Somewhere Over the Rainbow Rogers Children Photographer

Monday night we had yet another sudden thunderstorm come up. Ballgames were delayed then canceled, and the kids were antsy from having to sit in the van waiting on a decision and then waiting to pick up Paxon from wrestling. As we were driving home, the sun approached the horizon in the west and escaped it's cloud cover, celebrating with a stunning rainbow in the east.

I was tired and it was still drizzling, so I was tempted to just tell the kids to look out the window, and then drive on. But, how many rainbows have I passed by, and how many more would there be before my children are grown. So, I pulled over, grabbed the camera and offered an open invitation to the van o' kiddos for a photo op with a rainbow.


Rainbows. Are they significant because they are rare? Beautiful? A symbol of promise? For me, they are yet another reminder that time is fleeting. A reminder to stop. Look. Love. Absorb. Enjoy. A reminder that the world will make it without you for a few moments while you celebrate the art of life.

A Reminder Northest Arkansas Professional Photographer

I can be indecisive about pictures of my own children. With clients, I have a specific look and mood that I am shooting and post processing each image for, and I work toward that goal. With my children, I like to experiment, and sometimes I'm unsure if I'm happy with the results. This particular portrait, I couldn't decide how much I liked it. Sometimes I'm too close to the technical side of the portrait, especially when I'm fresh from the working on it, and I don't connect with the emotional side immediately.

Well, during the lab special I shared with you a few weeks ago, I decided on a whim to order the one below as a wall portrait. The processing and delivery of this picture was quite delayed, and to be quite honest I had forgotten I'd ordered it. So, when I opened it, I was expecting a client portrait. But instead was surprised by my own children, and it took my breath away. And made me cry.

Now, bear with me here, I'm not trying to self promote, it really has nothing to do with that. It is just at that moment, I saw this with my 'Momma eyes' not my photographer eyes. I saw Canon's little hands clasping Bella's, as he couldn't stand yet. I recalled their giggles and squeals as they played and danced. I remembered Bella's unbridled excitement when she saw the field of dandelions. The evening was pastel and serene and calm, and filled with kid joy and laughter. I chose to process this image dreamy and vintage, as I hoped to always remember it.



Time is so fleeting. I am reminded over and over. I cannot tell you how thankful as a mom I am to have this portrait. Canon is walking well now; who knows if we ever will find another field of dandelions this grand, or even if we did, would Bella still be an age to be excited about it any more? Flowers bloom and fade in days, children grow up in what feels like the same amount of time.

Invest in having custom professional portraits taken of your children. Find a photographer that you are moved by what they see and capture in life. Hire them to save these fleeting moments forever; they are too precious not to.

2011 HHS Senior Mary Kate

Warm evening +beautiful light + gorgeous girl =





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Happy Birthday Baby!

Oh my goodness, this little one is just peaches and cream! Brian and Kylie, I so enjoyed spending the morning with you. I hope you enjoy the sneak peak of your little porcelain doll baby!

Rogers Heritage High School Finest

Well, another amazing senior that is going to enter the world in a few weeks. If the caliber of character that I have encountered represents Heritage High School's inaugural class as a whole, they are ones to watch!

Dalton is soft spoken, quick to smile, and never without a warm welcome and kind word. His relationship with his family and girlfriend are natural, and I truly enjoyed being with him.

Jared 2010 Rogers Heritage High School Senior

Jared and I headed out in the drizzle on Saturday for his senior photo shoot. I think many passersby thought we were slightly crazed being out in the rain...but I think we would have been crazy NOT to.

Jared and his Mom were up to anything, so we wound our way downtown for some industrial shots, and to Lake Atalanta to finish up with a bit of green.

With Gina's creative flair and attention to detail, I felt like I had my own personal assistant with me, and not a mom. I always knew I'd enjoy spending time with her, and my intuition was right. She is a kind, introspective person who loves her family and a bit of adventure.

Jared hasn't much to say, with words anyway...but I think you'll see much is communicated through his pics. It is always a pleasure to be with you, Jared. A true southern gentleman who has a blazing future ahead.

Ty C Senior 2010 Rogers Heritage Senior Photographer

Package deal...intelligence, humor, athleticism, and good looks. Direct all inquiries to TyCol....@...com

(sorry girls, that was a tease, lol)

I've had the pleasure of getting to watch Tyler 'grow up' the last few years as he and Paxon wrestle together. To attest for his diligence and work ethic, let me tell you that last year he wasn't too sure which was the front or the back of his singlet...and this year he brought home a state medal. He's heading to college this year, and he will be designing computers in our car that respond to thoughts, or some uber smart thing like that. For right now, he can keep you highly entertained with calculator.

Without further ado...