16 year old Sydney

Oh to go back to being 16!  Sydney reminded me of that simple yet extremely complicated time in life of being a teenager.  I only wish I had half the poise and natural beauty that she did when I was her age.  All that to say – I loved shooting her…she was like a model except without the attitude 🙂  She just had that inner maturity that came out in her eyes.  And when she smiled, literally the clouds parted and the stormy skies in that field became a little brighter.  Thanks girl for sharing that afternoon with me…and ‘posing’ for me 🙂  You look beautiful!

The N Family

This family gets the official award for being hilarious.  And gorgeous.  But mostly hilarious…because that’s a lot harder to be…especially on a hot and sweaty day like we had on the day of the shoot.  Thanks guys for suffering through it with me.  Their little girl was so independent and lovely – it was like trying to chase a rainbow to get the photo.  And their son?  Well, isn’t he a stud?  Anyone that can rock a pair of sunglasses and a fedora has outstyled me a million times over.  With confidence and personality like that, you can expect him to be hosting the VMA’s in 2023.  Oh and here’s a tip – don’t even look at the mom’s legs…it will make you green with jealousy.

The B Family

I have just the most darling family to share with you.  Meet the B family.  These fine folks are actually a military family that entered in the Military Family Photo Contest that we did this year and decided that they would like to have some photos done of them when they visited the area.  I absolutely loved that they came ready in bright fun clothes that reflected this special stage in their lives.  Plus, they brought a Mimi to the mix to get some grandparent love 🙂  Thanks guys for sharing that damp morning with me…these were adorable!   

  

 

Cutie Chloe

Shooting Chloe was like watching a supermodel at work.  At one point I looked at my camera and realized I had only been shooting for three minutes and could send her parents every.single. shot.  She just was happy and calm and the perfect little model.  She was a photographers DREAM!  And it helps that she is as cute as a button.  Isn’t she just darling!?  I guess it would be hard to not look amazing with such a beautiful mom…Chloe really hit that lucky gene pool just right 🙂

Beautiful Bella

I have to admit that when I left Bella’s house, I felt like I failed.  My insecurities were running high.  I was afraid that I didn’t capture the precious little girl like she deserved.  And when I got home and started editing…well, I fell in love.  Even though her mom described her as not very smiley at this age, we managed to squeek out some grins (thanks Meaghan for your arm workout!)…and her expressions make this one of my very VERY favorite photoshoots.  Who couldn’t love this little bundle of personality with that head of hair?!  She’s a complete dollbaby.

Lovely Lyla

Little Lyla’s mama drove her down all the way from TENNESSEE just to get her photos taken…and I am so glad she did.  What a little doll!  I am so thrilled to add her to my portfolio of little ones.  Look at that face!  Like a little Gerber Baby!  This age, the sitting babies, are my favorite.  I know that I say this after every photoshoot…but how could she not be a favorite with eyes like that!  Thanks you guys for making the trek and I hope that you are thrilled with your photos…I will never forget how your little girl was sittin’ in that grass 🙂

 

  

 

Miss Mary

Little Miss Mary was the most active little girl I have ever seen.  I think she ran the entire time we had the photoshoot.  And thankfully the whole park was relatively empty so she had the entire place to roam.  I think my favorite part was when she taught me about pixie dust and we hopped from rock to rock throwing pixie dust on each other.  Thank you Mary (and Stephanie!) for having fun with me and the geese in that warm March day.  I love your images (especially the ones that show off your big green eyes!) and hope you do too!

Handsome Henry

Henry was an absolute dollbaby.  I’ve never seen such a wonderfully easy going baby and it was such a joy to work with him and his beautiful family.  This kid won the genetic jackpot and they were the picture of happiness.  I know those first few days are especially hard with a newborn but they made it look oh-so-easy.  This shoot was especially fun because we got to run around with his big brother (Mom had two under two! Whew!) and Henry’s mom showed me the boy’s rooms – I thought I died and went to inspirational heaven!  The nursery was gorgeous (the last photo shows Henry’s changing table!).   

Lilley & Maggie

I squeezed in a mini shoot with sweet little Lilley this past week.  We eeked out literally five minutes in the middle of the day (not prime shooting time) and this bitty rambunctious two year old kept me guessing but overall, I was proud of her for having such a fun attitude (even in the cold weather). I especially like the contrast between the drabby background of the winter woods and her fun spring time hat…she really is the flower in a photo of thorns.

oh and I also snapped a couple of her little sister Maggie…who I vote needs to be a model when she grows up.

  

Baby Robyn’s Photoshoot

Robyn is my new favorite little sparkly eyed baby girl.  She was so apprehensive during the time we had together but we managed to squeek out a few smiles.