2009, I loved you!

May your heart
be filled with
Peace, Love, and Joy
this New Years Eve.



Thank you to all of my wonderful clients of 2009. Happy New Year, Everyone!

Another season, another year...

...and another ridiculously adorable family this Christmas.

As Kyu and I pack our bags and head south for the holidays, we wanted to wish all of our friends, clients, colleagues & blog readers a very joyful and blessed Christmas. And because we love pictures so much, here's the team at b braithwaite whom we love dearly. We are toasting to another successful season and hoping all of the best for the new year. Happy Holidays everyone!

Essential Items for any Lady Photographer...

I received a couple of things today that I am JUST giddy over. My super sweet ordering consultant Meredith gave me a gift for my birthday, and in the package contained one essential item I can't go a day without. Post-it notes are THE best invention. Ever. She had them personalized for me, which (as Meredith knows) makes them a bazillion times better!

I also received a new camera bag from a new company in Australia called Crumpler. I discovered this crazy new company in New York during my last visit; my friends and I spent hours admiring their stock... If I listed every single thing I wanted in a camera bag, this would bag would ALMOST make it.... Almost. Still searching for the bag that takes it all, but for now, me and Sydney are enjoying it..

Awe.

Sometimes you just know...

...that you're meant to be friends.

Last week, I met with my dearest friends Sara, Whitney and Amy in New York City to celebrate the end of another successful Fall portrait season. We met last year at Learnfest, and since then - we've made an effort to get together at least once a quarter. That's incredibly challenging for 4 women who live on opposite sides of the country, run a full time business and love their families dearly!

Every time we get together, we pass the time with gossip, shopping & photo excursions around around town.

No exception in the big city.... We were in heaven!

Our first stop, of course - the big & beautiful Christmas tree at the Rockefeller Center.



One of the main reasons we chose this city.... their flagship store is fabulous.



We took some time to explore the city, walk the streets, and play hopscotch!



Whitney flew cross country to see us, and we love her for that! We all got to see her depart....



...right before we took out our cameras for some fun! ...the beautiful Sara...



We call her Jansport. I wonder why?





And Sara snapped these silly shots of me, which I adore. Yes, Kyu is a lucky, lucky man...



I can't wait to see these lovely ladies again....in about 3 weeks in Nashville! Love you guys!

Come visit Santa at B Braithwaite!

For the next 2 Saturdays, I will be at photographing wee ones with Santa at B Braithwaite. I'm not sure if they are fully booked yet, but call Chaffee to find out for sure! 404-605-0963!

Out for a little break and some much needed girl time...

After an insane fall portrait season, I'm taking a little break from work and celebrating my 29th birthday (well, preview to it anyhow!) with my favorite girls in New York. I hear December is the best time to visit! Either way, I'm looking for a seeing these ladies, catching up on our gossip, shopping (of course) and taking in all that the city has to offer.

Kyu and I love each other immensely (it's scary!), but we're big fans of separate vacations, making time with our own friends & family, and allowing each other to have their own space every once in a while... I'll come back missing him more than ever (something that's GREAT after spending the last 30 days with him 24/7!).

I'll be out until Thursday, December 10th. Have a wonderful week, everyone!

My friend, client & newest member of the team!

Many of you may recognize Meredith below.

Two years ago, my uncle from Hong Kong introduced me to Meredith and her family and told me that I had to get to know them. "They are one of the most genuine families that I know...." That meant a lot to me, as I consider my uncle to have one of the kindest and sweetest souls.... Meredith and I became fast friends, and I've loved watching and documenting her family grow over the last two years.

A few months ago, an opening in our little company opened, and I quickly emailed Meredith about the open position. She totally ate it up.

Introducing one of the newest members of our team. Meredith is our new Ordering Consultant. She assists clients in the overwhelming process of narrowing down the images, recommending gallery groupings and large pieces as custom art in their homes, and ensures that they have fun through the entire process. She absolutely loves the job, and my clients absolutely adore her. Who wouldn't? Meredith is so wonderful!

Just sharing a few favorites from my recent session with Meredith's family. Logan and Summer.









And lastly.... Two of my absolute faves.