Ally's first birthday

A friend of mine asked me if I would be the official photographer at her baby's first birthday party, and I was thrilled to say YES!! Allison is a baby that I have photographed a few times before, and she's great. She has the most amazing big, blue, curious eyes. And she's incredibly sweet. This was definately a fun shoot.



One thing I enjoyed about the shoot was that I could actually take charge. Usually when I'm at social events I don't want to get in the way and interupt the flow of events. This time I was able to say, "Hey, let's move these two gifts here and set Ally here". It was nice to be more in control of the composition.

Another benefit of this shoot is that I took advantage of there being lots of relatives present. I got gutsy enough to ask couples if they wanted their portraits taken, and everyone was very enthusiastic about it. There will definately be some new additions to my gallery on www.bigredphotographymadison.com.

Here is a slideshow of some photos from the party: Slideshow

New camera, new website, new blog.

I did my part, I consumed. I purchased a Nikon d300 with my tax returns, what a buy! First guilt swallowed me whole. Then I got home and took a few test shots (new lens too). Guilty about what? Amazing camera, a zillion thanks to my husband for talking me into it.



The new BiG Red website!! We have been working so hard to get this thing up and running, and a zillion more thanks to John for doing the extra effects. I hope my visitors are as pleased as I am with the site. This blog will be moved over to Wix (the host) when they have that available.

For future shoots, I have a few potentials coming up. One is a first time expecting mother which I can not wait for. Location for her may be a challenge, but I'm up for it, who wouldn't be with a great new camera and a great new site?