images that embrace your personality
This morning I met up with a family that just added a fourth little one into their brood. Unfortunately the day was super windy…fortunately, this family was super cool and wanted pictures that showed their family in action. In between gusts of wind, we were able to get some really great shots of the family and include their beloved city of St Paul in the images as well.
I was just really bummed the kids had zero personality…it was hard to photograph them as they were so calm and stoic ; )
I first photographed Addison when she was a teeny newborn and now she is a big, happy, smiling, one year old!
She sure could cruise around and loved to play in the leaves. We had a gorgeous overcast fall day and a happy baby…so the session was done in record time! My favorite image is when I had Addison’s parents kiss and she responded with enthusiastic clapping =)
Here are my favorites, enjoy!
I have been VERY excited to post this session.
Gorgeous fall leaves, giant dogs, a cute baby and an oriental rug? Yes please!
I don’t even think I have to write much. Just let these images show how with a little bit of planning, you can create a “set” and have spectacular images!!!! We went for a more formal Ralph Lauren styled shoot, and Jaclyn did a great job styling. Here are my favorites =)
Yesterday was a perfect fall morning. Breezy and warm, but not too hot, and bright gorgeous colors on the leaves.
I met a family by the Mississippi River for some nature in the city portraits. Their little girls were ADORABLE and looked even more so in their darling outfits. Emily did a great job coordinating what the family wore. The neutral whites and grays really popped against the yellow leaves.
Whenever I work with little ones, we make sure to get a good balance of images. We started off with the two girls, then some family portraits, then we let the girls play, then time for a walk…you get the idea, it is about keeping them busy =) The girls did a great job and loved getting to throw leaves and play with mom and dad. The promise of ice cream kept them engaged as well. In fact, just saying the words ICE CREAM got Evie smiling every time.
I love how these images turned out, here are my favorites! (and I hope Evie liked her ice cream!)
Anne and James had a family session on Saturday with their little one year old. And we definitely got our cardio workout that afternoon! When you’re one, and can finally be mobile, you tend to want to do your own thing, not sit and pose for pictures. Apparently, looking at the camera was the last thing this little guy wanted to do! So we ran all over the place, singing songs and dancing like crazy people…three adults circling one baby that really wanted to be anywhere but where we were. I think to outsiders we looked pretty hilarious!
Towards the end of the session, all tuckered out, we were able to get some portraits and then the very last shot of the night turned out perfectly. See, patience and persistence is worth it! Anne and James were troopers and I’m so glad we got a nice set of portraits out of the session to remember that crazy hour =) Here are my favorites!
