My little man

Of course, it’s been hectic and busy and crazy here in the Bingham household. My dude turned 4 years old on Tuesday. We celebrated with a Spiderman cake (courtesy of yours truly!), bowling, and pizza (courtesy of Cousin Vinny’s). We nearly had tears when we discovered that our reservation for bowling party of 12 was “lost”. Yes, I’m talking about me. They were kind enough to let a little boy bowl 5 frames for free after I threatened to have a full-out throw-down temper tantrum. No pictures, of course, because it was league night. *rolls eyes*

Oh, let’s not forget the 2” ice storm that kept us housebound for almost a week. So fun. It’s still only in the ‘teens here. Brrrr! Add in treats for school, photo sessions, and Valentine’s Day and you’ve got one tired momma.

So, once it warms up, we’'ll get a proper 4 year old session. But for now, this quick snap of my little man on his way to school will just have to do. Don’t mind the messy bed-head. It’s what all the kids are wearing these days. :)

Oh, how I adore baby girls { Dayton, Ohio Newborn Photographer }

So many things to dress them up in, so little time. :) Little Miss E came to visit me yesterday. She was just 4 days old and itty bitty at almost 6 pounds when she left the hospital. Newborn sweetness at its finest. Mom and Dad were so cute…and so tired. As most first time parents are. I wish them an easy transition these first few months of life. I hope many loved ones offer help and support (and naps!!). Been there, done that moms and dads know where they are and cringe at the thought of sleep deprivation, late night playtimes, and paci dances. I personally miss it, but everyone knows I’m a little bit crazy. :)

So, let’s get to the point. Here’s a preview of baby E and our fun photo shoot. She was a true doll baby and I loved having her over. I hope Mom and Dad enjoy the pictures. Thanks again, guys!

I Heart Faces | Best Face Photo of 2010 Entry

I love playing along with I Heart Faces, although admittedly, it’s not nearly as often as I’d like. Three kids keep me on my toes and away from the PC. On rare occasions I’m able to peruse and take a minute or two to participate in their challenges. I’m happy to present my entry to the Best Face Photo of 2010. This was an awesome friend of mine whom I suckered talked into doing a Trash the Dress session.

We went a few places, played in some gorgeous light and then stumbled upon a river. I was so excited that I could barely explain what I wanted her to do. She looked at me like I was crazy when I told her I wanted her to get in the water with the dress on. I should also mention it was a cool September day and it was close to sunset. Yeah…it was cold water. My feet were frozen so I knew she was close to being a margarita on the rocks.

She sat in the water, posed, twisted, turned, posed again. Let me tell you, she did a fantastic job. And then I decided to go for broke. I asked her to dip her hair in the water, roll around, go underwater and come up….slowly, showing just her eyes. I knew it had to be an amazing shot or I could pretty much count this friendship as over. LOL I still can’t believe she did it. And I love the picture we captured. Meghan is amazing. I can’t thank her enough.

My niece, Kirsten { Dayton, Ohio Child Photographer }

I’m always happy to have a willing participant. Especially those who listen and follow directions well. Ten year olds are typically perfect for that. There’s just something about a 2 or 3 year old that requires them to look away from the camera whenever it is pointed in their general direction. :) Maybe it’s just me.

So my niece, Kirsten came over for a holiday visit and I took that as an awesome opportunity for a photo shoot. Not to mention, we had fantabulous light and a Wii to occupy the kids! So here’s a sneak peek of the fun stuff.

BTW, Angie….she doesn’t look like Rochelle at all, does she? LOL

I wish every family had this much fun { Union, OH Family Photographer }

Having a photography business that is run solely on word of mouth means I never really know what clients want from me. I know they want pictures taken to a high degree of certainty. Other than that, I have no idea what they were told and what they expect. Was the person who referred them to me honest about me and my bubbly personality? Did they overlook the urban and boudoir style I choose for 90% of my shoots? Were they told that feet are a pretty big deal for me and I like to shoot feet no matter who you are. I realize that I am just as responsible for meeting them half way and allow them to become more comfortable around me. I do, I do. I size you up and figure out your personality and how far I can push mine to get the desired affect: Great portraits. But ultimately, I’m still taking pictures of your feet whether you like it or not. :)

Well, let me tell you Mr. Man was not told that feet is a biggie for me. He was not prepared for a foot shot and needed to have an emergency pedicure prior to. :) He learned a few things about me today. I am bubbly, I like to have fun,  I have different ideas of what is fun and looks great in a picture, squish is the best way to achieve that, and I like feet. I use all of these aspects in my photography whether in studio or outdoors. And I get that feet shot. Hehehe.

Onto the cutest family! Very photogenic and easily moldable into the models you’ll see here. Gorgeous!! And best of all, they were up for anything. My favorite clientel! :) Who wouldn’t want to be part of this family?

Thank you so much for coming you guys. I had such a great time playing in the studio. I was thrilled that our personalities matched and let us get a bit crazy.

Here’s a sneak peek of your session. I hope you like them!

Newborn Sweetness, Baby G { Dayton, Ohio Newborn Photographer }

I spent the morning with baby G and his gorgeous family yesterday. First of all, no woman should look this good 10 days postpartum. You would have NEVER guessed she had a baby. To say the least, it was disgusting and I’m not jealous at all. I had every intention of holding onto my baby weight for the last 3 years. I have been extremely successful in that endeavor. Yeah. :)

Anyway, I’ve missed doing baby sessions. Mr. G was so alert and didn’t want to miss a thing. I think babies know we’re waiting on them because any other time, they’re fast asleep and hard to wake up. Mr. G just wasn’t into that little thing we call sleep. It’s a good thing he’s super cute. :) Here’s a sneak peek of my favorites from the session.

And I had to share this picture. One of my favorite outtakes ever. Any newborn photographer can attest that with a newborn session, things can get a little messy. :) You just never know where the line of fire is. Thankfully, they don’t have aim at this time. Hehehe.

9 months: See how much they’ve grown! { Dayton, OH Child Photographer }

These little guys are getting bigger and a bit more aware of what’s going on. And right after naptime, not a whole is goin’ on. At least in the smile department. Hehee.  I, of course, decided it was time to break out some props. Ornaments seemed harmless and fun. As did the cookies and a rocking chair. I forgot that there is no such thing as harmless when you’re 9 months old. :) Teething is a wonderful thing. And watching your children chew on anything is a great way to document this special time in their lives. Boys, I truly hope you enjoyed the glitter balls. And I hope Mommy wasn’t too upset about the ‘no smiles’. You get what they give you. Today was serious. And the need to gnaw. :) Enjoy the preview!