Here’s a sneak peek!  I know the session seemed like a blur, but trust me, we got lots of good stuff!!

Miss Cha-Cha :)…I just happen to love this one, but there are plenty more with smiles too!

…I was (thankfully) able to capture this in about a millisecond…’twas towards the end and they were fading fast.

…and this just might be one of my favorite “family-walking-in-the-grass” shots ever!

Some of my faves (I had a really hard time just choosing a few):

Kids are always peeking at me through my chairs…for some reason I always love it!!

…loooooooooooooove this one!! Makes me smile!

…So gorgeous…

…oh…and…one of baby sis who has her 6 month session coming up soon!!

Here are a few faves!

Here’s a sneak peek:

…a sweet little smile.

…I just love baby toes!

…so perfect!

So…I’ve already confessed my love affair with the GAP right?!?  I swear, I need to buy stock in that store!!  Last week we picked outfits for older kiddos, so this week is dedicated to the little bambinos…up to 12 months.  It’s too bad my youngest daughter has outgrown the newborn collections at the GAP or I’d surely be running out to buy these now…I love these classic fall colors.  I’m hoping they come out with a collection in these colors for the 1-5 year olds as well.  :)  These colors would look FABULOUS combined with the lovely fall foliage.

I could not decide between these first 2 picks, so I decided to showcase them both! I loved the funky butterfly print dress paired with the sweet brown sweater of this first one.

Links to buy:
bodysuit
dress
sweater
tights
shoes

…and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the cable knit sweater dress shown here. My daughter actually had the lavender one from last year and the texture of the knit with the fun striped tights are just a match made in heaven (yes, I’m a dork, I know ;))…and they photograph just lovely too!

Links to buy:
dress
tights
hat
shoes

We can’t leave out the little men now. Here’s something equally as cute for them. How can one resist the newsboy cap??

Links to buy:
bodysuit
zipped sweater
pants
shoes
hat

Here are a few of my faves:

…you think he’s mischievous? Hmmmm….I think so!

…this is one of my absolute faves! Apparently it’s a common thing with boys?!?

It’s okay to have a little fun with your outfits….Rock-n-Roll styles are sure to be a huge hit this year!

For the little ladies…a fun denim blazer and some stylish pink accessories. I actually chose this outfit for a Fresh Faces session I have coming up this week…so stay tuned for those photos later this week.

If you really like layers, but aren’t sure how to implement them or what looks good together, here’s a tip.  If you have a jacket on top that’s denim (like the one shown here), choose pants that are something other than denim, think white, khaki, olive green, brown, etc.  and vice versa if you have a khaki jacket, choose a different color bottom for more visual interest and a less matchy-matchy look. :)  Sometimes you CAN get away with denim on top and bottom, but you definitely DO NOT want them to be the same wash…that is SO last year!!

Links to buy:
denim blazer
tank
khaki capris
shoes
scarf (from the Limited Too)

And for the guys…

Links to buy:
button up shirt
t-shirt
jeans
shoes

Mindy and Andrew…a sincere “thank you” for going along with all my crazy ideas and being so sweet and easy to work with, especially in 100 degree weather.  I had a wonderful time with you guys and can’t wait to meet that baby girl.  I have no doubt she will be beautiful.  Crossing my fingers for you that it’s sooner rather than later!

I thought this series made the perfect storyboard…one of my favorite things about 2 year olds is their adorable expressions…

…more cuteness…

…and my absolute FAVE from the session. This just melts me!

This week we’ll feature some ideas from GAP.  Can I tell you just how much I LOVE this store???  

The minute I saw the “Batik Chic” collection in stores, I think my heart skipped a beat!  Actually, I photographed a client wearing one of the dresses and made a bee line to the store on the way home from the session.  Choose the shoes that fit your style, and a few fun accessories always add a nice touch.  And what’s even better…..I believe this collection just went on sale!

Links to buy:
top
white pants
green shoes
brown shoes
headband
bracelet (from Gymboree)

Need a coordinating outfit for big (or little) sister?

Links to buy:
top
pants
headband
brown shoes

….and for the guys…layering is totally “in” for fall fashion…add some flair by layering a striped dress shirt under one of GAP’s Junk Food Tees.  We’ll cuff the sleeves for a relaxed look!

Links to buy:
dress shirt
t-shirt
cargo pants
shoes

Need more ideas?  What else do you want to see?  Leave me a comment and let me know!

Tune in next Friday for more fun ideas!

It was such a delight to photograph this little guy!  He was such a little sweetheart, and once mom fed him a bit, it was lights out!!!  Here are a few of my favorites from your session, Nikki.  I had a great time meeting your family and can’t wait to watch your little man grow! :)  (And a huge thanks to Dad…for keeping big sister entertained..which didn’t prove to be an easy feat!;))

I’ll save the best of the best for your gallery!

Here’s a sneak peek for you all!  We got lots of good stuff!

Welcome to the first installment of Fashion Friday!  If you haven’t read the previous posts, every Friday through fall I will be posting a few outfits that would be great for photo sessions.  I’m hoping this will give you all visuals, or a starting point to shopping for your own family.  If you love the outfits we put together, I’m including links to purchase them as well, if not, hopefully they will get the ideas flowing.

Here are a few tips to get you started:

TIP #1: Where to start? Choose a patterned outfit for one of the members of your family (maybe a funky floral print dress for your baby girl or plaid cargo shorts for your little man)  Pull complimentary colors from the “inspiration piece” as a guide to dressing the rest of the family.

TIP #2: Coordinate, YES! Identical, NO!  You don’t dress alike any other day of the week, so why do it for your photo session?  The days of solid shirts and khakis are long gone!  If mom and dad are both wearing solid shirts, try having mom in khakis and dad in jeans for some added interest, or if you’d prefer to both wear jeans, choose different washes. Stores like Gymboree or The GAP offer great options for coordinating outfits!

TIP #3: Accessorize!!  The key to having photos with that fashion flair is to add visual interest with layers, textures, and accessories! Think hats, scarves, sweaters, denim jackets, vests, necklaces, bracelets, etc.

After receiving their new Fall catalog in the mail just yesterday, I thought I would start with one of my favorites, the UK company MiniBoden.  Their style is so colorful and fun, I could easily choose one of everything!  While the girls collections are so, SO adorable, they have some pretty great stuff for the guys too.  Because they are a UK company, this sizing is a smidge different than the US so be sure to check out their size charts before ordering.  The good news is you’ll have your order in 7-10 days!

For the fellas:

Links to buy:

hoodie
shirt
pants
hat

Links to buy:

hoodie
long sleeve t-shirt
pants
shoes

And for the little ladies…

Links to buy:

long sleeve t-shirt
sweater
jeans
shoes

Links to buy:
dress
tights
boots

So………….who’s ready for some shopping?? :)  Are there specific questions you have or something specific you’d like to see, leave a comment!  We’ll answer it next week!

Below are a few of my faves!

Stay tuned tomorrow for my first installment of “Fashion Friday”!  After talking with some clients, I have decided that every Friday I will be posting some outfits (from local stores and online) that would be great for photographs.  I have so many clients asking what they should wear, and after having my own professional photo session, I know how overwhelming it can be to coordinate outfits.  You don’t have stick with solid shirts and khakis anymore, actually, I’d prefer you’d didn’t! :)  Choose clothes you feel comfortable in and will wear again.  You don’t “match” any other day of the week so why should you for your photo session?  Anyway, by posting some outfit suggestions, I’m hoping it will help get the ideas flowing for you all.  The possibilities are endless!

Also, head on over to the website and check the updates (you’ll notice a few changes to the blog as well).  You may now check current availability by clicking “availability”.  I will be updating the calendar once per week to reflect current available sessions.

…a little texture and vintage processing on this one!

Also, after talking with a few clients who had questions about clothing, I have decided that I will be blogging about clothing choices for fall sessions.  As I am out in stores, or browsing online…I will post sample outfits here that I think would be perfect for photographs along with information on where they can be purchased.  I think being able to visualize outfits will help get ideas flowing for your own family sessions.  So look for that soon!

…and back to my daughter…

…just playing with the processing on this one. I’m so jealous of her thick gorgeous eyelashes. She certainly didn’t get them from me!