A is for Airport, another reason I love Photography!

One of the biggest reasons I have always loved photography is that, each picture, each moment in time and memory that is captured is different to each person.  

Your photographs show who you are, what you love, how you spend your life.  Important things.

Yesterday, the kids and I got to go with my dad and nephew to his private hanger at an airport in Hudson, CO.

My family has always been into everything airplanes.  It all started with my grandpa Gerry.  He was an international commercial pilot for a living and had several "hobby" planes.  He even flew stunts for a while and competed in Osh Kosh and other world wide competitions.

My grandparents house growing up was (and still is) on a private airport community in Brighton.  While everyone else has a garage with cars, my grandpa had a hanger with planes inside.  I remember the first time my dad did a zero G with my brother and I inside, my stomach was in my throat and I laughed so hard!  The airshow coming up is an annual event as a family and this year will be extra special as one of my Grandpas old planes will be flying in the show!  I can still picture my all time favorite airplane, the one with Snoopy painted on the side!

Now, as my kids start to go to grandpas house and play in the hanger, get taken on private rides and find their own memories around Airplanes with my dad as their mentor.  Blake's first ride was at 9 weeks, Piper got her first yesterday!

About two years ago, dad bought a kit and started building a real airplane!  It is really coming along and has been a very fun project for him!  I can NOT wait until he is done and I get to see his vision.  We are already planning a celebration party as soon as it is completed!

My dad has also been very supportive of my photography as he, at one time, wanted to become a photographer.  He asked me to bring the camera and snap some shots of the kids and the planes.  We had a blast!  Here are a few of my favorite shots and a link to the rest...


Thanks for reading my story ;)

Blake was in Grasshopper heaven

My dad in his happy place ;)

Blake and Grandpa ready for take off

Blake LOVES the headphones that he gets to talk back and
forth with grandpa in

up, up and away

piper playing with the wing (aka mirror), oh she is quite the girl

my nephew, Tyler 

Dad's plane at its current stage

having some important cousin talk

my brothers son for sure!

the gang's all here..

blake was a "tiny" bit bummed, he only got one ride...

Here is the link to the rest of the pictures..
More photos here...

4 day old, Brooklyn Lisbeth Nettles

I am pretty sure I have the best job ever!  Yesterday, I had the opportunity to photograph 4 day old Brooklyn.  She was absolutely adorable with a capital A!  Her precious little lips and nose was so great for close ups!

Baby Brooklyn had some serious sleep dust but it made for absolutely precious, innocent shots of her!

One of my favorite parts of the session was when Daddy got some great ideas and pulled out some of their own props!

My, oh my what sweetness right?  Here are a few more that finished up our day.  

It was the best little baby and the best set of parents I could have asked for.  What a fun way to capture these first few days!

F.A.Q.s

I shot most with my 18-55 mm lense for my nikonD5100, adding in some close ups with my  55-300mm.  Shoot took an hour and that allowed time for baby to nurse.  Clients chose package with high res prints on disc so they can choose prints and sizes themselves.