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Momma Kim is a good friend of mine who started as a client referred to me years ago by another friend.  I love when I can say “and the rest is history”.  I’ve photographed her and Kevin years ago, then her, Kevin and their son, Kaiser, and now a few years later, their twin babies!  Oh how happy we are that they are here!  It was weeks of bed rest for Kim (in the hospital!) and then a pre-term delivery, but she and babies were home later the same week and just 11 days after birth they were in my studio!  I felt so incredibly lucky.  These babies are the most beautiful little human beings.  One at 4 lbs something (I can’t recall the exact ounce) and the other at just over 5lbs…they were precious.  Beautiful coloring and everything just oh-so-perfect.  Ahhhh…just sublime.  I still feel so lucky!!  The unfortunate part is, after hours of trying to get those perfect shots, the babies stayed awake more often than asleep and always at opposite times than the other!  Why of course, right?!  Leading up to our session, Kim said they were sleeping so good and always at the same time.  Was it me?  No, I know it wasn’t me, but after trying everything, gosh..I remember, hello!, there are TWO babies, not just one!  And that the chance of having perfect sleepy babies at the very same time is really very hard to do while expecting them to be perfect little models.  But I am very happy to say we did get a couple “keepers”.  I just hope with all the time she, grandma and the babies spent with me, that they’ll come back and come back soon, because there’s so much more I want to capture!  Nevertheless, any capture of baby twins are precious and perfect beyond words.  I hope you enjoy these gorgeous gifts from God.  Meet Mia and Parker, just 11 days old…

(Thank you, Kim!  And much healing to you and sleepful nights so very soon. xo)

Ok, I don’t think I need to say much in this post because this little guy, Carter, has the CUTEST expressions which speak volumes, right?  (I’m sure you’ve peaked to the first picture by now.)  I don’t need to tell you that he was the sweetest little guy ever or that he has got the most beautiful smile or that he looked completely adorable in every outfit and every shot.  It was hard choosing which ones to share with you!  So I’d like you to meet Mister Carter and his photogenic parents who are as adorable and sweet in person as they appear in these photos.  Thanks, Natalie, Matt and Carter!  Can’t wait to do it again!

I’m so tired of yucky weather and thought I’d dig through some of my recent personal pics and find some fun ones to post for some happy feelings and spring fever.  Also, check out the little snipit at the end about a new article on VWC Photography.  It’s kinda exciting.

Some cupcakes that my daughter iced and decorated. Bet you can't tell she's 4?

Roses from my hubby for Valentine's Day...he knows I prefer colorful roses to the nomal red. He's so sweet.

Mmmm...coffee. It always makes me happy!

Late last summer, these were in my garden. Can't wait for these beauties again.

And finally, hope you’ll check out an article on me written by Ron Egatz at Macgroups.com who makes Sekonic meters and Pocketwizard wireless systems in NY, NY.  Ron contacted me about featuring me in the Sekonic blog and at first I thought he was writing the wrong person!  I never dreamed anyone would want to feature me.  And what surprised me the most was, I’m featured with some pretty amazing and skilled photographers.  I feel really privileged and blessed!  It’s a great opportunity and I’m so completely grateful.  Reading my interview made me feel like I was seeing myself on TV…you know, you just hate to see yourself on video (I do, at least) and hate to hear yourself talk (again, that’s me).  So I was nervous to read it, but I can say that I’m very pleased with every bit of it!  I’m only  at this point in my career because of my friends, family and clients who have been so supportive and wonderful over the years.  I hope this year is the beginning of greatness having my studio.  It started out slow (my career) but now it’s taking off like I never dreamed.  I look forward to what’s to come and I hope you will join me on that journey.  Thank you, Ron, for this article, and thank you, friends, family and clients!  Much love ~ Val

Meet my bff’s little red-headed guy, Landon!  He’s also my son’s bff!   (Per force by their mothers!)  Heather was my assistant this day and what a better way to thank her than letting her get some shots of sweet Landon with the bunnies.   Thanks, Heather!  Love you, darling.

(Thanks goes out to Voodoo the bun for being so well-behaved and photogenic, too!)

My last fun little bunny session of the day ended with 2 gorgeous sisters, Lauren & Maren, and their new little handsome cousin, Jameson.  I had the best time with them, as I always do!  They’re little pros now!  Thank you, Rich & Lindsey, Brenten & Abby!  Can’t wait to see you all again.  Enjoy, enjoy, and…Happy Easter!

(And a huge shout-out to my friend, Liz, who allowed me to borrow her gorgeous bunnies all day long.  Liz, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it. They were on their best behavior!  I couldn’t have asked for more beautiful or more patient bunnies than yours!!  Thank you!!)

Meet Caden and Hillary, the sweetest brother and sister dressed to the “T” in the prettiest purple and plaid!   They adored the bunnies and I really think the bunnies adored them.  Thanks, Caden and Hillary!

Still so many sessions to edit and so little time.  I’m trying to get through these quickly so please forgive me for very short posts!

Introducing the K Family, a very special, very sweet bunch of kiddos…

I have to unfortunately make these entries short but sweet.  I have so little time right now as I edit like a mad woman and shoot like I’ve never shot before, but I LOVE it and I thank you all for your business.  The last month has been INCREDIBLE!

So…the Easter bunny minis went amazingly well.  I had a blast as did the children!  This is little sweetheart, Catelyn.  She is 16 months, I believe.  They call her Catie.  I just had a blast with this little cutie-patootie.  She loved the bunnies but didn’t like the fake bunny ears so well but at least I got one that I just adore!  Thank you, Amanda!  It was great meeting you and I look forward to the future!