{Family} Chad & Wendy

Somehow, I ended up forgetting to post this session that happened back in March. I don't know how I could have possibly forgotten this beautiful family of four, but I'm glad to finally be posting it!

Anyway, Chad and Wendy have two adorable kids, Riley and Lauren, and this session was not just to capture Lauren as a baby, but to document her pre-surgery, pre-scar as she had a major surgery coming up in just a short while from our session. She was such a sweet little thing, and Riley was so gentle and loving to her!

Chad and Wendy, you were both so laid back and easy to photograph - I enjoyed the session I had with you and look forward to our next one, seeing how the kids have grown and celebrating Lauren's successful surgery!

{Baby} Camryn

I was contacted by Carmen and Chris to do some baby pictures for their newest daughter, Camryn, at 6 weeks old before they moved out of town. We do have lots of connections including church and being friends with Chris' sister and family. They also have a 2-year-old daughter, Claire. Have you caught the name thing yet? Chris, Carmen, Claire and Camryn. I am certain I called them all the wrong name more than once, but they were very gracious about it.

While Carmen spent some time nursing Camryn, I took the opportunity to chat with Claire, uncover (quite easily) a variety of expressions, and then let her and Chris play trains together for a while. The focus of the day was to be on Camryn but I simply could not keep my camera off of Claire for her personality, cute curls and beautiful eyes. What a stunner!

Of course, photographing Camryn was such a delight too - though newborn pictures are recommended in the first couple of weeks, there is something equally wonderful about a slightly older baby who has gone through all the skin 'stuff' that newborns do, and have filled out into that even roundness that comes from a few weeks of eating well! And obviously, she is absolutely beautiful!!!

Thanks, Chris and Carmen, for inviting me into your home before you packed it all up. I enjoyed my time with you and hope you are feeling settled into your new home and community!



{The faces of Claire!}




{Poor sweet thing, she stepped on a block with her barefoot! Ouch!}




{Bottom right - matching hand positions!}










{In the top picture of this set, something totally unintended happened and I truly don't know how, but I love it! Camryn is in perfect focus and it's like the camera was rotating and blurring the rest of the picture. It was a fun one to come across and I love the effect, though I'd have no idea how to achieve it again. A one-of-a-kind photo from me!}

{Newborn} Seth Anderson

Where, oh where, have I been? Good question, but there's no really good answer. Part of it is probably because I've had the slowest summer in regards to business that I've had so far. I can't say I'm complaining - it was so nice to have a wonderful summer with friends and family, doing all kinds of great things!

Now I'm back and I've had a few sessions lately that I've finally found some time to post here, starting with this handsome guy.

Seth was born at the beginning of August and he was no small fry, weighing in 10lbs 7oz! Kinda makes you give mad props to his momma, Carly, doesn't it? Well, they came over to my place at about three weeks old, as they were in the middle of moving to their new house, and we enjoyed a warm, relaxing afternoon in my living room.

This guy is super cute and totally laid back and I loved getting to meet him! Thanks for bringing him in, Carly :)