My three favorites from an end of the year session

Little A was so cute with her dog. Heck, she was cute without the dog!

There are so many things that went right with this session! That’s why I am so sad I didn’t get a better portrait with Sam the dog This family specifically wanted Sam in a portrait with all three children but I just couldn’t make it happen that day. I got this, but that’s about it.

Sometimes it just doesn’t happen. So I want to use this as a chance to mention one of my policies. A policy which, luckily, I’ve never had to use before!

If, for any reason, we just can’t get the pictures we set out to get, I will always offer you a make up session at no charge. I want you to be happy with ADORE your portraits! I want you to love the heck out of them and if you don’t then I haven’t done my job. I will never put a time limit on a session and I will never stop trying to make you happy.

Got that out of the way Now on to what DID happen that Sunday!

Well, I took more time off than I had planned. My daughter is now 10 months old. Time to get back to work!

A slight scheduling snafu meant this charming family had to put up with my children at their photo session. I’ve only done one other photo session with child in tow, and that was a DISASTER. My boy truly thought he was helping when he stood behind me as I snapped a picture and pulled out my hair clips… to make the subject smile I think! That was several years ago and although I would have preferred no tag-a-longs this session, the boy is older now and the baby was in a good mood, so it went well. A great big thank you to this family though for being so understanding! I think it worked out

It was a little chilly and a lot overcast, but that didn’t stop these kids from warming right up to the camera! (Well, after a few minutes of crankiness at the start; apparently they all fell asleep on the way there!)

Parents often express some doubt if the day of our session isn’t sunny and gorgeous, but I actually prefer an overcast day because it guarantees I won’t have to dodge sunny spots or stick to shaded areas. It is extremely hard to photograph in bright direct sunlight without a flash or some other equipment, and anyone who knows me knows I hate carrying around equipment! I do still have a flash and some fancy studio lights but I don’t believe I’ve used either for a session in years. There’s just something about natural light and the unobtrusiveness of my little camera… I wouldn’t change it for the world, even when I do have to work around the weather!

But I think this session came out perfect!

The blog-o-thon continues. Goodness, who knew having a baby would put me so far behind? (Oh wait, I guess I did know!) And of course we timed it so that baby would arrive right in the middle of the busiest time of year. It’s a good thing she’s so cute! Pics of her will be coming soon, until then, enjoy these beautiful kiddos and their fantastic dog!

I am a little backed up on posting recent sessions, what with having a baby and all so hopefully I will get caught up before Thanksgiving!

These girls were so wonderful together! Mom told me beforehand how close they were but I didn’t imagine I would get so many fantastic together shots it would be hard to pick my favorites. And then the separate shots were fantastic too!

Enjoy your sneak peek, Mom!

What a beautiful fall day, and what beautiful little girls!

(I always love it when we go barefoot!)

I really like to do these fall sessions during the “golden hour” before sunset, when the color is just amazing and we got shots like this…

…and these!

Even though the color was fantastic for this session…

…I have to include a couple black & white,’cause, hey, I love black & white!

(Some photos just scream to be black & white!)

But gosh I love color too!