One thing I can tell you is that our clients are fantastic. Divya and Aniel are no exception. Divya is currently pregnant with their first child and we had the pleasure of capturing this special time. We wanted to give them a quick sneak peak of their images. Make sure you check back though–there will be another post with more of their wonderful session soon.
-Claire
This is my last post with our friends in Tulsa. I loved getting to take photos of all of our friends, because it ment I had the chance to spend more time with everyone. Something that is more than necessary because I don’t make it to Tulsa as much as Jarod does. And to get to photograph all of our friends and their little ones (or soon to be babies)- makes it even better. Hanging out with Heather and Creek was no exception. Creek is an adorable little guy who never stops moving. He is all boy- he loves running, climbing, building, and playing cars. Creek is a sweet kid and when he looks at you with those big baby blues–I imagine it is hard to say no. I hope you enjoy the photos.
-Claire
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When I was in Tulsa, I had the pleasure to take photos of our two pregnant friends and of course their wonderful husbands. It is the first child for both couples and I was so happy to be able to document this time for them. And I am so glad I had the time to take the photos because both these babies couldn’t wait to meet their parents and had to join the world early.
So congrats to Heather and Rex to little Rex Jr. (R2 if you will) on December 30th. And to Ashley and Aaron for beautiful Avery born on January 16th. So happy for both of the new families. We love you all and are so excited to meet the two little guys!
-Claire
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The last set of our favorites from 2011 you heard from Jarod and now it is my turn to thank everyone. This year took off after our first wedding and we were very busy the majority of the year. I honestly was so nervous that first wedding with Andy and Courtney–and was there really as an assitant to Jarod. Now, a year later, I feel confident when I go to wedding and really feel like I can hold my own when it comes to getting certain shots (I have taken command over the 60mm Macro and the 50mm lenses much to Jarod’s dismay). I know that when Jarod and I started this together, I really didn’t know what to make of it. But now, it is such an important part of our lives. Photography has provided me an outlet for all the creative energy that working in a research lab can push aside. Being a part of this business has not only made me a better person, but it has brought me closer to Jarod. People always ask how we can work together, and really as corny as it sounds–he is my best friend. I think that we get each other, know which buttons not to push, and do our best to be receptive to the other persons opinion–whether it be the best set up for the shot or where we should chow down after a long day of shooting after a wedding. So being able to have this journey with him, has been fantastic.
Along the way each person has reaffirmed why we were taking these photos–the people. This is more than just a business, it is personal to us. That this isn’t about us, it is about telling the story of this moment in peoples lives through a still image. One thing I have noticed is that our memories are fractured. That we forget the nuances or blur the memories we have together. And memories are precious. When they are combined- those memories make us who we are. Every time we have a session we try to ensure that we capture memories, from the smallest little toe on a baby’s foot to the look between a couple. That is how we approach every single shoot, every photo, and hopefully we accomplish this goal. Hopefully our client’s grandchildren will be able to see this moment and be able to relive these memories.
So thank you to all of our clients from the bottom of my heart (and of course Jarod’s). You truly made 2011 a year I couldn’t forget.
-Claire
Okay now onto the photos: Here are a few of our favorite portraits from 2011 in no particular order.
And for our most famous photo. Mason’s face went viral this past week, but there will be more about that in a later post. 
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While Jarod and I were in Tulsa, he had to work (doing something with the internet) and I didn’t have much to do. So because all of our wonderful friends in Tulsa either have kids or they are on the way, I had the pleasure of taking photos while he has work. The first of the three sessions I will be posting is going to be of Rhys and Lake. I arrived at Sarah’s house just as Rhys was finishing his morning “coffee” and an episode of Yo Gabba Gabba (Best kids show ever). Lake was busy working on this computer program that allows you to take “chemicals”, make a picture with the different chemicals, and have them react to bring your picture to life. (I was in awe of this kid–he is so intelligent and he probably kicks your butt if you play modern warfare 3.) Aaron and Sarah are fantastic parents, they do a wonderful job raising these two guys. Okay now I am rambling…anyways I got to spend a little time taking some photos of both of the boys. This is one of my first sessions that is completely shot and edited (with the exception of a few hang-ups) by me–so here they are. I hope you enjoy them. Look forward to Rhys’s good friend Creek in the next few days and then some maternity shots of our friends.
-Claire
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