My great friend Staci called me up to say that her daughter was getting her braces off and ready to capture her new smile!  I always want to try something different, so I suggested that we go to my new favorite urban spot!  She packed up the car with several “crazy cute” outfits and met me bright and early in the morning.    I think her daughter is stunning!  Enjoy!

Oh how we love Bella!  She is just gorgeous and always quick to smile.  At this session, she started off a little shy, which is unlike her, but as the shoot progressed, the big smiles came out.  This was Bella’s first birthday shoot and we had a great time playing with her one on one (normally she is with her four siblings).    Her parents have some really great genes, ’cause she is just soooo yummy!

I really like to capture several generations of a family and the Reichard’s did not disappoint!  Their parents/ grandparents are in town and they wanted to take advantage of the opportunity by taking portraits in the park.  Even though there was some “harassing” of the photographer (LOL), I had a great time playing with the entire family.   I can’t believe how much the newest member of the family looks like my son when he was a baby.  Maybe we are long lost family members?????  Anyway, enjoy the photos and wave to Grandpa for me!

Okay, so here is a suggestion for everyone out there…… if you see an image you love in a magazine, or other publication, cut it out and show it to me.  That is exactly what happened with my great friend, Sriti.  She had this image that she found and LOVED, probably because that girl LOVES shoes, and she showed it to me.  A week later, we set up an inspired shoot.   This was such a fun shoot for me because I got to be really creative.  I hope you enjoy, and Sriti….. I LOVE the shoes!

Back to the basics on this fun shoot!  These Daddy’s Day images are some of my favorites.  I always love when you bring something personal and these are actually Daddy’s shirts and ties.  Earlier in the year, we took some beautiful portraits of their Mommy and she is planning to give a mixture of the portraits to her husband for Father’s Day.  I am sure he will be thrilled!  Enjoy!