FAMILY: Kaenon Clay's Big Debut

You guys, my friends had a baby and he's the cutest little thing!  Kaenon Clay, welcome to the world!  With parents like yours, I already know you're going to be an amazing human (as if you aren't already!) and surely a heart breaker in due time!  Thanks for posing for the camera, little man. :)

New parents with their first child are the cutest.  So much awe, concern, and love all wrapped up in these two people whose lives have changed forever.  It's a beautiful thing.

MATERNITY: Anahi + Danny

Who says you can't get amazing photos on a rainy, overcast day?

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Something incredibly interesting about this couple is that Anahi does not speak english.  From her first communication with me, everything has been in Spanish.  Admittedly I've asked for a lot of help from her husband, Danny, but during the shoot there was little room for translation.  It is so amazing to me that despite our differences, we can still communicate through several other the bonds we do share.  As I was acting out this final pose, Anahi looked at me a bit skeptically.  I imitated a model tousling my hair while looking down at the waves, but she was still hesitant.  I giggled and made light of it, adding in a bit of exaggerated flair, and she immediately began to laugh as well.  If these pictures aren't proof enough, I will say she definitely rocked the pose!

Why Not Now?

Blogging has been such a battle for me.  Since becoming a photographer it has been one of my greatest weaknesses, yet I know blogs attract a valuable audience and that in itself means I need to be doing it.  The truth is, I don't read blogs, so it's hard to get excited about them.  It's not for lack of trying, but more for lack of time.  We spend so much of our lives staring mindlessly into our various screens, and this year I am trying to break out of that habit, no matter how loudly my profession screams "it's impossible!"

One of my greatest internet pet peeves is when you're looking for something on Pinterest (say a recipe, or a household chore hack) you typically have to scroll through par-a-graaaaaphs of pointless bloggage before you get to the good stuff--what you came there to read!  So here is my promise to you: I will keep my blogs short and sweet and try to stick to the photos that you've come here to see.  All I ask of you is that you give me feedback--positive and/or constructive vibes only!  It makes me smile whenever I get a comment, like, or a share, so feel free to make my day. ;)

Happy blogging to you,
xo Amanda