Sneak Peek for Norm and Ellen │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

I had actually hoped to have more of a preview up tonight, but time got away from me...as usual. I couldn't resist posting this storyboard first. These shots practically shouted to be put together. And these two are just so darling.

Stay tuned for another sneak peek tomorrow...or I guess today, since it's already after midnight...

Sneak Peek for Lisa and Family │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

I had a super fun time hanging with Lisa and her great family. I was slightly nervous about doing a shoot with eleven people and wondered if I had what it takes to corral and entertain. But once again, all the credit goes to the wonderful people in the photos.

Not only did they all chip in to encourage the 4 boys to look at the camera, but they had fun doing it...and looked good too!

Here's just a little sneak peek of what I'll be working on from their session.

And here's one that cracks me up. This is actually one in a whole series of what some people would consider outtakes,

but I think it's a rather honest portrayal of boyhood. Don't worry Lisa and Joan, there are other ones of these where everyone is looking at the camera...kind of.

Thanks for the opportunity to photograph your beautiful family.

My Cousin Chelsea │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

I think I'm going to make it a pre-requisite that if you come to stay at my house, in order to eat you have to pose for me. At first my 14 year old cousin Chelsea tried to deny my request, but people can't resist me for long.

I think we got some loveliness in our little mini session. And we didn't go anywhere fancy, just my room under the north facing window.

The last two are obviously the same, but I couldn't decide which one I like best. What do you all think?

Another Sneak Peek at Erik's Session │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

Thought you'd all like to see a few more of my favorites from this session.

I really enjoyed this session. There's something I love about photographing a person up close and trying to capture a snippet of their personality.

The Actor │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

I remember the first time I saw Erik on stage. It was Guys and Dolls, and I had never seen anyone (in person) that could act like that. High school drama is usually fun and entertaining, but I was floored by this guy's talent.

Imagine my surprise when I found him online, doing the very thing he set out to do: act. And making a living at it. I love it when people can do what they love.

Fast forward to a couple weeks ago, and thanks again to the internet, he contacted me to do some headshots before he headed back to New York. I was floored once again. And honored.

It was great to see him again after 15 years. Here's a little sneak peek of our session.

Thanks, Erik, for contacting me and giving me this wonderful opportunity. It was mucho fun.