A peaceful pause during the holiday rush...

During the hectic holiday season, as we juggled Christmas card deadlines and welcomed a few long nights of editing, it was nice to take a brief pause with this peaceful family for a calm portrait session. We can't say enough about how sweet these twin little girls and their parents were. There seemed to be a sense of harmony from the second we began our session. Monica and Natalee loved the camera almost as much as they loved spending time with each other. With headline making winds just a day or two before the shoot, a few strong gusts ended our session early. Or else, it seemed like all six of us could have continued shooting for hours. This family session has an extra special place with my sister and I, because we were excited to finally be able to use a blanket our grandmother knit in the seventies. She was so incredibly happy to see her pride and joy used in a session with such a happy family. We hope you all have a holiday season that's filled with nothing but peace and joy. Thanks for stopping by...enjoy!

 

A Day in the Snow With Natalie...

It isn't often that we get to witness the first experiences of our little clients. So when we learned that our session with Natalie and her parents would be her first time seeing snow, we were thrilled.  While scheduling their holiday portrait session, Natalie’s mom mentioned that she would love to make a day trip out of it. We suggested that a day in the snow would be a fun shoot and something we have always wanted to put together. A couple of Sundays later, we set off on a mini road trip with Natalie. After driving around in search of the perfect location, we found our own spot in the middle of the woods with the whitest and most inviting blanket of snow. With a little hesitation, Natalie approached the unfamiliar yet intriguing setting. Merely a few steps away, I was there to capture each expression and new discovery. We couldn’t be more grateful to be a part of such a great moment. Spending this day with Natalie and her parents made us appreciate the fact that we have been a part of the milestones in her life since she was four months old. As one of the first babies I worked with, I am thankful to have been continuously invited to photograph their beautiful daughter. To her amazing parents, thank you for your continuous support. Natalie, I look forward to watching you grow. May your loving family have a holiday season that is filled with everything happy, healthy and peaceful. Here are some of the highlights from our day in the snow. Thanks for stopping by…enjoy! 

Taline

Prior to the arrival of our delightful subject, we were introducing ourselves to the darker days of the Fall season. We agreed that the colorful crisp leaves were a reasonable exchange for the bright rays we were so used to...but we were still a bit unsettled in our negotiation. The second we met Taline, we realized that her radiant energy quickly made up for the Summer sun that usually accompanied us. With the absence of the bright light unnoticed, we began our pleasant session. After Taline warmed up to us a bit, we learned that "The Wheels on the Bus" makes for the perfect soundtrack for an eighteen month portrait session. Taline explored her surroundings as the doors opened and shut and the wipers swished. My sister dramatically performed the timeless classic on repeat and Taline loved every minute of it. She preferred the verse about the baby on the bus (for obvious reasons). This age is so much fun to capture because you are able to freeze the moments of excitement that babies feel about things that often go unnoticed by us. The simple sights of dogs, planes and children playing were so amusing to Taline, and I loved documenting this innocent sense of wonder. This little girl was an absolute pleasure to be around. Here are some of our favorites from this session. Thanks for stopping by...enjoy!