Katie+Kit

Katie and Kit are such sweet people. During most of our shoot, they didn't even act like anyone, let alone me, was watching. I'm pretty sure Kit thought I was crazy during 90% of our time together (e.g. me lying in the street, standing on benches, squatting on the ground). Needless to say, I had a great time taking their engagement pictures.

I love the warm light in these. So pretty!

Cheers!

LT

M|M

Music is a huge part of my life. I have either my iPod or Pandora on for at least 8 hours at day at work and then when I'm spending countless hours in the evening editing, I listen to iTunes. I'm going to start blogging the songs I just can't get enough of. First a little music bio on myself:

1. I can play one song on the guitar...Cranberries 'Linger' {somewhere my brother is reading this and laughing}. You'll find this humorous if you've ever heard the song and immediately thought "oh well that song is easy and has about three cords..." umm yes, proving my point that I don't play guitar well.

2. I tend to not listen to many mainstream bands. Don't get me wrong, I love Coldplay, DMB, Paramore, Death Cab and if you see me while running, I'll most likely be listening to the Black Eyed Peas. However, for everyday listening, I chose non-mainstream bands. Odds are if you have heard a song on Grey's Anatomy, I will have their entire album in iTunes. It's just how I roll. This is for two reasons, I despise large venues for concerts and the larger the band the more likely they will play at Saavis or Verizon Wireless theatre and I dislike those kind of concerts. To me they're very impersonal. I'm a small venue lover, like the Foxx Theatre or Pageant.

3. Music can determine my mood. If I'm upset, I turn on music and it usually puts me back to normal.

4. Between my husband and I, we have over 20,000 songs...granted most are his, but mine still count!

Okay now that you have some back story...onto the brand new Music Mondays {MM if you will}!

{disclaimer: I do not pretend to be musically inclined. My mouth is not an instrument and I realize this}

MM

1. Meiko. I started typing all my favorite songs but in reality I love everything by her. Her voice is beautiful and simple. If I had to pick favorites though I love Hawaii, Walk By, Reasons to Love You, How Lucky We Are. Okay I must stop. Just download everything you can find :)

2. Phoenix. Current obsession is 1901. I downloaded earlier this year and I'm back on the kick. Great band.

3. Dustin Kensrue. His soulful, folkly tunes are upbeat and fun. His music usually rolls while we're entertaining at our house. Favorites are: Please Come Home, Blood & Wine, Pistol.

4. The Noisettes. Super fun, disco-tec beats. I can't stop listening to 'Don't Upset the Rhythm.' I challenge you not to dance when you hear this song.

5. The Gaslight Anthem. Folk. Indie. Rock. Three great qualities. Download their album '59' Sound.' It's a 'listen through'. {definition of a 'listen through' - listen to the album cover to cover without skipping tracks, resisting the desire to skip a track, pausing, ejecting}

6. Band of Horses. When Tommy asked who they were and I told him he laughed hysterically, actually. He pictures a horse playing the bass. I know...we're cut from the same dorky cloth. Band of Horses have some beautiful songs I adore. Favorites: No one's Gonna Love You, The Funeral, Our Swords, Is There A Ghost.

7. I saved my favorite for last. Rilo Kiley. I adore. Download everything...especially Close Call, Silver Lining, I Never, It's a Hit. Do it now. Umm and isn't she gorgeous??

That's all for this Monday. I hope at least one person goes and downloads a song. Let me know if you like them! There are two things I could talk about for hours...Ozzy, photography, music. Wait, I mean three things. Oh! And wine, oatmeal raisin cookies, OTH, boots...okay I could talk about a lot of things for hours. I feel like that totally un-validates my prior point. Oh well. Happy Monday {and short work week...AND Thanksgiving!}

Cheers!

LT

A Tuesday Funny.

Scene: Sitting in the car waiting for my diva husband to finish getting ready before we leave for family party.

Tommy opens the car door and sits down.

L: When did you buy a new colonge? It smells really good.

T: Yesterday. It's Febreze.


Cheers!

LT

Mike, Lauren & Mia. Family.

By the end of this post you're going to know exactly why I adore this little family. Aside from being extremely nice people, they are both very photogenic. Mike and Lauren are great people and I am looking forward to building our friendship and working relationship in the future!

Enjoy!

Family kisses!

I LOVE this dog. Look at her eyes!

Mia was in a hurry to come see me...can't you tell??

{I love how dramatic the coloring on her face is}

I brought along some of my favorites from my vintage cameras collection to play with since Mike is a budding photographer. Check out his work...he's so talented!

And I'll end with two favorites!

You're such sweet, warm people that I feel so lucky to have met.

Lots of love!

Cheers,
Lynsey

Harlie Jean & Family.

When Lori contacted me to take pictures of her family, I was so excited because I hadn't seen Miss Harlie Jean in so long. She was a gorgeous baby and now at 3 years old, she couldn't be any cuter. Harlie started off kind of shy when we first started pictures but after she got used to me, she was smiling all over the place! Her big eyes and blonde hair melt my heart a little.

I couldn't choose my favorites so there are lots of pictures. Sit back and relax!

She was singing and dancing to Beyonce's 'Single Ladies' here. Another reason to love her

Love this one...

Gorgeous!

So stinkin' cute

Lots of love!

Cheers,

Lynsey

Birthday Boy!

Happy Birthday to Ozzy! He is seven one year old today!! We celebrated by treating him to fresh, smashed yams mixed in with the uber fab and delectable puppy food for breakfast, running around the park together and playing with his new toys, a long walk, and belly rub. We're ending the day with a peanut butter and cream cheese kong for him and a glass of wine for me by the fire place while his dad is cheering on the Blues' tonight.

It's good to be a dog in the 'T' household!

Oh and I almost forgot...Happy Halloween too!

Cheers!

LT

Miss Hazel.

Here are some of my favorites from a session with good friends (who are more like extended family) when they were in town from Chicago.

Cheers!

LT

Organic Food.

I love a good article on heathy grocery shopping. I came across this article about which Foods to Buy Organic and thought I would share.

Personally, when I make my weekly grocery list and plan our meals for the week, I intend to buy the majority of our groceries (especially produce, poultry and dairy) organic. However, if there's a good sale on a particular item, I'm not saying I won't go for the cheaper of the two. This is a good rule of thumb article.

Enjoy!

Cheers,

LT

Oh My...

...how far senior pictures have come in the last 6 years. It amazes me how 6 years ago it was the industry standard to take senior pictures in a studio with standard poses and in 2009 senior pics are relatable to fashion spreads in Elle. This should be a good for a Friday laugh.

Gosh I was tiny in high school...utterly depressing!

{DISCLAIMER: Yes I realize I am not old and that this wasn't that long ago and many people have much worse senior pictures. I just find them amusing compared to the type of photos I'm taking now. Oh and try to ignore the numbers on the photos...these are scanned copies of my proofs I happened to come across. I actually love these photos and think that the photog did a great job other than the fact that most other seniors in my school had the same backgrounds. I digress.}

Classic pose w/ heinous Demi-Moore-blunt cut-straight hair

Isn't this quite the akward pose

Alright. This is better.

Hi collarbone. What's up?

Mom's fave...go figure

Flashback cheers!

Lyns

Stone Family.

Best friends' family pictures. Enjoy!

Favorite!

Baby Oscar...

Drifter...

Cheers,

Lynsey