Piper | {Full of Life}

undefined What a treat it was to see this little beauty again and have the pleasure of photographing her! Little Piper turned two and we spent a couple of hours together one afternoon to capture some photos and memories for her parents and family! I first met her when she was about 4 months old and photographed her with her grandfather – which was a very special session. So, now here she is over  1 1/2 years older and just as beautiful as when she was little and I loved seeing her little personality and zest for life during our time together. I met her mom and her at the park and we dodged some rain showers here and there and then headed back to the studio for some photos where we didn’t have to worry about  the rain and she could wear some of the adorable clothes her mom had for her. Piper is a BUSY little girl, who keeps her parents on her toes, but is very well behaved. She took a little bit to warm up to me, but then was playing with me and teasing me…such as agreeing to sit somewhere for a photo, that is until I just got ready to click the shutter, then off she ran, giggling away!! It was so cute and funny, that I couldn’t help but laugh and just take off after her…she certainly kept me on my toes and it was obvious that she has a mind of her own and is very confident in where she can go and what she can do. This girl is definitely going to break hearts as she gets old and I sure don’t envy her parents…you’d better get ready to put bars on her window when she gets old…I guarantee the boys will be coming to visit!

undefinedOf course, we started out on the playground…what little one doesn’t want to go down the slide!?!!undefinedThe smiles and expressions I instantly fell in love with…Piper was awesome and a delight to photograph.undefined

She was determined to try and open the doors of the Pavilion (and later some library doors) and had to have her mom’s keys…somehow they just didn’t seem to work…it was so cute!undefinedPiper shows us just how old she is…so sweet!undefinedundefinedundefinedundefinedundefined

Mom’s are always a safe place and a hug is a great thing…this sweetheart definitely loves her mommy very much!!undefinedThank you, Piper, for a wonderful afternoon and a great session…you were so much fun…I hope you and your mommy and daddy enjoy the photos! 

Kinsley turns “ONE” | {Busy & Beautiful}

undefinedWhat a treat it was to capture some special photos for Kinsley to commemorate her first birthday! This little sweetheart I met withing a couple weeks of her birth and it’s been wonderful to photograph and watch her grow throughout her first year! It was a bit of a surprise that she was walking…and not just walking…she’d been walking for a couple of months and was a BUSY little one who kept her mom and myself on our toes in trying to entertain her and keep her corralled in the studio! She wanted to explore…everything and anything! That is what I love about babies and toddlers…their desire and eagerness to learn about new things is NEVER ending and they are constantly searching for something new to touch, taste, smell and see just what it can do…if only we as adults were that eager to continually learn about new things…our brains would never go stagnant! Kinsley was very busy, but so sweet and I got many hugs from her and she even blew me a few kisses during the session…oh, how I LOVE the babies! I can’t wait to see this darling grown over the next year ahead…how blessed am I to meet these beautiful babies and be able to watch them as they grow into toddlers and children…and teens…oh, how I love my job!

 

undefinedWhat fun we had playing…Kinsley was into everything and I thoroughly enjoyed my session with her!undefinedundefinedIsn’t she just adorable…I love her eyes…they say it all!undefinedCurious and a flirt…she was priceless with this hat and knew she had her mom and I wrapped around her little finger!undefinedI must say, the tongue came out several times and it was so funny…she had been working on some new teeth, so I’m sure it was a whole new feeling to have some teeth to feel and play with!undefinedNow, don’t think that we were torturing her…this sad face was the only time she was unhappy…and that was because we kept moving her and she wanted to be where SHE wanted and not where we wanted her! I couldn’t resist capturing this! Love the close up…this was thanks to my mother in-law who was visiting and walked in at this time and Kinsley just quietly stared at all of us for a bit…so sweet!undefinedAnd, the cake smash…one of my favorite parts of the one year sessions…and isn’t this the cutest crown that here mom made…she was AWESOME with this part of the session!

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Thank you, Laura and Ed, for allowing me the privilege of following Kinsley’s first year of her life, it’s been a pleasure and a joy…you have a beautiful daughter, who I hope to see more in the years to come!

Ainsley turns two | {Absolutely Adorable}

It was a delight to see Miss Ainsley again…and how she’s grown and turned into a sweet toddler. I first met her when she was 6 months old…and now, she’s a lively and fun two year old. She started out a tad shy and wanted her mom close by, but in no time at all, she warmed up and we started playing and having a good time. It didn’t hurt that I had a very special assistant with me that day…my 5 year old granddaughter, Jayden, who I think quickly became one of Ainsley’s good friends! It’s amazing what a 5 year old can do and how quickly a younger child will follow along…I think I need to tap into that source and learn the secrets! We had planned this session earlier, but had to reschedule and had hoped this day to get outside a bit, but the weather wasn’t cooperating…so we’ll get together for a mini session “someday” when the weather decides to be a bit more predictable and shoot some outside. Despite being in the studio, Ainsley was a pure delight and her smile and giggles just lit up the room…what a wonderful little girl that was a real joy to spend some time with! At the end of the session, Ainsley and Jayden disappeared while I talked with her parents…and they were found downstairs playing with the Barbies and blocks…and neither seemed to care if we came around or not…ahhh, the pure simplicity of children…it is the most magical thing there is!

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As you can see, we had a lot of fun…and Ainsley is full of LOTS of great expressions…what a sweetheart!!!

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LOVE, LOVE this smile!!!

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Okay, I want to know where I can find boots like this…they are SO cute!!

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Near the end of the session…I think Ainsley was getting tired…and wanted us to be quiet so she could rest!!

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Little toes…one of my favorites!!!

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What a beauty….undefinedundefined

As we headed outside at the end, I couldn’t resist grabbing a shot or two…of course, this was after the rain and torrential hail storm that took place during the session…spring, really?? 

Dave and Meghan…thank you for asking me to capture some special memories of your beautiful daughter…it was truly my pleasure and I must say, you have a very sweet little girl….I look forward to watching her grow and change over the years to come!