I fell in love with photography a long time ago.  I used to force my little sister to dress up and grab her teddy bear and sit in a wooden rocking chair for numerous different set-ups.  It usually ended up with her becoming a very cranky two-year old.    I waited to formally dress anyone else up until I had my son and let me tell you this-he has been photographed so much.  He is such a trooper even to this day as a new teenager at the trying age of thirteen! 

My daughter is a whole different story.  She is now four and has to be the second most photographed child.  :)  We love our children they are so special.  She didn't let me take her picture from the ages of 1-2.  Fiesty, Fiesty!  Only her father was allowed that privilege.  That's ok because I stood behind him looking over his shoulder telling him how I wanted her to be posed.  Then one day around the age of two, I was allowed that privilege.  I am not sure what clicked in her that day?  Maybe she woke up on the right side of the bed?  Was it that extra piece of candy I slipped her?  It doesn't matter to me because that was a very happy day for me.  We haven't looked back since.  Now, not every shoot is a joyride, but I will take the good with the cranky (as long as I get the shots I want!)

The holiday season is in full swing.  I hope everyone had a GREAT Christmas with friends and family.  I expect 2013 to be an incredible year for my family and my photography business.  I would love to be able to share my love of photography with you and your family.  I am up for anything!  No request is off limits. 

May the year 2013 be full of blessings in your life!

-Danyale (chick behind the lens)