shoot the moon photography

Worth the wait

2010-03-03T18:45:00.003-06:00

This little beauty was worth the wait! We we supposed to meet much earlier for photos, but she wasn't feeling well at all! Luckily, she is on the mend and feeling great! She was a joy to photograph!

And since there's no place to go...

2010-01-02T15:36:00.004-06:00

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! I am so glad we finally figured this out! Mom has wanted to do a shoot in the snow for years, quite literally. We were never able to get it together and schedule one. Until now, that is!

Beautiful beautiful baby!

2009-12-28T15:33:00.003-06:00

This little peanut did not like picture day very much! She much prefered being snuggled in mom or dad's arms! She eventually let me know do my thing!

I loved t his one with big brother, and in the background on the wall, his newborn shots that I did. It is hard to believe how much he has grown. In my mind he is still that little 5 weeker who didn't make one sound the whole time I was shooting! This is why I love my job! I love watching gorgeous families grow, and beautiful babies turn into beautiful children!

Teachers Rock!

2009-11-05T09:47:00.003-06:00

OK, So I am a little biased, but I believe my children have the best teachers! My oldest is in 5th grade and has been in this school since kindergarten. Every year I worry that their teachers for the next grade can't possibly live up to the teachers we have already had and every year they blow me away! even the "specials" teachers are amazing! This teacher is no exception! It was so nice to get to know her a little outside of school!

Loving family!

2009-11-05T09:39:00.003-06:00

This family was a joy to photograph! Miss E was not o ure about our plan for the day, but she eventually came around! Big brothers were ready to go when she turned it on, and in the end, it all worked out just fine!

Beautiful Blue Eyed Brothers

2009-10-30T08:29:00.003-05:00

Look at these beautiful boys! They had the most amazing blue eyes! Mr. B gave me a run for my money. He wanted to explore his back yard! (Really, who can blame him? He is just discovering so many new things!) But we had fun!

They had me in stitches!

2009-10-16T13:58:00.002-05:00

What a fun bunch of kids! I was giggling like crazy following them around the Grove!

My how time flies!

2009-10-08T13:45:00.002-05:00

When I photographed Mr.L as a newborn, I would never have guessed he would have this head full of beautiful red curls! These curls actually made me happy! Can you blame me? He is just plain gorgeous!

Another beautiful family. How lucky am I??

2009-10-02T12:48:00.007-05:00

Big sister and big brother were so obviously in love with little sister! They were so patient, and kind with her. It was an honor to watch and capture! I hope you like your sneak peek! I will let you know when the proofs are ready!

Great family!

2009-09-21T13:07:00.007-05:00

I cannot believe Mr D is 1!! I just can't! I love this part of my job, though, getting to see my clients grow from little sleepy newborns into curious toddlers, and then beautiful children! It's an honor to capture that!

Beautiful day!!

2009-08-06T14:25:00.003-05:00

What a morning on the beach we had!! The day before we shot was horrible. Cold, rainy, foggy...not the kind of weather you think of when you want photos on the beach! Luckily, mother nature cooperated! Here is your sneak peek. I will let you know when the proofs are ready!

Twins

2009-08-01T09:07:00.002-05:00

I had a blast with Miss G. and Mr. M, although they made me work for it! When they finally warmed up an started to smile, it melted my heart. It was worth all the work! Their dad did a great job getting them to smile too! I'll let you know when the proofs are ready!

cutie patooties

2009-07-23T14:02:00.004-05:00

Miss C just had a birthday, and she has a new little brother! I hope you guys like your preview! I'll let you know when the rest of the images are ready!

7 pounds of pure sugar

2009-07-18T13:53:00.003-05:00

This little sweetie was awake for the pretty much the whole time I was shooting. She didn't want to miss a thing. She did fall asleep for about 30 seconds at the end! I adored her sweet little fingers and her big curious eyes!

Old Friend

2009-07-18T13:33:00.003-05:00

I am so glad we made time for this session! It was so nice to see you guys, and meet your two new little ones! I hope you love these photos as much as I do!

When Lake Michigan is your playground, you have have lots of fun!

2009-07-13T09:14:00.003-05:00

We had so much fun on the beach together! I'm glad Miss I warmed up to me! She was very brave! I think she even enjoyed herself just a little bit! Her brother and sister are always a joy to photograph as well. So full of life!

Sisters

2009-07-08T10:01:00.004-05:00

I had such a good time shooting the S family! What great little girls! Little Miss M was not too excited for me to take her pictures, but she warmed up eventually. What can I say about Miss L? What a cutie patootie! She made my day! I hope you guys like your sneak peek!

Expecting

2009-07-02T14:14:00.003-05:00

This is my beautiful friend and her beautiful belly! This was also my first time shooting maternity photos. Her little beauty was born yesterday! I am glad I got these done!

Fun Family

2009-07-02T14:09:00.003-05:00

This session was for Miss M's first year photos, but we couldn't forget big brother R! I photographed R when he was a little thing as well. I love watching families grow and change!

What a difference a year makes!!

2009-07-02T13:58:00.005-05:00

This is my favorite part of my job! I get to see these beautiful babies grow into curious toddlers! I love it! When I first photographed little Miss A, she had short dark hair. She now has a head full of beautiful blond curls. Her gorgeous blue eyes have not changed at all though!

More Favorites

2008-12-04T14:28:00.005-06:00

You know what they say... there is a special place in heaven for a mom of 3 boys! I loved these guys! They were so much fun to spend the day with!!

Recent Favorites

2008-12-04T14:20:00.003-06:00

Like every other photographer, I have been busy busy busy this season! I had to take a moment to share some recent favorites, even though these families did not need sneek peeks! I swear, I have the best job in the world. I get to meet all these cool kids!

Beautiful Girl, Beautiful Fall

2008-11-06T14:02:00.003-06:00

This beautiful girl has the most beautiful yard, and a very beautiful family! It was a pleasure to photograph you guys!

Fun in the Woods

2008-11-05T18:44:00.002-06:00

Thanks for showing me your cool secret woods, guys, I loved it there. I promise to keep it our little secret :)

Strong family

2008-10-31T15:03:00.003-05:00

After the year you had last year, I am so honored that you still choose me to capture these memories with images of your family!

What fun we had!

2008-10-31T14:59:00.002-05:00

It was so nice to meet you! I had such fun photographing your family.

Sneak peek catch ups - 5 great kids!

2008-10-31T14:53:00.004-05:00

I am sorry this took all week to get up! I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!

Growing Up!

2008-10-16T14:12:00.002-05:00

Again, I love watching these kids grow up! Miss J and Mr C have become such gorgeous kids! And the just go the cutest little puppy!

Brothers

2008-10-15T12:48:00.003-05:00

I love watching kids grow up! I love that year after year families trust me to capture these memories. I feel honored!! I have photographed these guys several times now, and it is so much fun to watch them grow into little people!

7 pounds of pure love!

2008-10-08T14:45:00.002-05:00

This little newborn had me at hello! I could have photographed him all day!

Beautiful Kids

2008-10-08T14:43:00.002-05:00

Just look at these two. They make my job easy! I hope you guys have a great week!

Happy Birthday Beautiful Girl

2008-10-02T14:11:00.002-05:00

I love seeing families grow and change! It may be the best part of my job. Little miss "F" just turned 1. I photographed big sis when she turned 1, and it was a joy to see her again.

Free Spirit

2008-09-29T12:44:00.003-05:00

I love 18 month olds. I love that every emotion is pure and real. I love that there are no fake smiles, and no fake connections. You have to earn every smile, every giggle. I love it!

I know you were hoping for a family shot. I actually got a few! Here is just one.

Here is your little free spirit! I hope I captured her the way you see her!

I will let you know as soon as I have your images ready.

Bad Mama Photographer!

2008-09-19T13:45:00.004-05:00

Ok, I swear I have kids! And I swear they did go back to school! This is the first day of school. For everyone who is counting on fingers, it was August 19th. It took me a month to get these images together, but I still had to post them! I feel like a bad mama photographer! Luckily, I have very patient kids, hee hee!

truthfully, I think "J" was so over pictures anyway!

My Friends

2008-09-10T13:49:00.003-05:00

I love photographing my friends families! I love that the kids know me so well, and get me! I love that I know just how to make them laugh! I'll call you soon!

Family on the beach

2008-08-27T12:40:00.005-05:00

What a beautiful day we had! It seemed like everyone in chicagoland was on our beach this day! I know we worked hard to find just the right spot on the beach. I hope you like your preview. As soon as I have your images ready, i will let you know!

Great Fun Family

2008-08-18T20:44:00.003-05:00

I love photographing this family! These kids are a joy to photograph. I have worked with the "S" family for years now, and the kids just keep getting nicer and nicer! Sorry it took so long to get your sneak peak up guys! I hope you like them! As soon as I have the images ready, I'll call you!

Meet "M" - too cute

2008-07-30T13:06:00.002-05:00

I had such fun with miss "M". She is full of personality, and just sooooo cute! I hope you like your preview! I'll let you know when I have the images ready for you!

Baby "K"

2008-07-24T19:47:00.002-05:00

Here is your preview guys! I will email you when I have your galelry up! I hope the move goes well! Give "B" a high five for me!

I love 2 year olds!

2008-07-23T14:18:00.004-05:00

Especially miss "C". She was shy at first, until big brother came to the rescue and put on her favorite music, then it was all dancing and smiles! Thanks "B", you saved the day!

Blue Eyed Beauty

2008-07-01T13:41:00.002-05:00

I had the pleasure of photographing this little beauty just last weekend. She makes you work for a smile, but when she gives you one, it melts your heart! She had the most beautiful blue eyes! I hope you like your preview! I will let you know when the images are ready!

35 minutes in the rain

2008-06-25T20:12:00.002-05:00

Yes, that's right. 35 minutes is all mother nature gave us that day. I think the "Q" kids still had fun. It was a blast photographing your family! I hope you like your sneak peek!

Fun on the beach

2008-06-09T12:22:00.003-05:00

Meet my buddy "S". I have photographed "S" 3 times now and he just keeps getting cuter and cuter! He loves the water! I hope he had as much fun being photographed as I had photographing him!

Credit where credit is due

2008-05-20T22:10:00.003-05:00

I just thought I should acknowledge a wonderful photographer in the Pasedena, Maryland area. Nicole specializes in lifestyle maternity, newborn, baby, children, seniors, couples, and family custom portraiture. If you have a second, stop by her site!
http://www.nicoletow.com/

My Mother's Day Gift

2008-05-16T13:54:00.003-05:00

Part of my Mother's Day gift from my kids this year was a sitting. All it cost me was a few chocolate bars and some "Nemo" fruit snacks! It goes along great with my game of "Mousetrap" from "J" and my new 2 gig card for my camera from "G"! Oh, and my lack lab stuffed animal from "T"! Thanks guys! You made my day!

I have a new buddy!

2008-05-08T14:16:00.002-05:00

Look at her! How cool is she??

My Best Friend

2008-05-08T12:52:00.005-05:00

This is an author photo for her upcoming book. I am just going to use this quote. If I start typing about how much I love her, I will go on and on and on and on, so a quote.....

"A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart, and sings it back to you when you have forgotten the words.".......anonymous

Let's just say I frequently forget the words, and she always sings it back!! Thanks Amy!

Check her out here

http://www.thedustof100dogs.com/

http://www.as-king.com/

she ROCKS!!!!

sneak peek for baby "J's" mom and dad

2008-04-21T13:15:00.002-05:00

This beauty was a tough nut to crack, but mom and I figured her out! We just had to give into the fact that little miss "J" is in charge!!

"T" Magoo turns two

2008-04-02T18:33:00.002-05:00

This little cutie is a brand new 2 year old!

Baby Got back

2008-03-29T08:50:00.004-05:00

I think the world would be a better place if we all played piano in the buff more often! My daughter seems to agree. She gives new meaning to Shoot the Moon Photography!

Miss "J"

2008-03-25T14:29:00.002-05:00

Oh, little miss "J" was so sweet. She has a big family that love her so much! Her brothers were so patient and gentle with her, it was a joy to see!

Little Mr. "L"

2008-02-20T13:43:00.003-06:00

Baby "L" is a very lucky baby! It was so obvious to see how loved he is, and how special he is to everyone in his family.

Just a few more

2008-01-18T13:29:00.000-06:00

I just have to add a few more. I have a hard time narrowing it down!

Some Favorites from 2007

2008-01-18T13:25:00.000-06:00

These are a few favorites from 2007. Only a few! I had so much fun last year with all of the families and children I photographed. I truly believe I am the luckiest photographer in the world to watch these beautiful children grow before my eyes, and through my lens!

Happy New Year

2008-01-17T12:37:00.001-06:00

OK, I know I am late. It is the end of January, but I am just happy that I am getting this done before February! This is Shoot the Moon's new blog. This was my first goal of 2008. This is where I will make announcements about upcoming promotions, new products, and give sneak peeks to sessions! I may even host a few contests here and there! So check back often!

Happy New Year! Here is to a great 2008!

Krista