Talk About a Photogenic Family!

I had sooo much fun this past week photographing my friend and former co-worker Joanne's kids, Jake & Bridget.  Jake was a champ, despite his initial skepticism, and endured everything I asked of him with a smile.  (Not to mention the fact that he lugged my gear around for me without complaint.) Bridget was brilliant!  As you can see from the few pictures I've posted below, she is an absolute natural in front of the camera!  

We had gorgeous weather, lovely light, two beautiful campuses to shoot on, and of course my two stunning subjects didn't hurt things any ;)

Enjoy this sneak peek from our session!

Just Because I Love Her So!

And because my 'public' requested it... (::ahem, Mrs. Hebler, cough cough::)

And because the grandparents always like to see her face...

And because I can't resist those eyes!

Seriously though, how blessed am I?!?

Three is the Magic Number

We're self-proclaimed music snobs around here. Which, when you have a child, becomes an interesting and amplified dilemma. Luckily we've discovered a few proverbial diamonds, in the "rough" that is children's music. Elizabeth Mitchell is among those, and a song of hers that we've always loved (the title of which is the same as the title of this post) talks about the magic that happens when "a man and a woman have a little baby..."

Yesterday I got to bear witness to that magic once again, photographing the adorable Noa Claire, and her proud (first time) parents, Kim & Bryce. This was doubly special for me, as Noa, Kim & Bryce are not merely clients, but also friends. This is a 'sneak peek' from their session- I can't wait to show you guys all of your images!

In the meantime, enjoy the magic!

Final Chapter from Charleston

First of all, I apologize to any of you who visited this morning while I was tweaking the layout, and had trouble reading the text or viewing the images. I'm trying to make this a suitable site for sharing photos until my professional blog is up and running, and I encountered a few snafus this morning in that process. Things should be back to normal now, so thanks for your patience!

And now, a few final images to share from my time spent in Charleston-

"E" was the daughter of another of the photographers in attendance at our workshop in South Carolina. She and her daddy had tagged along for the weekend, and so when it was time for the 'open shoot' she donned her Easter dress and dazzled us all. As most photographers will attest, our own children are our most difficult (read- uncooperative) subjects...But place those same children into the hands of another photographer, and they're sure to strut their stuff.

Thanks "E" for strutting your stuff!



And finally, the pretty and precocious "G." She may well have been the most sought after model of the day, what with that pouffy pink tutu and sassy stance. Luckily, she enjoyed being photographed and absolutely basked in the glow of all of that camera love! See for yourself:



Thanks again to all of the models (there were many more!), and their parents, whose participation made this shoot possible. It was such a pleasure!

More from Charleston

After photographing the effusive and outgoing "P", next I got to work one-on-one with "E." A totally different experience, but no less a pleasure! This gorgeous little girl with the moody blue eyes had me enthralled instantaneously. After a little conversation and coaxing, I even managed to draw a few smiles from her. But these are the images that won my heart and were my hands-down favorites:

Charleston

Two weekends back I had the privilege of traveling to Charleston, SC for a photography workshop.  Those of us participating in the workshop stayed at the breathtaking Inn at Middleton Place where we had the chance to photograph a whole gaggle of gorgeous children, thanks to the lovely Emily.  I thought I'd share a few of my favorite images from that shoot with you over the next few days:

"P" was *such* a gem! What a clever, cooperative, cute-as-can-be model he was! I mean, c'mon now...can you even attempt to resist those enchanting blue eyes, and that infectious grin?!?!?!



Did I mention those *eyes*??? Swooooooon!



Thanks, P, for your up-for-anything attitude, and your sweet smile!



*giggle*