I met up with little Miss J at Founders’ Park in Queen Creek today. Her mama said that she’s usually extremely shy, so I think we were both pleasantly surprised that she did absolutely amazing! Isn’t she the cutest little thing ever? I don’t know if there’s anything sweeter than a little child like this…but of course that’s why I love doing what I do!
Yes, I actally *do* own a thesaurus. I need to use it! Would you believe that this little beauty was a 28-week preemie!? Look at those eyes, too. Overwhelming cuteness!
Are there even any words??? I need to find some synonyms to “cute” and “adorable” and “precious!”
Kingston joined me in the studio this morning for another cake smash! I honestly think that if I could only photograph one thing for the rest of my life, I would pick this. I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of the adorable expressions and reactions that all babies seem to have!
In importing my posts from the blog on our old server, the images were lost. So I have to manually re-add them to some 50+ posts. It will take a while but I’m working on it. Good thing I saved this project for my “vacation” which is really more of a “staycation.” ;)
Everyone has outtakes! Kids will be kids–they don’t always act like perfect angels through an entire session. They might not act like an angel for even a moment! But usually, I can capture some memorable images anyway! The most important thing is that they have fun and that they laugh a lot–that way, they will remember it as a positive experience!
I love having a child who is almost always willing to pose for me! She asks me often but that doesn’t mean we don’t have our share of outtakes and sour faces, too!! What 4 year old REALLY likes being told what to do? And I try to keep my direction to loose suggestions and I still get the sour faces!
I had to chuckle as I went through these for the first time and I decided it would be fun to post a series of images that I think will make most moms VERY happy. At least anyone who’s felt stressed if their child is seemingly not cooperative during a photo session (and really, isn’t that ALL of us?)! So many people who’ve seen lots of images of my four year old have said, “You’re so lucky! So-and-so would never be that cooperative all the time!”
Well, do I EVER have a surprise for you! :D And if you check back later, I’ll share the gems from our session as well. You’ll be surprised the images were all taken within the same 5-10 minute period!
Tresha came to us for a headshot to use with articles she writes–she did great and looks so pretty in the shots we got. I’m really pleased with the results. I especially love the gorgeous green blouse, which is such a great color that looked awesome with my dark gray paper!
I first met Julian back in August when I photographed some mini-session at 141 Boston in Chandler. The flash trigger at the studio wouldn’t work that day and to my horror, I’d accidentally left my back-up at home! I only had two sessions so I tried to make due by triggering the strobe with my on-board flash and it was OK, but perfectionist that I am, I really wanted to re-shoot both sessions. Keren was kind enough to let me re-shoot and she and her hubby drove out to San Tan Valley this time and we shot Julian in our new studo. :)
Now is this little guy adorable or what???
A big thank-you to all the families who joined us in July/August…these moms and babies are all part of the same mommies’ group and we had a great time with them when we did some marathon mini-sessions all back to back!
Thanks for all your patience; I normally go out of my way to not get sick but my luck ran out and something got me (courtesy my three-year-old, who licked the floor in Target one fateful day…I’m pretty sure that’s what started it all!).
Hold on for some adorable-ness :)
