You have to know that I am NOT – I repeat – am NOT a crazy dog person.

We didn’t have a party – we didn’t get gifts – we didn’t sing – but I wanted to take a few pictures of Schrute on his 6 month birthday.

At 6 months old (as of yesterday) he is weighing 75 lbs.

He knows sit, stay, down, up, come, and high five. He knows the words eat, drink, outside, walk, over, grandma and grandpa, leash, toy, and we are working on off – when it comes to the bed!

Jared is giving him a high five in these photos …

He gives kisses too …

He partied like a rock star on his birthday – as you can see!

We love him so much!

I met Heather and Josh at the BRIDAL EXPO in January. We stayed in touch through the monthly e-mails I send out to remind couples of our specials and open dates.

Heather and Josh are the perfect clients – they come to the table prepared. They knew exactly what the wanted and didn’t want in an engagement session and on their wedding day. We met a few months ago to discuss their wants and create a custom package just for them!

We scheduled their engagement shoot for May 24th – thinking it would take forever to get here – yet here we are!

We met on Market Street in Corning – the same location as my engagement shoot last weekend – and started the shoot on the bridge – which was much less windy this time!

You can look in the GALLERY under MARRY ME for the rest of the collection – or FACEBOOK.

Heather & Josh – thanks again for a great session!

Can’t wait for your wedding next year!

I got my first digital camera in May of 2007 – only two years ago – how it has transformed my life more than I ever thought possible!

Every year I photograph *K* and *J* since they were some of my first subjects with my digital.

Here is *K* today …

And a collage of 2007 – 2008 – 2009 …

Here is *J* today …

And a collage of 2007 – 2008 – 2009 …

*K* and *J* have been friends since I have known them – here are the together shots!

Thanks again girls – these are some of the only pictures I don’t look forward to taking ‘cus you are growing up too fast!

My business cards! Thanks again to Kelli Hurtzig for all her hard work!

Congrats Kris – you deserve it!

I predict that Adam will be the more successful of the two – but Kris – I will be getting your music!

Schrute and I usually go for a walk every day – today I took my camera!

Such a handsome boy!

I didn’t get to watch AI last night because I was working at the polls from 6 AM to 10 PM – but I watched Adam “perform” his first song this morning before the power went out.

I think Adam has dirt on ALL the judges – it is the only way to explain the major sucking up on their parts.

I don’t even need to hear Kris – although Jared said he was amazing!

Kris is going to win – or I fear I may not watch any longer …

As you may have noticed – I changed my header photo at the top of the website and the HOME page picture!

I have been using Tyler and Julie as my spokespeople since their wedding in August – I can’t thank them enough for being so beautiful and helping me book at least 12 of my other weddings in some way – whether word of mouth or their photos.

If you can’t see the new header – just refresh your browser!

And thanks to Renata and Matt – the new current faces of barden photography!

Today I traveled to Watsontown for more promotional photos!

I didn’t even catch the fly on the flower at first – or it flying away …