Hump Day Happy: Focus

Focus and creativity are interesting things. Especially when it is generated by a sweet little 3 1/2 year old boy.

I was fascinated while taking this image as I could not believe the determination shown by my son to create a special craft for my husband and I. To the average person you see a prechooler working hard. To me, I see my little premature baby that I needed to shelter for quite sometime, to take to doctor's appointments and administer frequent dosages of medicines. Yet, you would never know these things about him. It was a long road, but he's doing excellent. No, we are doing excellent.

It's a hard job, it requires focus, but it's my job and I would not trade it. I love you little boy!

Hump Day Happy: Home

So many things are going on in this image, yet it all boils down to one thing--love. The love that began for two people, that resulted in two children, that are now a family, that have welcomed a beautiful dog into their home and that all share a bond of love. This image is sweet and warms my heart.

Further, when we shot this session, it was not known of the father's 6-9 month opportunity in Japan. While difficult, he is doing work for his employer there and will see very little of his family. Thankfully we have been blessed with the magic of technology allowing us to contact loved ones easily, when they are several time zones away. We can view them in real time while having a conversation, but nothing replaces that comfort of a hug.

It is my hope that this image carries him through to the warmer months back on the East Coast, back to his loving bond with his family.

Hump Day Happy: Lookout!

How Funny are these two? Quite the pair and a really fun Engagement Shoot. In fact, they just purchased that bike. That day, as in an hour before the Engagement Shoot. To hear their description of placing it on the back of their car and the fear of it falling of was priceless. If this photo indicates anything, so well matched, so funny and I am so looking forward to their March Wedding!

Hump Day Happy: That Three Year Old is in All of Us

She's cute, She's sweet and she just turned three. They are lighting the candles and this little princess is eagerly awaiting the birthday song and to make her special wish. The look on her face here is, well, priceless.

Even though it was many years ago, I do remember my third birthday. Why? My mother made me a Snow White cake that I asked to see every five minutes. I remember they kept it above the refrigerator and my mom had to climb on a chair to reach it (we are not a tall family). Every time I looked at it, it made me so happy. I had such eager anticipation of when my extended family would arrive, sing Happy Birthday to me, I could blow the candles out and make my wish. In fact, when I saw this, I saw the reflection of a little Heather many years ago.

People dread birthdays. However, the one thing I love is the gathering around the table, the candles aglow and celebrating the gift of another wonderful year. Cherish the years, don't dread the numbers, remember your inner three year old.

Puppies Love Snow Too!

Okay, you caught me, I was too busy playing in the snow to post a fun "Hump Day" photo. But when the dog emerged from a snow bank with this on his face, it was too cute to resist. Happy Snow day!

Hump Day Happy: The Sweetest Thing

I caught this image just after the Grandfather of the Bride walked the Mother of the Bride, his daughter, down the aisle. It was touching because you could see the knot forming in his throat, just before, as they were walking down the aisle. As they sat down, he was gathering his composure. Even sweeter, was this smile that his daughter gave him as they sat down.

You wonder what was going through his mind. Of course the joy and pride he had for his granddaughter. Perhaps walking down the aisle with his daughter was reminiscent of a day many years ago. We will never know.

Weddings are such a great occasion, not only for the bride and groom, but for all family and friends to celebrate. I always feel so fortunate to be chosen to capture moments like this.

Little Bit of Hump Day Happy...

While going through some Images I shot when second shooting a Wedding with Amanda Young of Swoon Over It, I found this and I love it. Hope it makes you happy too.