Love helping out a friend/colleague of mine who just happens to cut my son's hair.... do my makeup and hair occasionally.... and offer a great opportunity to participate in decorating her new salon opening within the next few weeks.... Miss Juanita took care of styling, hair, and makeup for this session..... and considering the diversity of the models, what a treat for me to get the chance to capture their unique beauty....  can't wait to see some of these on her walls....

love taking pictures of beautiful women....

I remember when i first met her.... she was an intern at the intensive outpatient substance abuse program...I still work at, and now she does too... she was funky, fun, laid back and easy to relate to... we quickly found out we shared an interest in photography and became good friends...and still are!  also, we were both trying to get pregnant...  we worked together for nearly a year, I ended up having my first and then back to back my 2nd.... and she was still playing around with the idea of having a baby.... and then it happened!  Surely it is all in Gods timing.... and I am so happy for her and Zack to be welcoming in their little baby C in just a few short weeks...  loved the shower, awesome theme w/all the books and wonderful family and friends... another laid back, "Tara" style event...   can't wait to hear her birth story and snap away at that little adorable baby growing in her belly... Enjoy!

ps. considering how much she has helped with both my maternity and newborn sessions...and mommy and me...and family... I will owe her many many sessions in the future... i planted the seed for a wild flower mommy and me just yesterday...  gonna love it!

Here is the link to the entire gallery for downloading and prints...   http://poeticip.zenfolio.com/p1068155250

A quick Mommy and Me session in the beauty God has created... yellows, oranges, purples....  absolutely beautiful...and having a family of lovely ladies to photograph.... makes it serene...  this season of wild flowers only comes once a year and the last time I was at this particular spot was when my baby girl was only 6 months old.... so blessed to be able to freeze in time the joy of motherhood for years to enjoy ahead... for myself, and other lovely mothers...

A Pastor flying in from California...a grand mother flying in from Ecuador...a hyped up bridal party... several dozen friends and family joining in to celebrate and love love love... the best combination for these two love birds to make that final commitment... a sacred commitment to one another... the heavy winds allowed for some fun shots and nicely settled right before ceremony time...  overall beautiful wedding and am feeling honored to have been there to witness and capture it behind the lens....  congrats Paul and Nicole.... may you celebrate many many anniversaries for years to come... 

to see the full gallery:  http://poeticip.zenfolio.com/p304713197

-Sincerely,

Cassandra Barry

Nerves.... racing thoughts.... can't wait.... anxious to use the light and get the best shots.... all my thoughts as I prepare for these two weddings... back to back... praying i don't catch my kids colds!  serenity now!  

time is ticking!!! countdown has begun...  these two couples, both unique and equally exciting... looking forward to this weekend!

Pleasantly surprised was my first experience upon arriving at Margaret T Hance Park.... considering the last time I visited this park was in search for homeless mentally ill people... oh the joys of SMI case management... but not this day!  Had a great time and enjoyed taking in the wonderful tree and lush foliage and the grass... the grass!!!  Green and fluffy grass!  Totally cool that the city seeded it to keep it nice and green...  We had Big fun with this Big Family... that happens to be my extended family as well... on my Tata's side.. Miss Tia Ruth is my Tata's sister...  and being able to capture their gift to her... a family photo and preparation for her big party was an honor... good job guys and Feliz Cumpleanos Tia! next up...party time!

One more team down....several yet to go.  Sat in on a team meeting different than my own... was a nice treat. This team is made up of nearly all seasoned case managers...  strong team... straight forward to the point... just how i like it! and the fresh baked goodies weren't bad either!  few more teams to capture and we'll add to our SWO Welcome wall... saving lives people... one case manager at a time!