Tuesday, April 20, 2010

The Kebers... | Ohio Family Photography

Deb invited me out her BEAUTIFUL home to photograph her fabulous family. I was happily suprised to see them all sporting their OSU gear. Families who root for Ohio State together, stay together. It's true, I swear! ;)

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Of course, I couldn't post this session without sharing some fo my little buddies, Hudson and Harper. I think their parents were ready to kill me when I brought out the candy. But how could you not give sweeties to kids who look like this??

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Thank You Keber family!

Dylan... 6 months old | Ohio Baby Photography

Dilly Pickles, you are getting too big! Even though I just shot his nine month pics, I had to share these with you. He's already starting to look like a little man. Ill be posting his 9 mo as soon as they are finished being edited!

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Look at this handsome man. My, my, my, He's gonna be a heartbreaker... just like his Auntie ;)

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Kayla... A Senior | Ohio Senior Photography

I don't think there was a quiet moment in the car or even while we were shooting between Kayla, Jen (Her sister and a high school classmate of mine), and myself! After all we had lots of catching up and getting to know to do! So nice to reminisce while I work :)

Check out this hot mama:

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This has to be one of my favorites. As soon as I saw it through the lens... I just knew! (Hair by Alex Giessler at next...)

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Thanks, Kayla! And Jen!

Cortney... A Senior | Ohio Senior Photography

Cortney came to visit me for an Ultimate Session. Her makeup was professionally done by the remarkable Amanda Painter. <-- That's her facebook link- she's probably going to kill me for that! lol :) Love ya sis! Anyway, we had fun :)


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Thanks Cort!

Hannah... A Celina Rep | Ohio Senior Photography

Hannah picked just the right time for her 2nd shoot. The trees were pratically exploding with vibrant color.

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Look at this pup pose! Such a cutie :)

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Hannah, you are a great girl! I am so glad we met!! Hopefully next year we will be meeting up for Winter Jam! 1st Corinthians 10:31 :)

Ryan... A Crestview Rep | Ohio Senior Photography

Ryan's 2nd shoot has all of my favorites out of all of his images. Love it when guys bring hats to shoots. Makes it more interesting!

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Found out that this truck belongs to another one of my Seniors dad's. How weird is that?! Still, it makes a pretty awesome vintage background. And it's enhanced by a really sweet guy on the bumper!

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Thank you Ryan!

Kayla... Marion Local Rep | Ohio Senior Photography

Kayla visited me for her 2nd session and had her hair professionally styled by the amzing Alex Giessler at next Salon in Van Wert. We hit up some favorite spots downtown to document her Senior year.

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Thank you Kayla!

The Brown Family... | Ohio Family Photography

We always have fun when the Browns come to town :) I hope that our yearly photo get together keep happening every year. I love to see how the kids have grown, and next year we will have a new little "Brown" to photograph ;)

Here are some of my favorites...

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Thank you Brown Family! :)

Danielle... Lincolnview Senior Rep | Ohio Senior Photography

Danielle came back to see me for her second shoot with a different hair color! I love it :)

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Although I lalalaloved her first shoot, some of my favorite images came from this second shoot. Danielle came prepared with some special places she wanted to shoot this time which helps :)

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Good Luck at UC, darlin! Keep in touch :)

Thursday, April 8, 2010

"This whole Vegan thing..."

Ever since posting about my new lifestyle change of becoming Vegan, almost every conversation starts like this:

"So tell me about this whole Vegan thing."

I heartily smile because I LOVE talking about how great it has made me feel and how I feel lighter (though I am still a chubby girl!), cleaner and all around more free. How can changing the way I eat make me feel like that? Because what I am putting in my body IS clean, and natural. And I feel freer because my body feels like it doesn't have to work so hard now. Not to mention that before I became Vegan, I was a slave to the restroom after every meal. My husband can attest to having to linger a lot longer than normal after a meal because it would never fail that I would have to rush to the restroom. Not a fun thought or feeling!

Another great thing that really has nothing to do with my diet (although, I can say my diet making my body feel so good may be pointing me in the direction of harmony & balance) is morning Yoga. I have always loved Yoga. It's spiritual and stress-releasing and low-impact and just all around yummy for your body. Before Vegan and Yoga, I was, well I'll just say it- BITCHY in the mornings. I needed coffee to get my motor running, a gigantic breakfast, and I needed everyone to do as I say just as I say it, and you'd better do it in MY timing. Libbie pretty much hated me every morning. And the fights I had with a sluggish 4 year old was always increasing. It wasn't her fault. I was straight up military momma in the morning. Not fun for anyone to wake up to. But since I have been vegan, I don't hurt as bad in the mornings, and I don't need that coffee to get me going. I am naturally rested. I do a 30 minute Yoga routine (with a dvd) and after I feel balanced, and FOCUSED which is hard for me to do.

I give props to this change in my life, because I really feel that this change has pretty much overhauled every aspect of my life. I treat my children better, I don't get the blues, I am focused, I am more productive in all areas of my life (Yes, even the the bedroom life!), and the best part of it all: I feel like a kid again! I cannot remember feeling this young and energetic and having more passion than I ever had. Feeling this good has boosted my spiritual life as well. I am more joyful, and more prayerful because I feel soooo good! :) PTL!

If you are interested in looking into "this whole Vegan thing" here are some links for you to check out:

The Kind Life - This is a book called "The Kind Diet" by Alicia Silverstone. The link for the Kind Life is her blog. She shares some really great recipes there from time to time. Alicia is Vegan, but also a PETA activist, so those who may not want to get a dose of 'Free New York's Carriage Horses' you may not want to read everyday. The link to her book is to the used books. Don't buy new books people, buy used. Books are forever gifts, pass them on when you are finished with them! A lot less waste will be attributed to you buying used or borrowing! I borrowed my copy from my Mom :) Hi Mom!

Vegan.com- This website can get a little activisty (not always a bad thing, but looking out for folks who are doing this for their health or the environment.) but they have a great Top ten book list and also really yummy recipe links.

Dreamin It Vegan- A fellow Vegan blogging about normal Vegan life. Because we aren't aliens eating rainbows and magic as some people think we are! (*wink wink*)