For Dad

Today I had the privilege of photographing this wonderful military family. They were on a mission-to take pictures for Dad. They are going to turn the photos into a calendar for Dad to use while he is deployed. Each kid decided that they wanted to have individual photos done of themselves to be used on their birthday month-isn't that a great idea!? It truly was a great privilege to help you with your family project!

Magazine Submission

I love to get the mail every day. Even when there is nothing good in the box, I still love getting the mail. But oh my I get excited when my favorite magazine, PA Pursuits arrives! It arrives every three months and is published by the PA Tourism Office. I scour the pages, dog-earing articles that I want to re-read, and making notes about locations in PA or events that I want to take my family to. Today I sent the editor two photos from our summer travels to consider for the "reader submitted corner." If one of my pictures makes it in, I will get a free t-shirt. Obviously, this was not a motivating factor! But I think I would love to see one of my photos in an upcoming issue!

This photos shows people walking across the Kinzua Bridge in McKean County, PA.  The barn photo above is from Smethport, also in McKean County.


I threw in these two photos to show you other ones that I was considering submitting...

I will let you know if they accept my photo(s) or not!

A Daughter + Dad + Dog + Mom = 1 Happy Family

This is Marlo, a super-sweet 2 1/2 year old. She was a really good sport about being out in the cold (it was snowing this morning.)

This is the family dog, a sweet-natured 11 year old yellow lab.


And this is Mom and Dad (and baby #2 who is scheduled to arrive in January.)


Together they make a wonderful family!



Love this shot of Marlo snuggling with her Daddy!

Sneak Peek: Little Brother & Big Sisters

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I had a great time photographing my friend Josie's three kiddos today. They are super sweet kids, and all very close in age. Ellie is 4, Leah is 2 1/2 and Max is 1. This made for some tricky posing, and a couple of hairy moments for young Max! But I loved following them all over their awesome yard and surrounding woods as they chased butterflies, pointed out aspen leaves and berries, and soaked up the rare Pittsburgh sunshine!

Sign this kid up for Baby Gap! What a dapper little man!

Ellie was a good sport, and as the eldest of three, she is a great big sister!

Silly Sisters! Kids don't always like to have their picture taken, but most LOVE to make silly faces. Helps to warm them up a bit.

Leah is hysterical. She is a total snuggle-bunny, and several times ran over to me for a cuddle. She also barely stood still and was constantly singing silly songs and making funny faces. Something tells me this little girl is going to be the life of the party!

And one more of sweet big sis, Ellie.