Posts Tagged 'candid kids lifestyle photos'

Underwater photography absolutely fascinates me and I’ve been trying to experiment more with it. It is NOT easy, that is for sure, and I can’t say that I’m very good at it at this point. I did find I was much better w/ my iPhone (the last three shots were taken with the iPhone), but one “turns-out-it’s-not-so-waterproof case” and a brand new iPhone later, I’ve given up on aquatic iPhonography for now. I am going to keep trying with my big girl camera, however. I love how this recent boudoir image turned out and I believe I have a willing maternity model coming up soon. Wish us luck!

This has been an incredibly long process and I know I still have some work to do on it, but I’m thrilled to have something fresh for Pinkle Toes Photography! I LOVE change! Thanks for coming by and I hope you like the changes, too!

Speaking of changes, for those dying to see my new pink hair, courtesy of Katie, here ya go:

Didn’t she do a GREAT job? That girl is so talented…not only did she color and cut my hair she styled it, did my makeup, AND took these pics! Yeah. Katie rocks.

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The first time I hung out with this family was last Christmas and that baby girl was just a wee baby. How cool to see her again all sitting up pretty on her own and constantly cracking up at her big sister! I adored getting to photograph them in their home…their environment…where they were comfortable and relaxed. Those are the best times!

I’ve been working with this family since that young man was just a babe…he wasn’t even walking yet! We were so excited to get together in downtown Austin for a fun, hip, urban, cityscape session. But as we met up, the clouds started rolling in (stealing my beautiful light) and the wind whipped around us like crazy. At one point, I’m pretty sure we were able to lean into the wind without falling over. I don’t know how mama managed to still look completely perfect during the crazy windstorm, but somehow she did. Now we have to start planning what we’re going to do this year for their annual family session…wheels turnin’.

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I think it’s pretty safe to say that you all know stylized sessions aren’t my thing. Buuuuuut…every now and then I get inspired by a concept and give it a go. If you have an idea for your own family photo session, tell me! While I can’t promise to make all of your wildest dreams come true, you never know what ideas might take!
These beautiful little ones had SO much fun splashing in their tub and I could not get over how dreamlike and summery the images turned out. I wish I had done this with my own kiddos…
My personal favorite image from this session can be seen HERE, by the way.

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And by “toasty,” I mean we were working in the triple digits. But bless the three (four?) of them…they gave their hearts for their photo session and even put up with my indecisive parking error 😉 (gotta love Austin and her random middle-of-the-week-blow-out-concerts). I was *very* tempted to jump into that fountain myself, by the way.
Little man’s smile was totally contagious while I was editing this session and it really made me even more excited to meet that little girl still cooking away. I think she’s going to be pretty happy to find she has two amazing parents and a super-loving big brother all ready to welcome her.
On the subject of newborn photography, in case you missed it, photogs, my feature in Pix Magazine came out this week. What a cool publication and it’s FREE!
P.S. Be sure to see my personal favorite image from this session not shown here, but HERE 😉
Night night!

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On July 4th, it was exactly one year ago when I first met him. I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to watch him grow and change, little by little, over the past year with mini sessions to mark each of his milestones. But, boy did we have fun at this last one. He is such a JOY!!!
For giggles, I thought I’d throw this together (although I’m bummed to realize we didn’t do the tie at his 4 month session):
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Boy can wear a tie, though!
Jul 04, 2012

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From my little firecracker to yours!

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A little more than a year ago, I met Lauren at one of my photography workshops and I instantly knew I liked her. She’s smart, kind, lovely, and extremely talented as well. She’s a fantastic mommy and I know that shows through in these images. I know it was VERY hot that evening they drove out to the studio (a long drive from Dallas, too), and I have to say her kiddos really pulled through for the session. Candy Land on the bed was a rockin’ idea, Lauren! Lots of snuggles, lots of love, and lots of memories captured at this moment…when her baby girl is her baby and her son still lets her kiss him in public. Makes me catch my breath to think that will one day disappear for me, too.
And really, are you kidding me with that amazing dress??? I told her I don’t care what it cost her, it was worth every penny! (Wanna see my personal fav image from the session?)
Lauren, I truly enjoyed this evening with you all and wished it didn’t end. Dallas is too far, my friend. We must see each other more often!

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Her mommy and I have been planning this session since last fall and when it finally came to fruition, the vision couldn’t have been executed more perfectly. It was as if sundrops were falling onto our canvas that evening…painting with light and yellow and all things summery and breezy. As I was proofing these images, I kept thinking over and over, “My…this little girl is SO loved!” You can see it in the snuggles, you can see it in the way her parents look at her, you can see it in her own grin. She is a lucky little girl! Thank you, Chantal, for the honor of photographing your sweet little family.
[Be sure to see one of my favs from the session not shown here.]