I’ve been mighty busy and haven’t been keeping up with blogging each session like I rrreally really want to, but I’m here today with a little familiar face. You might remember Jada from a cake smash shoot that I did last year. If you don’t…let me share what is probably my ALL TIME FAAAVORITE photo…

Well, Vy brought her baby girl back to me for Christmas pictures, and decided that they’d make it a family affair this time around. If you follow are a friend, follow me on any social networks, or frequent my blog then you should know by now that I stress the importance of parents getting in the shot, therefore it should come as no surprise when I say… I am SO glad that they decided to jump in more shots with Jada!  After I posted a sneak peek, my best friend actually called me to tell me how “fly” this family was. Jada was just as busy as ever, but definitely gave me a ton to work with. They came out and braved such a cold colllld day, and I couldn’t be happier with the way their shoot turned out. I hope we are making this an annual thing, Vy! Hehe! 😉

As independent as she is, she had her “daddy’s girl” moments!

Again, Jada is SOOO independent. She didn’t want her parents holding her and she insisted on getting off of her dad’s lap, moving forward, and sitting down for the picture in front of them! I was laughing so hard at her a few times that I could barely get the shot. Talk about pictures speaking a thousand words! The first photo is what I had in mind, the second photo is how it really is!

Jada rrreally wanted to get to the park. This was her giving me a quick smile so she could be left alone to play! LOL! Such a little character, but I’llllll take it!

What a sweet family of three I had the pleasure of working with. They came up from Augusta for their photo shoot, and totally rocked Lenox Park! Cohen was/is probably the most well behaved one (almost two) year old in the entire world. He did whatever his parents told him to do…even smiled on cue. I learned a valuable lesson during this shoot, tell parents to bring their child’s favorite toys or things that they love. Working with children, you would think that I’d came up with that idea, but nope…it was all Conswala! He rarely separated from his football and I love the shots of him and his trusty little prop.

This baby girl will always and forever hold a special place in my heart. She was the verrrrry first newborn that I had the privilege of photographing. She sure did set the bar extremely high. She came out beautiful and she slept so peacefully throughout majority of her shoot.

 

So a few weeks ago I decided that I was sick and tired of the rain and cloudy days. I wasn’t loving the horrible available light. I was thinking that maybe I should take a little power from Mother Nature, and give studio light a shot, specifically for little tiny ones. Jae responded to my cry, and was all game for her sweet baby girl Blaire being my newborn model. 🙂

I love love love these, but I’m definitely not ready to ditch my beloved natural light. The main reason is because as you all know (or you will know if you’re interested in a shoot), I do not have a studio. I lug all of my gear from home to home. I’ve had clients tell me how much they prefer this for newborn shoots, but it is a lot to tote around and using studio lights just added to my luggage…thanks to Jae and her mom for helping this bag lady out a bit! I guess each shoot will just vary according to the weather. Anywhoooo, take a look at the itty bitty model!

 

She wasn’t a huge fan of falling asleep outside of her mommy’s arms, but I won…for a bit. 

Sometimes I just can’t choose if I adore color or black and white!

I feel like Prince has been unofficially on a “watch me grow” plan with me. I actually went back and looked at our previous sessions, and I must say that I LOVE seeing the growth. They change so much in the first year, and it’s been interesting to see how different he is with each session. I actually think in the near future I will add a “watch me grow” plan to my services. Anywhooo, we had a photo session when he was 3 months, 7 months, and last weekend I did the pictures for his first birthday. I have to say that this kid never disappoints. He always makes me work hard for smiles, but when I’m home editing the pics I’m “Ekkk’ing” with excitement and envisioning him up in my future studio. I know I always say this, but he’s truly a beautiful child!

Anyway, his parents made sure that his party was one for the books. There was face painting, an indoor pool and jacuzzi, trampoline, jumping inflatable, and Mickey was even there! You would have thought there was a party planner involved, but it was all them. While editing these pics I kept thinking “This child is so blessed.” Have a look for yourself!

Just gorgeous, I tell ya!

This lady was pretty awesome with the face painting, & I can’t believe Prince sat still to get his face painted. 

Family Shots

Prince brought the babygirls out, literally! LOL!

& yes, that’s my god baby, Pey, posing with the balloons. She kept following me around so I snatched her up for a pic! 😉

Thanks for looking!