This family came to me as a referral. Mom owns a dance studio for the wee ones. Of course I had to put her only girl in a tutu. And LOOK how content and peaceful she looks in Daddy’s arms. Enjoy your sneak!
I remember before I was a photographer, a mom..an adult, I seriously thought that all twins were the same. I even had the delusion that all siblings are similar – minus a few minor differences after all, they do grow up in the same household. Boy oh boy, did I get that wrong – on every single level. I am not sure why I thought that. I have 5 siblings and every single one of us are different – in every way possible – LOL. I digress. Back to Baby J and Baby B…
Their personalities are STRONG. One spent a wee bit of time in the NICU to get his lungs a little stronger and the other patiently waited until his brother came home. I chose these two to sneak because it shows personality and Love. I wonder how I should caption the first one…?LOL
Can we just say “Awwwwww” all at the same time? I was trying to pose their hands, but they insisted on doing it this way, who am I to say no to that?
I first met baby G when she was in utero – mom GLOWED!
There really is no wonder why G is (and hopefully always will be) a person who carves her own path. She was such a fun newborn baby girl.
And Not one single thing has changed since then. I PUFFY heart LOVE her kissy face and her laughter is NOTHING short of amazing.
Happy Birthday “Baby G”
There is not much that I can say about this family without getting a little emotional. Without saying too much, this child was meant to be. I wish I could share the entire gallery for the sneak peek, but these two will have to do. 🙂 I will say that what I learned about this amazing two year old is that he has GREAT fine motor skills, his listening skills are spot on and he CAN be a model. He followed directions like a champ. The on his face is from the best kisses ever – Mommy kisses – and clearly he enjoys his mom’s company – look at the big hearty belly laugh – plus he ate ice cream without spilling or getting it all over his face!
You know you are going to have a successful session when you meet the most relaxed parents ever! You could feel the love in this home. This kiddo and his big Sister are so very blessed to have Mom and Dad in their lives – of course the sneak is of the little ones – cuz well… they are sooo adorable.
Mom told me that baby T was born when the”wonderful” snowstorm hit. She went on to say that she was snowed in at the hospital. And to make things more challenging, the neighbors and Dad had to shovel a path up the street to her house because the plows hadn’t been thru yet, just so baby T could be nestled in his bed – and of course so big brother could meet his baby brother.
Baby T was one of the most PATIENT newborns – he rarely cried and he just went with the flow. I suspect Mom and Dad have a peacemaker on their hands – a peacemaker who plays soccer, swims or runs track. Boy – He has the strongest kick. I’ll stop chatting about this great kid – Mom and Dad – here is your sneak.
So, I get back from vacation and I am reminded of what I did the day before I left. I played with a baby and his new family. The joy that everyone feels for the newest family member is amazing and dare I say, profound. Lifestyle photography is “real” in terms of emotion. Never over processed and hopefully my images show the raw emotion that is being portrayed at that exact moment in time. Here are a few sneaks Mom.
I always love photographing little babies, but there was something about this family that felt like home. Maybe it was because my son was almost named Nathaniel, maybe it was because Mom reminded me so much of a good friend of mine, maybe it was because the house was FILLED with love and family or maybe it was because Baby Nate is definitely a gift! Here is your sneak! Enjoy.
Here is a wee bit of a sneak of a perfectly content little boy. Baby A is over the usual 14 day mark – in fact he was past his due date. I blame his good nature on the relaxed and happy temperament of his parents. Check out those lips and baby rolls!
Oh how I love the fall and the many locations around Northern VA and all its has to offer. Documenting a family as they grow and mature, is just nothing short of wonderful. Every single child has their own personality and things that will make them smile. I have always been happy that I capture a child’s personality. I feel that is the difference between a snapshot and a portrait. I’ll stop rambling now and let you see all the pretty people.
Brenda Drake - Beautiful pictures!!!! Beautiful babies!