Recently I attended a Ten Eyck Tuesday Workshop on lighting, led by the effervescent, Carla Ten Eyck.  My girls, Rebecca Hales was our model (and towered over me for the day) and DD Nickel was on beauty patrol.  We got to shoot at the Gershwin Fox Ballroom, which is filled with so much art deco yumminess.  If you know me and my home decor preference, you know I was swooning.

Here are my main takeaways, among other things:  An 1/8th of a power rules, expose before you pose, and umbrella-ella-ella-aye-aye-aye!

Carla, love ya girl, and not just because you’re Mexican and have a wrist tattoo too, or throw really fun parties, but because you share your knowledge and feed us afterwards.  :) + xo

I didn’t remember taking this image when I came across it.  I thought about not posting it, but I think there’s something about it…

I became friends with Jocelyn + Jay back when I started Crossfit (Side note: I’ve currently been on too long of a hiatus). Since then, they got engaged, married and had one of THE cutest babies ever, Abbi. Obviously I was stoked when they wanted to setup a family session with me. We started out on a rainy day, but all the shooting and wardrobe changes tired Abbi out, so we decided to arrange another little mini session. It was so worth it, because it ended up being a perfect day.

I think it’s safe to say that Abbi will be a girlie girl.

Peek-a-boo!

So what do you do when your client needs a nap? You keep shooting!

If eating your hands was a sport, Abbi would be a professional.

Who doesn’t love baby fat?!

Fave #1

Fave #2

Fave #3

Joce + Jay, thanks for choosing me to capture your family.  I love y’all and the time I spent with you. xoxo