Archive for January, 2010

It was hard for me to choose a few of my favorites, so here is a bunch!  This little guy was so good, he was happy posing, and then sleeping throughout the photoshoot.  He was already almost a month old, but I figured since he was born early and was about term at the time of the photoshoot he would do the typical curled up “newborn poses”, but nope he didn’t want any of it, freedom baby! So we skipped the baby cocoon and here he is in his birthday suit!

I knitted this Christmas-y hat especially for him because he was born a few days before Christmas! What a special Christmas gift :)

I love it when babies get the relaxed-squishy mouth when they are in a deep sleep.  He has got the most perfect nose-lips-chin combo for this kind of pic.

What a gorgeous mommy!  I know Jenny is going to be a great mom, she is one of those calm, patient and understanding types of people and you can totally see it in this picture.
I remember those newborn nails!  So soft that you can tear them with your fingers, but so sharp they can leave deep scratches.

With daddy.  Did I mention that Jon got Jenny this photo session package as a birthday gift?  What a great idea, so thoughtful and practical.  It’s nice to see a guy that values family photographs and understands how important it is to us moms to have these memories, not only for ourselves but for our kids when they grow up.
I don’t know what Jon is doing to poor little Zach in the second picture, but he’s making such a cute little face I couldn’t resist posting it.

“See ya when I’m 6 months!”

Isn’t this little guy the cutest??  I had to post this one while my daughter naps (finally!! She is either teething or feeling the effects of her 1 -year old shots).  He is wrapped up in the same cloth that we put his mommy in when she was pregnant with him.  I love how the cloth drapes and the rich color, but I think I love his little smile even more.  Gotta go, I hear my daughter waking up now!

-Hurene

mm1:The Basics – Part 1

January 19, 2010

Hello everyone!

I am very excited as this is my very first ‘MAKEUP MONDAY’ post! As some of you may know, makeup for photos is a little different than everyday makeup.  I will explain step by step every Monday how to achieve a very natural look that compliments your own beauty without looking too made up or that the makeup has taken over your face (although sometimes that is fun, but there is always a time and place for that!)

I will start with the ‘basics’ and begin with under eye concealor.

Texture?

You may think, isn’t this just the same as all other kinds of concealor? oh no.  The skin under the eye is thinner than the skin on the rest of your face.  Putting a concealor that is too ‘cakey’ or heavy can really damage the skin around your eye and cause pre-mature wrinkles, and it will also look very unnatural and heavily ‘made up’.Try a concealor specific for under the eye that is moisturizing, light and creamy. You can get concealors that are light, but also full coverage.

Color?

To battle those blues use a ‘salmon’ (pinky/orange) toned concealor first to counteract the blue. Then use a concealor the SAME color as your skin (not lighter!) over top.  Use a concealor brush (synthetic brushes to glide creams smoother), if not use your ring finger and do a light patting motion.  It is amazing the difference you will see in using the salmon color underneath your normal color.  Good thing I haven’t been sleeping well! Perfect for this blog!

haha.. I look concerned don’t I.  Probably thinking (hopefully people read the blog and not just look at this photo and think.. her eye looks weird. haha)

(No photo shop on the face to show the makeup clearly)

Last tip and Trick!

When applying concealor under the eye do not apply right up to the lower lash line, it will only make your eyes appear smaller.  You want a little bit of your natural shadow right under the lash for a more natural look.

Happy concealing!

Elaine of the Hua girls.

p.s. ANY questions on concealing your under eye leave me a comment and I’ll be happy to help if I can!

We had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful baby girl this afternoon.  Can you believe she is only 6 weeks old? Such great focus in her eyes, and she was so strong she could already hold up her head!

Rockin the bandanna.

I love love love the last photo.  A wonderfully loving and beautiful little family.