Heather M. Roose Photography

Another update... and another random collection of photos from the last few months

2009-11-05T21:59:00.006-06:00

The title says it all. I haven't been keeping up, so here's a sampling of what's been going on the last few months!

My baby... all grown up!

This guy, Johnny, is probably the one reason I still have a vehicle to drive! He's helped Brian out a lot in terms of automobile repair. Thanks, Johnny!

These kids were signing "I love you" for their deaf Great grandmother.

Yet more friends of ours welcomed a new baby into this world! Congrats, Matt & Deb. I hope baby T is letting you sleep tonight.

And on that note, I have a perfectly good excuse for letting things slide around here. We are expecting baby #2 in April, and I'm just now starting to feel better!

Baby V!

2009-07-07T20:14:00.002-05:00

I got to take photos for more friends of ours (Rich & Jeanine) who had a baby! This one was already 12 weeks old before they made it in, but she was still at such a perfect age for photos! And in some ways I think she's even cuter than Kyla was at this age. Is it OK for a mom to think that out loud about her own child? :~)

Here's some of my favorites!

Baby N!!!

2009-07-01T21:41:00.002-05:00

Our good friends, April & Ben, brought Baby N over for pics on Monday, and I was so excited! He is just too cute and funny looking! And tiny... He still weighs in at only 7 pounds something at 5 weeks old! Wow! Kyla was bigger than that at birth, so I wasn't quite sure what to do with him. :~)

Here's a few of my favorites! Congratulations, guys! I know you're thrilled to have Baby N (and very tired!)

I think he looks like he's smiling here!

Congratulations, Chad & Rinda!

2009-06-25T21:48:00.003-05:00

The first wedding of the season is over, and I can breathe a sigh of relief! I always get a little nervous before a wedding because I know just how important the day is!

Chad & Rinda, you guys threw a perfect wedding. Even the heat couldn't mess it up! You were so laid back and just living in the moment, and I loved that about you guys. I hope you had as much fun as it looked like you were having, and I hope you're having fun in Vegas! (at least, I think that's where you went!)

Rinda, your bridesmaids were right... You picked the perfect look for your big day. You were beautiful!

I so rarely get to be close to the groom when the bride is coming down the aisle, but I was so glad to get that chance on this wedding! I think Chad's expression is priceless!

Yes, I'm still working!

2009-06-25T21:21:00.006-05:00

I've had a lot of comments lately on my blog (as in, when are you going to update it, Heather?), but today was the icing on the cake! Trish, a client from last summer, wrote me asking about one year pictures for her son and newborn pics for the baby arriving this fall (congrats guys! You're crazy!), and she asked me if I was still working! And the answer is a resounding YES!!!!!

To be honest, I think about the blog all the time, but it's gradually slipped on the ladder of priorities. Everyone said my life would change YET AGAIN when Kyla started to walk, and they were absolutely right! She took her first step on Halloween (coincidentally about a week before my last post) and hasn't slowed down since.

So this post is for everyone who has asked (you will remain nameless as you are many). Thanks for all the prodding, nagging and pushing!

Here's a little sample of what's been going on since November of last year...

These dear friends celebrated 50 years of marriage! I'm pretty sure I won't have any hair left once Brian and I reach that milestone. Congrats, guys!

These two let me do preggo pics (not something I've done a whole lot of yet), and it was lots of fun!

This is baby "Daydee" (no where near his actual name) as Kyla calls him. I think she's developing a bit of a crush on him.

This baby prompted me to go out and buy my own tutu just for baby girl pics!

This was one of the best babies ever to photograph! He was so sweet and calm... (ie. nothing like Kyla)

I fell in love with this little girl (and her room and her girlie chandelier) as soon as I saw her!

One last preggo pic. This couple was a lot of fun to photograph, and I was glad to get another chance to do maternity pics!

I'm almost caught up!

2008-11-08T20:27:00.006-06:00

I've been working on these wedding pictures for two weeks now (as well as lots and lots of fall family photos), and I'm finally getting around to putting them on the blog. (By the way, these photos can be viewed online later tonight!)

Artur and Julie Beth's wedding was my last for this season, and they took it out with a bang! I loved the fall colors they used in all the decorations, and the weather that day couldn't have been better. Thank God they didn't decide to get married today!

I also really loved the entrance-way they built into the reception hall. Very romantic! And no wedding cake for me, of course, but I did think it was a unique idea to hang candles from the ceiling.
And to top it all off, I loved how Artur and Julie were out on the dance floor all night enjoying themselves! Most couples last for a dance or two and then one of them disappears from the dance floor, but not these two! I'm sure the video will be treasured for many years to come. It can also serve as blackmail for some of their guests!

Good luck, Artur & Julie Beth. Your wedding was beautiful, and I thank you for allowing me to be a part of it.

I'm more than just behind...

2008-11-05T22:10:00.002-06:00

I'm overwhelmed by all the pics I need to proof right now! So what am I doing? I'm blogging...

Here's a sampling of all the last minute fall pics (all taken out at the Birdhaven Greenhouse in Joliet).

More to come soon!

I'm behind...

2008-10-26T15:22:00.004-05:00

I did a wedding yesterday, and I still haven't caught up on blogging from this last week!

I took pics for this beautiful family last week. Unfortunately, the leaves that had changed had mostly fallen, so some of the trees were bare. Fall never quite lasts long enough! We had fun anyways. I'm realizing how I need to get in shape to chase after my own soon to be toddler! This little boy kept me busy.

I also wanted to mention that the mom of this family is named Jennifer. She is the one of the owners and event coordinators for Bella Sera Events. You can check them out at www.miabellasera.com.

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

2008-10-15T21:42:00.004-05:00

This is my favorite time of year for photographs. The colors are at the very best, and the weather is perfect! I've done lots of sessions in the last few days, and I have lots more planned. I think I'll just post some photos from shoots I've done with friends recently. The first ones are from Cantigny in Wheaton. The last ones are from the Birdhaven Greenhouse at Pilcher Park in Joliet. These are officially my top two favorite spots for fall!

Though, I have to laugh that none of these photos were actually taken in the greenhouses. The outdoor garden there is quite beautiful also, and the woods are full of color!

A new offering for baby's first birthday

2008-10-12T21:11:00.002-05:00

I have to thank my friend Deb for passing along the idea for this photo shoot. It worked out beautifully, and I think it's something I'm going to start offering to clients. My little girl loved the cake (of course) and sat for pictures so well since she was so distracted by the goodies she's never given. I was very happy with the results!

I give up!!

2008-09-25T21:01:00.003-05:00

I can no longer take Kyla's photos on my own. She's just not that interested, and if I take her outside she just crawls around in the dirt! I did get a few good shots in, but none that are perfect!

What you can't see in this last one is the stuff on her nose! Thank God for Photoshop!

A birthday party and a sad good bye...

2008-09-23T23:42:00.002-05:00

Well, we had Kyla's party on Saturday, and it was a big hit! Lots of fun was had.

On a sadder note... Brian and I were driving through Lockport this evening when I noticed that the little historic village in the downtown area had been completely removed and is being made into something else. I was so upset! It was a favorite place of mine to take people for photo shoots. Oh well, time tofind a new favorite!

Happy Birthday, Kyla!

2008-09-20T01:21:00.002-05:00

First I'll share some photos from my shoot last Saturday. This little baby was only three weeks old and was by far the calmest, happiest newborn I've ever had the privilege of photographing! This is a great new family, and I loved this photo of the three of them!

Finally, Kyla is turning one next week! Today we're having a small party for her. I can't believe a year has already gone by, and though I know it's so cliche, I'm kind of sad. She's not really a baby anymore, and while I hated some parts of the baby stage, I'm going to miss a lot more of it. I feel like I just got my bearings and figured out what I'm doing and now she's changing into something else (a new monster). Time to start over and figure out life again...

It's been a long time...

2008-09-14T22:33:00.004-05:00

It's not because I haven't been working that I haven't been posting. I've just had too much work to do! I won't mention all that's been going on, but I will say that we woke up this morning to a leak coming down in the center of our bed! And that's just one of the things that's happened in the last few weeks!

Jim and Erin were married a week ago in a beautiful ceremony at the Koten Chapel on the campus of North Central College in Naperville. It was a beautiful place and a gorgeous day. They were lucky and got their wedding in right between two hurricanes that dumped us with lots of rain.

I loved everything about this wedding. The chapel was gorgeous and small. The wedding party was small which made for some beautiful and intimate pictures. The bride and groom were lots of fun to be around. And the party was one of the best I've been too! I'm pretty sure that everyone there was on the dance floor at one point, and the conga line was huge! And for those of you who are sure to ask, I even got a piece of cake! That never happens, and this cake did not disappoint. It was beautiful and delicious!

And, I'm not going to lie to you, when I found out there would be SIX flower girls in this wedding, I cringed a little inside. But these six girls were so well behaved and fun and the most adorable flower girls ever!

And here's one last picture of Kyla. We took her out to the Levy Senior Center in Bolingbrook to take some pictures, but she foiled our attempts again by ruining her outfit five minutes in. I was not happy, but I was happy with this one!

The Layer family

2008-08-21T14:53:00.004-05:00

This week I had the privilege of photographing this wonderful family. It was made especially fun by the fact that I've known these people for a very long time from way back into my childhood in Michigan. (I say "way back" since I am feeling especially old this week. I turn 29 on Saturday, and that number just feels a little bit weird.)

I also got caught up on some other work and put together some collages for a few clients. It's something I just started doing this year at the request of a few people, and it's starting to turn into a regular request. I'm thinking of adding it to my price list.

A wedding reshoot (and then some)

2008-08-07T23:51:00.003-05:00

Yesterday I was able to meet David & Gwyn for a reshoot. If you've read past posts you know that their wedding day was rainy and hot, and we were unable to visit the Joseph & Sarah Levy Senior Center in Bolingbrook for pictures. It was still hot, but this time the sun was out in full force. While both types of weather bring with it its own challenge, I'll definitely take the sun over rain!

This little garden is truly a great location, and we had lots of fun (despite feeling as though we were roasting alive)!

Later in the day I was also able to shoot a few quick pics for this guy (well, actually for his mom). Most teen guys I know don't willingly have their portraits taken professionally unless they're graduating from high school! He was a good sport, and I'm happy with the results. I was even able to sneak in a few not so smiley pictures that make him look great! Moms don't always appreciate that, but I enjoy something different every now and then!

More pics of Baby J

2008-07-31T16:54:00.003-05:00

Julia was having lunch at my house yesterday when we decided to pack up the babies and run out to snap some photos. I realized I wasn't really prepared when we got to the park, but we had fun anyways and made do with what we had! At least I remembered the camera. Yes, when I was pregnant I was driving to a photo shoot about 45 minutes away and was half way there when I remembered the camera (still at home by the door where I left it)! I blame the hormones!

Baby J turned four months old this week, and his smile just keeps getting bigger and bigger! Congrats, Julia, on having survived so far!

I love this one! I wonder what he was thinking when he made that face!

This last one of Kyla was Julia's idea, and I think it turned out cute!

More pics of Kyla

2008-07-27T22:22:00.004-05:00

I feel like I've neglected Kyla lately when it comes to pictures, and I'm sure she appreciates it. This week, however, was different. We tried to take some photos at Pilcher Park on Friday, but those didn't turn out very well. I couldn't seem to find a place to put her where there weren't a million things for her to grab and chew, so I dragged Brian out to a park near home on Saturday. Other then the grass that's in her mouth for just about every picture, I think these ones turned out pretty well. I wonder sometimes, though, if I only think that because she's my own!

This first one is from Friday. I probably have 200 photos just like this!

This was my favorite "funny" picture (and I usually get lots from Kyla)! It's the classic "this makes me gag!" sign!

One more try...

2008-07-26T02:32:00.003-05:00

I took photos of this beautiful little girl and her sister last week, but the weather wasn't ideal. She had also just learned to walk and would not sit still! This time I brought a Bumbo seat to contain her, and it did the trick! I got to bring Kyla along too, but I haven't looked at her pictures yet. I promise more to come later!

I had to include this one since it made me laugh so hard (of course, that could be because it's 2:30 in the morning)! I call this one "Dancing Baby." This looks like a move my husband would try (and don't anyone tell him I said that)!

The rained out wedding

2008-07-26T00:18:00.005-05:00

I was David and Gwyn's photographer for their wedding last Saturday. I was so excited to do their pictures because we had plans to head out to the gorgeous little garden at the Joseph and Sarah Levy Senior Center in Bolingbrook, but then it rained. :~(

Now, I know some of you are saying "Senior Center? For pictures?" but trust me, it's a great little place!

Unfortunately, the rain let up and the sun came out just minutes before the (indoor) ceremony began and then it started to pour again just minutes before the ceremony ended. So, David and Gwyn, the offer for a re-shoot still stands! I know your wedding party can't come, but I also know you really wanted those pictures (and so did I)!

Now, what should I say about this great couple (if you're still reading and not just scrolling down to the pictures!) Hopefully none of my other couples will take offense to this, but I think David and Gwyn are my favorites so far. They went through the day very much "in the moment" and into each other. And, they went out of their way to offer me cake (having read some of my previous posts)! I, of course, didn't eat any as I was too busy running around, but one of these days I will!

This was a couple that didn't need to be told to kiss!

I loved the true cake smashing going on! It's so rare to see that anymore.

I'm sorry, David, but when I saw this photo I just had to laugh. I don't know that I've ever known someone who could do this with their tongue, and I knew you'd be a good sport about it! :~)

This is the piece that should have been mine!

2008-07-17T00:15:00.003-05:00

I swear it's the hottest week of the year. Never have I looked so bad while out on a photo shoot!

This little guy was lots of fun today. He has a great smile, and he posed so well for pictures. I just wish we could have gotten his older (and much more beautiful) sister in on some of the action. :~) Next time, Jen, I won't let you say no!

2008-07-15T15:57:00.003-05:00

I photographed these two cuties today at the Pilcher Park Nature Center in Joliet where there is a beautiful greenhouse and garden. The youngest started walking a week ago, and we couldn't get her to sit still for anything! It was hot, humid and very sunny, but these two did so well. They were little troopers who lasted longer than most kids their ages.

A typical photo shoot with Kyla...

2008-07-11T01:53:00.002-05:00

...looks something like this. If she's looking at the camera she's making a face. She's not even a year old yet, and she's figured out the fastest way to get me to stop taking pictures.

I'm thinking of putting these up in my studio if for no other reason than to convince parents that all kids do this ,that not every photo from their session will be perfect (or awful), and that sometimes the best pictures aren't planned! In some ways these are my favorite shots yet!

Back to work

2008-07-02T11:11:00.003-05:00

Monday I went back to work and finished up Drew's senior portraits at the Naperville Riverwalk (one of my favorite places to take pics). It was a beautiful day, and we enjoyed ourselves, but I definitely worsened what's shaping up to be my worst farmer's tan ever!

Good luck this year, Drew.

I'm a tourist with a camera just like anyone else!

2008-06-26T00:09:00.003-05:00

Brian and I took Kyla up north to stay with Grandma and Grandpa and then we left to go up to Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island for our anniversary. It was a first for us (leaving Kyla overnight with someone, not the going away on a trip part)! It was nice to have a break from photographing people. Y'all are lots of fun to shoot, but let's face reality. Buildings don't move, and flowers aren't camera shy!

The Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory (another cool stop on our trip!)

2008-06-26T00:03:00.002-05:00

Brian and I went to this great little butterfly conservatory on Mackinac Island called the Wings of Mackinac. These butterflies are flown in from Costa Rica on a regular basis (butterflies only live about 3-10 days). You get to walk around and observe and snap pics while they're flying around everywhere. To quote Brian's new favorite TV commercial, "I underestimated the creepiness." I'm not a bug person, but it was worth it for these shots.

My new workspace!

2008-06-12T14:07:00.003-05:00

I've been promising pictures of my new workspace, and here they finally are! Many thanks go out to my Brian, my parents (especially my dad), my inlaws, Casey, JT, and everyone else who had their part in helping me get this room done! It's been done for a while, but I just put enough of the finishing touches on it to share it with everyone else!

I can't believe I'm actually letting Brian share this space with me!

My new monitor that I got for a steal on ebay is the only "toy"I have that Brian is jealous of! His electronics far out weigh mine!

I just finished my wall pf photos last night! I'm pretty happy with it.

I think Kyla loves having this huge space to "walk" around in with her walker!

Baby J, Kyla, & Drew

2008-06-11T23:59:00.004-05:00

I was busy today, and it was fun!

First I took some photos of Baby J (again)! He has the same problem that Kyla had at that age: he closes his eyes and sticks out his tongue when he smiles!

I had to break out the basket again just for fun!

Next I snapped a few of Kyla. I just can't resist those beautiful blue eyes! Plus she makes the funniest faces!

Finally, I took a few formal photos for Drew's senior portraits. We plan to follow up with some fun and casual outdoor shots soon, but we had to get this one in for his mom!

Jim & Erin downtown!

2008-06-08T20:48:00.005-05:00

Yesterday I finally got to do more engagement pictures in downtown Chicago. We went out by the Adler Planetarium to take advantage of the city's skyline. The weather was definitely fickle. It was sunny one moment and the next it was cloudy, but the worst was the wind. (I know! It's the Windy City!) In some shots we just gave up and gave in! Let's just say that I have a lot of photos of these two that I don't think they'll want anyone to see!

All in all it was a fun day. Plus, I got to take a friend along to help and then go shopping with on Michigan Ave. Thanks for your help, Deb! I'd rather browse Crate & Barrel with you than Brian any day!

Let me just say that this day also gave me my first taxi ride ever! I know that sounds like such a lame thing to get excited about, but we've been to so many cities and always been too cheap to spring for a taxi! We're subway people. And if no train is around, we walk!

Baby J & Kyla

2008-06-04T16:50:00.004-05:00

Baby J came over today with his mom. He didn't really want to have his picture taken, so we put him up on mom's shoulder where he was happy. I got a couple gems like this one below of him pouting. Hopefully next week will go better.

I also took a couple pics of Kyla when we were done. I can't believe she's starting to develop such a bad comb over!

Joe & Renee

2008-06-02T00:47:00.006-05:00

My last May wedding has finally come and gone. I can breathe a sigh of relief and relax for a while (well, once I finish proofing the hundreds of photos that is)! One thing is for sure: I won't be booking that many weddings in a month ever again (I hope)! I'm tired!

That being said, this wedding was yet another beautiful event. The cake was gorgeous, and I'm sure it tasted good, though once again, I didn't get any. I also really loved how everything at the reception was displayed. I especially loved the topiaries on the candy table!

Overall, it was a fun day! The two huge families of the bride and groom were fun to be around, and they had so many beautiful children. Another first for me was seeing so many beautiful children walk down the aisle and be so well behaved! Even the babies did incredibly well!

Kyla's new hair!

2008-05-24T21:21:00.004-05:00

Kyla turned eight months this week, and to celebrate she decided to sport a new hairdo! She's the reason we were running late this morning - typical girl!

The tongue, however, can be blamed on Dad!

The Famous Baker twins

2008-05-22T19:44:00.003-05:00

Today I got to try my hand at shooting photos of newborn twins. It's something I've never done before, so I warned the family that things could be disastrous! Some of the pictures I wouldn't be willing to show anyone, but there are a few I'm happy with. Mostly, though, I'm hoping for a second chance in a few months!

Joel & Rachel

2008-05-19T14:35:00.002-05:00

Joel & Rachel got married (again!) this weekend! These two were a wonderful couple, and I'm glad I was there to document their great party! Congratulations, guys! Have fun in Mexico!

Another Wedding!

2008-05-12T00:02:00.005-05:00

May is my wedding month, and I am busy!!! This weekend was yet another beautiful wedding that was also very different from the last (but I still didn't get cake)!

Things I loved about this wedding...

The very attractive and fun bride and groom!

The HUGE wedding party! (the biggest I've seen yet, and they're not even all in this picture!)

The bold and vibrant colors!

Two very kind families that were a joy to be around!

The thing I didn't like about this wedding...

Somehow I missed the fact that the kiss would come in the middle of the ceremony rather than the end (as is the case for every other wedding I've shot), so I didn't get a shot of the real thing since my back was turned as I was walking back up the aisle. I was very bummed, but I got this replacement photo instead.

Kevin and Sam, you guys were a lot of fun packed into just a few short hours. Thanks for letting me be there to catch it all!

Photos from this event will be available online by Tuesday evening, May 20.

Two very different photo shoots!

2008-05-09T22:45:00.005-05:00

I had two very different photo shoots yesterday and today. The first was my last senior portrait session for this school year and the other was the daughter of my friend Dawn. Thanks to Dawn I have curtains up in my studio and can now shoot indoor portraits with my lighting set up. Thanks, Dawn!

Congratulations, Seth, on finishing high school. Good luck in the field of diesel mechanics if that's what you choose. I already know you're much more intelligent than I as I have no mechanical abilities whatsoever!

Happy 3rd Birthday Baby "A"! I guess we can't call you a baby anymore since you're all grown up! You're one of the sweetest girls that my baby Kyla gets to grow up with!

And here's one of Baby "A" when she really was a baby and turning one year old!

More from Seth & Desiree's wedding!

2008-05-09T08:53:00.007-05:00

Last night I finished proofing pictures from this wedding (or should I say early this morning)! As I was walking into the bedroom at about 2:00 am, Brian was coming out to find me and drag me off to bed! What can I say? I really wanted to get it done before this weekend's wedding.

My favorite things about this wedding...

The smiles on the faces of the groom's family members. If I didn't know better I'd think they were glad to be rid of him!

The obvious friendships shared by all!

The cute flower girl!

The sentimental yet hilarious toasts!

The crazy dancing!

The romantic dancing!

My least favorite thing about this wedding...

Beautiful wedding cake that I didn't get to eat! (The cake at each wedding looks better than the last, and I never get any!)

The pics from this wedding will be available on my website by Sunday evening!

Seth & Desiree

2008-05-05T00:30:00.002-05:00

I don't want to forget about these two! I have tons of work to do now this week thanks to this beautiful wedding I attended over the weekend! It was a lot of fun and by far the best dancing I've seen at a wedding in a long time. The floor was always full!

The weather didn't exactly cooperate, but everyone was still in great spirits! Thanks, Seth and Desi, for letting me be a part of your big day. The details were beautiful!

More last minute senior pics...

2008-05-05T00:13:00.004-05:00

This time the last minute pictures were for the incredible Elisabeth who has one of the most beautiful and natural smiles! I'll admit that by the time we got home today, the last thing I wanted to do was leave the house again. My bed was calling, and I really wanted a nap! But I'm so glad I went back out! It was definitely worth it!

Thank you, Elisabeth!

Last minute senior pics

2008-04-27T09:27:00.006-05:00

I did some last minute senior pictures for the very cool Shaun on Friday at the Naperville River Walk. We had a lot of fun, and thankfully, the rain held off until I got back home!

And here's a last one of him and his girlfriend just having fun and joking around. Thanks, Shaun. I had a great time with you guys!

Three Beautiful Girls!

2008-04-21T21:34:00.003-05:00

I took pictures today of three beautiful girls! It was so hard to get them to look at me all at the same time! They were a lot of fun, and it was so nice to know for sure that we can make all the noise in the world while in the studio, and Kyla won't wake up! Those girls made plenty of noise! They were so much fun!

Kyla (again!)

2008-04-18T22:19:00.004-05:00

I can't help myself! Here's another favorite of Kyla from the other day!

One of my favorite girls to photograph!

2008-04-18T22:07:00.006-05:00

This little girl is turning two, and I can't believe it! I've been taking her pictures since she was a baby and I was just getting my start. She's definitely an active toddler, and she wanted nothing to do with the camera. I love how the really strong winds made her ponytails fly!

And here's one of her when she was just a few weeks old!

Taking a break...

2008-04-10T22:30:00.003-05:00

I was working in my new studio today (I promise pics as soon as some of the little details are finished!) getting things ready for the upcoming wedding season. I decided to take a break to shoot Kyla. I've been wanting to do these pics ever since she started sucking on her toes (EEeeew!) She is fascinated with her feet.

I just grabbed my camera and started shooting using the natural light from my windows. I was pleased, especially considering I don't even have the right curtains up yet!

Welcome, Baby J!

2008-04-02T20:45:00.007-05:00

Julia had her baby, and I was fortunate enough to go to her house to take some pictures today. I was hoping for a very smooth session, but I had to take Kyla with me, and she had other plans! Later this evening, Brian noticed she had popped out her first tooth! Surprise! No wonder she's been so crabby.

Baby J, on the other hand, was perfect. Ten tiny fingers and ten tiny toes (all attached to a tiny body)! I truly believe he is the smallest baby I have ever held (which isn't saying much considering my limited experience with caring for babies).

Thank you, Gabe & Julia, for giving me this opportunity.

And one more of Julia before Baby J arrived!

My first attempts at Maternity Shots

2008-03-13T01:09:00.003-05:00

The very pregnant Julia let me use her as my trial subject for my first attempt at taking maternity portraits. I have to admit that this is one area I've always been on the fence about it. It's a niche of the industry I'm not sure I'm ready to take on.

That being said, Julia was very gracious to do whatever I asked and climb up and down off the floor (with help of course)! In the end I was glad I had this opportunity and was able to take some shots I liked, but I'll definitely need more work in this area. Maybe there are a few preggos out there willing to give me more practice time for free pics? I'm hoping things go better next time when I have my spacious studio (or at least spacious in comparison to my living room)!

Thank you, Gabe and Julia, for these shots. I hope you enjoy them.

More pics of Kyla...waiting for my studio

2008-03-08T10:27:00.003-06:00

Here's some more pics of Kyla! My studio is being finished AS WE SPEAK! (so to say!) I'll post pics when it's done. I can't wait to have the room I need to do what I really want.

I love her eyes in these pictures!

2008-02-20T17:39:00.004-06:00

I recently took some shots for the beautiful Rachel. These were a few of my favorites. I took a lot of normal photos, but I thought these dreamy ones made her look stunning!

Let me know what you think!

2008-02-14T16:31:00.003-06:00

My new site is now live, and I can't be more excited. It took a while longer than I expected, but it was definitely worth it!

Check it out at www.roosephotography.com

I would love to hear what you think about the new look as well as hear about any issues you may be having while viewing the site.

Finally!

2008-01-31T23:55:00.001-06:00

I finally have my new website (coming soon to an internet browser near you!) I've been working on it every possible moment to the detriment of my husband and child, though neither seem to care too much! I also changed my blog again! I decided the new logo wasn't working for me, so I came up with something new! That's what trial runs are for!

The www.roosephotography.com site will soon look 100 times better, and I can't wait. This has been a necessity for the last year, and I'm so glad to finally be making it work!

Where's my new site!

2008-01-25T23:47:00.001-06:00

My new site was supposed to be delivered last night by midnight, but no sign of it yet! I'm impatient. Meanwhile, here's some pics of Kyla from Christmas and today.

A new look for my new blog!

2008-01-21T11:45:00.000-06:00

After much frustration and anguish, I finally found the very simple answer for using my new blog template! Isn't it amazing how a one minute fix can be found after hours of searching?

My First Blog

2008-01-18T22:56:00.000-06:00

I'm so excited to finally be creating a blog. I hope to use this space to let my family, friends and clients know what's going on in my life and work (other than just the baby news!).

Check back soon for more great news about the launching of my new website and my hopes to get client proofing and ordering online! I can't wait as this is a huge step for my business!