Still Summer!

Yes, it is September.  And yes, Labor Day weekend is upon us.  I keep hearing people comment that summer is OVER.  :(   But, did you know that Fall officially does not begin until September 23rd?  So, according to my math, we still have about 20 days left to enjoy this wonderful season called SUMMER.

Here are a couple summery images to start the weekend.  I'm wishing everyone a fun, happy, relaxing and safe Labor Day weekend!!  And a wonderful 20 more days of summer!  :)

~Tiny Turns One! : Baby Photography~

August 15, 2010 at 12:11am. One year ago...that is when my little Violet entered this world and changed my life forever. Giving birth and becoming a first-time-mom is such a whirlwind! The sequence of events can really be quite a blur! But I remember that moment…8/15/10 at 12:11am…I remember it as clear as day. The moment they set her on my stomach and when I heard her cry for the first time. The moment they put her in my arms, we looked at each other, and I said “hi.” There are no words to describe that feeling.

I never knew it was possible to love someone SO MUCH. I was also totally unprepared for how this little person changes your entire outlook on life. She makes me want to be a better person every day. I want to solve all the world’s problems so she can grow up in a better place. One thing is for sure…no matter what life throws at me, all I have to do is look at her, and I am reminded of how blessed I am.

I have to say, this past year has flown by. I hate that motherhood seems to press the fast forward button on life. It seems like, one minute, she was a 7 pound newborn, and the next minute she’s rolling, crawling, standing and now walking! While each stage passes way too quickly, every new chapter in her life is SO incredibly exciting and fun.

Today, my Little Tiny turns ONE YEAR OLD. It’s been the fastest and most amazing 12 months of my life. Of course, I would like to take this opportunity to share some Tiny photos, old and new!! I had a REALLY difficult time narrowing these down, so get comfy...there are quite a few. :)

Happy first birthday to my Little Tiny Violet Eve!!

brand new! still at the hospital. 6lbs 7oz of tinyness!

just a few days later and she already looks different!

6 months!

dressing up

easter

9 months!

photo taken by Emily Hutson (thanks Emily!)

photo by Emily Hutson

standing!

up north for July 4th

i can never resist taking photos of her while she's sleeping

in Ann Arbor helping me scout locations for an upcoming wedding shoot

we made friends with a nice lady who let Tiny borrow her sunglasses :)

11 months...getting so big!

right:  "photo shoot's over mumma."

we've taken so many pictures in this spot! it's getting a lot harder now that she wants to crawl off the bed.

12 months!  already???  

Thanks for indulging this proud mama and looking at my baby pictures! I hope to share pictures soon from her birthday party, which takes place this weekend.  

~Superbowl Time~

We are cheering for the Steelers, simply because we don't have any outfits that match Green Bay's colors.

Hope you are all enjoying this Superbowl Sunday!  ~Denise & Tiny

go steelers!!

i take the game very seriously.

have fun today everyone!!

~Holiday Wishes & Little Tiny~

I wanted to take a quick moment to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and all the best in the new year.

Thanks to each and every one of you who has joined me on my photo journey in 2010. Whether you invited me into your life to photograph your family, child, wedding, etc...  Or whether you have simply taken a few seconds to check out my blog...thank you.  Balancing life, work, photography, and a new baby has been quite the challenge...so please know that all the support, encouragement and kind comments I receive are hugely appreciated!

Speaking of that little baby who keeps me sooo busy, Violet (aka Little Tiny), I thought this would be the perfect time to share some recent photos of her!!  

little tiny isn't so tiny anymore!

tiny always likes a fashionable hat

tiny's first visit with santa (she seemed a bit confused)

one must accessorize when one has no hair

my little elf                                                                                         my little fashionista

angel face.  i love you tiny!!

Once again, I'd like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season, and best wishes to you in 2011!!  

xo,

denise

New Baby : New Blog

It's been about a year since I decided to give this photography thing a whirl.  A year later, I'm still enjoying it and am hoping to grow this little business into something bigger (at least enough to pay for all the lenses I've purchased!).  With this goal in mind, I figured it was time to join this decade and publish a blog.

It couldn't be a better time for me to start this blog, because I have the perfect subject for my first post.  You see, just over a month ago, on August 15, 2010 (at 12:11 a.m. to be exact), my life changed forever.  It was on that day that I became a mom, and I gave birth to my precious little girl.

Since that day, life has been a whirlwind, but I have made time to photograph this little angel every chance I get.  For my very first blog post, I wanted to share some of her newborn photos.

Introducing ~ Violet Eve Scarletta!

Born 8.15.10 at 12:11 a.m. ~ 6lbs 7oz ~ 19 inches

 

every girl should wear a flower in her hair

everyone comments on her beautiful lips.  of course, i am biased, but i would have to agree they are beautiful!!

I will be sure to post more photos of Violet as she continues to grow.  As I write this, she already looks so different from these pictures (these were taken in the first couple weeks after she was born, and now she's approaching 6 weeks)!  Here's a more recent shot of her with a very silly expression (which she has a lot of). 

look at those cheeks and chins!

Well, thank you for reading my very first blog post!  I look forward to sharing more of my work here, and of course, more pictures of Miss Violet!