Kinsley | {a bit reserved}

Yesterday morning sweet little Kinsley and her parents came over for her 9 month session, but it wasn’t quite what any of us had thought it might be. Poor little girl is fighting a cold (and poor mom and dad…so hard on them as well) and didn’t have the smiles or energy they had hoped for. There were some tears and some snuggling with mom, but we did get some photos…and although no smiles, there were some cute expressions and her outfits (for Valentine’s) were adorable. Since dad could come along they wanted some of Kinsley and her daddy, so we were able to do that…and some of her alone and a few of the three of them. Despite her not being herself, she is still very sweet and her beautiful brown eyes are as pretty as ever. So, for now, the photos, but I know that when it’s time for her one year session…she’ll be feeling good and we’ll have a great time playing and photographing…and I’ll be looking forward to that!!

Special time with her daddy…that is something to be cherished and will definitely create some special memories for both of them in the years ahead!

The blocks were a big hit and I don’t think I could have gotten this block in “mid air” if I had tried! It was quite cute…Kinsley wanted every block off the posts…she was certainly very determined!

What a wonderful family…it’s obvious that Kinsley is adored and worshipped by her parents…what a very lucky little girl…she’s truly blessed!

There’s nothing better than snuggling on mom’s shoulder…Kinsley was tired and ready to wrap up her session for the day…for not feeling 100%, she did quite well. I look forward to seeing her when she turns “ONE!”

Sweet Kinsley {Puyallup Baby Photographer}

It was my pleasure to see sweet little Kinsley again, who is now 3 months old…and what a delight she was during her session. Both mom and Kinsley seem to have settled into a great routine and are adjusting to their new roles…of course, along with dad (who wasn’t at the session)…what a beautiful little family! Check out this little cutie!!!

Ahh, look at Kinsley in this tutu…so sweet!!!

I love her smile…it just lights up her face and how can you not help but smile yourself when you see this!

This has to be one of my favorites from the session (okay there’s more than one)…I just love mothers and their babies…you can just see the love!!!

Thank you Laura and Kinsley…I really enjoyed the session and look forward to seeing Kinsley as she continues to grow and change. 

A delightful afternoon

Earlier this week I had the pleasure of photographing the Lackey Family. It’s been three years since I first met Mike and Kim, when I photographed their wedding on New Year’s Eve. Makaela, Kim’s daughter was the flower girl and although a tad camera shy, she was adorable in her dress and was so sweet…Mike, Kim and Makaela became a family that evening and I was honored to be asked to capture some memories for them that day. At the park this week I met two new family members – Kaden, their nine month old son and Ziggy, Makaela’s new dog…they have grown into a very sweet family and it was wonderful to see them again.

After some fairly wet weather around here lately, we were a bit nervous about what the day we’d scheduled would bring. Much to our delight, we had a beautiful afternoon, a tad cool, but dry and even some sunshine…a perfect fall day! I must say that trying to get the attention of two dogs and a baby is certainly a challenge, but I’m always up for a good challenge and am happy if I can get at least one of them to look my way!! LOL Kaden was so much fun, a happy baby who adores his big sister, who can really get him smiling and laughing! Thank you, Makaela, for being a super assistant! And, she was also scouting locations for photos…and was not at all camera shy this time…you’ve got it, Makaela!! We got some great shots that day and I hope that Kim and Mike will enjoy these photos and that it will hold them over until the gallery is ready! Thank you for again, choosing me to photograph your family…I had a great time with all of you!