The { M } Family’s Portraits

Getting a big group together for family photos, makes for the most special images.  It is always difficult to combine schedules and choose a location, but when you make it happen the result is a group of photos that can be treasured as a family timepiece.

We just recently photographed new baby Ryan as he came into this world to the most loving family; now we have had the opportunity to gather together with not only his mom, dad, brother and sister, but also is grandma, grandpa, aunt, uncle and cousin.  Everyone was in high spirits as they arrived for the session - laughing and joking and preparing to join together as a group.  It could not be more obvious that we were only days from the Christmas holiday!

Last year, we brought my family together for an afternoon of group photos similar to these and I cannot explain how much I treasure the photo that hangs on my wall from that session.  It is everyone I love standing side-by-side; something to remind me of the special times we share and all the memories we have built together. <3

The { T } Family’s Fall Portraits

There is something so wonderful about outdoor family sessions in the fall.  It is as though the day becomes less about standing and smiling, and more about playing in the leaves and exploring a new place with little ones.  Evan and Jocelyn were just as sweet as could be for their session.  Evan was all energy, wanting to decide exactly where we were going and taking us there himself.  Jocelyn was sweet and cuddly and tough - we couldn’t believe how well she did with the chilly weather.  We created a collection of family photos as well as mommy and me and daddy and me photos and a few of the kiddos by themselves.  Near the end Evan was running out of steam and was ready to be held and warmed up by daddy and baby girl was falling asleep in mommy’s arms.  It was great getting to see this family again and getting to know the cute little tots who made them a family!

Gabe Turns One Year!

Never have I seen a little one as happy and excited as Gabe.  He is just a naturally cheerful kid, smiley and energetic - it was such a pleasure getting to know him and his mother for one year photos.  When they arrived, I couldn’t believe how adorable his outfit was with the little cuffed dress shirt and bright Avengers tie - he is the cutest, tiniest comic book geek we’ve ever seen.  Gabe loved doing cake smash photos and was not shy about digging in.  Sometimes we need to assist our birthday boys in getting messy, but Gabe didn’t need any help; he did it all on his own! Happy First Birthday, Gabe!

{ Carter Turns Two Years! }

Carter is such a funny little guy - he is smart and talkative and spends his sessions making us laugh out loud.  Two year sessions are usually spent chasing our little subjects around and trying to keep their attention for that fraction of a second that creates a beautiful photograph.  With Carter it was nothing like that.  He watched the people around us with rapt attention, he followed all our posing directions exactly, and he found a way to be a part of each game we started.  Even with catching a little bug at daycare, he found a way to tough it out and be a perfect little model.  Happy two year Birthday, Carter!

Welcome, New Baby Morgan!

I can't even explain how much I love newborn photos.  There is such a sweetness to being one of the first people to see this brand new life, so tiny and perfect.  Morgan Jean was seven days old for her session, and spent the whole time in a deep slumber letting us wiggle, pose and wrap her any way we needed.  She did such a good job for us, as did big brother, Carter who joined us for the beginning of the session.  So many congratulations to the {K} Family on the arrival of their little girl!

Axle is Growing Up!

It's always so exciting to have little ones back who we have known since newborn photos.  Axle is one of those kiddos; he is such a blast and has so much personality.  Posing for photos was not his main goal last week, instead he wanted to spend the session helping us set up and take down equipment.  With all that enthusiasm, he would make a great mini intern.  ;)  He did an awesome job for us, especially at an age that is usually the hardest for boys!  It is amazing to me how grown up he seems; he is so smart and expresses himself so well that I'm sure people always mistake him for older than he is.  It was a joy seeing him and his beautiful family again!

{ Introducing New Baby Ariella! }

We love finding families who are looking for exactly what like best: babies who are only days old, handmade outfits and hairpieces, and sweet, sleepy images.  The beauty is in combining these details in a way that shows all the precious, little expressions and tiny little lips, toes and fingers.  Tamra brought along such beautiful outfits for her new baby Ariella, as well as the cutest matching set for her other three children.  My very favorite is the feathered diaper cover and hairpiece - this little girl is a 1920s movie star!

Ariella did such a good job - she wanted to be wrapped up tight and kept warm, and each time she fell asleep, it was a deep and peaceful sleep (which made posing that much easier for us).  We also got a chance to play with Avery, Aiden and Alexis for awhile, which was fun for us.  We brought out the simplest block set and they were thoroughly entertained - coming up with new ways to put them together, and new rules to make the game more complicated.  I love how children really show their personalities as they interact.  Congratulations to Tamra and Chad on their beautiful little girl and growing family!