Baby Preston!!

My baby cousin, Preston Michael Phanthadeth, arrived October 28, 2009. He's so tiny and so precious. I took these photos of him when he had barely, just turned a week old. There was no crying and no fussing, on my part. *lol* There was also no crying or fussing from him. I think he just felt so comfortable under my lights...or was it my soft, comfortable basket? Which ever it was, he sure was easy to work with. Once again, my "baby-itis" kicked in, and I just couldn't keep my eyes off of him!

Some Shots From Hawaii

(Above: photo taken by Didie)

We went to the Island of Oahu to visit our cousin Didie this summer. It was great and we had tons of fun on the beach, shopping, eating delicious food & shave ice, and watching all the "carzies" on the Waikiki strip! It was a short 2 weeks and I really want to go back again, but this time, I would LOVE to do some island hopping! The only down side is the 5 hour plane ride to and from was very, very agonizing. I think I have ADD! *lol*

Lawrence and I got up one morning to go running before the sun came up...I ended up running by myself because he went back to sleep after we watched the sunrise together.

I took a few pictures of Didie and Nikayla playing with Charlie...we spent a lot of time just chilling in Didie's back yard because she had an ocean front view. We didn't have to pay for an upgrade either.

Kelly's Senior Pix-erz!

I love having the opportunity to practice new ideas shooting senior pictures! This time I got to practice on my cousin, Kelly! I have been bugging to take her pictures for so many years now and she was way too camera shy...well, so I thought. But if you check out these pictures, you can tell she loves the camera! *heeeheee* Can't wait to take her picture when she's strutting that cap and gown! Yay, KELLY!

Miss Lilliana!

So I have been taking pictures of Lilli since I can remember. A couple weeks ago, I needed to do some test shots, & Lillie was there, so I asked her to hop on in...and she did. Then she decided, "today, I don't want to be your model." Okay, so maybe Lilli is more of a "free-outdoorsies" kinda kiddo! So next week, Lilli, you and I will be chasing eachother around in the park!

Baby Kaelani!

I had a chance to finally get up front and personal with a newborn (3 1/2 weeks old!) with my lights & camera. She is such a cute bundle of joy. I can't say it was the easiest photo session I had. Working with a newborn gave me "baby-itis!" and I just wanted to take her home with me...then I remembered that I need my sleep for all my upcoming exams! *lol* I got my "baby-fix" for a while.

Kaelani Thilaphon Pienaar, October 3, 2009- 8lbs 7.6 oz & 20 inches

Vicki's Baby Belly!

I finally have time off today to do some updating! My cousin, Vicki, just had her baby last week, so I am a little behind on posting her beautiful, baby belly picture...okay, so I had gone over and did the shoot on a Friday and she had her baby just a few days after this. I guess baby Preston waited for me to do a before shot. Yay! I will be over to do his after shot sometimes this week. I am excited. I love baby pictures!

Beautiful Schell Kiddos!

I needed to use some children for my new website that will launch after the New Years, so I stole my friend's, Amy, children...they are the most cutest kids ever and all 3 of them loved the camera!!! I didn't even have to tell them how to pose!