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Liam is TWO and a BIG Brother | Tulsa Children's & Family Photographer

It is just incredible to think that this little guy is now TWO and growing into his BIG brother role for little sister on the way!!  Such a ham and most definitely on the run!! He is so much fun and I had a blast chasing him around downtown for his most recent session!

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Beauty Portrait : Anna | Tulsa Beauty Photographer

Beautiful.

Beautiful woman. Beautiful wife. Beautiful momma. Beautiful friend.

Simply beautiful.

Thanks to Dawn Westmoreland for the beautiful hair and makeup!

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Another cute & handsome little man | Tulsa Children's Photographer

And, once again...another little man that seems only yesterday I was photographing as a newborn!! He's not little anymore, he's 18 mos old. His eyes are mesmerizing, his smiles are contagious as is his energy level!! So thankful for my beautiful family clients that trust my artistic/photographic eye to create beautiful images for them...

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Family | Tulsa Family Photographer

Meet this lovely family!! It's fun to see love budding, and this family was really cute and fun! You can tell they really love each other, they laugh together, poke fun at each other, and are just all around F U N! I loved working them!! It was a hot day, but the evening turned out to be wonderful and filled with such beautiful light--the wind picked up, but it only helped to cool us all off and enjoy all the more the session!!

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Cannot believe this little guy is TWO | Tulsa Children's Photographer

Wow, am I behind in blogging all my fun sessions from recently!! Up first, is this little man...not so little anymore!! I cannot believe he is TWO now!! I remember photographing him on the seat of his daddy's motorcycle, and it seems like just yesterday! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this family...they are so fun, genuine and such good friends!! My kids had tons of fun celebrating with this little guy his second birthday!! Thanks again for the invite, the kids didn't wan to leave the party!!

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BEAUTY PORTRAITs | Tulsa Photographer

Just in time for Mother's Day, I'm excited to introduce something new...a Gift Certificate for her BEAUTY PORTRAITs by M.M.Photography. Limited number of spots, call today to reserve a spot or for more details. Gift Certificates will be available for pickup within the week. Sessions will be scheduled throughout the summer.

“BEAUTY PORTRAITS" is a contemporary style of photography geared towards women, and this month, especially for moms,because at the end of the day who is the last person mom tends to? HERSELF. That's right...I'm a mom of four, I know. I remember the days when I had the time to make myself look and feel pretty, [if you are a mom reading this] do you? However, somewhere along the journey of being a mom, your focus changes, and the responsibilities expand, and no longer is there time for the "ME" of a mom. Our time is spent caring for our children, loving on our children, helping with homework, making grocery lists, and meal plans, grocery shopping, driving kids from from here to there and back here again, preparing meals, doing endless loads of laundry, folding laundry and putting it all away, kissing boo boos,keeping the peace between the kids who seem to argue endlessly...and the list goes on and on. ...And we do this day in and day out, because at the end of the day when, in my case, my three year old leans over to me and says "mom, i got a secret...I love you mom, you are my best friend", or my 20 month plants a wet kiss on my cheek, or my 5 year old says "mom, I love you", or my 7 year old says "mom, I got the best surprise for you..." and wrapping her arms tightly around me whispers in my ear "it's just a hug'" I'm reminded that THIS is important, and that I'm doing something right. However, I am a woman and I like to look and feel pretty at times. Some days I look in the mirror and I'm surprised at the woman staring back at me...I've become a stranger to my own reflection. dark circles under the eyes, wrinkles quietly settling in around my eyes and my mouth, white blending in with my dark brown hair. Beauty is not in the hair and the makeup, beauty is within... The hair and makeup helps us FEEL pretty. Feeling pretty gives us confidence. Feeling pretty empowers us to be bold. Feeling pretty helps us to project our inner beauty outward.

BEAUTY PORTRAITS by M.M.Photography is an experience. A time for YOU [MOM]. Time to look and feel pretty so that your images capture and reflect your beauty. Beautiful images of YOU not because of the makeup and the hair, but because YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! Image above: Make up by Dawn Westmoreland.

Baby is ONE | Tulsa Children's Photography

This little girl was a delight. No morning nap and a full late morning of photos, she must have been worn out when they headed out; but you wouldn't have guessed it by her demeanor. She was fun, and very cooperative--now if all ONE year old were that way!! AH, life as a children's photographer would be easy!! Don't get me wrong ALL one year olds are FUN...it's the cooperation that is not consistent across the board!

BE-ing super duper cute

BE-ing Beautiful

Middle child | Tulsa Children's Photographer

Well, he would be smack in the middle if we were to have another baby. BUT somehow I don't think that's going to happen....so, he's the middle boy of the three...at three years old this little guy is super busy, super happy, super cuddly, and super loving. He's my one that comes downstairs every single morning to snuggle me and wake me up with butterfly kisses and caresses on my cheek as he says "mommy, wake up". i LOVE this guy. Unlike my youngest, who hardly likes to show off his dimple, this little guy is non-stop smiles. If he is not smiling, something is wrong...I know it.

My own | Tulsa Chidren's Photographer

I find myself with less and less time and energy to photograph my own children. My goal is to get a nice photo of my kids each year, on their birthday. However, the first two years are a bit different. I shoot for NB, 3mos, 6mos, 12mos and 18mos...then we move to yearly. Well, baby No 4 has been slighted, I'm afraid. I don't think I did a 12 mos shoot with him, and he's changing so much! This morning, I somehow found time to change out his wardrobe to clothes that ACTUALLY fit him, clean up my studio, set up a background and lights, and SHOOT a little bit....As I said he got a whole new wardrobe this morning...he's 17mos old now, and the 18mos clothes that were in his drawer just were not doing the trick anymore. He's pretty much in 24mos clothes, and some 2T...Anyway, so I found some new clothes (new clothes for him...his older two brothers have worn them at his age)...and stocked his closet up with "new" shirts, pants, pjs, and what is more fun for me at this age, shorts. I absolutely go crazy for chubby chubby bare feet!! This guy has got the cutest chubby feet. Now, as far as the shooting went...well, I got a few, but man did I work for them. My little guy has the cutest smile and single dimple (just like his momma), but he's not one to show it in front of the camera. No smiles, but some cute expressions that are totally him. Then, big brother jumped in for a few...but I'll leave those for the next post. Here's N at 17mos (this counts as his 18mos photos :))

Little E. One Shot | Tulsa Chidren Photography

I have a total of 7 nieces. This little cutie is the youngest. She is so sweet. So petite. And such a doll. I pulled her aside for a couple of shots. With little ones, usually I shoot a few frames to make sure I "got the shot" I was looking for. With this little angel, I snapped the first frame and knew I had it! PERFECTION! Little Eva...