In Came The Storm!
The very first look Quinn gave me was an adorable, coy little smile. I should have known that he had the tools to reel me in! Those curls, his big eyes, that smile and even the missing front tooth are enough to make you melt.
At just 18 months old, Quinn really was a rock star at baby’s maternity session. He struck poses, smiled his big grin and even interacted with Mommy’s belly a little.
But, when I turned my back on him to get some images of just Mommy and Daddy, he had the opportunity to go through all my bins! He was very interested in everything, so everything got pulled out! When I looked back, it looked like a tornado had gone through the studio. There were brushes, hairspray, CDs, baby power and wipes everywhere! My favorite part is the expression he gives. It just says, “What?! I was curious!”
Another Year, More Changes!
These three boys have traveled down from Wisconsin the last three years to see me! They sure know how to make me feel special!
Of course, since they live so far away, that one time they come out for their session, is the one and only time I get to see them every year. I am always floored by how much they have grown and changed over the year!
Zach just keeps getting taller and taller! One of these days, I know he’s going to show up and be towering over me! Jacob is turning into a teenager right before my very eyes. There’s no more young kid left! Tyler, well, what can we say about him, except that this year he showed up with NO teeth! His entire top row of teeth all fell out at once!
It doesn’t matter how old they get, they are still awesome boys! Full of energy and non-stop in the moving and talking department. We have so much fun, laughing and smiling, that I barely even notice that I’m completely worn out by the time they leave!
Not So Much
Xander’s older sister, Kenzie, is a photo lover! She has a blast coming out for her birthday sessions and loves posing for the camera. Xander…not so much!
Xander has always been a little on the shy and quiet side, so I know it’s hard for him to be the center of attention during his session. He would much prefer it that Kenzie take over that role, while he stood by and watched. Unfortunately for him, that was not in the plans. It was Xander’s third birthday and we needed to capture the big man that he has become all by himself!
With some bribing, some joking, some Mommy loving and some patience, we were able to pull out some of that great Xander personality! He’s got such a great giggle and laugh that, when he shares it with you, just makes you smile!
Finally, the Sun!
May and June were just horrible months for outdoor portrait sessions. Any time there was a date that worked with our schedules, it was raining, or had just been raining so hard the ground was soaking wet! It was so frustrating! We were really starting to wonder if we were ever going to be able to make it work.
Of course the entire day before, it stormed and poured, but for once luck was on our side. By late morning, the sun had come out and was shining brightly down. It dried up the ground and added just a little warmth to the air. It was the perfect night for some dancing, smiling and family love!
Energizer Bunny
I only spent an hour with Avery, but that one hour was more than enough to wear me out! I compare Avery to the Energizer Bunny. She just keeps going and going! Not only in movement, but while talking, too. She chatted my ear off, telling me jokes, making me laugh and smile, overall just keeping me on my toes.
It’s very easy to forget about the high energy, when you see that radiant smile! She smiled and laughed the entire session. It’s not just a small smile, it’s a smile that lights up her eyes and comes through every pore!
Finding the opportunity to capture a serious Avery was very challenging! But no worries, I found it!
Only Me!
I know I say it all the time, but I am so blessed to be able to do what I do! There is nothing I love more then seeing these teeny, tiny babies grow into toddlers, then little kids and even into big kids. Now that we’re half way through my ninth year of business, I have quite a few clients that I have been watching grow for many years!
Isaac is one of those guys! The first time he came to me, he was a teeny, tiny newborn…just fit right in Daddy’s hands. Now he’s turning five! He’s kept his thin physique, but has grown and changed a lot!
Isaac is the guy that just has a ton of energy! He’s just always going and going, talking and talking, moving and moving! But every session he makes me laugh and smile right with him!
This year, he told me that I am the only one who is ever allowed to take his picture! Can I say it again? I’m so blessed…to be surrounded by these amazing little people who just light up my world with a smile, say the sweetest things just because they mean them and all in all amaze me every day!
What Do You Think?
Are they related?
Silly Girl!
From the moment Abby walked in the door she was cracking me up. She was super excited to tell me that she was four!!
Then the questions started…Abby: What’s behind the background? Me: The Wall…What’s behind the Wall, Outside…What’s behind Outside, The Sky…What’s behind the Sky, Clouds…What’s behind the clouds, The Sun…What’s behind the Sun, Stars…What’s behind the Starts, Planets…What’s behind the planets, The Galaxy…What’s a Galaxy?
As you can see this went on for quite a while! Abby was definitely trying to keep me on my toes!
Then she started in, out of the blue, saying something off the wall. We’re in the middle of her session, she looks like a beautiful princess in her tutu and princess tank, and she says “hot dog”, which she then proceeded to repeat fifty times! Fifteen minutes goes by and she starts in with “stinky feet”, cracking herself up the entire time.
Silly, silly girl!
Sibling Love
Just because I couldn’t go without sharing some images of these two adorable cuties together…a little bit of Hayden and Hannah–sibling love!
Aren’t they just so cute?
Not So Sure
At first, Jack was not so sure about being at the studio. Within two minutes of coming through the door, he was already saying bye-bye and wanting to be outside. Not totally surprising, given that Jack has just turned two, and like all two year olds, he has a mind of his own!
Mommy and I worked patiently but diligently, and, with the additional tools of Goldfish crackers and a sucker, we turned him around! He was smiling and posing like a professional!
The one thing that got Jack super excited was counting. He is an expert at counting to three, and with a little bit of prompting he can make it all the way to 10. Though counting to 10 is impressive, the celebration and excitement of getting to three is just priceless!!
