I learned several things while photographing this handsome boy just after his first birthday: 1) Boyish colors are not always enticing on a cake. (In fact, orangey-red and gold look like ketchup and mustard!) 2) Vegan cakes, while allergen-free, are not enticing to little people. (Or to big people: bring on the buttercream.) 3) Chocolate,...
As a gal who has gone by Jen Smith for more than a decade, I have been known to envy people whose lively personalities mesh well with a fitting and/or memorable name. Facebook, in addition to hosting an not-so-exclusive group of Jennifer Smiths, offers glimpses of stellar names like Smartt, Brilliant and Witty. Singsong I’d-like-to-buy-a-vowel...
Thirteen is clearly not what it used to be. (Surely I wasn’t the only teen who suffered as the “before” picture on Stridex ads while reading Judy Blume books.) Hayleigh’s braces are about the only thing reminiscent of my youth. Isn’t she lovely? And you’d never believe her opening admission: “I hate to have my...
Summer vacations. Gotta love ’em! I have the pleasure of photographing mini family reunions, and the fact that I just returned from my own clan’s beach trip might explain why my blog has suffered a bit of neglect. Well, it’s time to catch up, so without further ado, here’s a sampler from a fun session....
Marriage is all about the journey, and in this case, the destination. Neal and Emily, based in Washington, DC, chose Charleston for their big day. A knowledgeable wedding coordinator ensured all the details came together perfectly. Even the family and a large contingent of Lone Star state guests agreed the event was almost as big...
