kid photos

Things are warming up. Summer is on it's way and there is nothing like a barefoot walk in the park. Check out the slideshow of these two cute kids.

family photos

Family photo sessions for me are a blessed experience and this session was no exception. For that hour, I got to be a part of their family. I find out which child is the climber, who loves to run from the camera, and how much they love each other - even if everything isn't as perfect as it should be.

Getting your photos taken are a stressful experience - between making sure everyone's clothes, hair and smiles are perfect - I mean adaquate - for one hour, it makes for some craziness. There is messed up hair, holes in the jeans, and the spit up on shirts. But with all that comes kisses, smiles, funny faces . . . Each moment frozen in time to remember.

The other day I found an old cell phone and I looked through the photos before I got rid of it. Honestly, I didn't remember using the camera on that phone excessivey. After all, it was old and a cellphone - why use that when I had a choice of 2 DLSR's and a decent point and shoot? Let's just say my expectations for these photos weren't high. Then I saw the photos - all of moments when I was either bored, or getting a shot that wasn't expected (so I didn't have a better camera option). There were photos of my kids hanging outside in their swimsuits, one of my daughter's sweet smile and a fake grouchy face from my son (I'm sure I had asked him to smile) - all moments that I want to remember. Photos of who my kids really are; real expressions, real life. And that is what I try to do for each of the families I get to have a photo session with - just with the better camera. Create photos of who they are right now - holey jeans and all.

Enjoy the slideshow.

and growing

This cutie is 4 months old and cute as anything. He is getting good at rolling and looks like he will be on the move much sooner than mom and dad are ready for it.

This morning we had some fun playtime. One of his sisters couldn't help but be part of the fun - and if the other was home, she would have been in there too. Next time.

Play the slideshow for some of my favorites -

1 year old

The energy of a one year older. The fun and excitement - and running. Anything to capture that adorable face.

Check out the fun!