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I am so excited to say I have gotten together with a group of ladies to take part in a ‘Film Friday’. The last Friday of every month we will be posting the results of some  film shot during the month. Anything from our favorite shot to the entire roll.

I decided to take on a little film project not quite  a month ago during a time that I was feeling lost and down.  I have a friend that has gotten into shooting film and I started looking into it.  Mind you…I shot black and white film a long time ago in college…worked in the darkroom and everything.  Color film is different and film shooting is a whole ‘nother beast.  I’m re-learning how to shoot and I’m completely shooting with intention and thought.  In the digital age it is far too easy to “snap, snap, snap, snap”….or spray and pray as so many fellow photos say  I don’t overshoot much anymore, I don’t really need to take that many shots to get what I need for a session.  There is thought, planning and LIGHT involved that makes it possible to not have to overshoot.  With film, it’s EXPENSIVE to overshoot

So.  This is my new venture.  Shooting film.  Shooting for me.

Here is my very first roll of film shot in oh….10-11 years or so.  This is my old Canon EOSG 35mm, with a cheapo 50 1.8 mm lens.  Film is Fuji 400H and I had it processed and scanned at Indie Film Lab.

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Nancy Lary

I promised I would share some of the triplets session…so I am making good on my word.  I have so many favorites, I had a hard time choosing what to blog so I am just going a little overboard.  These babies were the sweetest little boys and SO good for their session!  Thank goodness for 2 great assistants who helped to make my job and this shoot go a lot smoother, I couldn’t have done it without them!

Blake, Wyatt and Aiden were all born just shy of 34 weeks.  They had a short stay in the NICU but really did so well and were all home within a couple of weeks.  What an accomplishment!  All 3 of them were right around 6 lbs at 4 weeks when they had their session with me.  I can’t wait to see them again at their 6 month session….they are Baby Planners so I will be watching them grow and documenting their first year.  So exciting.

Thanks for visiting and leave some love for the proud Mama and Daddy

I recently snuggled with this sweet little boy.  Mama and Daddy are very close friends of ours and I was so delighted to be able to spend some time with him and capture his brand new sweetness.  Just wanted to share.  Leave some love for mama and daddy to see!

I was contacted my Lindsay in the spring last year…she was newly pregnant with triplets and so eager to book her maternity and newborn photos! I was so excited and honored to be chosen to document this special time in their lives. In late November, when Lindsay was around 30 weeks pregnant I went to her home to capture her pregnancy with 3 baby boys. I was so amazed at how well she was doing….she was very tired and slowing down but doing so incredibly well and was so happy and excited. We decided to do the photos at her home since she’d been having lots of contractions and a few trips to L&D and we just thought it would be best if she didn’t have to leave her home. Our session was very relaxed and laid back; just how I like ‘em.

A few weeks later, at not quite 34 weeks, Lindsay delivered her 3 healthy boys. What a miracle! For now…here are a few of my favorites from Lindsay and Spencer’s session.

They ordered THIS one in a canvas.  It’s GORGEOUS!

Stay tuned for photos from the sweet newborn session a few weeks ago!  Are you a fan of Chixie and Honey on Facebook?  No?  You should be  It’s where I post my sneak peeks and keep up to date news!

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Remember this little beauty boy?

That is Grayson, not quite six months ago.

Look who showed up for a mini session….

And lets not forget about big sister Mia….

Then…

And now….

Little W was such a sweet and happy boy! Look at all of his expressions…he’s full of them! And…have you seen such a handsome little boy? His eyes are amazing!

I will be trying to attempt catching up on my blogging…so keep checking back for more updates!

This past July I traveled to my home town and did two different nights of mini sessions. It was SO much fun! I saw old high school friends and met their beautiful children and also met some new people as well. It was hot hot hot…but so worth it. The kids were all so sweet and well behaved….and just….well….beautiful. Take a look for yourself.

P.S. If you are interested in FALL Mini Sessions…please take a look at the session details. This is an awesome deal, and I only offer them (locally) once a year. Only a couple spots left, they are booking fast.

Last fall I took this little family out to a local orchard.  It was stormy and dreary out but I just love love love the results.  Enjoy!

Carter is a Baby Planner and you will be seeing him again to showcase his 6 month session!

The love in this family is phenomenal.  It was obvious and so refreshing to see.  Big brother is a sweetheart, Mom is down to earth and Dad is so proud of his family and baby to be!

Stay tuned for Baby Carter’s debut!