http://beautyoflife.wordpress.com life.beautiful. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:26:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Most of  you will remember this Kim and James- the Mama with the gorgeous eyes (so many of you have made mention to me how stunning her eyes are.) Of course I totally agree.  Well, last Tuesday, I got the chance to meet their beautiful baby girl Journie.  She was ... http://beautyoflife.wordpress.com/2009/06/30/baby-j-mesa-az-newborn-photographer/ On Thursday, I got to hug and cuddle with this sweet baby girl.  At 6 weeks old - she was much older than any newborn I have photographed.  I usually try to photograph the newborns before they are 7 days old, but Tiff, had asked me if I would photograph ... http://beautyoflife.wordpress.com/2009/06/22/baby-a-phoenix-newborn-photography/ I have known Shay since the day he was born (his momma is a good friend of mine- like a sister).  I have been photographing their family for years, but this is the first time I got to go out with just him.  His mom thought it would be fun ... http://beautyoflife.wordpress.com/2009/06/17/shay-4-years-old-the-phoenix-zoo/ A few months back, I had the opportunity to photograph Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Dyer.  This time around it was DR. and Mrs. Anthony Dyer and his parents and sister and their sweet baby M. It is always so much fun for me to work with someone more than once....each ... http://beautyoflife.wordpress.com/2009/06/16/the-whole-dyer-family-desert-botanical-gardens/ I am really LOVING all the new babies and pregnant bellies I have been around lately.  And sweet little 10 day old Eli was no exception.  I was hired by Christine and Leonard to fly out to New Mexico in December of 2007.  And last fall, I was contacted by ... http://beautyoflife.wordpress.com/2009/06/09/baby-eli-phoenix-newborn-photographer/ The gift of growing a baby in the belly always amazes me.  The way a woman's body is designed to carry and nourish this small child is such a gift.  In my mind all pregnant women are beautiful.  And Kim was no exception- she wasn't just beautiful though- she was ... http://beautyoflife.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/kim-james-expecting-tempe-az/ In the world today, most people do not know their neighbors.  Let alone become super good friends with them.  Well, since living in my house (about 3 years) my wonderful neighbor , friend and client has done so much for my business.  She has referred more people to me than ... http://beautyoflife.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/kailey-and-christopher-the-boojum-tree-phoenix/     Yesterday I had so much fun just hanging out with little Aaron who just turned one!  He has become such a big boy and loved being able to explore the gardens.  On our journey, we saw lots of flowers, butterflies, birds, a SNAKE and a frog.  I just love all ... http://beautyoflife.wordpress.com/2009/05/06/baby-a-desert-botanical-gardens/ Last weekend, Madison, Bethany, AJ and I headed out to have some fun and get some family pictures for announcements that they wanted to send out.  AJ just finished medical school and will begin his residency in Tucson-super accomplishment and lots of hard work and long hours ahead with his ... http://beautyoflife.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/baby-m-with-mommy-daddy/ A few weekends ago, I had the pleasure(said with slight sarcasm- as I often get car sick on winding roads) of making the trek up to the beautiful high country for Mark and Rachel's wedding.  Rachel is my sister in-law's, sister in-law's, sister in-law.  I know it totally sounds like ... http://beautyoflife.wordpress.com/2009/04/19/mark-and-rachel/