This is what happens

...when I gave the boys a wireless remote to the tripod-mounted camera and let them play:)


Boys...you gotta love them!

Some forward thinking

My childhood friend, Jason, has a blog that I haven't visited in a while. I finally decided to check in on him today. It seems like he's had a really rough year. But it sounds like he is finally ready to move forward.
That made me think a lot about what has happened this past year. Maybe it was turning 30 that really gave me a kick in the butt that I needed. Maybe I was just finally ready. But taking the big step of really doing the photography thing was very scary for me. But with some support from my family and friends, I did it anyway. And so far, so good.
I was finally ready to put myself out there. I am finally able to accept criticism, and see it as constructive, rather than hurtful. I am finally able to realize that not everybody is going to see what I see, and like what I like. And I'm OK with that.
I was also ready to let go of things that have happened in the past, lots of anger and disappointment, and a good chunk of self-doubt. Man, I feel better already.
I still need to work on totally and fully accepting rejection, no matter what form it comes in.
I do need to still need to work on voicing my feelings and being heard. Sometimes I don't say what I really need to say, but instead keep quiet not wanting to hurt someone else's feelings. I also realize I have a lot more growing to do personally. I like that I'm learning so much more about myself than I would have before. Hopefully, in the end I will be a better mother/wife/person for taking a step forward.

Smith Family

You might recognize the kids from a session earlier this year. Their parents were very please with the photos, so we did a second session, this time with his side of the family. We almost cancelled because it was a windy cold day, but they were troopers.

Beautiful J

I was very happy with how these turned out. She was a great subject. She really likes stars, so notice her theme (jewelery, clothing). As always, click on the pictures to enlarge them.

"S"

"S" is a friend of mine, and a senior this year. He came over with his girlfriend for senior pictures and I had a really great time with them. This guy is extremely funny and sweet. I think this first one was his dad's favorite of the bunch...

Baby A

She was born on 7-7-07. How lucky is she?
These were taken at the beginning of September, but I forgot to add them on here.

I love baby toes...

With her beautiful mama...

This one makes me laugh. Look at those tongues!

I'm really here, I promise

I have just been super busy. Aside from all the regular family stuff, the job at the preschool, and photo sessions, I have been trying really hard to get caught up on life. You won't believe what bad shape the house is in, and I have had no time for housework!
On the upside, I was hired to shoot some photos for a local limo service for their products brochure. Here's one of the Towncar:

And, I finally finished with my brother's wedding photos. My dad sent me 2 discs that I haven't even had a chance to edit, but I looked through them and there are a lot of really nice ones there. Hopefully I will have a chance to go through them soon. Here are my favorites of the ones I took though. First the shoe shot:

Lara's sister Lynn helping her get the dress on. I love that her tattoo is showing.

A glance at his bride...

She looked so happy...

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Rausch


Both of my brothers, spitting images of our dad...

I knew I wanted this shot for sure. It turned out better than I hoped for...

I think they should put this one in the thank you notes...

I love this one!

and this one...

He's such a goofball...

Lara thought of this one and I love it!

They walked into the song "Slow Ride" which is totally something Gene chose I'm sure...

I love the glow in this one...

Mom and Gene...

The bride and her father...


Tye dancing with his Grandma...

Lara "getting her party on"...

My beautiful sister, Kelcie...

My Dad was snapping pictures all night. He was dancing and having a great time, and was so much fun to be with that night!


YMCA!

Gene trying to teach Tye "The Running Man"

My siter, Lo, was funny, if not at least slightly plastered!

More can be seen on my photobucket account, so if any family or friends would like to see them, please email me at jsdevoe@charter.net and I will send you the link.