Boy Bandemia -- Not Your Average Boy Band

March 2012 I was given a new position at Laupus Library.  I moved from my little cubicle on the 2nd floor up to an office on the 4th floor.  NEVER did I know that becoming Laupus Library's Collection Development Coordinator would lead me to meeting some pretty awesome guys. 

As Beth (my new awesome boss lady) and I were getting situated into our new offices we noticed that a group of PA students liked to study right outside our offices.  We didn't really know what to think at first about these guys.  Were they going to be quiet little studious boys or were they going to be the typical annoying boys?  Yep you guessed it... Typical annoying boys is right!  Sometimes they talk about their families, sometimes they talk about their classmates, sometimes they make all sorts of bodily noises and sometimes they actually study.

One day I overheard them talking about their current topic of study... Poop!  After hearing them talking about all the different kinds of poop that existed I finally had to say something.  They were shocked to know that I was even listening... I mean come on how could you not listen to boys talking about poop?  Ever since that day they haven't shut up... but it's OK I kind of like it.  Without them being up here on the 4th floor the silence would kill me.  I look forward to them being up here studying, but instead of me listening to their conversations I actually get to join in on them.

These guys had a fun project to create for one of their classes this summer.  They had to come up with a presentation for Quitting Smoking and the sky was the limit when it came to creativity.  They decided they would become a boy band... Boy Bandemia that is.  They rewrote the lyrics to "I Want It That Way" by the Backstreet Boys and turned it into "I'll Quit But Not Today" by Boy Bandemia.  Not only did they decide to write these lyrics they took their vocals to the studio where they recorded their smash hit.  Once they found out about my photography skills we both knew that a photo shoot had to happen. 

I've had a blast working on this project with the guys.  They truly are a blast to be around and I hope you enjoy these pictures as much as I enjoyed taking them.

I've included their AMAZING video for your viewing pleasure... Their goal is to go viral, so let's make it happen!!!!

Oh and if you go to the Doctor's one day and one of these guys walks into your exam room I wouldn't be too alarmed -- They actually study and I think just maybe they know what they are doing!

Here is their album artwork...

Front Cover of Album

Back Cover of Album

Photo Shoot Pictures

 Music Video

Where has the time gone?

My dear friends, Nate and Kasey, asked me to shoot their precious baby boy Ben's 6 month photos.  Of course I said yes considering I've been taking pictures of him since he was just a few weeks old.  I can't believe that 6 months has already passed since they had this little guy.  Which means in another week my little one will be 6 months.  These boys are growing so fast before you know it I will be taking his 1 year photos.  I'm so happy I can capture these moments in Ben's life for his mommy and daddy so they can always hold on to these precious moments.

Happy 31st Tater Todd

So I'm a little late posting this but I'm posting it now and that's all that matters.  The same night we celebrated Sawyers birthday (previous post) we also celebrated my friend Todd's birthday.  This was the second annual beer tasting in honor of the birthday boy.  Everyone brings a 6 pack of beer then we sample them all not knowing what they are.  Then we rate them and make silly comments about them.  FYI I brought the fave beer... TommyKnocker Maple Nut Brown.  It was AAAAAMAZING!

Happy First Birthday Sawyer!

Remember this cute couple that was expecting a baby?

Remember when they had this little guy?

That little guy just turned one!  He had a pirate themed birthday party designed by his crafty momma.  The food was great and the company was even better.  Sawyer got to enjoy his birthday cake, although it took some time, he finally dug into that bad boy.  He loved it.  After the sugar was consumed it was time to open presents... Well his momma opened presents while the sugared up one year old ran wild :) 

I LOVE YOU SAWYER! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Mac and Paley

I got the chance to shoot the cutest one year old little boy a few weeks ago.  His name is Mac and he's the cutest thing you've ever seen.  He wasn't too sure about me or the camera at first.  After he realized the camera wasn't so scary we had a lot of fun.  His mom wanted to do a smash the cake session since he just turned one.  Mac just isn't the smash the cake kind of guy he would rather take a few bites and move on. We got some cute shots of him with his cake though.  Paley is Mac's pretty older sister.  This girl has model potential... the camera loves her and she LOVES the camera!  I had such a blast with these kids and and their mom Michelle.