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!

The Rogan's

This was a two-fold session. Carly turned one {that's just crazy to think about...where did the year go?} and we wanted to capture new portraits of the kids and then capture some family pictures as well. As a photographer, you build relationships with your clients and there are those families that you have the privielage of watching grow! I've been capturing the Rogans for a few years now and always look forward to their sessions! They're such a delight! I also have a special place for them as they have twin daughters! Being a twin, it's fun to see their relationship in action! Makes me think back when I was younger and the fun my twin and I had. Below are some highlights from their session. Amber...your family is BEAUTIFUL and I'm honored to be apart of capturing it! ...a pleasure as always. {grin}

The James Family takes on the STL Arch

This was one of the funnest family sessions I've done this year for several reasons, but what I LOVED most about it was that it was "outside the box". When Andria contacted me, she stated that her family was "fun" and liked to have a good time and wanted their session to reflect that. I put my thinking cap on and thought that since her kids were older, the Arch could be a GREAT place for FUN! This session was more about capturing their relationship as a family rather then looking pretty at the camera. {smiles} Don't get me wrong, those pictures are great too, but lifestyle shots speak more to emotions and ultimately, it's my passion. This family nailed it on all levels....their outfits, colors and enjoying themselves! We shared a lot of laughs and I think these capture this family well! These are some of my favorites! ...and on the last image, Andria wanted to capture all the children reflecting their passions. LOVED IT! Thank you James family! It was a pleasure!
 

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! 

Family Love!

Jamie has been trying to get this session scheduled for some time now, so I think we were all excited the morning we met.  The weather was great and everyone was ready for smiles!   There was LOTS of personality which I think is pretty evident in the images I posted.    Everything worked in our favor and it was a fun session.  Here are a few images from the session to enjoy!  Thanks Jamie....lookng forward to working with you again in the near future!   {smiles}

 

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!

The Chisholm Family

This session was yet another GREAT session with the Chisholm Family.   We captured these images at LaFayette Park in STL and I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this park!  I love all the color, textures, paths, etc!  Little Jonah is a doll to capture and always makes me smile with his little smile…well, really it’s quite big!  I think Jonah is full of facial expressions and it’s fascinating.  I’m always tell his parents that he is indeed a little man!  When I pulled out the mustache on the stick…it was too cute!  Jonah was intrigued, but quickly figured out what he needed to do with it!  {absolutely ADORABLE!}  To pick a favorite image from this session would be difficult, but I wanted to share a few of my favorites.  Thank you Chisholm family…it’s always such a pleasure!!