Christmas morning is lots of fun and we all want to capture those special moments. Make your holiday pictures a snap with these reminders. 

1. Charge, charge, charge! Whether you're using your phone, iPad, digital camera, or DSLR…don't forget to charge it up ahead of time. 
2. Also don't forget the memory card. You want to make sure it's in the camera and there's lots of space free. I usually put it in the camera the night before I use it , clear old photos, and snap a couple of practice shots to make sure the card is working okay. They can act up sometimes!
3. Open the curtains and shades. You want to let in as much natural light as you can. 
4. And speaking of lights, turn on the tree lights and any other lit decor when you wake up. 
5. Take a couple of shots of the room before all the ripping and tearing begins. I have lots of photos from my childhood of the living room before we opened the gifts and those are just as fun to look at. Get the stockings too. :)
6. If you can, try to get a couple of the kids in front of the tree in their pi's before they open the gifts, it'll be much easier than trying to round them up after they open them and they are playing. 
7. Last, but in my opinion most importantly, live in the moment! We all love candid shots but do you want to experience the look on your child's face behind a device? Capture the memories but also be present and enjoy this special time with your family.  Wait til later or tomorrow to post to your social media. 

Happy Holidays to All!

I love taking photos and one thing I love more than that is looking at photos. I had so much fun capturing family memories for the holidays this year, and I LOVED receiving holiday cards in the mail and seeing how people used my photos. I am so fortunate that I am able to share my love for photography with everyone and I look forward to all the photo ventures of 2015! Take a look at some family fun of the 2014 holiday season!

There are many things that I adore about photography, but I have to say one of the best things about it is the joy I get to see at every shoot. It is an honor to share and capture these special moments in people's lives. Many times they bring tears to my eyes.  Hopeful grads, seniors, babies, parents, families, couples, bridal parties, brides, grooms….all on wonderful journeys! I am surrounded by pure happiness. It is an amazing feeling to get an inside look at all of these important milestones. Here is a sampling of some of these joyous moments!

The look on a groom's face as he sees his bride coming down the aisle.

Seniors on their way to the prom

Nurses as proud as can be on their pinning day after all their hard work and dedication ~ their new career path begins!

Parents walking their daughter down the aisle

Tears of joy during a wedding ceremony

 Having fun together during a photo session

A bride in anticipation on her special day

Smile!