Well, I can't believe Lucy's 6 month portrait session went so well today considering she was up screaming & crying half the night & I still don't know why. But...don't tell Lily that her little sister has her own featured spot on mommy*'s website! Enjoy!!

OH!! Looking at the beautiful & bright colors of these pics get me excited for Spring. So don't forget to schedule sessions for your little ones & get portraits in their Easter outfits since you or maybe Nana spent the money on them or as the tree's start to blossom get some outdoor & updated pics of your family. Also...know of any high school students who will be graduating next year? Or any family members looking to capture wedding memories, but save some money. Please refer me AND...get yourself 20% off your next session with Star Portraits after your referrals session is complete.

Happy Birthday Lucy Carolena!

I can't believe my beautiful baby girl is 1/2 a year old today! I'm soo blessed with 2 wonderful little girls & to have been home with them for the past 6 months. I Love Lucy! Or as Lily likes to tell people, "This is my sister. Lucky...Lucky in the sky" Because she stilll can't or won't say Lucy & we sing "Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds." So Lucky In the Sky will forever be her nickname. BIG kisses to my happy girls Lucky & Lillly.

Second Shade

I've had a few requests for the music from my site. Second Shade has 2 cd's. The oldest & more mellow of the two is, "Searching For the Mellonheads" & the newest & more up beat music is from, "Alex". Both cd's are available for purchase and are $5 a piece.

Happy Valentines Day! Spent my morning doing a shoot for a girl I grew up with & the dearest friend in the world. I can already see that Emily & Lily will be pulling the same stunts Joanie & I did growing up to sleep over each others house just one more night. Alas, this is one family who is extremely photogenic and always has been. No fair! Love you Joanie, Cathy & kids! {{Hugs!}}

New Featured Stars!

Introducing 2 beautiful new stars to the galaxy of Star Portraits! Brayden & Maribeth each have their own little Feature spot. Enjoy!

Brayden & Maribeth

Yesterday I went out to Macedonia to meet up with an old friend, Michelle Sodee who I haven't seen since high school AND take pictures of her little man, Brayden Cyrek & her friend Elizabeth Slater's pretty, pretty little girl Maribeth. This was a 3 month portrait session for both & I LOVE babies so it was much fun & I enjoyed the little squeaks that the little models were making. Alas, I hope I captured some nice shots for these beautiful mommies to put on their desk for when they go back from maternity leave. Thank you Michelle, Elizabeth, Brayden & Maribeth for a nice afternoon. Here is just a sneek peek. Enjoy!

A Few More Thank You's

Thank you to my friend Chris Spisak for creating a logo for me with my personality in mind. It's fabulous & I highly recommend him for any graphic design needs. He is very talented!

Thank you to Van's in Mentor for always being helpful in purchasing of my cameras & accesories & advice with printing or photoshop. I think every employee from Skip, Ron, Hillary, etc... has helped me with something every time I stop in. Thank you!!

Thank you to Pete Strman from View Point Media Group. He specializes in videography of weddings & is the official videographer for The Dance Theatre of Ohio. His insight into owning a business & having a business in the wedding industry was much appreciated & he's just a reallly nice guy.