Carter's newborn photos.

"My mom named him Carter, but I call him juice box. Juice Box Ross." Mya Ross, age 3

Now that he's almost 2 months old, I suppose I should post his newborn photos. It's a lot harder to be the photographer when you're also the recovering mom. So we split the shoot up to a few different days. And he really didn't want to be on his stomach. But I made him anyway.

I was slightly delusional before I had him--thinking I'd have time....time to do anything. In reality, I've had time to do nothing. Well, besides hold him. Which is actually something. I love holding him. And wish I could do it all day. And so does he.

So far we're surviving 3 kids. Still not thriving, but at least surviving. He's fussy. His tummy hurts. And he pukes. all the time. So we both smell like rotten milk which is awesome. They say he'll outgrow it. We're hoping that comes soon. But we love him anyway. And love having him as part of our family. Now we just have to teach Jaida how to change diapers and we'll be set.

I know most people do newborn photos with the baby naked. Frankly, I don't like getting crapped (or peed) on. And I'm partial to onesies. So we kept the clothes on.

Blogs

This post is mostly for photographers. If you're a photographer, or an aspiring photographer, or just like to look at great photography, here's a few blogs I stalk and ones you may enjoy.

http://www.theblogisfound.com/ Image is Found. Amazing. I went to their workshop last year. It was worth every penny.
http://www.amelialyon.net/ Similar style to Image is Found.
http://www.susanstriplingblog.com/
http://www.jasmine-star.com/ I think I check her blog more for her writing than the photography (although the photography is good)
www.bobbiandmike.com/blog/ These guys are my new favorites. Bobbi's hilarious and they're photography is amazing.
http://www.audreywoulardblog.com/ She does a lot of commercial photography. I think she's the photography for pottery barn.
www.julesbianchi.com/blog She also has a blog that helps photographers.
http://www.voltronofawesomeness.com/ The photographs he does with light and flash are insane.

There are dozens more that I look at, but these are some of my favorites.

Also, a few sites that are helpful to photographers.
http://www.photolovecat.blogspot.com/
http://www.designaglowblog.com/
http://www.bschoolblog.com/

Sunny days.

I like winter. I like snow. But I'm ready for some warmth. Winter babies are brutal. Can't go anywhere. We're ready for some freedom. Bring on the warm weather.

Every Day.

I've made a goal to post on my blog every day next week. Starting Monday. Trying to earn my loyal blog followers back. So come back. Every day.

And some personal pictures for your viewing pleasure!

Thanks for the hat Rebekah. Love it.

Same picture. Different crop.

Back in the swing....

Once upon a time I took pictures. And I posted them on my blog. And then I had a baby. Yikes.
I have a bundle of posts that never made it on here before the baby. So now I play catch up. So we'll start with family. This is my sister's (my only sister) family. They're a treat. :)

**Note: I am not back to work yet. I have to convince the little guy that bottle's are awesome before I start shooting again. I should be back by late March or early April if anyone wants to start scheduling shoots.**
I may be offering some "special" shoots before then so stay tuned.