Archive for 'Austin Maternity'
Growing up with my clients is a privilege I cherish. It’s like I have the largest extended family on the planet and I get to be there to celebrate the biggest milestones and the happiest moments in so many people’s lives.
This particular session was very special to them and to me. It’s marking the time as a family of three, how they’ve settled in so nicely into parenthood, this little beauty with her joy and spirit, and how–in just a few months–they will add one more to their nest.
The weather was incredible and the light fell perfectly on them no matter where they were. Everywhere we explored, we found beautiful little nooks to help them tell their family story. This gazebo was breathtaking, covered in every inch by jasmine in full bloom. We could smell it before we even turned the corner to spot it. It was like a fairytale unfolding before us.
I had *just* finished watching The Tree of Life a few days before their session. Even if I didn’t fully understand the movie, I was completely inspired by the memory-like progression of the film…those little snippets flashing on screen making even the smallest moments seem significant. It greatly influenced my approach to their session and the ones I’ve had since. I need to watch it again.
And then, as if we needed icing on this cake, we stopped by this wildflower field on our way home for some signature Pinkle Toes Texas wildflower images ;-). Seriously, it was if we could do no wrong this afternoon.
I’m so happy we got to do this session before baby #2 arrives and I’m very much looking forward to see how baby girl up here embraces her new role as Big Sister!
They have added a +one by this time (congratulations!!!!), but even though this session wasn’t terribly long ago, I had to ask myself, “Is this for real?” How in the world did we get so lucky to have perfect weather, this incredible field, a glowing mama, and crazy charming little (big?) brothers all to align at one single maternity session? This family makes me smile.
This little guy was born into a colorful world and I love that his parents have made it so. This line from their client questionnaire before their session cracked me up: “He will love the color orange, puppies, Harry Potter, reading, Texas Longhorns, all sorts of music, football, and getting dirty (or those could just be things I like…).”
Their maternity session before he was born was just as colorful and vibrant:
What a fun, vibrant, energetic family! I very much look forward to seeing how their family grows and changes over the years!
Feb 20, 2012
Maybe it’s because I know what a miracle she is. Maybe it’s because I vividly remember meeting them for the first time at their maternity session…
…and then sitting around chatting about the miracle of her birth during her newborn session. Maybe it’s because her parents couldn’t be any sweeter. Maybe it’s because her grandma was so overcome with emotion when taking pictures with her we could hardly take pictures. Maybe it’s because this baby girl is so danged adorable. I’m not sure what it is, but this session gets me…big time…each time I flip through the images.
Feb 16, 2012
I loved the deep, rich, bold colors of his session. I loved the relaxed nature of his parents. I love that he had that relaxed nature, too. *These* are the kind of newborn sessions that make me wish I had hired a newborn photographer for all of my babies.
I love that it was such a contrast to the misty, wintry feel of her maternity pictures:
[Though it seems like forever ago in looking at the newborn pictures, I vividly remember the day she came out to the studio for her maternity session…it was so grey and cold outside…I swear it could have snowed. When she showed up in the grey sweater dress, I thought it suited the mood and showed off her beautiful belly so perfectly!]
Feb 10, 2012
I promise you, there was not a dry eye in the house when her father held a prayer for the new parents-to-be and the unborn baby shortly before his arrival. It was one of the most memorable birth moments I’ve witnessed. When you become a parent for the first time yourself, there’s no feeling like it in the world. To get to be a spectator and watch a loving couple go through all of those emotions just before, during, and immediately after they are initiated into parenthood…well, there’s also no feeling quite like it in the world. It is an honor I do not take for granted.
I love when a song becomes the soundtrack to a session. A good friend/client of mine sent me the link to this song “You Were Born” one day, shortly before this little guy was born and I knew *right* away, it was going to be in his birth slideshow. So, I sent Cloud Cult a note and much to my surprise, they granted their permission for me to use this song! I couldn’t be more grateful that it got to accompany such a beautiful, beautiful day for his mommy and daddy. [Google Reader users, you can watch the show HERE].
I’ve had a number of people inquire about birth photography sessions for this summer and fall (what’s with this baby boom?) but let me warn you, I can only take a couple of sessions, so if this is something that you’ve decided you wanted to do, NOW is the time to book.
Thank you again to this beautiful family for having me be part of one of the best days of their lives and I very much look forward to seeing what the future holds in store for this little guy!
Feb 03, 2012
…is still just as sweet.
Let me just tell you that I’m glad I decided to go to bed at 11 last night instead of staying up to proof pics because that 2 a.m. call this morning wasn’t quite in my plans, LOL. This little man surprised us all just a bit as we were planning to meet him on Monday. It was absolutely incredible to get to be there with this family again (I was there the day their first son was born) and wow, were we all impressed with how big brother *immediately* took to his new sidekick. It was beautiful!
Speaking of beautiful…
….I know. I know. I should just make this the fashion!
It was an exhausting (I haven’t pulled a double header in a long time 😉 but ULTRA JOYOUS day! Gosh, I had to pinch myself periodically–is this really my life…my job??? I absolutely adore this family and it was such an honor to get to document his birth. Congratulations again, you guys (guess I’ll find out his name at his newborn session, LOL?). You make beautiful babies!
Jan 22, 2012
The quest to find the 2011 Pinkle’s Pic of the Year has begun! This year, my clients got to select their own entries and wow…this is what they produced!
Round 1 – Jan 16 through midnight central on January 22nd, 2012
Use THIS poll below (for Round 1, you can select more than 1 image!):
Review the entire gallery HERE (you can also click on each image to make it bigger). Poll not displaying properly? Click THIS LINK to vote instead. Again, you can vote for more than one image, but you can only vote one time.
Round 2 – January 23rd-31st, 2011
– 4 finalists will be chosen based on this poll.
– 4 additional finalists will be selected by a panel of professional photographers.
– 4 more finalists will be added by me.
– Another poll will be put up so you can make your final decision from among those 12.
Please stay tuned to the blog and Facebook for updates. Winners will be announced on the blog!
[While “likes” and positive comments on Facebook are welcome, they will not count toward the final vote. ONLY votes on this poll will count. Pinkle Toes Photography reserves the right to modify contest or prizes as necessary. Anyone tampering with the contest or results will be immediately disqualified. No purchase necessary to win.View past winners HERE.]
Jan 13, 2012
Just a few openings next weekend for the .emme. boudoir sweetheart mini sessions in Austin! These mini sessions don’t come along often, so don’t miss out.
Jan 10, 2012
We’ve been having some amazing sunsets at the Pinkle Toes studio this winter. Add that to the amazing green grass my hubby planted + two beautiful expectant parents and it makes my heart flutter with joy. All of my newborn clients have the option to add a mini maternity session to their newborn session to document this precious time without having to invest in a full session…definitely take advantage of that opportunity if you can!
Speaking of opportunities, if you have a baby or are expecting to have a baby any time between 1/10/12 and 1/31/12 and live in Austin, we want to hear from you!!! It could definitely be worth your while ;-).
[Aaaaaaaanddd…just a thought, but all of you expectant mommies (or even if you’re thinking of having a baby in the near future) in Austin…our .emme. boudoir sweetheart mini sessions coming up next weekend might just be the perfect Valentine’s Day gift ;-).]