History Chugging By...

We live in a beautiful Victorian filled with history on a dead end street.  It's a dead end street because our home is three down from train tracks.  It took some quick getting use to & for the most part we don't notice them that often anymore.  But what a treat when a neighbor texted that she heard a vintage steam engine was heading our way & to grab my camera.  It was AmAzInG!!!  I wish the trains still sounded that adorable too.  How special when we can still capture memories of today...& the past!  Here's some historical dibit on this beauty from the Lake County History Center.
"#nickelplate765 just passed through our backyard. What an amazing site!
From the host organization, Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society: "Historic steam locomotive no. 765 is a high-stepping, fourteen-wheeled, magnificent machine that stands 15 feet tall, weighs 404 tons, goes over 60 miles an hour and restored to the way it looked and sounded when it was built by the Lima Locomotive Works in 1944.
Celebrated for pulling passenger excursions throughout the country as a goodwill ambassador, the 765 is the pride of the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society and one of only a handful of steam locomotives that still operate in the United States."

Miss O In WOnderland

Another enchanted session with Miss O who is turning 3 now.  So many beautiful images from yesterday, but I used this one since her mommy did such a fabulous job finding much of this Alice awesomeness for her birthday party & most of it was used in this set up.  A first session for my outdoor dining room too, I was pretty stoked on many levels.  You really have no idea how honored I am to capture memories for all my Star Portrait lovies; & to watch them grow is "wonder"ful too.  Having that said ~ June 2016 is booked & I've already been asked the week before if I was taking appointments for next year so I did today go out & buy a 2016 calendar.  Such doesn't usually happen until November!  My heartfelt thanks to you all!  Big changes are coming for Star Portraits in 2016 & once I finalize things I can't wait to share the details with all of you.  In the meantime...hope your 3rd birthday party was as fun as your portrait session was for me Miss O!  {{Hugs!}}

Portraits & Play

Yet another very fun session with Miss "C".  Outfit changes, playgrounds, flowers, running around & other such fun.  You would think it to be easy peazy, but pretty lil doll worked the camera so much she fell asleep within minutes of heading home in the car.  It's been so wonderful watching her grow!  {{Hugs}}

A New Sunday Sunshine!

In much thanks to one of my regular stars Miss "E" or aka Miss Sunshine; I was honored to meet her lil friend Miss "F" who is indeed another tiny ray of sunlight herself.  She was insanely cute & adores her mommy. The weather was beautiful which was extra great since later this day was also her 1st birthday party.  I hope this new special doll had a wonderful time & has many big birthday wishes come true!

April Showers...Bring May Birthday Wishes!

Seems like we are hopefully done with snow and while we are still missing the colors of Spring outside there was nothing but warmth & cuteness in my studio today.  I got to spend the morning playing dress up & sweet chit chats with two classy ladies.  One being this beautiful doll & her mom.  With this tiny tot being the youngest with 3 older brothers I am pretty sure she is going to have a most special first birthday.  Hope all your wishes come true!  Thank you for a super sweet session!

Sunday Fun Day

Driving up to my job this morning I saw what looked like a pile of leaves and a ladder in my clients front lawn.  I thought, "Gee, they must have been up early doing yard work!"  Lol!!  They were actually being creative.  As you can see Miss C is happily ready for her 3rd birthday!!  I've been doing this dolls pics since she was a baby & while she is still an itty bitty it never gets old seeing how much she has matured, talking & she just keeps becoming more of a funny lady too.  Thank you Miss C & Family for being a beautiful & happy ending to my 2014 season!  {{Hugs}}

Fall Mini's....Finalllly!! :)

I was SO excited to finalllly do a Fall Mini Session.  My 1st ever which doesn't include the countless ones I've done of my own children over the years & of course those years were always 80 degrees.  It was chilly, but a beautiful day with 3 very beautiful families.  Thank you for coming out & being a part of this exciting event for me.  Thank you for taking part in something that I love to do so much.  I had lots of fun with each of you!  {{Hugs}}