{The Hendricks Family}

How great are my friends? I was itching to try a session with people in downtown Chandler.

It's so cute down there, with lots of color and a urban features. I shamelessly bribed subjects

with the promise of photos, and they showed up! These guys -- Patti, Jason, Barb, and Gavin

-- were an absolute pleasure to spend time with. Of course, I knew they would be going in. :)

This was a great experience for me, and I learned some logistical things that'll make it

easier next time. Chandler gave us more background options than we had a chance to get

to in an hour -- a fountain, greenery, texture, color, tables, pillars, green grass, and more.

It was perfect. I'll definitely go back!

The best part is that I got to help the Hendricks continue their story in photos.

From pregnancy ... to birth ... to family. This was my first time photographing Patti.

I hope I get the chance to work with her again. She's gorgeous and a real natural.

I tried some new editing techniques this time, and the prints that I got in the mail looked awesome. I was so pleased and proud to give them to my friends. I also tried some things

afterwards that I'll continue to do with photo clients. Just nice, little surprises to go

with my delivery. I'm starting to create a system here. :)

Thank you, Patti, for helping me arrange this. You're the best!