Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts

Friday, June 12, 2009

Six Weeks Young....



Don't you just want to eat her up?!?!? And can I brag for a half second?

Audrey Elizabeth is sleeping through the night. No lie! For the last week and a half or so, she sleeps solidly from 11pm till 5:30 am. She eats, and then goes right back to sleep. We LOVE it!

Thursday, June 11, 2009

27 Months....

My middle child. 27 months old today.....

He is very serious, hard to crack a smile, let alone actually capture it on film (uh... disc).

With the promise of candy, with lots of "Perry the Platypus" impersonations.. with lots of "I'm gonna get you's!" and "Ickle me, pickle me, tickle me, too's"

I finally got his 2 yr portraits done, just a couple months late.





(sigh) He's going to be such a heartbreaker for the ladies. I am *this close* to cutting that hair for a big boy look... but looking at these is making me think twice....

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

8 Years....


Exactly eight years ago today, it was raining cats and dogs. I was hurrying from the hairdresser's, wearing a bag on my head to not ruin my bridal do'. Today... somewhat same scenario, it is raining cats and dogs. The two of us have a few more greys and a few more wrinkles. Who knew 8 years ago we'd be where we are and have what we have?!?!

Nate, it's been a ride, and thanks for sticking by my side! I love you!

Monday, May 18, 2009

Me & My Girl....

featuring the {directed ;) } photography of Nate~



I adore that shirt. Like... LOVE. Adds great texture and interest to the photo....

This next photo, I have one with ALL of my kids like this. Black background for Seth, white with Lucas, and now gray with Audrey.


And a few details....


Last night was another screamfest for a couple hours. I'll never understand how during the day my babies are sweet as pie, can fall asleep on their own... but come night time its Mr Hyde time where nothing works. I'm done in today, hopefully I can catch some rest after lunch.

I also swear that Audrey is "older" than my other babies. Meaning, she just seems to be doing stuff faster than the boys already. Crazy, I know. She's already smiling some, and I swear yesterday she cooed at me. Audrey also laughs in her sleep from time to time. All this for a 2 and a half week old.

Which, by the way, these last two and a half weeks have been the longest and shortest weeks ever.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

My Audrey's Portraits....










There is something to be said about shooting your own children... especially shooting your own newborn. Especially when you are post partum and sore. Especially when there are other kids involved.

These images took me 3 days, and there are still more to show you. Googly Moogly, I am tired. I'm a little sad that I didn't get her in her 4 or 5 day newborn goodness, but 10-12 days will have to do.

Adjusting from two to three children hasn't been all that hard. I had a harder time adjust from one to two. I feel like Superwoman, with all of the meals (breakfasts & lunches {dinners are beautifully provided by ladies in my church these last couple weeks}), clothing changes, nursing schedule, nap juggling, and sleep deprivation going on. We have yet to really venture out, but that's OK. I tend to be a germophobe for the first month of any of my baby's lives.

Audrey has been doing OK at night. She'll have two great nights of sleep, eating at 10pm, then not waking till 3 to eat, and then again at 6am. But that third night is the charm, where she'll scream bloody murder and nothing soothes her for two hours.

Seth is still in love with his "Sugar Pie" but Lucas still has his moments. Lucas will ask to "hold it" and then once she's placed in his lap, he says "all done."

Audrey had her 2 week check-up yesterday. She is up to 8 lbs 10 oz. Good girl! They won't see her till 2 mos now... which I find kind of strange. The Dr. says she's perfect, and is predicting blue eyes. My fingers are crossed.

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Just One....


...and my heart melts....

Wednesday, April 08, 2009

37 Weeks....



And there you have it.... These may be the last! (there is one in mind I want to get... so we'll see!)

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

My Belly....





Chunky Monkey Ice Cream.... get it? Lol.



Nate does pretty good just pushing a button! ;)

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Great Recent Books

Since Christmas I have read some fabulous books. Totally engrossing story lines that kept me gripped to the edge of my pillow every night before bed.


The Heretic's Daughter

Its the story of the Salem witch trials... told through the eyes of a convicted woman's daughter. Very interesting! The author is an actual descendant. It was very well written, and well researched. I really enjoyed it, and don't think you'll be disappointed.



Skeletons at the Feast

An enthralling story about the end of WWII. Russia has invaded Poland, so a young german girl marches across wintry Poland with her Scottish POW lover, and a German soldier who in reality is an undercover Jew. Fascinating and tear inducing many times. I will warn you that there are some graphic war scenes.





The Hunger Games

Basically, its post-apocalyptic America, and once a year they have these Hunger Games... and a young girl and the boy who loves her, are chosen by Lottery to go and they have to fight to the death. Only one is allowed to live.


Firefly Lane

I just started this... a total chick lit book. The story of two friends over 30 years, and all of their ups and downs.

And there you have it... four books I promise that will NOT disappoint. Read them, and enjoy them as much as I did. :)

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My sister-in-law recently came to visit, and brought my bee-yoo-tee-ful nieces. Just a couple snaps....



To see more of each niece, head on over to My Photo Blog! :)

Thursday, February 05, 2009

FA= Pro


The last week I have been working non-stop on my website and new photo blog. I just about re-edited everything, reordered, switched out images.... oh, was I a busy gal. I was preparing my sites for review at ILP, to retain my Pro Status. Not everyone gets in the first try, and usually the wait time can be from a month to 3 months, before you hear your news. I applied 4 or 5 days ago.

This morning as I check my email, there is my letter. My heart sunk. This fast?

I woke up to fantastic news! I made FA at ILP! WooHoooooo!" I now have official "Pro" recognition among my photog peers! And, now I'll be bumping elbows with some of the greats in the industry! I'm so geeked! I was really surprised to see such a QUICK response, b/c sometimes photogs don't hear for 2 or 3 months, and I heard back within 5 days.

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

NEW Photo Blog!

I have created a brand new Photography-Specific Blog! I've spent a lot of time the past couple days putting it together with nice big pictures, and separated them into specific galleries. Enjoy! I'd love it if you would take a peek, and bookmark it! If you see something you like, leave an Ooh La La! :)

Andrea Burns Photography Blog

Visit often, as I will update with new sessions, and even fun contests! I'll still be posting to this old one, but the new one is purely business, purely photography.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Recent Wedding....





{altar giggles}







Congrats Danny & Jessy!

Monday, January 12, 2009

Winter '09 Newsletter



Please contact me via my Contact Page on my website.

Friday, January 09, 2009

{K Family Showcase}

This is a lovely family from my church. The kids (all 15 and older) gifted mom & dad with the family session for Christmas. Isn't that so sweet? Mom didn't even know I was coming till the morning of the shoot.









LOVE this last one. I think this shows who "THEY" are more than any of the others. Thanks K fam!