This couple is totally adorable. They trusted me completely as I moved them around to different areas I had set up in my house. I had wanted to do some outdoor photos, but the humidity was brutal. So we made it happen inside.
Here's my favorite. Perfect light coming in from a glass door. Perfect pose from mama. Perfect pink dress to celebrate the arrival of a baby girl.
I'm not sure I can explain exactly how cute they are.
Close in age, they are close friends, too.
She wanted a portrait with her bunny. I complied. Then I got one without the bunny for Mom. I aim to please.
One of my favs. She's just so cute. And was so happy to show me her room.
Another fav. This boy loves his basketball. I wasn't going to miss a chance to show that.
He was super-sweet and attentive.
And was happy to see that Mom and Dad were still there.
After awhile, though, he sacked out. I love it when babies go to sleep because you can pose them and they are relaxed and don't mind all the futzing around with their parts. His parents assured me that once this kid was out, he was out. And they were right. We flipped him all around and he was like a rock. He woke up briefly before I left and I was able to give him a squeeze goodbye. And then I'm sure he fell back asleep. Lucky kid.
Sometimes, during these lonnnggg summer afternoons, I need to come up with creative ideas for the girls. A few weeks ago I came up with drawing the bare outline of a scene and adding thought bubbles. The first one was just a person with a bubble. The second one was two butterflies, with bubbles. Today, I went all out and did a beach scene with four people. I copy them onto cardstock and hand them over. Later this afternoon I'll post the final creations. And feel free to print this one out.
Clearly they are a happy family. All in love with each other.
While little L got used to the idea of some stranger pointing a big, black camera at her, I took Dad outside. I tell parents all the time that I'm going to do some photos of them whether they like it or not. Because even though they don't think they need an updated portrait, once they have it, they will find ways to use it.
I can't tell you how many of my photos become Facebook profile pics.
Luckily, my new little buddy warmed up to me. Especially when I asked to see her room.
According to Mom, this photo is exactly what they look like as a family. She loves it.
And have you ever see a cuter kid? Seriously delicious.
And oh-so-beautiful.
I think this one is my favorite. I'm picturing a giant canvas, right over this little bench in their living room. Heck. I might have to get my own canvas of this one.
These sessions are all about feeling good about yourself. I photographed both women at their homes and spent about 90 minutes with each. Shortly they will both get a 6x6-inch flush mount album as part of their session. They can also order prints and other products from their galleries.
I was very excited to present their galleries to them and they were both very happy with the results. This session is great for someone who wants a gift album to give to someone special (think his birthday, your anniversary, an engagement present), but it's also great to give yourself. How often in your life do you put yourself center stage and make it all about you? Probably not as much as you need to.
Within a day she got these (and some others) and was able to make her choices for ordering. And did I mention she was thrilled?
I was too. I'm always happy to add some more cute kids to my portfolio. Mission accomplished.
He looks rather solemn above, but he was in a wonderful mood and otherwise smiley. I just happen to like solemn sometimes.
Again, I love to involve parents in their children's photos. Years from now she'll remember just how it felt to hold him, and he will see just how much she loves him.
And they'll all get to laugh about this.
And they were wonderful. This sweet girl was not all that into the picture-taking thing, until I brought out my cool little chair. Then she was all about posing.
We met one weekday morning and had Dad join us for the beginning, before he had to head off to work.
Mom really wanted a family photo, and this one was my favorite. I have a feeling that baby is only going to get cuter.
And she did.
I dearly love photographing babies, but I always make sure to spend time with big sisters who are adjusting to changes in their households. T told me later that she was just so happy with the way I captured her daughter's expressions.
Now, about that baby. The foot shot is essential. Don't you want to eat those toes? Or is that just me?
And I love getting an image of babies in their rooms. He'll be out of that crib before you know it. Just like his big sister.
Now this big boy is two. And gorgeous. Look at that hair. I took one photo of the back of his head just so his mom could always remember those gorgeous curls.
I loved his outfit. Those blues and greens go so well with an outdoor location. Plus they just suited his personality.
I had to be quick with this one. He didn't stay still for long. I think I captured him anyway.
Most parents are content to let their babies take the spotlight, but I always manage to convince them to into an image or two. So what if you haven't done your hair and makeup? I promise that one day you will be so happy to have a photo of you and your child.
Dads are especially notorious for having something else to do when the camera comes out. And yet ... how sweet will this be at this little boy's wedding rehearsal dinner video?
