When families book mini sessions, it usually means I get to see them twice every year! I love watching these littles grow! I love capturing each stage, see their smiles come alive, their relationships with one another deepen. It warms my heart to be able to spend a little time that lasts a lifetime <3
Not all children show up ready to be photographed. I am a new person, and not all kids adjust well to a new person with a big ol camera in her face :) But, when you book a full session, you get a full session. We stop, slow down, have a snack, play a game. We let mom nurse the baby, dad play with big brother. We walk and run around, all the while I am capturing these moments, the true moments of parenthood. You would never know it from this session that baby girl was mad, and that big brother wanted nothing to do with me. I could tell mom was nervous but I kept reminding her that I was capturing magic. To date, their gallery was the largest I have ever delivered, well over 100 images. I never promise this amount, nor do I ever plan on delivering this many. But it was just SO GOOD. Relaxed, quiet, no one shouting for smiles or attention. I just walked them though the evening and this is what we got, well a fraction of it. Full sessions are golden.
Let me tell you a little secret that I discovered after my last baby was born; babies do not belong in baskets, they belong in mama’s arms. And now that my little baby is almost four, I can tell you from experience that the images you will treasure the most will be the ones where you see your baby in the room you made for him, surrounded by the place you called home, where you fell in love all over again.
What a sweet and wonderful way to meet a neighbor! Such a sweet little family of four. The love in this house can be felt the minute you walk through the door <3<3
I have been photographing this adorable sibling duo for a couple of years. This year I convinced mom and dad to join in and was so delighted to have them all in front of the camera! I may have even heard mom talk about their family photos next year :):)
Last year I found a field. A glorious field in the middle of Raleigh, just past the Chick-Fil-A and movie theatre. There is sat, a wondrous sight for a photographer. Within months, this field would be cut and cleared, making way for the next set of homes or shopping stores no doubt. I may or may not have shed a tear when I drove by after it was flattened. I am so lucky I was able to sneak a few families in before demolition. 
Freelensing Art Minis are becoming my favorite sessions. This session was no exception with two of my favorite little people! We met at a wildflower field and these two got to explore as I followed them around! I am not sure they even felt like they were being photographed! I am always humbled to be hired for a session that speaks to my heart and allows me to truly be an artist <3<3
This sweet little New Yorker got spend some time with the trees and grass on his visit to Raleigh! Such a handsome little man <3<3
Ah. I love this session. The light, the decor, the beautiful family. It is always such a blessing to capture the love for a new little baby <3<3
