Paige turns {seven}

Today was my niece's 7th birthday party.  I can't believe she is 7 already....that means I am getting old.....  She wanted to have her birthday party at Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, and what a great idea that was!   I mean, who doesn't LOVE froyo?   I often make it a reward for my own kids just so I can go eat it!   I am a total sucker for it, and apparently Paige is too.   My sister asked me to bring my camera along to take a few pics....Enjoy... and Happy Birthday to the most beautiful, smart, sweet, and sassy {seven} year olds I know.  Love you Paige.

wait....the only thing missing here is a picture of ME with her?!   Bummer:(  

xoxo~m*

Fix it Friday

There is this great photography networking site that hosts a Fix it Friday.    This week, I just loved the picture they choose for us to edit!  I am a sucker for a brick wall to begin with, but this girl is just gorgeous!  Her eyes are incredible and match her pants perfectly.  
So, here is the before and after.   This is NOT MY IMAGE.   It is just my EDIT.

BEFORE

AFTER
~edited with Photoshop, actions by Florabella, and some of my own tweaks on the brick.  Message me for the detailed steps.

B&W:
Gradient Map, more Florabella actions for the final tweak

Thanks to I Heart Faces for a Friday morning edit!

....and baby makes 5

I have been such a lagger blogging this past month!   Being a part time working Mom, with a hobby of photography can sometimes pull me in more directions that I can physically go in!   So, I apologize Henley family for taking a few weeks to get your session blogged!

I love meeting new clients and being pleasantly surprised of their fun, enthusiasm, and heart warming smiles.   Will is 5 and about to be a big brother for the 2nd time... you can tell he is a sweet boy, with those sparkling blues and gentle way with his sister.  3 year old Molly is sure to be the "monkey" in the middle!  She has such a hilarious personality, we laughed the entire time!    And then there is baby #3, all snuggly and warm in that beautiful belly.

Meet the Henley family.... about to become a family of 5....any day now!  

Such a pleasure...can't wait to meet the little guy!

xoxo ~ m*