Amelia's 6 Month Session :: Babies

All I can say is that Amelia just keeps getting cuter and cuter! She is just ADORABLE! For her 6 month session, we decided to go to St. Charles. Now…weather was pretty unpredictable that day…and it was colder then I had hoped, but we decided to give the session a go. {grin} Would you believe that as soon as we started, the rain became steady? I had to think fast. I spotted a porch of a business that was closed and said let’s go there. There was a fun colors door and brick…so the backgrounds/textures I was hoping for were there. Amelia was FANTASTIC! We all know that little ones have a shorter attention span….so it’s hard to know when “their done”. {smiles} I think it’s safe to say that with the cold, the rain and an outfit change…she lasted about 50 minutes and I thought that was pretty remarkable! GO AMELIA! I’ve posted some of my favorites from her session. In looking at these images, I’m reminded of why I love capturing children! It’s priceless capturing a child being a child….the wonder, the smiles, the looking off moments is what makes the image speak. Enjoy!

Sweet Amelia :: Newborn

I won't bore you with the details/excuses as to why it's been a month since I've posted a blog.  {smiles}  I apologize.  Below are a few of my favorites from Amelia's newborn session.  She was a JOY to work with!!!  I'm not sure I could've asked for more.   She was so content and a trooper with posing!  Might I add that mom and dad were great too!  I'm all smiles in sharing these with you!!  Thanks so much Addie and Taylor!  ...hard to believe her 3 month session is right around the corner already! 

Michael Turned ONE!!!

This little guy has been a joy to watch grow since I captured his newborn session. When we met up at Faust Park and I saw Michael, I was like…”look at you!! …and all that blonde hair!” He looked at me with a HUGE smile and I just melted! I mean, seriously….how couldn’t I melt at this handsome little man! …and that blue polo!! Good grief…watch out Ralph Lauren! {big grin} I think that the wagon was hit! Not only did it compliment his outfit, but he loved the wagon and you can tell he was enjoying himself! The Weber’s have been a pleasure to work with and are such a beautiful family. Yet another reminder of why I love what I do and that children and families hold a special spot to my heart when it comes to captures!

Carly's 9 Month Session: Babies

I cannot believe how big Carly is getting and this session celebrated her 9 month milestone!  When Amber {Carly’s mom} contacted me about scheduling her session, she mentioned that she wanted to approach this session and capture images that reflect “a day in the life of Carly”.    I was a little unsure how it would work in an hour, but then I thought….why not?  It was an “out of the box idea” and I’m all about different!  {smiles}  So….as you can see below, we captured Carly dressed up, playing, and having a bath!  It was fun and I Carly did GREAT!  That’s a lot for a 9month old to do in an hour!  ….seriously, I would have been exhausted if I were her.  {I’m not kidding…lol!}  Carly has a wonderful personality….she is intrigued, amused and full of the sweetest personality.  Below are some highlights from her session.   Kick back, grab a coffee…or drink and “scroll”… enjoy the smiles!

Carly's 6 Month Session: Babies

Carly is the cutest thing and honestly has such a pleasant personality.  She’s one of those babies that just rolls with it….probably because she comes from a very active family!  {grin}   These are a few of my favorite images from her 6 month session.  I am so glad that we decided to capture these outdoors!  …and I love how they not only reflect spring, but Easter.  Thanks again Rogan's!  It's always such a pleasure!

Cole Turns One!

This little guy has blonde hair and blue eyes....so, can you imagine the girls that will be coming after him when he get's older!?  {smiles}   I absolutely love the first and fourth pictures below.  I knew the minute I captured them that they would be fabulous black and white images and my favorite!  Obviously....he looks adorable in all of the them, but there is something about a childs headshot that makes me smile.   Cole LOVED his cake smashing too!!  It was too funny at first because he was just taking one chocolate chip at a time, but as you can see - once he got into it, he enjoyed himself and the cake!  {I'm giggling as I typing this}.  Happy Birthday Cole!  Thanks Jansen's! 

Michael's 6 Month Session: Babies

I was amazed at how much baby Michael had grown since his newborn session in July!  He was a little cutie with THEE bluest eyes and mom had great outfits to top it off!!  Michael had us cracking up at times because he was so intrigued with everything that was going on....and  of course the camera.  {grin}  It was a GREAT session and I couldn't wait to share these with you!  Enjoy!  You'll see him again when he turns one!!  Holly & Ryan....thanks for another wonderful session!

Top Ten Images from 2011

I had full intentions of posting more then one blog with top images from 2011, but unfortunately at this point, it's not going to happen.  {smile} So, I thought....what can I do to highlight some images, but keep it to ten images.  Let me tell you - that was TOUGH!!!  What I came up with is ten categories from sessions last year and picked an image from each that I LOVED.  How fun, right?  I've labeled them {not that it was necessary, but hey....I wanted to shake it up a bit}  In putting this together, I was reminded again of how BLESSED beyond words I am!!  Enjoy!