"Layla"

aving a love for photography has taken me places I will always remember. I have stood on the foggy cliffs of northern California and photographed the cala lilies in bloom. I've stood in awe at the majesty of the giant redwood trees. I've photographed landscapes, seascapes, fire escapes, and great escapes all across this beautiful country of ours. Of all the wonderful people and places that I've framed within my camera there is nothing that compares to capturing an image that reveals a bit of the personality of our babies, Bradyn and Layla!

Last week, Lindsey asked if we could take Layla down to the old house and do a "serious" session with her. I loaded up a couple of film cameras and a digital camera and away we went. Honestly, I can't tell you what it is about Layla that makes my heart do flips. Maybe it's the combination of that beautiful red hair that falls down around her face like dozens of miniature Slinkys, that huge smile, and big ole' puppy dog eyes. I believe all those things contribute greatly but, the thing that really gets me the most is when she looks right at me and says ... "I wuvs you poppie."