family is fun! [part 3]

The last post for this session includes the whole extended family! Grandma and Grandpa joined us for our session and although it was quite a cold day everyone was a trooper and we ended the session with lots of great shots. Here's the extended family:

family is fun! [part 2]

Also dear friends of ours, the Willson family holds a special place in our hearts as they were both a big part of our wedding and have mentored and inspired us for many years. We have loved watching {M}, {K}, and {B} grow up and I can't believe how quickly the time has passed. We captured so many great photographs but here are my faves:

family is fun! [part 1]

This session was really three sessions in one so I'm going to post it in three different parts. The first session was with the Self family. Some of our dearest and closest friends! We are and have always been blessed by them and their friendship. We have seen {J} and {M} grow up right before our eyes and have enjoyed spending lots of time with them and their parents. {J} & {M} love hanging out with our boys and we love them for that! Here are some of the photos from their session:

siblings

I was so excited to have a session with ALL the {C} kids. They are all such sweet and kind children and their momms has a super cute style for them. The colors in these photographs turned out so bright and vibrant and it (almost) pained me to process any of them in black and white. Although, I couldn't resist and included a b&w anyway. Here are my faves from our time together:

Thanks {C} kiddos (and momma) for hanging out with me and making it the quickest session in history!

the almeida family

What a gorgeous Fall day to be outside! The colors were AMAZING and the family I got to hang out with was so much fun. Little man {C} just turned 3 and he did wonderfully in his element. He was a big fan of all the toys I brought to capture his attention. His smile is contagious and I loved his silliness! Miss {R} is a natural! She has the smile down pat, is a tree climbing expert and such a great big sister.

After we had spent some time "posing" we gave the kids an opportunity to run around and play. They enjoyed chasing each other, tossing leaves, and lovin' on each other. What sweet siblings!

Thanks for spending the afternoon with me, Almeida family, I had a great time!

the newton family

I have found that the first few pictures I take of a family (especially those with little ones) tend to be the best of the bunch. I enjoy taking the time necessary to "get the shot" but I've found that children tend to be at their best while they're still fresh. After all smiling can be exhausting!

When the Newton family asked me to capture some family photos for them I was honored considering that {M} is also a photographer and a dear friend of mine. I enjoyed spending the morning with them as we explored some new spots at the park I've had lots of requests for lately. Here are a few of my favorite images from our morning together:

I think this next one is my favorite out of all of them!

Miss {E} REALLY wanted all the cool toys that I had in my bag!

Another one of my faves...and I love it best in black and white.

the smith family

One of my favorite things about photography is blessing others with photographs that they will treasure forever. Not that they'd be treasured because of my talent or skill but because of the subjects in the photographs...the people that are loved beyond words. While I was processing the Smith family's photos I realized I have A LOT to learn about photography. At times it can be discouraging and overwhelming and then little bits of encouragement come along (through words from others or a breakthrough discovery on my own) that spur me on.

The Smiths have been good friends of ours for years. We have been blessed by their friendship and are so honored to be a part of their lives. So, I really wanted to bless them with some great photographs of their family. Their youngest {T} just turned one so we also set out to capture some unique one year old shots. Big brother {N} is full of energy and was very patient with all our requests for smiles.

Thank you Smith family for allowing me to capture your treasured moments.