Family Portraits | Darn Cute Kids

Ok, so I’m a little biased. I did a portrait session for my in-laws last week, and I can’t help but think these kids (my 6-year-old niece and 4-year-old nephew) are pretty cute. Their best features? Beth’s pretty smile and Caleb’s ornery facial expressions.Which photo is your favorite?

Hang tight, photos with Mom & Dad will be posted tomorrow. I didn’t want to post too many at once, and I love keeping you all in suspense.

Photo of the Day: Newborn Sneak Peak

I couldn’t wait to post this cute photo of Ellie & Annie during Annie’s newborn portraits yesterday. Little Annie, despite making her way into the world a few weeks early and only being a couple of weeks old, was determined to stay awake through the entire photo shoot! I can’t wait to share more photos with you tomorrow.

Annie gets sweet kisses from her big sister before she’s on the move again.

Family Photos | Fab Five

Last weekend, despite the dreary and foggy weather, I had a great time photographing this family just in time for the holidays. I loved how laid back they were, just letting me capture a slice of their life while they got to be themselves.

Looking out over the creek.
Luchin was much happier once he got to stand on my ladder!
Sweet Luchin was apprehensive of the camera at first, but he warmed up quickly.
Happy New Year!
A quick moment alone.
The finish line of an important race.

 

Project 52 Week 46: Family of Pets

Like many of you, I’ve had a lot of family time over the last few days. Tomorrow is the start of something I’m incredibly thankful for: the opportunity to go on a mission trip to Haiti. Until I return with some [hopefully] moving stories and photos, here are some shots of family pets I took at Thanksgiving.

My in-laws’ cat Buddy wanted to be the centerpiece (and center of attention) on the dining room table.
Katie, a beautiful Sheltie show dog owned by Aunt Sue.
Katie (and Kendell, not shown) had a great time frolicking outside.
Big surprise, my cat Esme also thinks she owns the place.

Family Photos | Third Time’s a Charm

I had a great time at all three of the holiday portrait sessions I did over the last couple of weeks, but I definitely think there are some keepers from this family photo shoot! We went to the Rivermarket area of downtown Kansas City, which offers a wide variety of settings, from parks, to urban, to everything in between. And Sophia is one of the cutest, most mature babies I’ve ever met!

Kisses from Mommy & Daddy
Yeah…I know I’m cute…
The happy family outside a unique building in the Rivermarket
A one-on-one moment with Daddy
I love capturing those laughs
Sophia The Wise (with her parents)
A quick moment of adult time
Laughing with Mommy

Project 52 Week 44: Lucky Number Seven

This Sunday I took family portraits for some of my favorite people: my cousin, her husband, and their five kids. And I now have a favorite place to shoot portraits … Parkville, MO. I’ve spent quite a bit of time in the town, but the huge park, river, quaint downtown, railroad tracks, and beautiful Park University all make great backdrops.

The entire Dill family
What a good looking group of kids
A more rustic look
The oldest & the youngest
I finally got a smile out of Daddy once he started holding his baby girl
*Do not attempt at home* I wouldn’t normally put your kids on a train track…unless you’re family.

Project 52 Week 43: Sweet Family of Four

On Saturday I had the pleasure of photographing  one of the sweetest families I’ve worked with. The seven-year-old and four-year-old were full of smiles and adventure, so we had a great time running around the park before sunset.

Family photos at Antioch Park
Family photos at Antioch Park
Checking out the chalkboard
Sweet mom & daughter
Adorable father & son
Stealing a few minutes of adult time