hocus outta focus: It's August and I Haven't Blogged Yet!

It's August and I Haven't Blogged Yet!

I'll just start by saying that summer is KICKING MY ASS! And I'm afraid if I don't blog something soon a few of you might track me down and do the same thing (Monica). Oh! Ummmm, did I just blog that outloud?

The August issue of Her Life Magazine is here. I saw this issue in print for the first time at our pediatrician's office the other day. That was kind of a trip!

Our GORGEOUS cover girl Jennifer Vannatta-Fisher is someone I'm lucky enough to call a client and a friend. I've shot her family twice before and just adore them all. Not only is Jennifer beautiful (and rockin' that teeny tiny little baby bump of hers), but she's an incredibly inspiration gal. She and two of her brothers own VANBROS and Associates. They run the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants in five states. Jen is a former Miss Kansas herself and has made a career out of inspiring and motivating young women do to great things. We had such a blast shooting this whole series. Click to see it bigger. I still haven't figured out what the heck is up with Typepad...

Seriously! Who looks this good when they're preggers? Three words for ya. SO. NOT. FAIR. Love ya, Jen!

Also shot for the August issue are clothes from the fabulous Girl Boutique, in Hawthorne Plaza. I had the pleasure of meeting owner Megan Albers at a Her Life party this week. She's such a doll and has an amazing sense of style.

Some of these images were shot at Shine Spa, which is so beautifully decorated I could almost move in! (Or just open a studio there.) I think I may have posted a few of these before so forgive me for any repeats. Not only were the clothes and the location gorgeous, but so was our model, Cassie of Exposure, Inc. Cassie is probably one of my all time favorite models. She's just so naturally beautiful. Thanks for an amazing shoot, Cassie. I hope to work with you again soon!