So Soft, So Tired

Today was a special day in the studio. A Weimaraner puppy named Roo came to be photographed, and of course, hugged and loved! She is a wink short of 9 weeks and came with all the usual puppy accoutrements like sharp, pin-like teeth, puppy breath, and soft, stretchy skin.

After lots of playing, eating of treats and a few slurps of water, Miss Roo finally tired. Curled up with her owner, she could barely keep her beautiful blue eyes open. It was then that one of those baby blues came shining through for that magical moment.

It was a good day today and I had fun. It was a reminder to "live well ~ play hard ~ love often!"

Simplicity Counts

Some of my favorite images are those that are simple. Where the eye is told where to go in the image and immediately a story is told. Remember the eyes of the woman from Afghanistan, photographed by Steve McCurry? You get the idea.

What I loved about this Creative Session with Grace is that her name seems to be just right with this image. "Just hold your hands behind your back," I said. Without a word, she slipped one hand over the other. Then the light played off her First Holy Communion dress. Grace-ful!