Sweet Claudia [Hilliard, Ohio Infant Photographer]

I first met Claudia at 6 weeks old. She slept through her entire session. At her 3 month session, she slept as well :) I was so happy to do this session for her at 6 months, with her outside and awake! She is such a sweet baby with such an old soul. She faithfully takes in her surroundings and studies everything. It was nice to get some smiles out of her! (Well, actually Daddy got smiles out of her!) Thank you, Michelle, for continuing to let me document Claudia's first year!

Max & Maddie turn 1! [Hilliard, Ohio Infant Photographer]

I have had the joy of watching Max and Maddie grow up this past year. I have been photographing their big sister for about 2 years now, and was thrilled when their mom asked me to do their newborn photos last year. They are so much fun, and really make me work for every smile I get :) Happy Birthday, Max & Maddie!!!!

"Every baby begins the world again." ~ H.D.Thoreau

The Sardella family will soon be adding a new little blessing. As we move toward 2011, my hubby and I will be adding to our family through the gift of adoption. Emma is SO excited to be a big sister.

I wanted to let my clients know that I will be taking a break from shooting once our child is placed in our home. Unfortunately, we don't know when that may be! This is the nature of adoption. We are in the last stages of the approval process. We have made it through our classes, waded through a sea of paperwork, and are half way through the home visit process. So, by the end of 2010, we should be approved to adopt. It will be business as usual, and I will be taking sessions until we hear of a placement. At that time, I am going to be taking a short leave to spend time bonding with our new son or daughter. For my baby plan customers, I will make sure your shoots stay on time! For all of my other clients, please continue to book as usual, and I will let you know when my leave will begin.

Thank you to all of my amazing clients who make my life so much richer!

Ben at 10 months [Columbus, OH Infant Photographer]

I first met Ben when he was 3 months old, and the little guy slept through his entire session! I have photographed him a few more times since then, and this is the first time he was all giggles and smiles! He's normally Mr. Serious, taking everything in. I had a great time with this shoot, and he always makes me smile. How does he not just melt your heart? Thanks to Lacey for letting me continue to capture Ben's 1st year!

Portrait Party [Pickerington, OH Family Photographer]

One of my awesome clients had a portrait party this summer (yes..I am THAT behind in blogging...lol). She had such great friends at the party and I had a great time taking their portraits. I think these are some of the best looking families ever! The kids were SO cute...and we had such an awesome location. Unfortunately, ALL of us got chigger bites from this shoot! From what I've heard...the pictures were worth it ;) Thanks so much, Lacey & Eric for hosting and bringing your friends out to spend the evening with me!