Sweet Baby J & His Family

*This kicks off my "busy" season, so come back every week for a new sneak peek!

I had the pleasure of photographing this Family of Five a little over a week ago...the weather had me nervous, but it ended up being a beautiful day! Well, and I was also a little nervous, because he was older & more alert than any newborn session I've done. But, really, he did great (except for one pose that his Mom & I both really wanted to pull off, but he didn't...). After rearranging their living room & kitchen, here are some sneak peeks for our session -

Keep your eye on the prize, Mr. T!

This is not the "perfect" sibling picture, but I just love how it captures their ages: a constantly moving 4 year old boy, a doting older sister (2 yrs), and then the new baby, wondering how life is going to be on the outside. Their parents are blessed, but busy!

Aren't they a beautiful family?

Look at all of this hair! I commented on it, touched it and photographed it a lot that day. My kids were bald blonde-haired babies, so this was such a treat for me. ha ha

Isn't he the sweetest? In fact, at one point I was holding him between poses and just gave him a quick little peck on the forehead. Then I realized, oh wait, this isn't my baby!* ha ha Guess I've chosen the right kind of subject for my photography efforts. *Plus, I do have my own baby boy, so it's just a subconscious habit...apparently. : )

This is one experienced mama - she had blankets and swaddles waiting for me when I walked in - including this blanket she'd made herself. Pretty impressive!

Thanks again for having me photograph your family, Audrey. I had a great time meeting your children, catching up & talking photography! Keep up the good work!

Miss M

Oh boy, well really "Girl!" I have been very busy this month, which is AWESOME. I'm getting to meet new people, spend time with old friends, and cuddle with this sweet little newborn. Miss M had just gotten home when I met her. And, luckily, there was a day of sunshine before the week of severe weather started here in Kentuckiana. She must have been very excited to be in her new home, because she didn't want to sleep much at all...and, she was probably waiting for her favorite Aunt Melanie to come see her, too! : )

Without further adieu, I introduce to you Miss M:

Mom, Dad & I did a little cheer right before this pose - she's alseep! For the meantime...

They were able to get some really nice hospital photos, which is unusual, but getting better these days. However, there were no "naked baby shots" and we definitely had to get that part taken care of!

And, just some images from her new room - I loved the decor! Also, her two big sisters were keeping an eye on her. Seeing these 2 lovely ladies reminded me of the Blue Heeler we had growing up.

Congratulations on your new addition, T & S! She's a beauty.

Mr. C-Man

Another session of chasing down a little boy. I tell you, I am getting in my exercise during these recent photo sessions, for sure... And, it has been great learning a little bit about what raising a boy is going to be like!

Mr. C just turned 2 years old, so his mom (one of my oldest & dearest friends) asked if I would be willing to photograph this milestone. He has got to be the smiley-est little guy out there, so of course I agreed. With his big brother around, there was no catching him. But, after he & Dad took off to track down some Big League Chew gum, things slowed down just a little. But, seriously, just a little.

I have actually gotten to be part of documenting his "life" twice, now that I think about it. It's hard to believe this was over 2 years ago! And, it's great to look back and realize I'm still doing photography sessions. I wonder where this path will be taking me 2 years from now?

Toddler Mode:

I LOVE his eyelashes & think I comment about them every time I see him.

And, just a little teaser on those great curls he has back there.

Ah, boys and rocks...

A huge Thank You to my lovely assistant, Taryn, who had to pull double duty that day - as "Mom" & "Reflector Holder." You did a great job!

V Family

I got to meet this family because of a referral (thank you, and please keep 'em coming!), and I'm so glad to have met them. They are so down-to-earth & go-with-the-flow people. I think we might have to just hang out sometime in the future...

Our original session was slated for Saturday, but with thunderstorms and hail predicted, we had to postpone. Luckily it was only by 24 hours, though. That stormy Saturday gave way to record-breaking temps on Sunday. Gotta love the Midwest, right?

This little man did not seem to enjoy the whole picture-taking experience, either. By the end of our time together, he did a complete 360 degrees to get away from my camera, at least that's what I'm blaming it on. It was actually kind of funny! But, I think you will see, he is a completely adorable & happy little guy.

After a short time at their home, we ventured to our next spot: Our outdoor backdrop is the always gorgeous St. James Court, host to an infamous art show. If you're even slightly interested in artwork, you should make a trip to Louisville in the fall to check it out. (one of the food vendors there makes the most amazing crab cakes, too)

Here are a few sneak peeks for you:

I'm a sucker for little blondies with bright blue eyes.

Love the way Dad is looking at his family here...so happy, so proud.

One of the many expressions Mr. E showed me...so much personality.

He's happy!
Then, "I'm D.O.N.E." (this was taken right before the aforementioned "avoid Jaclyn" moment - I should've known! ha ha)

Thank you V Family - I hope you enjoyed your sneak peeks...more to come!

Miss S

Awww, have I ever mentioned how much I love newborns? This little beauty was a little over 1 week old when I got to meet her. Her mama has her hands full with her big brother, too, who is now 16 months old. She put up a fight at the beginning (not quite as cooperative as Big Bro), but we eventually got her calmed down (with the help of some swaddling, toasty blankets, white noise & a full belly). Of course, when we really got her into a deep sleep, my camera battery died! I'd never had that happen, so lesson learned... Thanks for your patience, Mom! I hope you enjoy these few sneak peeks of little Miss S:

Every time I snapped a shot in this spot, she'd give a little smile...

Since recently photographing my own newborn, I've realized that a few awake shots are good to have, too. Love those cheeks!

And, they are just really precious when they're sleeping, aren't they?

Thanks again for giving me the opportunity to photograph both of your sweet babies!

Grandpa Pete

The weekend before Christmas, my Grandpa Pete passed away. It is just so surreal that he is no longer with us. My sister and I had put together a video for my grandparent's 60th Anniversary celebration this past September (yes, 60 years - how amazing is that?!). I pulled some photos from that to share just a snippet of his life with you. We miss him very much...


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Just a Quick Post

Happy New Year! Just wanted to check in & let you know I'm still here...busy, but here. Here are a couple of photos in the meantime. I'm partial, but I'm kind of addicted to these two little ones.

At 3 months old & 3 years old:



More to come...