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Our plan was to get her session in right after nap time, when she was fresh and happy. Of course, on this particular day, the nap didn’t happen, and Miss S. was not very happy. So, we let her do this for a while-
And pretty soon she was awake and happier-
And ready to be in front of the camera (thank goodness for power naps!)-
In the meantime, I hung out with Miss E., a very mature 4 year old, who gave my teasing right back to me!
I’ve photographed his big sister since she was a baby, and they look so much alike at this age! I’d know these baby blues anywhere-
Miss B. certainly lived up to her initial- as in, busy as a bee! She was fascinated by everything around her, and just wanted to explore. She reminded me to take the time to notice all the beauty and all the interesting things that surround me outdoors. I think that’s one of the nice things about toddlers- seeing the world through their eyes, everything is new again.
She was absolutely adorable in her polka dots- and I just love her glasses!
At a workshop I attended recently, we had the opportunity to photograph kids in an urban setting. It was so much fun, and I definitely want to do more of these kinds of sessions. Most of what you see below was in an alleyway, and you’ll notice the wide variety of looks you can achieve in a small area. The textures, backgrounds and light really lend themselves to unique images. Kalamazoo is full of interesting spots, so if you’d like to try something fresh, funky and different, let me know!
I fell in love with these big blue eyes- and his beautiful hair! Meet Mr. R.-
At last- the warmer weather we’ve been waiting for! While warmer temperatures make it possible to have sessions outside again, too much sun and heat can make kids uncomfortable. Some ideas for summer sessions to keep kids comfortable and happy during their photoshoot.
*schedule for early morning (before 9:30) and evening, when it’s coolest
*choose a location with shade available
*bring water to drink
*consider incorporating water- squirt guns, playing in the sprinkler, stomping in puddles, boots and umbrellas with ’showers’ as a fun and cool way to end the session
*dress kids in comfortable summery clothing. I’ve included some cute outfits I found while looking around at summer kids’ clothing, with some fun color combinations-
I had never been to Seattle before, but you can be sure I’ll be back! It’s a beautiful, friendly city with lots to do. It’s very walkable (although those steep hills give you quite a workout). I couldn’t get over how lush everything is, and it was heaven for a flower-lover like me to see all the gardens. Here are just a few of the stunning flowers-
Lupines grew wild everywhere-
A rose on the island off Seattle-
Lots of new baby boys lately, and Mr. E. was another gorgeous one. I think he has such an angelic face-
