London U.K. Finally

I finally got around (FOUND!) the London footage.  We went to London in the  fall (2007).  It was all expense paid (except my food) because it was a "business trip" through Spinvox (Jessie's old employer). 

There was not too much footage.  Not nearly as much as Italy - I guess Jessie got it all out of her system...

Good Times...

"He' going to be a BASEBALL PLAYER!"

This one is my favorite.  You can tell me again and again that all I take pictures of are close ups of his face...  It is just just so hard not too!

He absolutely loves his mom!!  He throws his hands up in the air and just smiles!  She also can get him to cuddle.  He doesn't cuddle with me - he just gets super hyper and excited.  I think I need to start being a little more mellow with him.  

I used to hate going to braves games almost as much as I hated going to Stone Mountain.  But now I am can go to a game, hang out, and have fun.  I am not going crazy here - I still wont watch the game.  I can just hold on conversations better, take pictures, and just chill now.  All that to say - Peyton does look good in a baseball cap - Maybe he;s going to be a BASEBALL PLAYER?!

Pman Video

Here is yet another random video from the Valencia Home.  You would think that having no cable would be unbearable in the time and age that we live in.  I have actually found it refreshing.  Refreshing in the sense that I don't (or cant) run to the T.V. every time I get "bored" or am waiting on Jessie to get ready.  Instead I will do some work, play or take pictures of Peyton, or make video's like the one below!  Anyways, Peyton loves to take pictures...  He likes to drool, roll over, and play.  Sounds like a dog, but I promise he acts like a human!

When T.V. is not an option...

And yet another video which proves that you don't need TV to have fun!!  

For the Peyton Fans:  Sorry - he was asleep

Peyton 2.16.09

Peyton and I were on our way to take a shower (I wore my swimsuit) when Jessie had a great idea to take a picture of me holding him.  I posed him and myself next to a wall and shot a flash against the wall (to blow out everything except us).

Here are a few of the shots that were taken

This is my favorite.  I think he is just so cute!  Jessie thinks he has the "cutest tooshers ever"

Baby Portrait 2009

Here is a two week old I had the opportunity to photograph this week.  

Here is an example of a Baby announcement I made for this family.  They can buy in increments of 25 at a relatively cheap cost.

this chair was in a back room not being used in the regular house.  It was perfect for this shoot!

Simply asked them if they had a bowl that she could fit in.  She was a bit fussy with the bowl.  Actually a little fussy then entire shoot - but not too bad.

One of the first captures I go.

Superbowl - off camera flash

EXAMPLE OF OFF CAMERA FLASH.

The superbowl party was a blast!  We had a ton of students, their friends, as well as some siblings and parents.  It was probably close to 75 people at the house.  I brought my ghetto rigged off camera flash equipment to play around with during the night.  Here are a few pictures using he equipment.

Here i put the flash directly behind Zach.  I bounced it against the wall.

My off camera light it directly behind them on this shot.  It gives a sense of  3 dimension to get the outline of them lit up. 

Here is just an example of the off camera flash.  I put i on the chest and pointed it straight up.  It allowed me to use my on camera flash as fill.

Senior pictures

I cant tell you enough how much fun it was taking these pictures of Amanda and Nicole.  They are two seniors who are in my youth group.   They are fun loving, best friends, and very photogenic!  

I took them to an abandoned shack/house/barn.  Still not sure which one it was.  It made for great pictures though.

I am totally loving this new location I found.  it has lakes, gazeboes, picnic tables, flowers (in the summer and spring of course), and a ton of greenery!
Here is a wide shot of the gazebo.
Some more in the gazeebo.  I had to blow out the background becuase the sun was BEATING down on her from behind.  I think it worked out though.
This is the front of the neighborhood (pond, waterfall, and greenery!)

Peyton Valencia 22 weeks

First of all I want to tell you how excited I am that I figured out how to do some off camera flash using my 430EX flash.  It took some "ghetto riggin" -  but I did it.  I had to cut some cords, splice some wires,  and add a 1/4 stereo jack to one end in order to have the receiver be plugged into the 430EX.  Anyways - here are some PMAN pics.

This is just to show you my off camera flash (also had an ON camera flash).  I also made a small softbox out of an old folgers can, a tshirt, and some gaffers tape (seen in this picture - well, sort of)

The Peytonator is smiling all the time now.  He loves to hang out with Jessie.  He also loves it when I am super energetic with him.  He is such a great baby.

More smiles.

A TYPICAL Peyton look.  This is his "whats going on over there" look.

He sucks on his fingers constantly!

NOTE to family:  You can save any of these pictures to your computer!  Simply right click on the picture and pick "SAVE AS"

Peyton is getting old!

My little boy is getting so old. (And Big!)    He has recently been dealing with a pretty nasty cough and ear ache.    The Doctor said that his neck muscles need to be stretched out (he likes to favor his left side) - SO - jessie and I have been stretching his neck and just making it easier for him to straighten out his little head.  He is in the 50-75% for his weight (i believe he is like 16lbs)  and the doctor said you cant even tell that he was a month early.  We call him Biggen, Funk Master P, Peytonator (our Fav!), Mr. P, P-man, P.I. (isaac), Little Man, and Chunkers.  Who would have thought we would have so many names for such a little boy!

Peyton loves sticking out his tongue.  When he laughs, smiles, and just because - he sticks it out!  He is grabbing things more and more each day, will hold your finger, giggles, laughs, and is definitely aware of his surroundings.  

Jessie loves staying home with him and taking care of him.  He is a little mommy's-boy.  We will have to change that later. :)

**MOBILE UPLOAD**

Here is Peytons Christmas present to mom.  I painted a large canvas grey (with black) and then splatter painted it, and then had the Nator (another name for him :)) walk on it and put his hands on it with orange paint.

Random Picture:  Kevin, Matthew, Jessie, and I all wen tot the elevation concert a few weeks back.  Elevation is a great band and put on a great show.  Here we are taking a picture with the drummer (Stephen Bailey:  Great friend from high school) - Jessie and I had Stephen over for dinner two days before the concert - it was a great time!