The Captured Life

The joys of being 10

So over the weekend I had the pleasure of celebrating my one and only baby girl's 10th birthday. Such a joy to look back and see how God has turned her into this beautiful, strong, smart wonderful girl. Part of tradition is that we always do a photo shoot on the kids birthday's but this Saturday it was POURING. I mean raining cats and puppy dogs so I knew there was no way she would want to do the shoot in this weather. Uh UH! Miss thing had her outfit laid out and ready to go. Rain or shine we were going to shoot! So I do what any good mother would do.... I get my big umbrella and off we go to play in the rain.

Happy birthday my beautiful baby!

 

Can't get this pesky umbrella together!

Forget it who needs an umbrella when you have liquid sunshine!

 

 

These boots were made for walking....in the RAIN!

Some call it blessed

I know I have been M.I.A. from Mr. Blog for awhile now and before I go into my long letter of apology I decided to start off on a good foot! I am so honored and most of all truly blessed to be able to do what I do. I must have the best job in the world but what makes it so good are all of my wonderful clients turned friends who make it all worthwhile. You all allow me into your lives to capture the most treasured moments of your lives and it humbles me to think that you choose me to be a stitch in time. I am floored by the letters, cards, emails treats :-) I get from my clients just to say thanks and how much it means to them. I love it when I visit a client to drop of an order and the kids are so happy to see the picture lady and give me hugs and show me their new toys. It brings me joy.  I post these notes and cards on my inspiration board as it gives me that extra push I need sometimes when pulling those all nighters and reminds me of yet another reason why I do what I do and love it so much. So, with that I say thank you as I strive to continue to be an added blessing in your lives as I use my talent to make time stand still in your for the many generations to come...Salud!

and because a post is no good without a photograph here is a quick one of my inspiration board taken with my trusty iPhone.

Peace...Love...and Awesome Newborns

Early this week the coolest little newborn mozied into the studio to have photographs taken. Now only being a little over a week old and weighing in at a little under 8 pounds he didn't have much to say out of his mouth but boy did he have a lot to say with his body language. He must have known about my inner flower child. Here's to the coolest newborn dude around....Peace..Love..and Happiness.

Mom, thanks so much for trusting me with little "j". He rocked my world and I can't wait to watch him grow!

This was just too much for me!

Showing me his muscles.

Didn't Know Turning Two Was So Much Fun!

Little "C". Everytime I meet him I know I am in for a good time. The first time we met was last year at his one year shoot and my oh my did I have a good time. He wore me out then and he wore me out this time around but it was way worth it! I tell you what, if turning two is THIS much fun, I am willing to get into a time traveling machine to do it all over again.

Thanks Mr. "C" for such a rowdy good time and thanks mom and dad for giving s yet another play date!

Such a lovely welcome.  

This child really knows how to have a good time.

Chasing bubbles, this photograph says so much to me

Peek a boo!

 

Love the fact that he still enjoys looking at his album from last year.. Smiles!

SCORE! Celebration!!

Silly kid. You make me smile!

To see more of this cute kid click here for his video storybook

   

 

Groove is in the heart!

In my former life...(high school)... I was what you would call a flower child. I mean I had the platform shoes, the bell bottoms straight  from the thrift store, the go go boots and even the flip doo to go with it all. Get this, I had the most sought after outfit with artificial flowers on the bottom of my bellbottoms and my funky vest. Yes..I was a hippie! Straight up. Even won most outrageous dresser in high school. So you wonder why I was so excited to make my days of old come to life in this newborn shoot. My queen supreme was the one and only Deee Lite. I was her mini me.

Little "L" here was so alert and attentive. For a brand new baby she followed me like a hawk and even smiled some for me! She must have also been a flower child in a former life because we had a very special bond. Awww. I could not pay this one to go to sleep, I think she liked my GROOVE! 

Here's to you my flower power mama! GROOVY BABY! !

 

  

Attention iPhone users!

You are part of a special elite crew. You are special...why...because you own an iPhone and we all know when you own an iPhone you must be a very very special person.  Hee HEE. Here at The Captured Life are doing a new thing. For those of you who are asking.."Hmph, what's so special about an iPhone. It's just another fancy phone." But can your "phone" play your special TCL video storybook...hmmmm.

For all our iPhone users we are now offering your special video storybook for your iPhone. What's better than to have your treasured slideshow from your most precious moment on you at all times to share with friends and family. If you want to get your hands on this goodie please shoot me an email or call the studio to find out more details.  Here is one beautiful video storybook from a recent wedding we had. Nickia and Lawrence...yours is on it's way!
  

P.S. they also can be formatted for your iPod or iPod touch but iPhones are so much cooler :-)

Looky who's turning 1!!

I have had a slew of 1 year olds lately and this one here takes the cake...LITERALLY! I always have fun photographing little "J" and this time I just knew I was going to wear...him...out! But HA, he is walking now and this old lady just couldn't keep up. "J" threw me for a loop and I must say I..GOT..SERVED and you know what, it was all worth it. Happy 1st birthday Mommy and Daddy. Thanks for allowing me to capture this treasured moment once again in your lives. Can't wait to come to VA Beach to catch him at 2 chasing seagulls!

Nothing like a little foot in your cake..YUM!

Is he not GAWGEOUS or WHAT!

Little green monster

awww ...

You can have whatever you like Jake!

Gotta go, have an important date with my honey..

To see more of Jake the Man's fun one year shoot click HERE.

Happy to be turning one!

If you're happy and you know it clap your hands!

 What's a cute baby without beautiful parents inside and out!

Oh what a wonderful day...

Staying true to my promise to Mr. Blog I have 5 minutes to make good and do my daily blog post. So Mr. Blog, get ready for a double post!  I had two super duper fun shoots today. One engagement and a soon to be one year old. Oh my my my did the sun kick my butt but it was so worth it! This couple was too much fun and up to try anything. We rode around the arboretum in search for super cool spots and boy did we find some gems. So hear is a sneaky peeky from today.

Bling bling!

Reflections, she loves the water!

Dear Blog..Have you missed me?

Dear Mr. Blog, 

I know I have neglected you over the past few weeks Mr. Blog. I must confess, I have been having a love affair with your friend Mr. Facebook. I know, I know, shame on me and I'm so so sorry Mr. Blog. I promise to be a good little girl and I'll be back really really soon. Who says I can't love you both, Mr. Facebook and Mr. Blog. It can and it will be done Mr. Blog. I make a commitment to you today to nurture and feed you on a daily basis. I know, I know, a huge challenge but I am willing to take it on because I love you so much. I don't know where to begin but trust me Mr. Blog I'll make it good to you. So stay tuned and we will build our relationship back up to where it used to be. XOXOXO.

And since I know you cannot let me leave without a picture her is one for you.