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This blog contains old session blog posts, and my failed 2011 attempt at "One Image a Day" project in which I force myself to shoot something each day, personal or professional, as a challenge to myself. I'd love to hear what you think of the images as they might slightly stray from the norm. We'll see if I can pick it up for 2012!

April 20, 2011

It seems like forever ago when I shot the first part of this session, and to Sara, it probably was.  Apologies.

Every once in a while I get hit with a “you cannot work because you have no childcare” storm.  And when I say “storm,” I mean it’s a storm because it’s not just one day, it’s many many many many days piled up on top of each other.  My normal work schedule is M-W-F when I shoot and edit, and I edit at night (provided nothing else is going on).  T-Th are kids/errands days.  S-S are family and/or session days.  Let me be perfectly clear when I say that I need 40 hours a week of childcare.  Heck, I need 50.  But as part of my commitment to my kids, they are in school 24 hours and the rest I have to fudge.  So when school is cancelled for holidays, or when we have to go out of town on a Friday, it’s a BIG impact to my life.  So last Monday I went into a panic because in a 14 day span there were 2 holidays + 1 day off for travel to family, leaving me 2 days to shoot and ONE DAY to work.  So needless to say, I have serious agida and somehow got off track.  Rest assured, I am working in the evenings to catch up.

So back to Fulton.  This was my favorite kind of session because I got to shoot “sleepy newborn” shots in my studio and then lifestyle images at home.  I’ve tried to create a rather comfortable setting in my studio, where moms, dads, grandparents, can somewhat relax and put their feet up, while I worry about shushing their baby to sleep.  But no doubt, shooting lifestyle at home is my favorite, and no matter what, that will remain a priority in my sessions.  I love having nice rounded out sessions like this because I can capture everything I want and provide a well-rounded gallery that not only captures your baby’s first days, but also those of your family.

Sara, thanks for waiting around… slideshow and gallery will be sent tonight!


And at home: