The Littlest Heroes Project

I am so proud to announce that I am now a participating photographer for The Littlest Heroes Project! Please feel free to check them out at http://www.littlestheroesproject.org/
I am more than honored to be affiliated with this amazing organization. Here's a little about them:

The Littlest Heroes Project is a non-profit based organization founded in January 2008, made up of professional photographers nationwide that provide free photo sessions to our nations Littlest Heroes. This is our way of giving back and taking a stand for these children who sometimes feel forgotten because of their illnesses. We are here to let them know that they are heroes to many, and to share their inspirational stories and photos with the world.

If you have a child, or know a child, who suffers from any type of serious illness or life altering disability we are here to help. The Littlest Heroes Project provides you with a complimentary photo shoot for your hero and family. Please read the information on this site and be sure to contact us so we can help pair you up with a photographer from your area. The whole family ... Super Sibs and the Brave Parents are welcome to participate in the session as well!

Our mission at The Littlest Heroes Project is to help provide and capture memories for families who are dealing with hectic schedules due to having a child who is suffering from a serious illness or life altering disability. We understand that in the midst of being thrown a diagnosis and having to switch from a “normal” life to a life that is totally different, and often scary, things like getting photos taken is sometimes a huge challenge and is one of the last things families are thinking about. But when everything is done, and either the child has reached the end of their battle, or has proven the odds against it many wish they had more time to stop, and capture the journey that they lived through for so long.

Through Littlest Heroes our photographers understand each and every case, and cater it to fit and honor each child and family. Our photographers are on hand to travel to homes, hospitals, clinics, fundraisers, and benefits to help capture your child’s journey in a “Day in the life” sort of style and work personally one on one with your child and entire family to get those special family photos and moments that you can cherish for years to come.

If you know of a family you think might benefit from this, please pass the word along! I look forward to working with these amazing little heroEs!
Love, Hope

Happy Birthday Kiersten!

My neice, Kiersten turned 15 on the 7th of January. I'm in disbelief. I still think of MYSELF as 15 :) I did a photoshoot for my sister of her 3 kiddos a couple months ago. Kiersten loved how her picture turned out, so I thought I'd post it for all to see just how beautiful she is. Happy Birthday Kierst!

Little Mr. Cullen

Little Cullen came to have his 9 month pictures taken. His mom brough tthis adorable stocking cap. It is now my mission to find one to have on hand at the studio. The hat is cute, but Cullen is cuter. :) I can't wait for his 1 year session!

pure sweetness

How sweet is this? Baby K was getting upset, so mommy was trying to soothe her. I think mommy did the trick...just in time for this precious moment.

Most Photogenic? Absolutely!

So this is your own little sneak peak to see what we did today at Alainah's shoot. Here's 1 pose, but I couldn't decide which one to post. I like both the b&w and color...decisions, decisions. I'll have the rest on my website this weekend. She did a great job posing a smiling. I bet her face hurts from smiling so much. :) Thanks, Alainah, for being such a great sport! I know the other's will be gorgeous and I hope you win Most Photogenic!

Jen's sneak peaks...

Here you go girl...a couple to preview. I have my work cut out for me. There are some really great shots. It was a super fun session. It's hard for me to believe you're a senior. I still remember when you were in Jr. High. Doesn't seem like that long ago until I see these pictures. You're beautiful--inside and out! Thanks for letting me take your senior pictures, girl!

3 months no more...

I had to add a few from my baby's mini photo shoot today. I think he's absolutly precious, so I had to brag on him a little. I've been working on lighting in my studio lately. Trying to get that perfect angle. I think I have achieved it and I'm so excited!