Each family that I photograph brings it’s own special quality to the shoot. I love that.  I love the different dynamics between siblings, I love the kids that just aren’t going to sit with their family, and I love the dads who put on a smiley face for an hour even while dreaming of the tee time they missed.  I really do.  I guess I love it because I live it in my own family.  Oh, yes, we too get our family photos taken.  It’s about the only picture I am in each year and I really want my kids to know that I WAS part of their childhood.  My husband tries to get out of getting them done and once he knows it’s too late he “yes dear”s me about all of my fun creative ideas.  But he smiles for the camera and tickles the kids to get them to laugh.  So, I do, I get what it’s like being on the other side of the camera and I love knowing that I can turn these precious moments into lasting memories for you.

But, I will tell you…there really isn’t anything like a newborn session.  The excitement and cautiousness of new parents, the inquisitive looks from baby to mom, and the furry skin. I just eat it up.  Baby Jakob did not disappoint.  Here are a few fun shots from our session.

I can’t think of a more fun way to start the day than with the {L} Family.  Not only do they like to experiment with portraits as I do but they are clearly just 100% in love with each other.  Thanks for sharing your fun loving energy with me!  I hope the pictures captured the emotion you were radiating!  xoxo

I met Nate and his family last year while photographing his newborn sister.   At that time Nate was just a little boy trying to figure out his place in this family.  He was silly, adorable and anything but sick.  This summer, at age 2 and 1/2 Nate was diagnosed with stage 3 Neuroblastoma.  His mom asked me to photography his family to document this time in their life.  Nate has no hair due to his chemo treatments.   In support of him, his family chopped their locks.   I wanted you to meet Nate and his family.

His (super) mom has created a blog to document Nate’s progress in fighting this cancer and to help with fundraising efforts.  Check it out.  http://supernatedinoffria.blogspot.com/

I also received an email the night after coming home from my photoshoot with Nate’s family.  Any and every parent needs this information.  The more we question and challenge our exposure the more of a difference we can make for our children.  http://healthychild.org/blog/comments/childhood_cancer_awareness_month_lets_focus_on_prevention/