Cheers to the freaking weekend

YAY! It’s officially my weekend! I have to say I am NOT used to working full time. My house is a disaster and there’s only 2 meals in the pantry (for me this is low) and when I feel like I have extra time to do something I want to spend time with by husband or work on Natasha’s wedding details- not to mention the other million to-do’s floating around my head. SO- I’m getting off the wedding train for a minute. So many details are up in the air it’s crazy! I can’t believe the wedding is 4 weeks away, but I’ve got some other exciting things on the back burner. I was planning to throw a Halloween party in a few weeks and in 2 weeks I hope to shoot a few pictures of my friends’ newborn!! She’s SO cute! Remember the baby shower I threw a few months ago? Well baby Amelia has made her appearance and I’ve got a new camera. They were bound to meet sooner or later. Here’s my absolute favorite shots I’m dying to try.

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Who wouldn’t want that Santa picture for their annual Christmas cards? Oh and I CAN NOT decide between the suitcase and the basket. They both are sooooo cute! I do want to make a little luggage tag that says “Amelia”” or “Special Delivery” and put a pink bow on her, but we’ll see! And this last one is totally growing on me. At first I didn’t like it, but seriously now I think I’m in love with the shot. I can't wait to see what the parents want. There's even talk of a green screen haha! I’ve heard that baby photos are really difficult to do, but I love babies and I’d like to practice taking photos of someone besides my dogs. Speaking of which-

Don’t you just love him?
I’ll be taking the photos in 8 short days so stay tuned!!

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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

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I thought I was fat

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