first maternity shoot.

My friend and neighbor, Shaniqua, contacted me a few days ago, and asked me if I would do a maternity shoot for her. She explained to me that her roommate, who is not and was never pregnant, has these silly maternity pants that she likes to wear (you know, the ones with the strap that goes all the way up your stomach), and Shaniqua thought they were beyond hilarious, and she also likes to wear them, with a bean bag shoved into them. So, of course, I gladly agreed to shoot her and her pregnant self, and congratulated her on her success!

Aren't these the worst? I was going for a cliche, stereotypical maternity shoot. Although I didn't have a black back drop, and Shaniqua was fully covered, and not wearing a black sheet, I think these are pretty legit! Sorry to all those stereotypical maternity photographers...

*Disclaimer: Shaniqua is not really pregnant.*

the lake.

This lake is about 20 minutes away from my parents' house, and I go there every now and then to take pictures of it, because I love it just so gosh darn much! These pictures are from 2 or 3 different shoots of the same lake. I can't wait until it's warm so I can go up there again! It's too cold right now! Brrr.

sara and ashley.

For Christmas, my little sister, Sara, asked me to photograph her and her best friend, Ashley. So I made a hand-written coupon that said, "One free photoshoot with Megan," and gave it to her for Christmas. Last Sunday (February 28th) we went to work.
Sara and Ashley met through a mutual friend, a year or two ago, and have been best friends ever since. They're both 16 (well, Sara will be 16 in a couple of weeks) and love to have fun. Both of their relationship status says they are married to each other, so I guess that means they're pretty serious. Cute girls!

I wish I looked this pretty when I was their age.