Creativity is pouring out!

A former student of mine is trying to go to college for something in the makeup industry. I contacted her and said that I would like to help her build a solid portfolio to submit to the college. Last night we got together and created some amazing photos! She is brillant and talented and just beginning! Many thanks go out to the ladies who came and allowed Keri to just try and stretch herself to a new level. If you are in need of makeup services please feel free to email me and I will put you in contact with Keri. jnhalstead713@yahoo.com

Congratulations Taylor!

My girl got FIRST RUNNER UP and MISS PHOTOGENIC!!!! Beautiful and stunning Taylor took home two awards at the Miss Providence 2008-2009 Pagent. These are her thank you cards that I designed for her! Congrats again Taylor! If you click on the photo you can see it in larger size.

Callie is growing!

Well little Miss Callie is now 6 months old! She is growing like a weed! We decided we were going to do a happy spring session with her. It' amazing to see her go from newborn to half way through her first year. She has the cutest cheeks!!!

Mary Kathryn is stunning!

This beautiful young lady calls me up and says, "My mom really would like to have a new photo of me to hang up on the wall." So I did more than that! We did an entire modeling session with her. She was so much fun to work with! I plan to do a senior session with her in the fall. Enjoy!

Rock the dress and new couple's session!

This girl was incredible! I was fortunate enough to do both a rock the dress session and a couple's session with her. The two of them had so much fun rolling in sand, and playing on monkey bars that it seemed like they were kids again. I hope you enjoy!










Here are some from the couple's session:

Adkins Family

Christmas break has been proven to be both busy and inspiring to me. I met an amazing family last week and was able to share in a newborn session with them. I was so surprised when Cheri gave me a call and asked me to photograph her "Ethan". I explained to her that I had an "Ethan", and then asked what his middle name was? "Michael" she replied. I was floored! Who would have thought that we would name our children the exact same thing, "Ethan Michael". He was so adorable! I was incredibily intrigued at how focused he was on me. For being only 8 weeks old, he was so already lively and alert. He was so patient and cooperative that I couldn't have asked for a better newborn session. I fell in love with some of the photos of the parents interacting with Ethan, because they showed so much joy and love for their new baby! I hope you enjoy these!

Merry Christmas Callie!

Callie looked so adorable in her little frilly dress for her Christmas photos. I just thought I would share a couple of these. She is now 8 weeks old and such a happy baby!

Best friends graduate together!

Ashley and Andrea graduated in May of 2008 and came to me with a desire to have me take their senior photos. They both were beautiful models! They both had incredible eyes and was willing to try some new ideas with me. There are more sessions planned with Ashley and Andrea this spring!

Megan's Graduating!

What an amazing and inspiring senior girl! This girl is passionate for the Lord, rocks at just about any musical instrument there is, and is intelligent and funny! I am so grateful to have the opportunity to photograph Megan. Her smile and personality just poured out of each photo! Here are just a few of my favs!

It's Christmas time in the Halstead's house!

WOW! I look at these photos and cannot believe how big my own children have gotten since last year. Each of my children are so unique! When I look at these photos, I can't help but get sentimental. They are my world! I love that each one of them are at their own stage in life that is completely different from the other. Rylan, my oldest, is becoming such a little man. (Not so much little though!) He is so compassionate and creative. Jaylen is my jump start every day! Jaylen wants to do be doing something at all times. He is the one who inspires me to live each of my days to the fullest! If I could have a 10th of his energy, I would be set for life. Ethan started school this year for the first time. It is so amazing to see him become social, making friends, and being excited about learning. His passion in life right now is to be the best UNO card player in our family, and for a 4 year old, he is surprisingly very good! Addison has probably changed the most in the last year. She will have full conversations with you about her day, what she wants to wear, and how she feels. We had a day of pampering on Saturday, doing nails and hair. Now she walks around telling everyone to look at her pretty pink nails! I believe I have created a monster!