Haas || Birth Session

   When Billie asked me to do a birth session for her, I was nervous but ecstatic. I was always afraid to do it, but I have finally found my confidence in my photography so I went for it!

   I must say, it wasn't your typical birth. She messaged me at 6:10pm and told me she had to be at the hospital at 7 for an induction. And she was already 4cm dilated so we knew it would probably be kind of quick. Of course I was across town without my camera! Isn't that how it always works!?! I flew home, got my stuff, managed to scarf down some food and made it to the hospital by 7:30. She didn't really get started until about 8:30. By 9:30 she was ready for an epidural. And then at 10:29pm after only 6 minutes of pushing, Laikyn Rayne entered the world. Mom totally rocked that delivery! It was beautiful. She did so amazing.

  It was probably the fastest birth session I will ever shoot! HAHA

Water {Project.12 || May}

   As I have been getting back into my photography, I came across a facebook page. It's called Project.12. They also have a website. Basically it's a way for photographers to make time to photograph their own life and family. I LOVE taking photos of my kids, as you all know. So, I decided to give it a try! The theme for this month is "Water". Easy peasy since we live at the beach! LOL Not really. Lighting, weather, and cranky kids played a factor! I finally got some good shots today after a couple of attempts.

  We also decided to give our dog Keyla a turn in front of the lens. She did great at the beach, and even posed for me! Arrington, however, was less than cooperative. But that is nothing new! Kassie loves the camera, and the water, so there are always more pics of her!

You will notice the editing styles aren't fluid and don't "match". That's because on my own family I play around and try out new things! I hope to have the chance to do more of these! I will always refer to Project.12 if it's one of their project themes.  Hope you all enjoy!

Have a GREAT summer, y'all! 

xoxo,

Heather Feather 

HeatherFeather Discovers RAW...and I don't mean veggies!

   So, I just recently got my new camera. And it will actually shoot in RAW. My old one claimed it did...but it didn't. I was terrified at first. It just looked complicated. But just like most things in life, what seemed so scary and difficult, really wasn't. Tried it out this week on some friends kids (and mine) at the beach. I was ecstatic with the results. I can't believe I had never taken the time to simply ask another photographer or heck, GOOGLE it! But I get it now! YAY ME!

Then I had a session yesterday and decided to go for it and shoot it in RAW! They turned out GREAT:

The End of Three and the Beginning of Four || Griffith Family

   Most of you saw their gender reveal. And it was AWESOME! For those who were confused, we didn't know what color balloons were in the box. Only the friend who put them in the box knew. If you want to see those photos, you can see them here.

   Chasity wanted photos further along in her pregnancy. She was very adamant about making sure she got their last "Family of Three" photos. It is a very big deal going from one to two children, so I understand. (Although it's been many many moons since I did it! LOL) After many many schedule and weather conflicts, we got them done. Mother Nature isn't on my good list right now. It was a bit chilly, but they soldiered on and we got it done!

 Sometimes test shots turn out so cute, I keep them!

 This is all she would give me for "kissing the baby". Silly goose!

 As you can see, we enjoy goofing around! LOL

Congratulations Griffith Family, on the end of one chapter and the beginning of a beautiful new one!