This is a bit of a continuation of my last post entitled “Family Ties”. Before these kids had to head back home (they were here over their school break visiting grandparents) we got together for a quick session for just a few more shots. The day was very, very overcast so it was a bit of a challenge to find some good light but these kids are so good looking that they made my job of creating beautiful images so much easier. So here are a few more that I just had to share. Thanks again!
These kids are pretty much what we call “Irish twins”. You know…they are just around a year apart. Goodness I can’t imagine how busy life must have been for those first few years. Now they are at that perfect age. The time between childhood and the preteen years. A time so brief and so magical that every moment must be enjoyed before it has gone away from us forever.
Brother is so care-free and just downright funny. Full of antics and joy of life. Sister is about the sweetest, most feminine little girl ever. And wow, what a beauty! I hated that the sun had set and our time photographing was now over. These kids were just so refreshingly young and sweet and well mannered. I hope you all enjoy your sneak peek as much as I enjoyed my time with you! Thank you dad and grandpa for fixing my reflector and moving heavy flower pots. 
Pickles and ice cream cravings is no old wives’ tale. Okay, so maybe it isn’t always pickles and or ice cream but it is always something. I remember craving Olive Garden salads with my boy pregnancies. I almost single handedly put Olive Garden out of business. I just could not get enough of it and kept those waitresses running for refills. I also remember wanting to drink Squirt soda…that grapefruit soda. And then with my girls it was chocolate. Anything chocolate. I always had at least a half gallon of organic chocolate milk in my refrigerator and my family knew never ever to touch it. No one should ever be so foolish as to get between me and my chocolate…especially when I was pregnant. But collard greens? This was a new one for me. Oh wait! Not for me!! No. I am NOT the one pregnant. Don’t want to start that rumor going around. But this gorgeous, glowing young woman here is pregnant and she craves collard greens. We just had to capture a few images for her with those beloved collard greens. I had such a wonderful time with this beautiful couple. They were so kind and gracious and I can hardly wait to see them again and do their newborn session. I just know he is going to be a doll baby.
Enjoy your sneak peek!
This year in the Carolinas the autumn has seemed to linger a bit longer and I am not complaining. So many lovely days. Perfect days to take a walk in the woods or a stroll through a field. Winter will be upon us soon so it was such a pleasure to spend a few hours with this family enjoying some of the last days of fall. Little brother was such a personality! He had so much energy and so many fun faces. I can’t wait to show mom and dad all of his pictures that seem to capture his boyish exuberance. And sister was so sweet and so cooperative. I love her dreamy blue eyes. She brought some fun kid glasses and I couldn’t resist getting some shots of her with them on. I hope you enjoy this little sneak peek of our afternoon together. Thanks so much for letting me spend this time with you.
Waiting…but not for long I am sure. From what mom told me it sounds like baby will be here very soon. And who of us who have had babies have had the good luck to look this good when so close to delivering? Goodness she looks like a super model!! Such a beautiful mom to be! I hope you like your sneak peek. I know it won’t be long until we see each other again.
If a client tells you that when you come to do her newborn session that grandma, auntie, and two cousins ages 4 months and 3 years will be there along with her other two children ages five and two and a half, well let’s just say you expect there to be some chaos. Imagine my surprise then that when I arrive the house is absolutely peaceful. The children are all contented and quiet and the adults are relaxed and friendly. In fact this was probably the most peaceful newborn session I can remember. The kids were so perfectly behaved that I was amazed. I mean, I am the mom of five kids so I know chaos and I know well behaved and these were very, VERY well behaved children. What a delight! Not to mention the utterly adorable and perfect little newborn, baby girl “R” who spent most of her time sleeping sweetly. And then to top it off Grandma did some mending that was needed on one of my newborn hats! Thank you grandma!! So it was about as close to perfect as a newborn session can get. Thank you all so much for inviting me into your home and into your lives for the day. I truly enjoyed myself. I hope you enjoy your little peek of your beautiful new little girl.
This precious first child, first grandchild, first niece is finally here! You may remember those two maternity sessions posted entitled Waiting for Rhylie parts one and two. I expected nothing less than this gorgeous little girl from two such beautiful parents. Baby Rhylie was as sweet as can be but showed us exactly what she thought of having a photo session. Peed every chance she got. No one was exempt. Mom, dad or this photographer. LOL. Lots of laundry to be done after. But who cares? I would do it all again just to have the chance to snuggle this little doll baby. Of course we will remind her of this sometime in the future. Speaking of the future, all those who are parents especially know that the future comes all too quickly and before we know it our little babies are toddlers, then starting school and in a blink of an eye they are graduating and growing up and away from us. So mom and dad, enjoy every minute with your sweet daughter and I hope these pictures will bring a smile to your face not only now but in the years to come.
The day was hot. At over 100 degrees hot is an understatement. But we didn’t let the heat spoil our fun. We had a great time exploring a park with rocks, waterfalls, big trees and plenty of room to run (or skateboard). Mr. T just turned seven and it was my good luck to be able to capture him during this grand time of childhood. He was such fun with a million different expressions. Just asking him about his favorite word would bring out contagious laughter. Don’t ask what this favorite word is though. I have to keep it a secret. He was just so natural and relaxed in front of the camera and just sooo good looking. This boy would be perfect as an actor or model. Sorry though girls. T is already taken. So Mr. T and family here is a peek at your session. Enjoy!
My favorite:
Is it any wonder how he got to be so good-looking? What a beautiful family!!
Remember the first session I had some weeks back with these beautiful parents-to-be? You can find it here. Well we finally got to their “studio” session and here is a little sneak peek of the fun we had. This mom is sooo beautiful and has the most perfect skin. I am so jealous of her tan. I look downright sickly next to her. Rhylie should be here in a few weeks and we are all anxiously awaiting her debut. Stay tuned for her newborn session. We know she is going to be beautiful. How can she not be with such a gorgeous family line behind her?
Soon to be three generations here. Beautiful women!
This baby has the cutest little face! Love her button nose and pretty eyes! I did Mom’s maternity pics last month and was so happy to return to do baby girl’s newborn pics. We began our session with a perfect sleepy baby but half way through baby girl showed us exactly who was the boss. LOL. We still managed to get some very sweet shots though. Thanks for letting me capture some of your first moments with this little beauty! Enjoy your sneak peek.
Look at the little smile! Mom is pretty talented and made this adorable cocoon that baby is in.
This little bunny hat was knitted by my talented mother-in-law. Thanks Mom!
