Noah the National History Bee Contender

Today I would like to introduce you to Noah. 

This past summer I had the chance to photograph him and his awesome family while on vacation at our favorite camping spot, Tablerock Lake.  Some things I learned about Noah in the short amount of time I spent photographing him:  1.  He doesn't like getting his picture taken.  2.  He is quite the jokester.  3.  (And ladies listen up)  He is a ladies man.

Let's just say he really didn't want me to photograph him and he really didn't want me to photograph him by himself.  So what happens when that goes on during a shoot?  I pull out the jokes and start talking to him and just do my thing.  Well, in the course of all this, I did my think and decided I needed to make him laugh and made the comment that I was gonna push him down the hill and we were gonna go rolling and I bet at the end he would be laughing.  The next thing that happened was one of the most hillarious but embarassing things a young man of his age has ever said to me -- "I think I would like that."   Myself along with his mom and dad, Lori and Denny laughed quite hard but the best thing is I got my sweet shot of Noah SMILING.  Good story.  :)

Here is the exciting thing about Noah I found out today:  Noah and another Piper Middle School student, Jacob Sharp are heading to Wichita today to compete in the National History Bee.  They competed against over 1000 kids in the opening test round and made the 10th percentile in their region. This covers all US and world history.  This is so awesome and such an accomplishment!  I wish them both the best of luck today!  You two have made Piper proud!!!!

Carnival Mini Recap!!!

Woot woot!  The carnival came and went and boy did we have fun!!!  My clients and I met at the Wyandotte County Fair and the Leavenworth County Fair.  I even made a friend, Marlon, who ran the Fun House at the Wyandotte County Fair.  He was a very sweet man who has five children and travels all the way from Memphis, Tennessee.  He was so gracious to accommodate everyone in the "Grease" barrell.  So here is a recap of a two week stint at the fair.  I can't wait to see you all next year!!

Carnival Mini Sessions!!

Last year I did several sessions at the Fair.  They were such a huge hit that I already have spots booked for this year's fair!  These spots will fill up fast!    The session is 30 minutes, 10 digital images with print release and a custom 11x14 "This is Life" Canvas.  You can choose from 1 of 4 custom canvases with an image of your choice.  And to get the Carnival Party started the first 10 people to book a session by Monday, July 23rd get 5 additional digital images!!  Woot woot!!  These sessions are great for Celebration Love, family, children and SENIORS!  Yes, you!!!  And 2013 Seniors, I am talking to you now, if you are thinking about doing a senior session with Nicole Renee email the studio for special pricing on this fun Carnival Session because it can be added on to a booked session!!

The Webb Family

Victor and Denise brought their family to me FINALLY!!  Victor and I play softball together and I have been bugging him forever to let me have the chance to photograph his beautiful wife and children.  We had so much fun and this is one of my favorite family sessions ever.  The light was beautiful LOOK AT ALL THAT HAIR!!!!

The Fedens {Family}

I can't say how much fun it is when everything comes together in your mind and a family shows up that is as beautiful as the Feden Family.  Hillary {Bug} went to school with my Haley.  She is sweet and beautiful and ran her first half marathon to raise money for a disease she has been living with, colitis.  You can read her story here http://www.active.com/donate/napa09midamerica/napa09HFeden .  Over the past few years Julie and I have become friends and even got to experience "The Senior Cruise" together.  She also, as the activities director,  endures my Grandma Faye at her assisted living home, even when my grandma is stealing other residents wreaths off their doors and moving chairs to her liking.  Their oldest Heather is stunning and sweet and has a wild side I wish I had some days!  What can I say about Bill {Ferrett} Feden, well with a name like that what can you say. ;)

It was a pleasure photographing your family, Bill and Julie.  You make my job so fantabulously easy!!