Sulaiman&Sakeena: Family Session: Part 1

In my heart, I wanted to fotograph this family, but I was too scared to ask without sounding weird "uh, yeah - could I take your picture?" Because that's not what I wanted to say, I don't try take pictures. I develop photographs, I write with light. With every shot, I focus on opening my eyes, bending to the light, waiting for the moment, and praying that God helps me out on this one. Soooo, when Sakeena contacted me about "taking their pictures", I was like "whoa! - how did you know I would be so flippin honored" and "certainly yeah, affirmative, I will" :)

But again, I had no idea, absolutely no clue of the awesomeness that lied ahead. It is the most amazing of formulas - you take two really good people from good parents, and then make those good people parents, resulting in two outstanding kids - you work really hard, pray even harder - and out comes the love - full on every frame, between every shutter. And did I mention how funny they are? Muhammad and Inaya had me in silent (sometimes) laughs almost the entire time. I love this family, from the goodness within me - they are truly reflections of love. :Phish: - don't believe me, check them out.

Sulaiman:Dad - Sakeena:Mom - Inaya:Daughter - Muhammad:Son




























This was just Day 1, you ain't ready for Day 2 - it's coming :)

Milena: Private Party Session

Milena is one of those people that when you see, you smile-not the "casual and friendly" smile, but the "slow and steady grin ear-to-ear and show every single tooth" smile.

She carries joy like it is the latest handbag, and will very quickly reach into her bag o' happiness and graciously share the contents, and her generosity makes you want to do the same. No lie, I tell you, she is that nice.

And she has a sweet ease about her, a comfortableness within herself. She is unabashedly bubbly, kind, and compassionate, which made for a truly good day.

It was and continues to be a pleasure, everytime I see her smile....









ain't nothin' wrong with a little silly ;)

Lil' One: Sultaan

Remember a while back I mentioned a particular young man that makes me swoon?

I hope you are seated: here he is:




...ahhh, and that is all I need :)

Go and have a truly awesome day and thank those wonderful people in your life.

Spaces and Updates

Spaces, corners, crevices, outdoors&in, speak on us - telling our stories in fabrics, books, concrete, plants. They conjure up the smell of blankets on Saturday morning sleep-ins or the time the family was sick and friends brought over honey sweetened tea and spicy soup. They are our unwritten signatures, reminders that we were there, that we existed/experienced. It is a wonder to document.















Updates: I have quite a few foto sessions to edit and post, new pics will be up soon.