Lemonade Session/ for Our Fox kid's clothing

Images created for Our Fox kid's clothing. One of a kind kid's clothes. Check them out on etsy.com at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Ourfox?ref=pr_shop_more

Food..glorious Food

Some recent images created for a local lifestyle magazine. (top: Grouper Francese, middle: Filet Mignon topped with goat cheese and on a dollop of mashed potatoes,last: Tiramisu)

Candy Land Session for BayleeBug Designs

Session for BayleeBug Designs. BayleeBugs Designs is located on etsy.com. They create darling children's clothing. http://www.etsy.com/shop/bayleebugdesigns

Newborn Session with sweet baby girl C.

This was such a fun and precious session. Baby C. at only about 8 days old..so tiny at just 6 pounds 5 ozs.
A real joy to photograph and yes, I got to hold her for a few minutes.

Summer session for Bear Hugs Designs

modeling a plaid skirt designed by Bear Hugs Designs (find Bear Hugs Designs on etsy.com)

Not just about kids...

Although I get a great bit of joy out of capturing the innocence and joy in a child's face..all the way from birth through to "the big kid" stage..I also very much enjoy capturing images of adults as well.
I love capturing all stages and emotions, and memories.
 So, Giggles and Galoshes isn't just for kids..its for big kids too. :0)

Putting Your Best Face Forward: Say "Cheese!"

Most everyone likes a photo of themselves to represent them at their best, and with summer time comes the making of many wonderful memories that you’ll want to capture.

If you are in the photos you’ll no doubt want to put your best face forward. So, how to look your best in any photo taken of you?

photo by flickr user: landofnodstudios

1. Make sure that your clothes fit properly and compliment you and your body shape.

2. Solid color apparel works best, but if you want something floral or printed tiny patterns work best as bold large patterns take the focus off of you and onto the item of clothing.

3. Avoid plaids,polka dots, and stripes that go in a horizontal direction,or shiny and sparkly fabrics. They also cause a distraction in the creation of a good portait.

4. Wear clothing that compliments your skin tones. For light skin tones wear colors like blue. For darker skin tones choose colors like browns,orange,yellow.

5. White tops will sometimes make your skin tones look washed out,while black can make you look lost in the background.

6. Textures such as wool,linen,lace help to add extra interest to the photos.

7. If your skin tends to be oily bring along a tissue or hanky for lightly blotting your skin.

8. Women: if you don’t normally wear certain types of makeup or makeup at all, don’t fake it. Do without if it isn’t in your normal routine to begin with. But if you normally do wear lipstick choose a nuetral tone and top with a gloss. Add a little extra eye shadow to help eyes to pop more. Use foundation or a tinted moisturizer to cover any blemishes.

9. For under eye circles use a concealer that is one shade lighter than your skin tone.

10. Get your rest before a photo session. Being tired shows in a photo even if you have used makeup to try to conceal the fact.

11. Don’t fake a smile..it will tell on you. Think about something that makes you truly happy, a joke, a funny incident,stand straight and tall with shoulders back and chin up. Stand proud.

12. Do not face the camera straight on, a slight 45 degree angling of your body is best.

13. Choose clutter free backgrounds for photos.

14. Lighting also plays a key in a great photo. Best times of day are early morning or late afternoon slightly before dusk.

HAVE FUN AND SAY “CHEESE!”

Young Love/ Engagement Photo Session

This young couple are scheduled to be married the end of this month.
This session was created this past weekend. So fun. Congrats to the S. couple as they begin their new journey together.

Modeling session for Fairytale Closet

This session for Fairytale Closet was so fun. We had no idea that we'd run into a rabbit along the park path, or that near the field that we were going to allow the model to twirl around in the tutu...that there was a large tree with a big hole at the base of it..absolutely perfect for an Alice in Wonderland theme..also the fountain was perfect for a "frog Prince" image. So much fun with this session today. Check out the awesome children's costumes at Fairytale Closet. Made in Denmark..and let me tell you the detail and attention to fine craftsmanship is amazing! Heirloom quality children's costumes that your kids can pass down to their kids.

Today's Maternity Session with the R. Family

Today's session was awesome. So fun to work with the R. family..and just one day before mother's day too with this fun maternity session!