I love it when the “adult kids” come home for a session with their parents! These full family shots are such keepsakes. I love looking back at shots of my own family from when I was a kid. When I’m out and about, people often tell me, “I’m going to call you for a session after I _____” (insert: lose weight, get a tan, get a haircut, etc.). Here’s my advice: don’t wait! Take a picture of YOU, NOW. If you become even more amazing in a year, we’ll do the session again! 
I am always going on about how newborn photos should be taken within the first two weeks, but I have to eat my words here. This little guy was six weeks old, and the best. baby. ever. He slept when we wanted him to sleep, was awake when we wanted him awake, and there were no, um, accidents related to being diaperless. We were finished in about an hour, which I think is world record time for a newborn. I wish I could post his name here, because I adore it, but I don’t like using first names on the blog.
Little family shot
Gazing into momma’s eyes…
Nighty-night!
His blue eyes are stunning. I did his brother’s newborn pictures a few years ago, and he had the same gorgeous eyes.
More momma love…
Confession: I get nervous when clients want to use their own property for portraits. No matter how beautiful the scenery is, sometimes the lighting is just not right for portraiture. Confession #2: I am even more nervous to take this risk for group portraits, as for groups you need an even larger area with which to work. Confession #3: After spending some time at this client’s property, I kind of want to move in. With them. Their land is gorgeous (and ideal for pictures) and they are so much fun. And at least one of them is a really good cook.
They had some fun ideas for their session and we laughed a lot!
