I literally just sent these proofs off to order and I thought mom would love a bigger peek into her completely relaxed and so very fun photo session. Ack! So many favs, it was hard to choose. There's just so much adoration and emotion in this family. Now that I think about it, definitely going to have to do a "part 2" post. 
The very first time I photographed her family, I felt so connected to them. Now that they are a family of 5, we have even more in common. Her house is SO colorful and creatively decorated. *I* want to live there. I so enjoyed the very lifestyle nature of their session. It was totally relaxed, no preconceived ideas, we just did what families do...
...like take a snack break, for instance ;-)
And play airplane and read and tickle and laugh.
See what I mean? Look at those yummy colors!!!
Their backyard was just as magical.
Very much looking forward to seeing these two play in front of a crowd someday. I can say I knew them when ;-)
Sigh. I was there forever that night. I didn't want to leave. We were having such a great time hanging out, playing around, sharing stories, and commiserating about the "joys" of having three kiddos. Erin...I know I've told you this before, but your family is amazing and you and Adam have done such a great job as parents. I admire your easy-going nature (even if you claim it wasn't always so). So glad to have you as a friend, my dear.
...like take a snack break, for instance ;-)And play airplane and read and tickle and laugh.See what I mean? Look at those yummy colors!!!Their backyard was just as magical.Very much looking forward to seeing these two play in front of a crowd someday. I can say I knew them when ;-)Sigh. I was there forever that night. I didn't want to leave. We were having such a great time hanging out, playing around, sharing stories, and commiserating about the "joys" of having three kiddos. Erin...I know I've told you this before, but your family is amazing and you and Adam have done such a great job as parents. I admire your easy-going nature (even if you claim it wasn't always so). So glad to have you as a friend, my dear.
Since her newborn session and at 6 months she's had me wrapped around her adorably chubby little baby fingers. But I've become attached to her parents, too...
...and I thoroughly enjoyed exploring their property, where we decided to commemorate her 1 year birthday.
One year of motherhood. And fatherhood...
One full year as a family of three.
They have big plans for this place. Her daddy says he's going to build her a tree house right here.
They are a wonderfully connected couple.
We were packing up and heading to the car when I noticed this scene...
...and then we headed to the house for a few more...
The one at the top w/ her and her daddy...love (be sure to check out Blake's beautiful work.) I'd say parenthood looks good on them and they've done a wonderful job raising a joyful, charming baby girl.
...and I thoroughly enjoyed exploring their property, where we decided to commemorate her 1 year birthday. One year of motherhood. And fatherhood...One full year as a family of three. They have big plans for this place. Her daddy says he's going to build her a tree house right here.They are a wonderfully connected couple. We were packing up and heading to the car when I noticed this scene...
...and then we headed to the house for a few more...The one at the top w/ her and her daddy...love (be sure to check out Blake's beautiful work.) I'd say parenthood looks good on them and they've done a wonderful job raising a joyful, charming baby girl.
This family has got some good genes, don't they??? We had so much fun working together and he had the perfect chubby cheeks. I can't wait to see if he's going to have his big sister's amazing hair!
during this newborn session that I will never forget. It had been cold for quite sometime and on this day, it was nice and warm. Mom and dad were playing with the baby on the bed and we unwrapped him from his blanket. It was as if they were unwrapping a gift. It was incredible to be there to watch them as they got to explore their son's newborn-ness for the first time. They were lost in their own world...peeking at tiny toes, noticing those little lashes, the way his belly moved when he breathed. It was magical.
