June Mini :: Talon Winery

Such a beautiful evening to romp amongst the rows of knotted grape vines as the setting suns filters through the leaves.  I've been searching for a new photog location....getting a lil restless with my go-to locations and wanting something fresh, so I contacted a few vineyards around town.  Talon Winery is very welcoming and accommodating for photographers.  So I booked a few sessions (and booked up, so I schedule more for the following month) and made memories for a few special families.

First up...the W family!  I photographed the 2nd addition to the family a few years back as well as Mrs. W's side of the family.  This summer they had a new lil lady to introduce to me as well as Mr. W's side of the family.  I gotta hand it to Mrs. W to keeping up on the family portraits!  And to organize such a large family takes coordination!  What made the evening even sweeter with this family is they actually hung around for a picnic dinner and visited the tasting room at Talon!  It was a win-win for Talon, me and the W family!  Here's a sneak peak of the W fam...

Up next is the O family.  You might recoginize the two older kiddos from earlier in the year....they've given me inspiration for a winter blanket themed photo session!  This evening they frolicked in their bare feet and explored the pea-sized grapes that hung from the vines...and stopped for a few smiles!  The older daughter had something to celebrate...the loss of her first tooth!  Perfect timing for the photos...check out the last image from this set to see her showing it off! 

Lil man P gave me a run for my money...I had to run to keep up with him!  It comes as no surprise to me since I have two pint sized pals of my own...they keep me 'in shape' for shoots such as these!  ;)  P just wanted to tear down the middle of each row, give a lil smirk, then duck through thin vines to the next row to continue his little game.  Though he was in constant motion, I was able to keep up and snap a few memories for his mama. 

Little Miss A :: The Big ONE

She's one.  I usually get sad once the babes reach one, since that means I won't see them every few months.  However, the K family has grown to be more than customers.  They're friends.  Who invite us to cook outs, birthday parties and play dates.  And will somehow play a special role in our lives.  I'm not sure what that is, but people come and go and I'm quite happy they came into our lives.

So you'll probably see more of them, but for now, here they are romping around on a friend's farm. 

The S Family Extended :: Keeneland

The G Family have been long time customers (well, I've only been in business for about 4 years, so long time meaning almost 4 years!).  They picked Keeneland for their location and it fit the bill with all the toddlers...lots of green space to roam and explore! 

For 3 toddlers, we NAILED it!

For some reason the little boys were more at ease in the grass...so be it!  We still got great family shots!

Girly Girls :: Downtown Lexington

Their mom told me they were girly girls.  They arrived with suitcases of props (literally).  Suitcases, glitter, mom's high heels and jewelry.  Need I say more?!  One of the most fun shoots I've done.  Period.  I'll let the pictures speak for themselves...

May Mini Session :: UK Amphitheater

I cannot tell you how many times I walked past this little amphitheater on UK's campus when I was a student.  It never really crossed my mind to use it as a photog location until a UK senior did her senior session on campus and I was reunited with the amphitheater!  This evening was a low turnout, but we sure had some fun! 

Old college roomie and her son came out with their smiles and swag!  

I've missed this family this past year.  My maternity leave and taking off for moving left me with little availability, so glad to see their familiar faces this summer!

And I was introduced to the world of Matilda Jane...watch out my precious daughter and pocketbook!!

That's a wrap!  Keep an eye out for future mini sessions and keep up with me daily on facebook.