MsB Photography

Iman is back and she’s no longer a newborn! She’s now independent and can sit on her own! Yay, such a big girl, and just so DARLING!!! I just love her natural mohawk! She also has her big sister Naima’s ultra-long eyelashes! Gosh, I could just put her in my pockets and take her home with me! I’m sure her parents wouldn’t mind. hehe.

|MsB| Portland Children Photographer

Dude, y’all got to check out Baby Mila’s mohawk! Too cute!!! That’s all natural blonde highlights on her tips, too! Oh, and that pout of hers — ADORABLE!!! Hm, that’s probably why her parents get such a kick out of making her cry. That first shot has her frowning, I’ll bet she knew what was in store for her!

Note: her Ducks onesies only shows “ucks.” *pout*

|MsB| Portland Baby Photographer

Tara and Josh did not want any of the usual corny maternity shots; but, “corny” was the theme of the day. We were all goofy; so goofy that Baby Mila was rumbling in her mommy’s tummy because we barely got any work done. Yeah, being a model is not that easy, even for a fetus. Oh, Baby Mila has this piggy bank that her parents will insert a dollar for every curse word they say around her. But, I think her mommy is trying to work around that rule. Um, what’s the fine for “sign language”??? hehe! [Baby Mila: You're gonna be hella rich even before you arrive!]

Tara asks why a random child always appear in her sessions with me, like this child atop the slide. But, doesn’t she give a little sneak peek as to what Baby Mila might look like? Too cute, right?! I swear, I get the coolest “accidents.” BTW, Tara and Josh wants you all to “Play It Safe” or you’ll end up pregnant, too. So, consider this a warning. haha!

BTW, check out Tara Thai NW!

Crew: JENuine Creations!
|MsB| Portland Maternity Photographer

My 2007 baby rep, Kaylee, helped me out during a practice shoot using my 85mm f/1.8 lens. Unfortunately, for me, she really wasn’t trying to model at all and I should’ve known that something was up from the first shot. Look at her. It’s like she’s saying, “Yeah, you may think you got me, but I really got you. You’ll see!” Spoken like a true 19mo.

Guest Photographer: Derrick Bautista
|MsB| Vancouver Children Photographer

I remember when there were cameras at my own grandmother’s funeral, nine years ago, and I thought to myself, “What are you people thinking?!” It bothered me very much that some people just didn’t care to leave her at peace. Not a single photo captured what that day meant to me [and my immediate family].

So, when I was asked to photograph a funeral earlier this year, I didn’t know what to think. But, I knew that I couldn’t say no. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to give something to the family to cherish, and I knew that others would look at me in discomfort because it’s no place for a photographer. But, I’m there because the family personally asked me to be. After my first funeral, I was surprised to get another request for yet another funeral — so soon. Again, I couldn’t say no.

They say don’t post work from all of your sessions, but I disagree. People come to my blog site to not only see my work grow, but to see me grow as a person and artist, too … Part of growing is learning. What I learned from these two funerals is that being a photographer is not just being there to capture moments from your wedding or the first few weeks of your newborn, but it is also to capture memories of the final moments you are with your loved ones. So, some people may think what they will, that a photographer shouldn’t be photographing a funeral; but, it is truly an honor to be there for a family so they have something beautiful to cherish after their loved one is gone forever.

In this Lao Buddhist ceremony, once the body is cremated you must shed your very last tear and never look back. They say this is the only way the spirit can be at peace.

|MsB| Portland Family Photographer