Noel and Ashley

Ashley and Noel are just a few months away from welcoming their first baby, Jack. They wanted some pictures to show Jack just how much he was anticipated, and I couldn't wait to help out.


We had been having some cold days, but the day we shot was absolutely gorgeous.


You can just tell how much they love each other and how much they are looking forward to welcoming little Jack.


The sunset and the lighting were just perfect to highlight this couple. You know I'm a big fan of unusual locations, and this bridge turned out to be the best back drop.

I know they can't wait until Jack is here, and I can't wait to take his newborn pictures!!! Thanks, Noel and Ash!

Lil and Trinity

Little miss Lilli needed rock star first birthday pictures, so she of course came to me! (Isn't that the cutest theme for a little one-year-old birthday party?) And to make the whole picture experience even more fun, her nine-month-old cousin Trinity got in on the action.

I don't like to pose kids. It's so much fun to let them be themselves, and then you get the greatest natural pictures.

Don't you just love the natural innocence and curiosity of a little one?

"What the heck is this thing?"

Happy Birthday, Lilli! Hope you have many more wonderful rock star birthdays!

Tim, Trisha, and all the rest!

I recently had the opportunity to take some pictures of a big, crazy, happy family. It's always fun to create these memories, especially with the little ones. They grow up so fast!

One of my favorite things is to scout out and discover new and visually interesting places to take pictures. On this day, we were lucky enough to find this wonderful old barn that made a great setting. Although it was a little windy, we got some great shots.


Seriously, it's great fun for me to take pictures of kids. I love looking back at my old pictures of when I was a little girl, and it's exciting for me to know that these kids will probably be doing the same.



We headed over to some railroad tracks to get a big group shot. As long as, you know, you avoid the trains, you can use the rustic feel and the great outdoors to create a great atmosphere.
Thanks so much to Tim and Trisha for letting me spend time with their great family and for being patient to get the perfect pictures!

Trying to work.....

As I sit here trying to work on some baby pictures.....I have another baby who needs my love so desperately that he just will not leave me alone. Seeing as how I couldn't get any of the work done that I was hoping to at this point in time, I decided to make a piece of work with him.



Of course, none of you will see him as the baby that I do, but he's our 9 month old blob of sugar. He is the goofiest and sweetest baby we have.



So, here's a shot of him that I worked on since he wouldn't let me work on anything else. I guess I need to take a break and pay him some attention.



Enjoy!



Tina Lanae

Tommy & Katie

Now that the website is up, I can finally stop neglecting my blog!!!!!

Over the last month, I have an endless supply of appointments. It has been great! One of my appointments during this busy month was Tommy & Katie. Great couple who are expecting their first child. She was so easy going, just like him. I love easy going couples!

Here's a few from our session!

My Website is HERE!!!

FINALLY!

Yes, it's here. After many, many months of editing this, changing that, designing this and creating that......it's finished. I've spent most of the morning trying to work out any kinks it may have. I think, *crossing fingers* that they are all out by now.

So....go check it out! I hope you enjoy! It's very user friendly, and I hope you enjoy the music. My husband's song, Idol is playing in the background.

http://www.lanaephotography.com/

Tina Lanae

My Website.......

It's almost here! I have everything done except for one little task. It's not really a huge task, but it's a big deal for me. This will just sound so funny when I actually say it, but here goes.

My daunting task that just looms over me like an Oklahoma storm sneaking in during the month of May is......a picture of me. I need to post a self-portrait on my website in the about me section. Now, to you this may sound extremely odd since I'm a photographer, and I should have many pictures of myself. Well, I'm usually the one taking the picture.

I have the technology to take my own, but it's just so hard. I'm so picky when it comes to pictures. It takes me weeks sometimes to work on pictures for my clients. (My heaven sent customers who don't complain!) Quality takes time!!! :) I just don't ever take a picture that I am happy with.

So.......to make a long story short, my website is complete except for my self-portrait. I'll shout it to the world once that is complete. I can't wait for it to go live! I've worked for months on this project.

On another subject.....here's another one of my favorites located in my Art Boutique titled Just Around the Bend.

Enjoy!

Tina Lanae