Isaac + Mason | {Babies!}

Double post! No extra charge.

Below we have Isaac, a 3 month old cutie with eyes that would melt the iciest heart, and a faux-hawk that even made me a little jealous. We spent half of the time in the studio, and spend the 2nd half of our time together out of doors enjoying the beautiful light only morning clouds can produce.

Here’s Mason! He’s been in my studio two times prior, so we decided to go on location for his 8 month photos. I love love love that last image. Mason the Bubble Destroyer!

graeme - Chalk that last one up to a little bit of providence. =)September 2, 2010 – 10:05 pm

Amelia - How did you even get that last shot? Beautiful photos!September 2, 2010 – 6:48 pm

RDThompson - The last one seems absolutely impossible. I LOVE the one in the basket. Good call :-) September 2, 2010 – 3:16 pm

Vignettes of 2010 | {August}

What a wonderful month August was! We finally got a few days of relief from the heat and the rain, which made trouncing around (you didn’t know I trounced, did you?) in the woods much more agreeable. With these images I really tried to convey the overall feeling of the transition into the soon-to-be-here autumn. Leaves not as pristine as they once were, creek banks still green but with subtle signs that they’re struggling to keep that color. All speaking to the fact that the days are going to be shorter and colderĀ  – and I say bring it on. I can’t wait to put a sweatshirt on.

Factoid: The white orb in the diptych near the bottom is actually the sun, shot with my macro lens at it’s shallowest depth of field. Crazy.

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ashlee - love love love!September 1, 2010 – 3:24 pm

RIley - That was a much nicer august than I remembered. Yours wins.September 1, 2010 – 12:35 pm

Aubrey - Ooh-la-la! Looks great!September 1, 2010 – 12:55 am

Kristiface - Love the first and fourth ones!!!!August 31, 2010 – 3:25 am

Chrissy D - Beautiful!!August 31, 2010 – 1:25 am

Maria Davey - Outstanding images! I’d frame these any day.August 31, 2010 – 1:21 am

Lucas | {SENIOR}

Lucas wanted to do his senior photos at his high school, which was a great idea! I've never shot at this particular school, so it was a great opportunity to find some new textures and colors. Shelby and Diamond (his two dogs) also accompanied us as we walked around the exterior, but I'm fairly sure they were not overly interested in photo taking.

Lucas is one of my senior reps, so make sure to get a referral card from him and bring it in for $20 off a senior session.

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Jessie - Love that flare!August 31, 2010 – 2:54 am

Ben - dude, love it! =DAugust 31, 2010 – 2:53 am

Ben & Kristi | {Lifestyle}

I shot Kristi and Ben’s wedding down in Atlanta AGES ago back in early 2007, and since then we’ve become great friends! Last November I was running a special to raise money for Blood:Water Mission by offering $50 shoots with all proceeds going directly to the organization. Kristi and Ben were living in Japan at the time, but wanted to donate anyway with the idea that if they were ever back in the area I would get them in front of my camera. Better than just coming for a visit, these two decided to MOVE back to Dubuque! Yay!

These were shot down in the beautiful Mines of Spain. The natural light was just too beautiful to pass up, so we made good use of it, but I’ve included some lit ones below.

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Deb - These are ALL just wonderful. If I had to pick just one…the navy uniform and Kristi in the pink dress…but the kiss is a very close second. Great job Graeme! The mines of spain is a favorite spot of mine…BEAUTIFULAugust 31, 2010 – 3:01 am

Charissa - I LOVE!!!! :) First one is precious. the eighth one of ben kissing kristi’s forehead reminds me of one of their wedding photos actually…I think. :) and the last one on the right is just so them. perfect. :) August 31, 2010 – 3:01 am

R.D. Thompson - By no favorites, of course, I meant they are ALL my favorites.August 31, 2010 – 3:00 am

Kristiface - haha, yes for sure :) the lighting was SOO great! and i loved the location too. =)August 31, 2010 – 3:00 am

R.D. Thompson - I love them all. No favorites. Perfect light.August 31, 2010 – 3:00 am

Ben - last navy uniform photo = da bomb!August 31, 2010 – 2:59 am

Graeme - Kristi: is it fun to comment on your own blog photos for once??August 31, 2010 – 2:59 am

Riley - AWWWWW-some.
my favorite is the last one on the right. Hilarious.August 31, 2010 – 2:59 am

Kristiface - i think my favorite is the one with me sitting on his lap in the field! :) thanks graeme!!August 31, 2010 – 2:58 am

Vitality - Love the first one! Keep up the good work!August 31, 2010 – 2:58 am

Peyton | {SENIOR}

My ears certainly perked when Peyton told me she had procured a baby-grand piano at a local college for her senior photos. I'd never shot portraits of anyone w/ a piano before, and I immediately saw in my mind's eye the black and white below of her playing. After leaving the small hall, we went outside on the grounds for a few more, praying that the dramatic sky would not produce a dramatic reschedule. The rain held off and eventually we made our way out to the fringe of town to capture the gorgeous sunset and a few on a road that has a special place in her heart.

Peyton is one of my 2011 Senior Reps – find her to get a card worth $20 off any senior portrait package. Or just find her to tell her that she rocked these photos.

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Some Guy - 1, 9, 13 are all my favorites. Beautiful of course. Good use of 30 more minutes :-) August 31, 2010 – 3:23 am

Graeme - Thanks guys! I always like seeing which ones strike you.August 31, 2010 – 3:19 am

Kaylee - These are sooo good!!!! Can’t wait for you to do mine!!August 31, 2010 – 3:19 am

Riley - TOPS! #7 my favorite (reading left to right)August 31, 2010 – 3:02 am

Some Guy’s Wife - The last two are my favorite. As usual, they are all fantastic.August 31, 2010 – 3:01 am

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