Puppy Love

OK guys, I just had to sneak these images in quickly before I head off to bed. These are so cute that I couldn't wait to post them. On Sunday we went out to the park and even though it was a little chilly, I had a blast. This couple is SO in love and silly together. Even though we wanted a little privacy in the park, we soon learned that it was not going to happen. They were the center of attention and everyone loved them. And the dogs are TOO cute... wouldn't you agree? Oh, I fell in love with them. They are just adorable. It was nice hanging out with you guys.

Until next time...

Hands Down

Hello again fellow bloggers. What a beautiful weekend we had. Ah, it was so nice to be out photographing and taking advantage of the sun. OK hands down, this session was the cutest! If I could have posted all their images on here I would have. There is so much love and interaction between the family and little Z is simply full of life. Her curiosity and excitement for everything and anything was a joy to see. Children really do appreciate our world and they love exploring by touching, smelling, and yes... tasting. I know there were a few things her parents did not want her to put in her mouth, but we were not quick enough. : ) You know, photographing children is about getting down on their level and seeing what they are experiencing. It is refreshing to see life like they do and it makes me feel like a kid again. As adults we are here to show children how to grow up in this world, but isn't it funny how they show us how to do the same thing?

See you soon. I still have yesterday's session to post with the sweetest couple and their cute little doggies...

Moving On

As many of you know, we were stationed here in Germany with the ARMY in 2001. We have been here for most of my husband's military career. Now after 8 years of service we are now officially an ARMY veteran family. Because of our military experience, I have grown to appreciate military service men and women as well as their families. This is not an easy life. But you manage to work and sacrifice for the good of our country and that is special. Last week was his last week of duty and once again "Of course I had to take pictures!" As we move on to a different chapter in our lives, we will never forget this time. Baby, I am so proud of your service and I love you very much. Here's to you and I look forward to many more years...

Shining Through

You don't have to look far for the free gifts in life. Isn't it amazing how you can look at an image like this and feel hope, inspiration, renewal and love all at the same time? Well that is what I felt when I saw this cloud. I just closed my eyes and took a deep breath. These are moments worth living for. This shot was taken from my backyard (and edited in photoshop).

The Fall Boys

Last Friday the boys and I went outside for a little Fall cleanup. They were having so much fun that I had to photograph them. Plus, who doesn't want pictures of their babies playing in the leaves? We were having a blast until they started fighting over the same pile. One wanted to jump in the leaves and the other wanted to throw them. And taking turns was not an option that day. So, mommy had to make two piles, and as you can see J started raking on his own... too cute! Enjoy these and I hope everyone is staying warm in the cold weather.

Tagged

I've been tagged by Kelly

1. Link to your tagger and list these rules on your blog.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog - some random, some weird.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blog.
4. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

Weird random facts about me: OK here it goes...

1. I love finding God's blessings and love in the world.
2. My husband was my first date.
3. The doctor said I would not be taller the 5 feet tall... I am 5 foot and a half inch. Oh, yeah.
4. I am extremely competitive in sports. (and I love doing cartwheels in the middle of practice when the coach is not looking.)
5. I can play the flute and the guitar... and I love to Karaoke.
6. I can touch my tongue to my nose. My second toe is bigger than my first. My brother-in-law named it "The Cheetoe".
7. Two years ago I went through about a year of vocal therapy for a paralyzed vocal chord. I worked through my paralyses and I have my normal voice again.

Here's who I'm tagging: (These are some of my favorite photographers.)

Leah
Alicia
Cindy
Jaime
Brianna
Peanut Photography
Jessica

Silly and Sweet

Hello bloggers! I am posting my last session which was full of energy. I had to stay on my toes at all times to catch the little moments in between. I love the personalities and bond between the children. They are so much fun together. To give you a little insight to their session, we were doing the chicken dance at one point. It was awesome. I do enjoy sessions like these, because it reminds me that I am here to capture you as you are and NOT how I want you to look... Which is one of the reasons I love this job. I am always pleasantly surprised at how each family session is different. Even if I try the same shot with two different families, it comes out different. That is what I am looking for, a connection or a way of looking into your lives at this point in time. Thank you D family for sharing your lives with me. It was nice meeting you.

As always, I am open to comments. I'd love to hear from you,
Leslie

RB Studio: Under renovation needs furniture

This image was taken from: http://www.homedecorators.com/Decorating_Ideas/Room_Planning/186/

I am still in the process of renovating the RB studio. The process is
moving along and I am getting excited. I would like to decorate the
waiting room as a welcoming spot. Almost like a living room. Since I
do not have a big budget, I am looking for FREE or CHEAP furniture and
decorations for the area. I also need sitting benches and posing
chairs. If you or anyone you know (especially if they are PCSing)
need to "get rid" of furniture; or if you have decorations that are
simply collecting dust and they need a good home, I would appreciate
it. Please send this to people you know (the more the better)!

If you are interested in donating or selling, please contact me at:

01511-590-3800
leslie@lesliecervantez.com

Things I would love to get:

Benches
Children's chairs
Big Baskets!
Big round clocks
Cool looking furniture
Sofas
bookcase
small round corner table or a table to put against the wall (for
decoration)
a small coffee table (wooden and sturdy)
any decorations (small decorative mirrors, inspirational words,
plants, a throw blanket, anything...)
old frames
dress up stuff, tutus
simple maternity clothes (nothing to fancy)
tube tops
colorful blankets
hats (all sizes)
white button down shirts (mens and womens)

Thank you,
Leslie

Just Plain Fun

Peek-A-Boo and make believe princesses where the highlights of this session. Whenever the baby heard the words Peek-A-Boo come out of my mouth, he laughed so VERY VERY hard. You just couldn't help but to laugh along with him. His cheeks are just precious and I wanted to hold him all day. He is such a cute and wonderful boy. When we went outside we played princess dress-up and searched for apples. She was adorable in her little outfit, and the colors were so cute. I love that her dress was just a little too big. Because when she walked, it looked like her dress had a train. I really enjoy being around children, they know how to have fun in the simplest ways.

I'll post some more BLOGs soon. I'd love to hear from you...

Christmas cards are in!

Here are some of the Christmas cards I have been working on. I would like to put a few more up, but I just wanted to show you that I am working on them. These cards are printed from the States so please allow time for delivery. They are 5x7 folded cards with envelopes. You may write a message to go inside the card. Please contact me for pricing information. Don't forget to book your session, open dates are filling up fast!

Waiting for you...

Hey bloggers, it's me again with another beautiful maternity session. Whenever I was pregnant with my children, I think the hardest thing about pregnancy was waiting. Waiting to see our baby(ies), waiting to hold our baby(ies), waiting to fit into regular clothes again... Everything is about new beginnings. There are so many changes going on, and you can't make the time go faster. Which is not a bad thing, because there is so much to prepare for. This couple was so sweet. And Even though they were not completely comfortable in front of the camera, they wanted to preserve this time. In their portraits you can see the waiting, anticipation and excitement. J & W, thank you for trusting me to capture such a special time in your lives. You look so happy together. I had a great time with you. Your family is blessed to have a new addition to it.

Baby Blue

You know, I never want another baby until I get near one. Ah, I love baby sessions because I get my "babyfix". They are such a joy to be around. I love hearing all their baby noises, smells, and mannerisms. Oh the blessings of little babies. Thank you guys for coming to do portraits again. Your session wasn't as energetic this time, but I forgive you... Well with your recent delivery, I guess I can cut you some slack. ; ) I am just teasing you, I had a very nice time with you here. You have a beautiful family, and enjoy your new baby boy!

I have a few more new posts coming so please come back. See you then.