Just for Fun

I am taking a mentorship with Skye and these are a few photos for an assignment. Do you have any idea how hard it is for two little boys to sit on a vanity counter and hold little mirrors? Oh, and for those of you who are wondering, AIMS is a week long of standardized testing that the schools are doing. Thought I would post them just for fun.

2 Sisters

I had the opportunity to do a session with two sisters. The first sister and her family braved the cold.....well, cold for AZ.....at 7am. Did you know a cold nose creates a runny nose? Its true! The second sister and her family enjoyed overcast perfect weather later that afternoon. Same place. Two enjoyable sessions. I love to get really close up when I shoot. I love to get right up in people's faces. I am trying to step back a bit to see how it changes the story. I'm enjoying the new challenge!

Little Energetic Boys

I wish I had the energy level of these two little darlings! When they stopped, I only had about a half of a second and then they were off again! They kept me on my toes. I need to be on my toes more often. Thank you little darlings! You were a joy to photograph!

Free Balloons

Its been awhile. I know. Just busy busy busy
like every other photographer, mom, and wife!
There happened to be a party going on at the clubhouse
where this session took place. Lucky for us there were
free balloons!

My WEBSITE IS UP!!!!!

I just wanted to say:
YEAH YEAH YEAH! FINALLY!
My new website is up and running.
Go take a look and tell me what you think!
www.aprilhaymorephoto.com

The Dryden Family

What an adorable family! I just feel so lucky to be able to photograph such beautiful children! I get to do it a few times a month!!!! Our session started about an hour before sunset and I used my 50mm 1.4 the entire time. The girls had on these darling vintage like dresses their mom got at Target. Just one more reason to love Target! I love the look of the dresses in the dry desert landscape!

The Windsor Family

I had a fantastic photo session with the Windsor family a few weekends ago. It was the first cloudy day I can remember in a VERY LONG TIME! Clouds are always a bonus here in Arizona when shooting outside! These were taken at a Riparian Reserve and it was so fun to just let the kids run around and be themselves. I am really enjoying my on location shoots! (Jolena is an interior designer and moving to the Colorado Springs area in May. She is talented and affordable. Click on her name to email her.)

Trip to Mexico

We had an incredible time in Mazatlan, Mexico and now I am just trying to ignore the fact that my body still thinks its on a boat. I have been "rocking" all day long. Maybe its the sea sickness meds wearing off! Just wanted to share a few pics! We stayed at the El Cid Marina Hotel. That's me parasailing. My husband accidently pushed a button somewhere on my sister's camera that we borrowed, so all those pics came out in sepia. He caught a 160 lbs. marlin (its up to about 200 lbs. now) and we ate it grilled for dinner! I'd never kissed a fish before, and since I was already doing so many "firsts" on the trip, I thought I would give it a try. Quite slimy. Wouldn't recommend it!

My Lack of Blogging

Oh my, Oh my! It has been quite awhile since I have posted some fun photos! I am off to Mazatlan, Mexico today for a few days of relaxation with my husband. I will post some photos when I get back! PROMISE! I have had some really fun photo sessions lately. Can't wait to show you! Oh, and I have been working hard on my new website........maybe that is why there has been a lack of postings! My plan is for it to go live sometime next week. It is very close to being completed!

The Mazyck Family

I feel soooo lucky to get the chance to capture moments in families lives. This is one fun family. Thank you Mazyck family for being so relaxed about putting your couch in the cul-de-sac and front yard! Don't the girls have the cutest hair!

Park at noon

I took these today at noonish at the park. High Sun. I didn't know photos could turn out like this if they were taken in the middle of the day! Thank you Audrey for the light assignment!

Fun Fun Fun

I had a really fun photo shoot with the Babbitt family this weekend. Think playing, crying, being shy, laughing, making fun, make believe, dressing up,blowing bubbles, orange grove. This describes my photo shoot.

The Garner Family

I had my first newborn shoot of the year today. She wasn't really interested in sleeping, until I left that is. I must be the life of the party even to a one week old:) Thank you Garner Family for letting me come stay, play, and continously put that big black lens in your face for a few hours today!
Fuji S2 50mm1.4......ISO 400-1600, speed 125