Mason and Baylee

This past weekend I had the privilege of taking pictures of Mason and Baylee! We had a little trouble shooting inside. No one wanted their picture taken, but as soon as we got outside not only were they much more happy, but they actually liked the camera! They were not pleased when we had to go inside for a few more pictures. It was so much fun to watch them run and play! Sonya, thank you so much for letting me take pictures of your family!

I love the little crumbs on his face. He was having a snack before we went outside!

Trying to touch the camera!

Love his cowboy hat!

That's all for today! Have a wonderful Christmas Season!

Alyssa

Just a quick update!

Here are a fcouple pictures from the session I did on Thanksgiving! Aren't they all so cute? I'm working away on this session to have it done before Christmas, and I have another session on Friday, and then another mini session on the thirteenth! Things are starting to pick up. All of these sessions are back home. What's with that? As soon as I leave I'm getting sessions! I love it, though! It's the beautiful Christmas season, and I am so thankful to be able to do something I am so passionate about! Have a wonderful Holiday season!!!

Isn't he gorgeous?

The whole gang!

Have a wonderful day!

Alyssa

New Template

Hey Everyone,

I've decided to try out a new blog template. I was tired of having my photos cut off when they were a little bigger than normal. Nothing is worse than seeing part of a photo. This template allows me to stretch the page. Your thoughts would be so much help and much appreciated! I hope you are having a great start to the week!

Alyssa

Decades!

It seems like it's been decades since I last posted, and I'm feeling really terrible. Things have been absolutely nuts around here, but finally, I think we are in one place for awhile and Josh and I can start putting down roots. After almost a year of marriage (Nov. 24) we will finally be able to say that we have a permanent address and that yes, we will be able to find our way out of the never ending mound of boxes and start living our lives.

With all the craziness I haven't been able to really take any new photos. I've been packing and unpacking and then I left my camera at my mother's house while we were living in a hotel. There was no way I was leaving my camera gear in a hotel. What if someone broke in and stole it. Where would I be then? So, needless to say, I don't really have any new photos, other than from a few sessions I have done, and a wonderful visit from our friend Danae and her daughter (our niece) Abbeigh. If you've already looked at my Flickr, these will be old news, so bare with me.

So, the new adventure for us, besides getting settled, paying rent in this apartment, and trying to survive, is me finding a job. Not cool. Not that I don't like to work, I do, I just want to be at home around the same time as Josh. We're newly married, and I know I can't be picky,but I'm pretty picky about everything. I hate to admit it, but I think I'm spoiled. I had the same job for almost 5 years, which I loved, but I didn't ever have to venture out and find something new. When I'm not more in control, I get nervous... I love being my own boss, but I don't know anyone down here, so I need to figure out how to meet people and get this photography business off the ground. FINALLY, I can say that, "Yes, I will be here in a couple months if you want to schedule a session." Not, "Oh, well I dont know where I will be next week for sure." Those kind of words are not really good for business. So, if you are reading this, and you are in the Kelso, Longview Washington area. Contact me on here or my email. I would love to get together and do a session.

Alright, enough with the shameless self promotion, I will get to a couple of pictures!

This is from our visit with Danae and Abbeigh.

Josh just loved Abbeigh so much!

Josh took this while I was holding Abbeigh. She looks a little worried here.

My favorite photo from the day.

Getting held by so many people, and being so cute is really hard work.

This was right before Danae, her mom and Abbeigh left.

My new favorite from Megan and Scott's session. This couple is seriously beautiful.

I love baby shoes! I love baby everything really.

Cute right?

And that is what I have been up to! I hope you have a great week this week!

Alyssa

Megan and Scott

Things have been a little slow for me since Josh and I got home, and I've been dying to get out and do a session. This nice spurt of weather that we are having has inspired me so much, and I had no sessions scheduled to use all my ideas on! I asked mine and Josh's friend Megan if she would like to come out and model for me with her boyfriend Scott, and she jumped at the chance. I'm so glad she agreed to do the session. I was as excited as she was for the session. Scott wasn't too impressed, but he was definitely a trooper and I think made it through the session alright. I tried something different this session since I was just out to practice and learn a few more things! (Yes the photos are supposed to be sunny and such. =)Megan and Scott are such a beautiful couple there isn't a bad picture in the bunch. Thank you so much Megan and Scott for taking the time to come out and shoot with me. You are both wonderful. I hope you enjoy a sneak peek at the pictures.

Thank you so much again, Megan and Scott!

Have a wonderful day!

Alyssa

Seniors, Seniors, Seniors!

If you are in the Grays Harbor Area, especially in Montesano contact me about Senior photos! Come have fun at your session and we will capture the real you! Send me an email at: alyssalillegard@hotmail.com to get more information. I'm looking for sessions to do! I want to take advantage of this nice weather, and you should to!

Have a Blessed day!

Biz Cards

o, I've always been one of those people that is pretty easily excited and pretty easily pleased. Gift giving for me should be easy. I get excited about the packaging and boxes that my presents come in, so imagine the unbridled excitement when I finished the design for my new business cards. I had to text my sister-in-law in Idaho just so she could see it. I've looked at the photo that will grace the back of my cards so many times I can't even begin to count. I won't have them for a couple weeks, but I am giddy with excitement. Here is a photo of the back of my card if you want to take a peek!