Noah {6 months}

Time is flying...I cannot believe this little man is already 6 months old.  I met him just after I had Miles and he was so so tiny and sleepy and squishy, I just loved it.  Now he's a big boy, starting to sit up, smiling, and even giggling.  We had a fun time last week during our shoot.  Both mommy and daddy got to come and I'm going to go out on a limb and say this was a much more fun appointment than his next (doctor-6 month check and probably shots) :) 

Lil' Cam

Meet Cameron.  He came into the studio for his first photo shoot last week and did a wonderful job.  This little guy slept most of the shoot and was so calm and relaxed while awake.  I've known his parents for a few years, as I had the pleasure of photographing their wedding back in the Spring of 2009.  It was so fun to see them again, this time as parents!  It suits them well and I am always pleasantly surprised when 'parenthood' appears to be such an easy and natural role for them to step into.  They have a beautiful son and I wish them all the best in life.  Here's a few from our shoot:

Happy First Birthday Moriah!

Last February I got to photograph miss Moriah when she was just a couple of days old while I was in Chicago...and her mommy brought her to me for her first birthday shoot!  I had so much fun trying to see what else I could get her to do for me...I have to say, I was impressed by mommy's determination to get her to wear the pink birthday hat!

Winter Weddings

I had the pleasure of photographing 2 winter weddings in January...

Marcia and Lon had a beautiful sunny Saturday to exchange vows.  They were surrounded by so much love and joy.  The sermon was one of the best I've ever heard.  It's one of the perks of this job is to be reminded about what marriage is all about and what to keep in mind even when the road gets tough.

Kim and Chris were married a few days later at the beautiful Magnolia Hotel.  This was an even more intimate affair with only 8 others in attendance.  It was beautiful and private and I felt privileged to be witness to it.

Catching up from the holidays...

OK, so I was real bad about blogging at the end of the year, so I thought I'd do a quick catch up and show you some of what I was doing over the holiday season...Sorry for my tardiness and I promise to pick back up and keep you updated!

Sweet and Soft

This pretty little ball of sweetness came into the studio for her first shoot last week.  What a perfect lil Valentine for her mommy and daddy! 

Press Printed Card Sale!!!

Today, February 2nd through Saturday February 5th,2011 Save 20% on any press printed cards ordered. Think about a fun Valentine Card or unique note cards or thank you cards!  Never got around to sending out Christmas or New Years cards, share pictures of your family or little one now!  E-mail me today to get your order going!  Colleen@dustinphoto.com

{Gallery Wrap} SPECIAL

Starting tomorrow through next Sunday, Januray 16th, 2011 all Canvas Gallery Wraps are on SALE.  If you have been putting off ordering that favorite portrait from your session or wedding call or e-mail me by next Sunday and receive 20% off your custom Gallery Wrap.  Feel free to e-mail or call me with questions, pricing or help decided on an image.

*note: this does not include Float wraps*

No time to blog...

Just a quick update, I know that some of you are checking often to see blogged images but right now with the holiday time-crunch in full effect...I don't have time to blog.  I promise, I'll catch up later, but right now I want you all to be able to see your full gallery as soon as possible!  Thanks for understanding!!!

First week in November...

This past week, the weather was BEAUTIFUL!  I could not have been happier with how nice it was and just wish I would have cherished it more before the cold weather sets in...not to mention daylight savings affecting my afternoon shoots. 
The first family I photographed last week was done right near their home on the walking and bike trail that runs through their neighborhood...Victoria and her beautiful family met me and we were able to take advantage of the late afternoon sun...

Next I photographed the gorgeous children of a dear, sweet friend of mine.  Look at those eyes...{LOVE}

Gwen's 1st Birthday pictures were next!  I don't think I can say enough how fast time flies and how much I enjoy watching these little ones grow up...it's one of my favorites parts of my job.  She's so stylish too....

My last family session this past week was for a new family who I had the pleasure of meeting at the park.  They were the winners of a silent auction to raise money for their elementary school.  It was quite the windy afternoon but we were able to get some beautiful images...

Thank you for allowing me to capture your beautiful family.  You make me love doing what I do!

Avery & Aubrey {brand new}

I photographed these little girls parents wedding a few years ago and Sunday, I got to photograph their new family!  These sweet little things were just 8 days old and SOOO sleepy! 

Saturday, October 30th- Families

Last Saturday I had a full day of family shoots for the holidays and I had so much fun with each family, loving their clothing choices and the beautiful weather...though it started off chilly, it ended up perfect outside!  My day started out with Aubrey and her family...she wasn't a big fan of the cold morning, but she is such a doll..here's a few images from our shoot-

Next I had Bronson's one-year shoot along with some family shots for the holidays.  This little man is a member of my Sweetness collection and as always, it so fun to see them change from shoot to shoot.  Bronson is walking now and was such a cutie pie with those little curls and bashful smile..{love}

My next shoot was with a new family who saw my work at an elementary school auction and they were the sweetest family.  You could tell they were just happy to be together.  They hadn't done family pictures in a while so it was a fun and different place to document their family.  Oh, and I LOVED miss Elizabeth's adorable dimples-

And finally was the Albers family who met me out at Elkhorn for their first family shoot with me.  I had so much fun with them...the little ones were super silly and made me laugh the whole time!  It was such a beautiful afternoon...

Thanks to all the family's who made it such a fun day!!!