More "In Focus"

She’s Having a Baby, Too!

We’ve been having a lot of fun lately photographing excited, anxious and beautiful mommies-to-be.  This week was no exception.  As was the case with last week’s parents, we had the privilege of being the ones to record this couple’s wedding a few years ago.  We are so excited to record this next phase in their lives. 

Mom was totally prepared for our session together, and we got the chance to try some new things (which we always love!).  She even came prepared with some scrapbooking supplies, so she and dad would always remember how fun it was NOT knowing whether they are having a boy or a girl.  To see what we mean, check out this handful of favorites from our session together. 



We are going to have to wait until mid-March to wait for this little baby boy or girl to arrive.  Stay tuned . . . we’ll be sure to make introductions as soon as we can. 

Until the next time,
Judianne and Ron

 

We Believe in Miracles

Over the weekend, we had the privilege of taking some very special maternity portraits.  These were special portraits for many reasons.  For one, this couple was our very first wedding couple several years ago.  We still cherish that experience AND the picture of them on their Harleys!  For another reason, their road to get here was very long and, at times, they questioned whether this journey was meant to be.  That’s why they truly believe in miracles (and so do we!). 

Here a just a few of our many favorites from our session together. 



Baby Trevor is expected to arrive in late February – so stay tuned for his introduction.  We already know he is going to me the most loved little boy in the whole world! 

Thank you, both, for asking us to record these once in a lifetime memories. 

We’ve got another maternity session this weekend, so we’ll be back again soon.

Until the next time,
Judianne and Ron

Newborn Portraits: Sleepy Sweetness

In July we shared a preview of our most recent maternity session, and we promised we would be back once the new baby finally decided to make an appearance. Well, he’s here and he’s beautiful!

It’s been so long since we’ve had the pleasure of working with a newborn that slept through the whole session, we felt very spoiled! Don’t get us wrong, we love alert and curious newborns; but the sleepy ones are rare and always a special treat. We also love that we’ve had the privilege of photographing this family for several years; and we're looking forward to continuing to photograph them for several more.

Here are a few of our favorites from our time together.




We’ll be back again very soon to announce the winner of our Fall is for Family Portraits contest!

Until the next time,
Judianne and Ron

 

Maternity Portraits for a Growing Family

We have had the privilege of photographing this beautiful family for years.  We first met when mom was expecting her first child, and we were thrilled when she asked us to capture all the same moments the second time around. 

Mom wanted some fun and casual outdoor portraits for this maternity session.  While this location was not our first choice, in the end, we think it worked out perfectly.  Mom looks absolutely beautiful, and it’s obvious there is no place she would rather be than with her two favorite boys.  Don’t you agree?

 
We can’t wait for the arrival of the newest member of the family in September!

Until the next time,
Judianne and Ron  

Maternity/Newborn Album Preview

This is the time of year when we aren’t as busy with our outdoor portrait sessions (not that we wouldn’t love a snow session or two!), so we are busy designing albums – wedding albums, senior albums, hockey albums – albums of all kinds.  This time we are sharing a few pages from one of our recent maternity/newborn albums for a beautiful baby girl and her loving family. 

 

We love the “scrapbook” feel of these albums, because we think it gives them a personal touch.  It certainly can take more time to design them this way, but in the end we think it’s definitely worth it.    

Stay tuned for a wedding album share very soon. 

Until the next time,
Judianne and Ron

She’s Finally Home!

This little beauty took her sweet time getting here.  Once she finally arrived, she had some complications that made it necessary for her to stay in the hospital a little while longer.  Now she is finally home where she belongs, and mom and dad couldn’t be happier! 

We were very excited to finally meet her, too.  Here are a few of our favorites from our time together. 

We love her big blue eyes in this one. 

 

Sleep did not come often during our time together, but it did come. 

 

Look at how happy they are here.

 

Finally, we’ll close with everyone’s favorite shot . . .  well, everyone but the baby (usually). 

 

We are off for the rest of the year now to enjoy the holidays and spend time with family we don’t see that often.  Thank you, again, for all of your support in 2010.  We are looking forward to serving you again in 2011.

Until the New Year,
Judianne and Ron

She’s Here and She’s Perfect!

We absolutely love this family, but you already know that because we’ve said it before.  We were there when they got married, and again for the maternity and newborn sessions with their handsome little boy, and now with their baby girl.  We truly consider it a privilege to share all of their milestone moments, and we hope to continue to do so in the future. 

Here’s Baby G - she is so sweet and pink and perfect!  Even her big brother thinks she’s pretty cool.  We’ve anxiously been awaiting her arrival almost as long as mom, dad and big brother have, so we are excited to finally be able to share some of our favorites from our session together - all in black and white because we just love black and white newborn pictures. 

 
 
 
 

Now we can focus our attention on another baby girl – one who should arrive in the next couple of weeks.   Stay tuned for her pictures once she decides to make an appearance.

Until the next time, 
Judianne and Ron

And Baby Will Make 4

We just adore this family!  We have had the privilege of photographing their wedding, first pregnancy, and then newborn son.  They have now asked us to return to photograph their second pregnancy and newborn daughter (once she decides to make an appearance).  We have a great time every time we get together, and we love how easy they make it for us to get beautiful pictures like these.

 

We love this picture, because it’s one of those stolen moments . . . mom-to-be with a few moments to herself thinking about what lies ahead for her baby girl.

 

Here’s their handsome little boy two years later. 

 

We love how he has to stand on his tip-toes to reach mommy’s belly!

 

Finally, we will finish with this picture where dad has everything he holds dear right there in his arms.  Doesn’t he look like the happiest man on earth? 

 

That’s all for today.  We have more seniors to share very soon.

Until the next time,
Judianne and Ron 

Introducing Baby B!

We are excited to finally be able to share a sneak peek of this beautiful family.  They are the recipients of our Mother’s Day newborn session giveaway.

This is Baby B – the sweetest little two-week-old we have had the pleasure of photographing in a long time.  Mom found an adorable yellow and pink tutu for our session and coordinated everyone’s outfits around it.  When that’s your starting point – it can only get better.  J

 

 
 

During our newborn sessions, we try to get a handful of traditional posed pictures like the ones above.  But, it’s really the different expressions we capture and the interaction with mom and dad and the baby that we love the most.  Pictures like these. 

 
 
 

That's all for now.  We’ll be back with a sneak peek of those apple orchard pictures very soon.

Until the next time,

Judianne and Ron

  
 

 

Maternity & Newborn Sessions

Photographs are a timeless way to preserve memories, and we are thankful that so many of you choose us to help you preserve yours.  One time where it is especially important to preserve those memories is during the last days of pregnancy and early days following the birth of your new son or daughter.  The reason for this is because these are often hectic times; times where you are consumed by last minute baby preparations that are often followed by periods of sleep deprivation.  When you look back in your own memory, you may find that it is a little foggy.  (I call it “mommy brain” and I have come to accept that it will be with me for a long time! J )  But when you have beautiful photographs to record this time, they will help you remember the tiniest of details. 

We are continuing to work with our new slideshow program, and we are having so much fun with it.  Here’s another slideshow that highlights some of our favorite maternity and newborn images.  

  

 

 

We have identified a recipient for our Mother’s Day Newborn Session give-away.  We are excited to be photographing another squishy little newborn, once he or she decides to make an appearance.  We’ll be sure to share a sneak peek as soon as we can.  In the meantime, stay tuned for some peeks at seniors in the Class of 2010 and 2011!

Until the next time,

Judianne and Ron