Captured

Happy Birthday, Timothy!

Two years ago, Mom and Dad brought Lillian for her one year old session. She was docile, easy-going, and stayed put where you put her. Well, not-so-much with brother, Timothy. He was on-the-move, opinionated, and had no desire to have his picture taken. Lillian was not in the mood for the camera either so Mom, Dad, and I worked very hard to get pics. Once we got to the birthday part of the session, it was a piece of cake! (pun intended)  Look how much daughter looks like Mom and son looks like Dad. Amazing!

  This is how the shoot went.

Double Blessings

Twins! I wanted twins, and I have wished them on my children, but God did not seem to think we needed them. So, I really had fun photography Carter and Nora with their big brother and mom and dad.  Big brother, Robbie, was so sweet with the babies and so cooperative with me. Thank you for allowing me to photograph your beautiful family. These images just ooze "sweet".

We worked really hard trying to get a "feet" picture, but Carter was waking up and wasn't at all interested in having his feet photographed. Nora continued to sleep - even through the shower her brother provided!

One Lucky Girl!

This beautiful baby girl is blessed with parents who truly enjoy her, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching the interaction between the three of them. They played, snuggled, and talked. Ava was much more interested in toys than the camera, and she had just discovered the joy of pushing her tongue against her teeth and lips. She also got really sleepy about half-way through the session, so we had to be very creative to get the images.  

One of My Favorite Families

I have been photographing this family for almost four years, and I love them.  The kids are adorable, the parents are a photog's dream, AND they look good in pictures!  I wish I could videotape a shoot of this family to use as an example. They take their cues from me, give me free reign on working with the kids, and stay relaxed whether they think I am getting good pics or not.  The kids never feel pressured to perform.  This time I had some surprises. I figured I would have to wear my track shoes to keep up with Colton, but he was so enamored with the flowers that he was easy. Sophia, who is usually the easy one, was very active, and she's at the age where the silly smiles come out. But..... we got them!

Maggie Jane - Three Going on Thirty

Maggie Jane turned three in April. Three years ago we feared we would never see one birthday; now we praise God with each one she celebrates. This little gal has an understanding of life and a compassion for the injured or sick that surpasses that of some adults. I frequently find myself asking her, "Just how old are you, Maggie"?  To say "Maggie enjoys life" is quite the understatement. This little gal lives each moment to the fullest, and her animated expressions keep me chuckling. Last week we took her to Shaw's for her three year old pics. She definitely controlled the shoot, and I had to work very hard to get the pics.

Evangeline Kait - Four Photo Shoots Later

 I am "Mammie" to six other beautiful and unique children. Each one has added a new dimension to our family, and Evie will be no different. While I am enjoying each day with her, there is part of me that is anxious to know what unique qualities will blossom in her. Trent and Maggie are so gentle with her and have adjusted rather well to having a new sister. Monday I will be my first day of babysitting all three kids, so we will see how well I have adjusted!! 

I have thoroughly enjoyed capturing her first days - perhaps, too much! She came home on Wednesday and I had her in the studio on Thursday!  Saturday I photographed at their house.On Sunday we trotted the whole family to Shaw's for outdoor pics. We took traditional newborn pics a few days later.My enthusiasm resulted in lots of editing for me, but wonderful pics for mom and dad.

She is now a month old, and it is time for more pics!!

A Baby Girl! Welcome Aubrey Jane!

Watching the families of my clients grow is one of the many joys of my job. After their second son was born, mom and dad said their family was complete.  But.... they changed their minds and now they have a beautiful baby girl. And... I had the privilege of taking her newborn pics at FIVE days old. Her brothers were so sweet with her, and I think she already has her daddy wrapped around her finger. Meet Aubrey Jane...

 

From Tomboy to All Girl - Michelle

Michelle is another of my former students; she had to endure me through both fifth and sixth grades. Then my daughter was her soccer coach for two or three years so I attended most of their games.  Michelle was all business when it came to sports. She had little patience for her team mates who took time to ogle the guys and worry about their hair.  While she is still an excellent soccer player, she has definitely moved in the girly direction! She primps, wears makeup, and squeals! Her soccer team also came away as State Champs this year!

Shelly - All Grown Up

I am so fortunate to be able to photograph senior pics of guys and gals I have had as students in years past. Spending that time with them gives me an opportunity to see what they are like as young adults and to learn what they hope to do with their lives from this point.  Shelly is one of those gals. I have known her since second or third grade, had her in class in fifth and sixth grades, and chatted with her once in a while through her high school years. Now she is all grown up and headed off to college. I had fun taking her pics, and I wish her the best.