Catnap - Three Versions

I love this shot of Grady snoozing on Uncle Ethan's arm.






















I really wanted to get rid of the distracting background, though.






















That wasn't enough. I needed to get rid of the distracting green shirt, too. Sorry, Ethan. :) Now it's perfect! To do this, I used a variety of selection tools and feathered with a radius between 5-25. I touched up with a very soft-edged brush in spots, with a color selected from the background with the dropper tool.

How Sweet the Tiny Feet

19-day-old Grady

Owen Loves Grass

Not only do I love my son's chubby little fingers, I love the lighting in this shot - the bright spot of sun and the deep shadows. We were sitting under a tree and Owen was pulling grass out of the ground. He is a landscaper's nightmare.

Good Book

Miss Elise learning her ABCs... upside down!

Pure Contentment

Grady snuggled up with his dad... snoozing away while the guys watched the football game.

Spiky Hair Club... No Girls Allowed

Boys and Rocks...

What's This?

Owen Posing

What's Up, Mom?

Going to the Playground

Extra Special Delivery

Congratulations to Molly, Ryan and big sister Elise on the arrival of Grady Ryan today, September 9th! We had the pleasure of meeting our new nephew when he was just a few hours old. Here are a few snapshots of Grady.

Hmmm... Interesting...

In the Spotlight

The Bride and Her Bridesmaids

The Groom and His Groomsmen

Portraits of the Bride

What a GORGEOUS bride Susan was. Congratulations to Dan and Susan and thanks so much for inviting me to capture your special day. It was such an honor to be a part of it. I wish I could have taken another 2000 pictures because everything was just so beautiful. I can't say it enough...

These are a few of my favorites just of Susan and her bouquet.

Family Portraits #2

Family Portrait #1

Treasure Hunt

Dukes Up