What makes you happy? Clinton, IA child photographer

I love finding new props! And apparenly so does my little M. He found my most recently acquired (and freshly laundered!) props, and just had to take them for a spin. I love my little guy! <3

Good genes; Clinton, IA senior photographer

Here are a few more images from the Stormin' Norman mini-sessions. These good-looking seniors are actually cousins, born only 4 months apart. How awesome it must have been to grow up in the same town with a cousin so close in age! Beth and I had a great time running around Eagle Point Park with these fun guys. Good luck, J & B! Hope you enjoy the rest of your senior year!

P & C.... Quad City children's photographer

These 2 little cuties used to live in our town -- best buds with my little guys before they moved away. Their mom contacted me about a photo session when they knew they would be visiting grandparents nearby. I'm so glad we were able to get together. We have really missed hanging out with this family.

Senior Portraits for Stormin' Norman; Fulton, IL Senior photography

I recently had the pleasure of helping out with a project called "Stormin' Norman Portraits." A friend from the Muddy River Camera Club, Beth Wiersema, has organized this fundraiser for the past 2 years to raise money for Relay for Life.

Beth is a member of the Stormin’ Norman American Cancer Society Relay for Life team of Clinton County and sprearheaded the portrait sessions because she wanted to help her relative, neighbor, and friend, Norm Criss, who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma cancer almost 8 years ago. This year, Stormin' Norman Portraits raised over $2,000!

Beth and I had a great time shooting senior portraits for this beautiful and very sweet young lady. Here are a few of my favorite shots....

A & J at Clinton Country Club; Clinton, IA lifestyle photographer

Oh my! Beautiful people, beautiful day (well, the diffused light was beautiful through the photographer's eyes!). It's amazing how little the cold and drizzle bother me when I'm capturing moments like this. :o)

Sweet A & J were not only 2 of the most adorable children imaginable, but they were also so easy to work with. You can tell this family is very loving -- I couldn't resist including a few pics here that show Mom & Dad interacting with the kids.

We had a lot of fun riding from location to location in the golf carts. If only I had a golf cart at all of my shoots -- what a great way to lug all of my gear and props around!

Sneak Peek for M and L; Eastern Iowa children's photographer

What a crazy month it's been! We've had visits from both sets of grandparents, an out of town wedding weekend, and lots of shoots! In the coming days, I will blog some of my other shoots, including some fun senior sessions with my fellow photog friend Beth.

In the meantime, check out these gorgeous girls! We met out at the beautiful Bickelhaupt Arboretum on one of the few dry and sunny days we've had of late. Still a bit chilly, though. :)

for my pal across the pond

This summer, the members of the Muddy River Camera Club had the honor of having our work on display at the local art gallery -- The River Arts Center in downtown Clinton.

A friend in Switzerland requested a viewing for my non-stateside friends; here are the six photos I had on display for the exhibit.

 "Young Guitar Hero"

"Gentleman Caller"

"S is for Swing" (when hand-written, "S" is formed backward to reflect the S-hook in the picture)

"Leaf Bowing to Beauty"

"Purple Haze Solitude"

"In the Thick of It"

Little Blue eyes, little brown eyes; Clinton, Iowa childhood photography

Two more sweet boys I had the pleasure of capturing in photos....















And Mom snuck in on one as well. :o)