More snakes

More Snakes, please.

Shyla was the first brave soul to handle the snakes out of the photographers. She got a little nervous when the snake started hugging her a little too much!

The first brave soul out of anyone. Tanya's sister, Alisha was great handling the snakes.

Shannon was so excited about bonding with snake that she ended up taking this one home to the family:0 Totally kidding, she did hold one though...trooper.
The kids were so excited about this night and I think they had an amazing time. Tré was a little nervous but he got beyond his fears.

She looked so cool in ths shot above, I thought I would show her nervous shot as well. This was when the snakes first got there and they were a little chilly, so he was finding warmth around Shy's neck!

No explaining neccessary...

When I heard that a girl on my volleyball team wanted to get some more high fashion shots in her portfolio and that she wanted to set up a snake shoot. I was all over her like flies on paper:) This is not what I typically shoot, and that's why it was such a blast. Or maybe it was because I was with the two greatest people Shannon and Shyla! You have to check out their shots as well. I always learn the most from these types of shoots. They make me think outside of my box and to take risk. Although Chris and Xeike said there was no risk, their disclaimer said injuries could result in death....please sign here. They were amazing with their pets and they were very knowledgeable and they were great with the education of the species. Thank you to all that were a part of this shoot...especially our killer model, Tanya. Her make-up artist was a doll and her sister was a huge help. Here's to thinking outside your box and conquering fears (S:) Check out the rest of the shots in my featured section on the site!

Coming Soon!

I know it's going to be tough to wait for...but, wait until you see this shoot. I don't know how long you'll have to wait...don't ask:) It will be worth it though. Heaven's Eye just got a lot more comfortable with the reptile species!
This was early before the shoot started so I was still sweating behind the camera when the kids got this close to the snakes. The handlers were amazing and I will post a lot more about them and the shoot. Thanks for the awesome night girls...especially Tanya. Thanks for trusting me with this shoot! You were just incredible to work with!

Row Row Row your boat

I have had my eye on this boat for about a year now. When I get a concept in my mind, it doesn't rest until I play that scene out! Every time I would drive past this house with the boat on my way to see my sister, I would envision the kids in it. These two were perfect because of their super-sized, blue eyeballs! Well, I finally got the shoot and although it wasn't exactly what was in my head, I think I am able to let it go now. The only stinker is that in doing this shoot, we ran into an old run down tennis court. I have had an idea that involved a tennis net and kids, but it wasn't on my life list yes because I didn't have the location picked out. I'm sure you'll be the first to see if that one ever plays out, but just know I will be thinking about it until it happens. I have the location, models in mind, and now I just need the stars to align:)
P.S These are looking quite desaturated on this post. These are much brighter blue than this show...just incase you cared:)

Mac Daddy

This is soulfood for me.  I just met Mac at a photographer's get together and he and Kristy were just what the doctor ordered!  I was just showing them how to use studio lights and I never thought I would get this kind of show in return.  Mac you are hysterical.  If you don't already know these people then you're missing the boat  They were just great folks to hang out with and I thank them for such fun memories.  Everyone needs more people like this in their life.  Does anyone know which famous photographer's laugh is in the background?  

Play Date!

I know you all haven't seen this little guy in quite a while.  Man probably haven't seen him since he got all of his curls cut off. I had a few photographers come into town recently and we got to have a little playdate in the studio.  I just happened to have the perfect model here at the house to pose for us.  There is nothing better than being able to call your friends over and ask if they want to dink around and play together.  Life is good.  K