E. Watts Photography Blog

GAVIN: TWO

2011-10-14T06:00:00.000-07:00

It’s hard to believe Gavin is already two. His birthday was a couple weeks ago, so it was time to get some fall birthday shots. We had beautiful warm weather, and with the help of some skittles, Gavin was willing to cooperate. I’m pretty sure Megan did most of the hard work, and I’m always thankful she and Gavin are so easy and laidback to work with. Happy Birthday, Gavin! I feel so lucky I get to take your pictures! :)

THE O'CONNOR FAMILY

2011-08-16T06:00:00.000-07:00

Last weekend, my dad asked me to take some pictures while my Aunt Diane was visiting from Florida. It had been quite a long time since the whole group had a family photo together, so my dad wanted to take advantage of the opportunity. I'm glad he thought of the idea. Pictures are so important, and I feel like you can never have enough. I know most people think of taking pictures as hard work or a hassle, but it's so worth it in the end. Thanks to my grandma, aunts, and uncle who took the time to come to Bloomington, not only for family photos, but also for delicious food and great conversation!

I had to add a few bloopers. I think this one really captures my dad's personality:

Love my grandma's expression in this one. :)

I think the group has had enough!

ALISON KATE: NEWBORN

2011-07-29T06:00:00.000-07:00

My niece Alison Kate was born on July 11^th and six days later, we took her outside in the extreme heat and humidity to get some pictures. Like her brother and sister, she was the perfect model. Taking photos of Luke, Kylie, and Ali will never get old. They are all ADORABLE! I am so excited that Ali is finally here and can’t wait to watch her grow up (and take pictures along the way).

JP: ONE YEAR

2011-07-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

Earlier this month, we celebrated my nephew JP’s first birthday. I hadn’t seen him since December, so I had been anxiously waiting to take new photos of him. He is so big now, so handsome, and so ACTIVE! We went to a few different locations one afternoon, and even though it was sunny and hot, we still managed to capture some images. Happy Birthday, JP! I love you, and I am so proud to be your auntie. :)

GAVIN: 18 MONTHS

2011-05-09T06:00:00.000-07:00

A week or so ago on a cold and windy morning, I was able to take some photos of my good friend Megan’s son Gavin. I almost typed baby, but had to quickly correct it because Gavin is definitely not a baby anymore. He is so grown up! As soon as we sat him down and I took out my camera, he really turned on the charm. He immediately started smiling and looking directly at the camera. He is such a little ham and the perfect model. Actually, I haven’t seen him NOT smiling too many times. He’s one of the happiest boys I’ve ever been around. Thanks for letting me take some photos, Megan and Brian! Despite the weather, Gavin did amazing!

LUKE & KYLIE: FOUR AND TWO

2011-05-02T06:00:00.000-07:00

I had one of my favorite sessions on Saturday with our niece and nephew, Luke and Kylie. They recently turned 4 and 2, so we went to Downtown Bloomington for some birthday photos. They both did great! I asked a lot of Luke when trying to get them to pose together, but he listened and did everything perfectly. Despite scraped knees at the very start of our time and the fact that “taking pictures is not very fun,” I think we got some great shots that capture their personalities. Thanks Beth and Greg for letting me do this, and I can’t wait for the baby to get here so we can take more pictures!

CARSON & CAYDEN: 18 MONTHS

2011-04-25T06:00:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago, Darin & Candice came for a visit with the boys. We hadn't seen them since Christmas, so we were very excited to spend a weekend together. Of course, Carson & Cayden have grown so much. They are extremely active, so pictures were more of a challenge this time, but we still had fun attempting to capture the boys in action. Thank you Darin & Candice for making the trip and for allowing me to take pictures. Love you guys!

Carson:

Cayden:

Family:

ELLIS WYNN: NEWBORN

2011-04-18T06:00:00.000-07:00

It's been quite a while since I've updated this blog, but spring is finally here and I hope to take (and post) many more pictures. My friend Melissa recently had a baby, and I was able to visit and get some shots of Mr. Ellis Wynn at just 6 days old. He was so tiny and already so strong! Seeing Melissa as a mother was great. I still remember our high school days of goofing off during soccer practice or "cruisin" around town with Steph's legendary mix tapes on a Saturday night. She will be an amazing mother. You can immediately tell that she is relaxed, laid back and loving motherhood!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

2010-10-26T07:00:00.000-07:00

CARSON & CAYDEN: MORE ONE YEAR

2010-10-26T06:30:00.000-07:00

Here are a few more images and some family shots of the session we did for the boys' first birthday:

CARSON & CAYDEN: ONE YEAR

2010-10-26T06:00:00.000-07:00

Our nephews turned one this month, and I could hardly believe it. I can still remember Ryan telling me the news that I was "sort of" right by guessing Darin and Candice were having a boy. Now they seem all grown up and couldn't possibly be any more handsome. Happy Birthday, Carson and Cayden! I LOVE having you both in our lives. Love, your favorite Aunt ;)

Carson:

Cayden:

JOHN PAUL: SIX WEEKS

2010-10-04T06:00:00.000-07:00

My nephew JP was born on July 13th, and I was beyond excited to finally get to Denver and meet him six weeks later. I think he looks just like his dad, my brother, and I am so happy to have another nephew to love! I am already counting the days until I get to see him again at Christmas...and take more pictures, of course!

WIND

2010-08-02T07:00:00.000-07:00

During Carson and Cayden's 9 month session, we had a lot of fun with the AC Vent. Here are some of the images below.

Carson:

Cayden:

BROTHERLY LOVE

2010-08-02T06:00:00.000-07:00

I wanted to post these outtakes from Carson and Cayden's 9 month session. They're not great photos by any means, but they made me smile thinking of all the fun the boys will have together as brothers growing up.

CARSON: NINE MONTHS

2010-08-01T07:00:00.000-07:00

Here are the images of Carson:

CAYDEN: NINE MONTHS

2010-08-01T06:10:00.000-07:00

I thought I would do something a little different this time and post the individual shots of the boys separately:

CARSON & CAYDEN: NINE MONTHS

2010-08-01T06:00:00.000-07:00

Carson and Cayden are now 9 months old. Soon they'll turn one, and I can hardly believe it. I didn't realize how fast they're growing until I looked back at their 6 months photos. What a difference! They look like babies back then, and little boys now. I am so honored to be able to take photos of the boys, and even more honored to be their aunt!

GAVIN: NINE MONTHS/FAMILY SESSION

2010-07-31T06:00:00.000-07:00

For Gavin's 9 months session, we decided to head to a park for a change of scenery. It was bright and HOT, so Gavin wasn't the happiest camper, but we still had fun. Brian was nice enough to meet us on a work break, so we could try out some family photos.

CARSON & CAYDEN: SIX MONTHS

2010-07-30T06:00:00.000-07:00

Here are a few images from Carson and Cayden's 6 months session. Candice had explained that they weren't really sitting up yet, but when it came time to start the session, the boys surprised us all by sitting up nearly the whole time! Cayden also had a big surprise for us, and the very first picture I snapped is the last picture you'll see below. I still laugh every time I see it!

Cayden:

Carson:

A little blurry, but you still get the idea :)

GAVIN: SIX MONTHS

2010-04-18T08:00:00.000-07:00

Three months have flown by! Gavin has grown, but his happy personality definitely hasn't changed. Last weekend, Megan and Brian had us over for a cookout, and I was able to take some shots of Gavin. I say it all the time, but I've never seen a baby look more like his dad! I hope to take some family shots this summer, and you'll see what I mean about the resemblance. Stay tuned!

LUKE & KYLIE: THREE AND ONE

2010-04-17T06:00:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday, I got to spend some time in the park with my step-sister's children, Luke and Kylie. We thought it would be nice to get some fun shots for their April birthdays, as they turn one and three. The weather was chilly, sunny, and windy, but Luke and Kylie were the perfect models and extremely well-behaved! I hope to take some indoor shots of them sometime soon. To be continued!

GAVIN: THREE MONTHS

2010-01-25T06:00:00.000-08:00

One of my very best friends (and co-workers) has a little guy who was born just one week before the twins. He is adorable, and on the day I came over to take these images, he acted like a total pro for the camera. He definitely made things easy on me, and I can't wait for our next session together.

CARSON & CAYDEN: THREE MONTHS

2010-01-24T06:00:00.000-08:00

Our nephews are growing so quickly! It's hard to believe they're now three months old, and it's hard to believe how much they've changed. Darin and Candice took a little road trip up to visit a few weeks back, and I was able to take some pictures while they were here. I can't say enough about how great they are for letting me do this. They are the best!

CARSON & CAYDEN: PART TWO

2009-11-01T06:00:00.000-08:00

Here are a few more images from the newborn session:

CARSON & CAYDEN: NEWBORN

2009-10-25T06:00:00.000-07:00

I was blessed to shoot my very first newborn session recently with not one, but two perfect little boys, our nephews. Between feedings and fussiness, we squeezed in as many pictures as possible. I know the family was exhausted by the end of the shoot, but I hope that someday their parents can look back on these images, amazed that their boys were ever that small. I am so thankful that Darin and Candice allowed me to take the pictures and get some practice in. I will be forever grateful!

DARIN & CANDICE: MATERNITY

2009-09-24T06:00:00.000-07:00

Last weekend, I had my very first session. The weather didn't exactly cooperate, but we made the most of it. It sprinkled, then poured on and off for about four hours. Darin and Candice never complained once, despite the fact that they were wet and covered in grass, despite the fact that I made them lay on the ground, sit in wet chairs, and jump up and down. They were up for anything, which is a true reflection of their personalities. They didn't expect twins, but they embraced it from the very start with excitement and joy, and it's easy to see what wonderful parents they'll be.

Thank you both for allowing me to take some pictures. Ryan and I had so much fun hanging out with you during the rain. We'll see you (and the boys) soon!

SLEEP

2009-07-24T08:28:00.001-07:00

It's here! My brand new Canon (my very first Canon) arrived yesterday afternoon, and I couldn't be happier. I have been brimming with excitement since I made the decision to pursue photography, and this just brings me one step closer. I literally have not been able to sleep well at night, and for those of you who know me, you know I love my sleep!

I have a lot of questions and so much to learn. I have a million ideas swirling around in my head along with all of my new goals for the future. I have been praying for a while now for God to give me direction, and I feel confident and peaceful that He has lead me to this path. So I will continue to pray for God's blessings, especially patience.

Already Ryan helped me last night with a few "technical" aspects of the camera when I lost my patience. After, I immediately felt disappointed that I didn't figure things out myself. Today though, I realize how grateful I am to have Ryan's help. Ideally, I'd like to do it all on my own. I will certainly try, but when I get stuck, when I fail, or when I lose my patience yet again, I know my husband will always be there for me. Now if that doesn't give me a good night's sleep, I don't know what will!

NO MORE KODAK EASY SHARE

2009-07-21T06:53:00.000-07:00

It's official! We bought my camera last night along with all of the trimmings! Pushing that "place order" button was so exciting and so scary. I told Ryan I was speechless after it was ordered. There's no turning back now. This blog will be a sort of diary for me, and I hope I can one day look back and be proud of the progress I have made. I know I have a long road ahead of me with a lot to learn, but I'm ready. I'll just take one step at a time, beginning with checking my shipping status every five minutes until my packages arrive!

TESTING...1..2..3...

2009-07-14T07:12:00.000-07:00

Never, in a million years, did I think I would start a blog. Yet here I am. Stay tuned...