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!
No Sun, But Gorgeous Colors
It was another one of those crazy October days, where it was mostly cloudy, but the sun would poke out every so often. There was definitely a chill in the air…but it could have been SO much worse!
With just a hint of sunlight and a secluded area where we couldn’t feel the cold breeze, Xander, Faith and I set out to take their fall portraits.
At six years old, Xander is the perfect age for pestering his bigger sister, Faith, who just turned thirteen! I have to give Faith credit, she put up with a lot of pestering, and never once (during the session) did she pester back!
Except for having to remind them both to sit up and not slouch every few seconds, the session went great!
She’s a Teenager!
For Faith’s 13th Birthday, Mom thought she deserved her very own photo shoot! We had it all planned…she was going to get her hair done, she got to pick out whatever she wanted to wear and then she was going to come see me all on her birthday!
Unfortunately, not only did Faith spend her birthday being sick, but the next two weeks were off and on sick days for her! The photo shoot plans were forced to change a bit.
After her outdoor fall session, with her brother, for their holiday cards and gifts, Faith and I were able to spend some one on one time inside. She wore her favorite accessories…zebra stripes! I even turned on the fan which gave us that great, windswept model look!
We had a ton of fun, and now Faith (and her Mom) have some great images to remember turning into a real teenager!
Happy Birthday, Faith!!
Eighth Grade
It’s only been six months since the last time I saw Zach, so when he stepped out of the car, I almost fell over. He’s almost as tall as me!! This fall, he will be entering eighth grade. His last year before high school! I’m so excited for him!
We had a blast wandering around outside in the hot, muggy, Kansas weather, getting eaten by bugs! Luckily, we came inside a few times to cool off and change clothes.
We talked about his love for the Harry Potter books and how the movies just aren’t quite the same. We talked about tennis and golf and volleyball!
We just had a great time, even when we included his two younger brothers in the session. They really all did an awesome job, listening and striking poses like professional models!
Chicago Travelers!
There is no bigger compliment than when new clients come from out of state to see me and have their portraits created! Brad and Andrew traveled down, with their mom, from Chicago for just this reason.
Mom trusted me and just left Brad, Andrew and I alone to do our thing. We had such a fun time, laughing and smiling and giggling! Neither guy was very good at doing the serious face, but they could both turn on the charm for sure. Andrew got the giggles over and over. By the end of the session he said his cheeks hurt from laughing so much!
The other big compliment occurred when they were leaving. Andrew was already asking his mom if they could come back! I can’t tell you how much that means to me! This is why I do what I do!!
Pillow Fights
We I started with Ally, Ryan & Jason, we used the more traditional photography look of black shirts and jeans. It’s always nice to have that classic, timeless style. Then we quickly transitioned to pjs, books and pillows. This was a much more natural environment. They much prefer ganging up and pummeling each other with pillows, then they do standing close together and snuggling!
Daddy & His Boys
Doug brought his two handsome boys into the studio for a session and a guys day.
I’m sure this wasn’t really on the top of Grant’s list for a fun, Saturday morning activity, being fifteen and a freshman in high school, but he was a great sport! Flashing me awesome smiles and tickling and playing with his brother Michael.
Michael loves Elvis! When daddy talks like Elvis, Michael breaks out into this huge grin. He told me that his favorite song is Hunk of Burning Love. Unfortunately, he was too shy to sing it for me, but I bet he’s awesome!
Big Brother
Jacob is the older big brother, and though patient with his little brother and sister, it can be hard to be the more responsible, older brother. So, we took some time to just photograph him, all by himself, even capturing some with his cello.
Jacob loves to be happy and laugh! The best part for me was making him laugh…he has a great giggle and his eyes just sparkle when he’s really laughing!
Family Fun!
What a great family to photograph! They were so full of fun and laughter! You can tell they really care about each other and have great relationships. They can certainly make each other laugh - the "boys" are definitely the family clowns!
