I truly enjoy working with the M. family! They are a joy to be around- it really makes my job such a blessing! And with beautiful faces like these- what photographer would not love getting them behind their lens?
I think it is safe to say that Ava might be Daddy’s little girl. What do you think, Dina? ha!
Those of you who have been in my studio lately may recognize Ava. I have a beautiful canvas hanging of her from another session that the M. family did on location. Like I said, I love getting this cutie behind my lens!
And just look at that skin!! Like butter (both Mommy and Ava)! It is easy to see where Ava gets her beauty!
It is always a pleasure M. family! Thanks for allowing me to create your family’s portraits (and your Christmas cards)! Have a wonderful Christmas!
We were not too sure what this graffiti said, but we would like to think it said “LOVE”. ha!
Don’t mind me laying on the ground- I have a plan! And this was it! 
I know Leah was laughing at me, but I have been determined to master “sun flare” in some of my images. It actually takes alot of practice to get it right. I find myself walking around looking for light and light patterns all the time (I know- I need to get a life!). I saw this when I was going for a walk today and knew I had to bring Leah back to this spot. The light rocked! Love that sun, (I promise this was not something I did in post processing)….
And last but not least (actually, this is one of my favorites!). I have an obsession with cool chairs. So when I saw this ricketedy old thing in an alley, I had to use it! Never mind the splinters in Leah’s backside!
CONGRATS Leah (and Ricky)! Cannot wait to meet Jocelyn! Thanks for letting me capture this special time for you!
You may remember Stephanie and Paul from their maternity session- where they were referring to their baby as Pizzano- because Stephanie craved Italian throughout her pregnancy! Well, Pizzano no more- meet Oliver!
I love newborn sessions. Something about that sweet little wrinkly (is that a real word?) skin and pure innocence! My newborn sessions do come with fair warning though… there is a 100% chance that you will get wet! It is inevitable! But it’s worth is to capture moments like these! What beautiful family!
And a hysterical out-take! I had to put this one in. Too funny!  Not everything in a newborn session is peaches and cream (though I do try to make it as relazing and fun as possible! I promise!) . It’s usually pretty warm, usually pretty long, usually pretty wet, usually a little loud, usually a little strange feeling or awkard (with positioning, posing, nursing/feeding every 20 minutes or so), and always absolutely AMAZING! CONGRATS Stephanine and Paul. Thanks for sharing this special time with me!
On a side note, for my clients who are looking for a truly stunning way to display your artwork, consider a gallery wrapped canvas! Your image is printed directly on a canvas, then stretched over a 1.5 inch (or 2.5 inch) wooden frame, eliminating the need for a traditional frame. It is really beautiful and timeless! And, it is completely custom- so any size can be created- from 6×6 to 40×100, and everything inbetween! I am getting the image below for my studio right now! I LOVE it!
That’s what kind of morning it was for little Mr. Trimble. He did not want both shoes on…or both shoes off! ha! So one on and one off is a great compromise, right? (Yes- it was a great compromise considering our first several images also included the toothbrush and toothpaste that he was determined to hold onto all morning. And you know my philosophy- just let them be kids..shoe on or off, with or without toothbrush! OK, well, maybe his mommy did not want toothpaste in ALL of the pictures! haha!). Big sis Kenzie was such a trooper/baby wrangler! She is so sweet! I have had at least a half a dozen sessions with this family (and with mommy being pregnant I am guessing there will be more)- and I love it each and every time! I love forming relationships with my clients and watching their family grow! Thanks Melissa and Robbie for everything!
