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model portfolios . laura

laura, all i have to say is YOU ROCK.
not only did you wait for 3 months {weather and schedules}
but when the day finally came, you showed up with an awesome attitude and ready to have a great time.
{not to mention being one of theee sweetest girls ever}
i had a blast the entire session…because of YOU!
no doubt that you will succeed at anything you put your mind to.

here are a few from your session

pretty in pink and blue

playing with the construction props the city put out for us…how sweet of them!

the professional

the artist
{safe to say this was my favorite, thanks for going along with my ideas!!!}

ahhhhh…i love my job because of people like you!

May 11, 2010 - 5:47 pm

Pascale - These are absolutely incredible!!!!!!!!! Wow!!!!! I love love love them!!

May 11, 2010 - 9:43 pm

Lexi - I love the last location ๐Ÿ™‚

May 18, 2010 - 5:39 pm

holly aletha - amazing location and images! i didn’t know cincinnati could look like that…

July 2, 2010 - 11:41 am

Leeka K. - Absolutely LOVE the last set!!!! ๐Ÿ™‚ Where did you find these awesome back drops???? I love, love, love the watercolor feel to your PP!

newborn session . oliver

baby oliver’s arrival was {to say the very least} a huge surprise for all of us.
and may i add, a beautiful, heartwarming, completely welcoming surprise.
this entire time, only the parties involved had knowledge for many reasons.
once it was official, they could joyfully share their amazing news with the world!
oliver’s new parents have been waiting {as well} for 9 months along with oliver’s biological mother.
a woman who they have the utmost respect and love for and a woman who made the choice to give
her baby up for adoption knowing it was the best she could do for him. she chose angela and david to be
the parents to this baby, to raise him with love, patience, guidance, and spirit.
i would never pretend to know what it must feel like to have to make a decision like she has had to,
but i pray that she forever remembers the reasons for her choice of angela and david and
finds some peace in knowing that her little boy is in the most loving hands and home.
as for angela and david, it is a dream come true and i have no doubt that hours are being spent
staring down at this little boy, marveling and crying at the amount of love, joy and gratitude
that they are feeling at this time, as well as all the ‘all’ that they want to share with this little boy.
any new parent can attest to the overwhelming attachment that comes with holding their newborn
for the first time. it is no different for angela and david. oliver is forever their son.
congratulations to your new little family of three.

welcome oliver…

oliver was bound and determined to be awake for most of our visit.
at 2 weeks old, his attention was amazing.

i love these.
angela held him on her shoulder and just look at his expressions!
and look how well he can hold his head up already!

you are in for so much love little man.
xoxo

April 18, 2010 - 9:49 pm

Pascale - Oh Gina! Could he be more precious!? Those eyes! That cute little mouth!? Those smiles, already!? I love them all and especially the story behind how many people adore this little boy. What a cutie pie! Fantastic job!

April 19, 2010 - 2:05 am

deanna - amazingly handsome his mouth is so cute…love the colors
angela and david are blessed with oliver

April 22, 2010 - 1:30 pm

shannon sewell - can’t believe all the expressions you got! & love the colors… so cute ๐Ÿ™‚

~S

April 25, 2010 - 7:37 pm

holly aletha - gosh, i love your work! whenever i start to think that i may use too many treatments, or make my photos look too “artsy,” i think of you and feel so reassured! your images embody the kind of style i want to achieve someday. oh and ps — i love your blog layout…want to design mine? ๐Ÿ˜‰ you are awesome. (oh, and i still need to get on facebook, i saw you messaged me — don’t worry, i’m not ignoring you!)

May 7, 2010 - 4:23 pm

Gail - Precious name for a precious little boy.

June 25, 2010 - 9:21 pm

gabi bass - Wow. He is the most adorable baby I’ve ever seen !
When I met my husband, I felt such peace being around him. It wasn’t until our pre-marital counseling did I learn that his middle name, which is also Oliver, means Bringer of Peace.
I am sure Little Oliver has that same spirit and gives his parents that same feeling !

Oliver
Language/Cultural Origin: Old Norse
Inherent Meaning: Kind and Affectionate
Spiritual Connotation: Bringer of Peace
Scripture: Psalm 23:1

family mini session . mikey and tasha

i have been photographing these two for…let’s see…since they were born.
they have both pretty much let me do anything i have wanted…and with a smile.
once i had mikey hold a beautiful vintage ribboned mirror up close to his face.
well, here is that picture. it’s one of my favorites, ever.

when his father walked in, he walked back out.
his father is my brother and all of this is nothing new to him!
i’ve been so lucky to have family who let’s me play!
these are from their last visit up here.
my sister in law, natalia, really wanted a few of her babies together.
if you have teenagers, you know what a challenge this can be.
it was really cold, so we went out for a few quick shots.
even i can’t believe how much they’ve grown into little adults.

mikey who has a heart of gold and a sweet soul.

and my tashamoo who is always up for a photo shoot although they are usually more
fashion-y…today was about keeping warm and making mom happy.
we were having fun with the light and shadows
which shows off tasha’s amazing eyes.

together

love you both!
aunt gg

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April 18, 2010 - 8:47 am

Natalia - OMG Gina! Thank you so much, I love all these pictures!
Merci Gigi <3

April 18, 2010 - 4:28 pm

Deborah Carr - Love the photos, Gina – lovely colours and textures and shadows. I particularly like the closeup one with the sneakers and the wall.