I get breathless and speechless all the time photographing people. Today, I caught myself holding my breath several times during this very special photo session with Erin and Brian. Their happiness and glow waiting for their Baby Girl touched my soul in many ways and radiated right through my lens as well.

Many more thoughts and beautiful images coming soon!

The last few months of  this winter has been the exact opposite, providing warm, sunny days endlessly. It was actually just perfectly fine with me, but when you’re a local, you eventually become concerned about the economy here in town.

Truth is, that we all want those tourists to be coming up here for some fun skiing, lodging and dining. And they have, but they will be even more now that we finally got the amount of snow that makes for a wintery-looking destination!

Yay for Heavenly for several feet of solid foundation on the slopes! And yes, solid foundation means real heavy stuff, the kind that gives you cramps in your arms from shoveling (i.e. me this morning). Now we’re ready for powder!

I jumped outside today on my new snowshoes and with my camera to grab this one shot for this one post.

When I think about reasons why, the only solid one I can come up with is that my attention and inspiration have been elsewhere, concentrated on aspects in my life that were more significant.

More significant than sharing what I love to do so much in life? Well, yes.

When changes come at you a million miles an hour, priorities tend to shift. It’s a process we have to go through fully involved and committed.

October 16, 2011 changed my life in a way that is almost impossible to describe. Running a Marathon reinvented my entire being and redefined my purpose in life. The road that took me there was the most incredible journey of my life.

Arriving at the destination of 26.2 miles/42 kilometers at 42 years of age was a magical and pivotal moment.

Right after that evolutionary experience, a new journey started with a brand new outlook on the future.

An even better way of living started to form and give new hope with running as an essential element.

All of this needed time to sink in and find the right place in my mind and soul, the right direction in front of my eyes.

Now, moving on in this new year. I’m happy to be back on my Blog to share more of my inspiration and passion of capturing life.

Despite the fact that photography work has been very slim in the last few months, I am excited to present some amazing images from the past few months!

Here they are…

Tita Anderson and her wonderful team at Fromarc Insurance… This was a fun shoot finding the right look of five professionals for an ad in the paper.

Gina and Trey’s Engagement Portrait Session was captured in subzero windchill… They resisted the bitter cold along with me and ended up having a great time!

My good Friends of 11 years, Carrie and Keith with their Vizslas. This collage was put together from their annual holiday shoot.

I spent New Year’s Eve photographing a wonderful wedding celebration at Edgewood. This was Bridget and Guido’s kiss at Midnight!

So I continue on my endeavor of photography, happiness and joy with my two ever-astonishing companions, Zeke and Taz.

Here is to good health and great opportunities for the Year 2012! Let the Universe provide all good things to All of Us!

With Smiles always!

Despite some problems with my camera in the very first few minutes of the shoot, Arianna remained calm and collected. I tried to do the same.

The brilliant colors provided a wonderful background for the photos and Arianna’s beautiful looks made the pictures complete. She was a delight to work with. Her body moved with easy and each pose she put herself into looked perfect just like herself!

These images were my favorite ones…

Until then, enjoy Ann’s beautiful smile and sparkly eyes!

This stunning, angelic girl knows what she wants! More on Lauren coming soon!

These are some of my favorites from her session!