Toddler Portraits in Our Home Studio

Our good friend Megan brought over her now 19-month-old daughter for some portraits in our home studio. Megan gave the photos as a surprise Christmas gift to daddy Erik.

It's great to see how this little one has grown over the past year and a half!

Thanksgiving-Christmas in St. Johns, AZ

Having families in different states prompts Amanda and I to get creative with how we celebrate the holidays. This past Thanksgiving we also celebrated Christmas in St. Johns, at Amanda's parents'.

Our first night there brought an early dusting of snow, which added to the Christmas feel of things! This is Amanda's grandfather's house.

Some grass in the front yard with a frosting of snow.

Pyracantha berries and snow.

Rocher enjoying a good run over the cold snow. She's never seen this stuff in Phoenix!

Rocher and her buddy Sailor romping around.

Rocher sitting unusually still.

A Christmas tree topper to end all Christmas tree toppers.

One of these things is just like the other.

The world's largest Christmas stockings, courtesy of Monica.

This year Amanda's mom Nellie introduced us to a new Christmas tradition, wreath making. The girls were incredibly talented and came up with some award-worthy designs. I, on the other hand, will probably just stick to photographing the completed wreaths! :) (Guess which one's mine.)

Amanda, Monica, and Nellie, and their finished creations.



Contemporary Silver and 18K Gold Jewelry by Suzanna DiMarco

It's been almost exactly a year since I first met Suzanna and discovered her beautiful jewelry designs. This year she brought several new silver and 18K gold pieces for me to photograph. Her ring designs are especially cool as they consist of three interlocking pieces that combine to form a unique whole. You can browse more of Suzanna's work on her website.

All designs are copyright ©2010, Suzanna DiMarco.