New Mama

I just photographed a beautiful lady who is about to have her first baby. I photographed Kelly and her husband Maneesh a few years ago for their wedding and I was thrilled that they called me to be a part of this next phase in their life.
Actually, Kelly called me and asked if I would do her maternity photos as a surprise for Maneesh. Of course, I said Yes! After a little secret planning and lots of hoping that the little bundle wouldn't show up before our session, we finally got it done.
Well, After Kelly saw the photos online, she loved them all and couldn't wait to give Maneesh the artist print she picked out for him and just had to show him the images online.
It was a great surprise for me to open my studio door to see Maneesh standing there with Kelly when they came by to pick up his special gift print. They were so appreciative and grateful for what I could do for them.
Truly...two of my favorite people!
Here's a small sampling.

Pool side!

I love being my own boss. It was so nice and sunny the other day and I was working from home with my daughter Nora. We decided to invite her little friend Olya over to swim. This was the life... giggly little girls, my feet in the pool, laptop open and cranking away, some warm sunshine (finally!). Now this was no Hollywood, our pool is one you blow up, and the lawn needs to be mowed, but as I was sitting there (trying to keep my pretty little MacBook dry)I just kept thinking... What more could a working mom want?!

Mother's Day

I missed Mother's Day.
I was "camping" in our backyard with my husband and daughter. We are trying to get her ready for some real camping later this summer.
Anyhoo...Hope all you mother's out there had a fantastic day and were worshiped greatly!
This picture is my current Mother/Daughter self portrait.