{sweet baby} :: Dayton and Springfield OH baby photographer

There is just something about little babies that makes people act foolishly. You know what I am talking about - the googly eyes, the jibberish sounds we make, mixed in with random high pitched words...all to get this new life to look at us and smile.

Little C was no exception - those blue eyes and that pouty-little-chin-tuck...she was a doll.

As you can see...she is absolutely adorable; she also happens to be super sweet. Her daddy is deployed right now, so I hope he will find these pictures extra special. (You should her face when she hears daddy on the phone...it is enough to make even the hardest heart soften!)

{Birth Photography Special} :: Dayton and Springfield OH Birth Photographer

Birth photography is EASILY the most awesome thing I have the pleasure of doing! Capturing memories...any important memory...is special, BUT...

there is nothing that compares with a new life entering the world to meet its family for the first time. The raw emotion, the gorgeous newness...everything about that time is so fresh, so perfect!

If you are interested in having your birth experience recorded in an artistic & unobtrusive way, and you meet the following criteria...please contact me to find out how you can apply for a special offer from Brandy Ellen Photography.

Criteria:

• Due Date in JULY or SEPTEMBER
• Are planning a birth at home, at Family Beginnings (Miami Valley), or at Greene Memorial Hospital.

Interested applicants should contact me at 937 . 532 . 6999 or through my website.

Limited offers available.

And since I can't post without pictures, here are some birth pictures to enjoy!

{Homesteading...}

...it is our dream as a family. We are actively dreaming and moving forward toward a life of simplicity and self-sustenance. We can't wait to grow and raise all (or most) of our own food...teaching our children the importance of environmental stewardship and taking care of what we have been given. It makes me all giddy just thinking about it.

In the meantime, we are blessed to be part of an awesome herdshare, where we get all of our milk, cream, butter, eggs, and honey. I have even started making our own cheese from the milk...SO COOL!

Well, last week, we had the pleasure of visiting our cows and chickens...and the newest calf - Ava! The kids had a blast checking everything out...almost as much as mommy!

Meet Ava - 1 week old!

I think this is Pet...in case you are wondering, yes, her nose really IS that close to my camera...they are such friendly girls!



She loves to be petted...hmmm...wonder if that is where her name came from?



And, finally, here are a few of the beauties that supply us with our eggs...aren't they gorgeous?!

{Chelsea} :: Dayton and Springfield Senior Photographer

{Nothin' But Love} :: Dayton and Springfield Photographer

One of my photographer friends told me about this program, and I had to try it out!

{Photographer's Kids} :: Dayton & Springfield Children Photographer

Last weekend, I had the pleasure of hanging out with some local photographers in Columbus. I will admit that I was way too busy chatting and just "hanging out" to take too many pictures, but I did manage to get a few.

Such cuties! Thanks for a great time!

{Beautiful Girl} :: Dayton & Springfield Children Photographer

Meet Miss J...she is amazing in front of the camera, and obviously the camera loves her. Thanks J for being such an awesome model!

p.s. I decided to update the look of my posts...I am diggin' the "matted" look these days!