came out of the house to go for a run and she proceeded to tell Becca, "This one is a good boy but he's to old for you- I have a 19 yr. old son.  Maybe you should come by more often? eh??"   ..... blink blink ...... *inside my head I said* "UM NO?  ARE YOU KIDDING?!?! She's ONLY 15!" .....  - Instead, I kept my composure and said, "Or maybe not at all.  I don't think her dad is in any big hurry for her to start dating.  Besides, your 19 yr old is still to old for Becca.  She's 15." *smiling through teeth*  Meanwhile Becca is a standing with a big grin on her face and glowing a lovely shade of blush.  I really think I'm going to lock that girl in a closet.  ...... 45 sounds like a good age for her to start dating to me, what do you think? 

Awesome

• My nieces are here visiting from Illinois!!! :D  *doing happy dance*  I get to keep these little lovelies for 12 days and I intend to soak up every last minute of their visit.  I look forward to this every summer.  These girls have such a big piece of my heart.  Aren't they just adorable?!
• Sitting outside with my neighbors in the evenings watching the kids play and visiting until the street lights come on.
• Running errands with my brother-in-law while he is here visiting.  It's nice to spend some quality time with him. <3
• Sunshine and my girls' laughter.
• Having chats with Kendra, my youngest sister, on the phone and her sharing how to make homemade wine :D
• Drive-thrus  ....namely Jimmy John's ;)

Remember to visit Missie and Heather's blogs to see what Awesome&Awkward Thursday! things they have to share with you this week.  :)  Have a great week and see you next week!

Eyes - June Photography Challenge - Omaha Professional Photographer

June 14th

Eyes



Today's challenge is eyes.  In portraiture, the most important part of a photograph of somebody is their eyes.  When viewing somebody's photograph, our eyes/brain automatically seek out the person's eyes in the portrait first - before anything else we seek to make eye contact even in images!  I do believe that old cliche- the eyes are the window to the soul is true.  We speak out loud with our mouth, convey even more with body language but our eyes trump all.

First Holy Communion - Omaha Professional Photographer

Lela made her First Holy Communion on April 10th this year.  Here is a photograph (okay so maybe a few photographs) of her in my studio that morning before we left to go to church.  I loved her dress!  It was simple and soft and classic.  Her dress was hand sewn and my mother made her headpiece and veil.  (The little stinker refused to wear my First Communion dress from when I was little.  She said it was ugly.  *gasp*  Meanwhile,  Becca was annoyed that she was never even given the option of wearing my dress.  Oy!  My girls.  ...at the very least they keep me on my toes. ;)

I Love Eyelashes - Omaha Professional Photographer

This is a personal photo of one of my super cute and handsome nephews.  This little guy just melts my heart.  He's got such a sweet disposition and great personality.  And the blue blue bluest eyes ever with the longest eyelashes! I just wanna squeeze him! 

Wordless Wednesday - A Mother's Love - Omaha Professional Photographer

This Face Makes My Heart Melt - Omaha Professional Photographer

Wordless Wednesday - Omaha Professional Photographer

Wordless Wednesday - Elation - Omaha Professional Photographer

Wordless Wednesday - Omaha Professional Photographer

Wordless Wednesday - Missing My Friend - Omaha Professional Photographer

Wordless Wednesday - My Little Photo Bug -Omaha Professional Photographer

Wordless Wednesday - Omaha Professional Photographer

I admit.  I've been missing in action recently.  It feels good to be back. 

I'm completely behind on blogging and I keep seeing these "Wordless Wednesday" blogs popping up from different photographers and I thought..why not?  I'll give it a try.  So, even though I've rolled out my first wordless Wednesday with...well words.... I promise not to next Wednesday. ;)  Enjoy :)

Baby Sweetness + New Template - Omaha Professional Photographer

As you may have read here in my last post, I won some templates from a another photographer's giveaway on her blog--her templates are so cute; you should check them out.  Anyway, I couldn't wait to use one of them to create this beautiful piece of art for this family.  How adorable is this little guy?  There is something precious and beautiful about a mother's love for her child.  You can feel it in these images.

Sneak Peek from Mini-Session - Omaha Professional Photographer

The mini-sessions were a great success.  As always, Lynette was a great grip throughout the day and made my job much easier.  Here's a quick sneak peek from one of the sessions.  I wanted to use one of the new templates that I won from Wild Hearts Photography's contest. (Thanks again, Stacey!)

Gifts from Mongolia - Omaha Professional Photographer

My mother-in-law went to Mongolia to visit my brother-in-law and sister-in-law.  She came back bearing gifts.  I'll share Lela's gift with you first.  Kathy, my MIL, brought Lela back this beautiful handsewn Mongolian dress with a matching embellished fancy jacket.  It is traditional wear for Mongolian girls on special days or events.  Lela adores it!  Kathy asked me before she left to please be sure to photograph her in it...well of course!  As if I would pass up that chance! ;)  What my MIL doesn't know (and don't worry, I'm pretty sure she doesn't blog stalk me) is that her Christmas gift this year is going to be a HUGE canvas of Lela in her Mongolian wear.  So...if you are related..shhh! It's a surprise.  Don't ruin it for her. ;)

This is my favorite image.  I absolutely love it.  Although, this is not the image I will be giving my mother-in-law and I won't post it here or on FB just in case she does decide to take a peek at the blog.  Then the whole surprise won't be ruined...and also, I think I'll be giving her a color canvas.

 This particular image just puts a smile on my face.  It is such a genuine photograph and truly represents Lela when she is tickled about something.  I love it, not only as a photographer but even more as a mom.

Lela is always so fun to photograph...when she is in the mood.  This particular day was one of those days.  She was excited to help me make her Gramma's Christmas gift.  She was happy to put on her Mongolia dress...and she charmed me the whole session through.  You can take a peek at the color images here.