Baby T: 7 days old

What are little boys, made of?
Frogs and snails,
And puppy dog tails,
That's what little boys, are made of.

I was able to give some new photography props a try!  Thanks to Nadine at Traditions in Thyme I added a trenchbowl and shag mat to my collection.

Enjoy!

Baby K: 6 days old

I've come to know the C family more and more over the past year.  Oh wait...let me back up...I went to high school with Mama & Dada C...so I were acquaintances from TCHS.  Mama C and I had our first born kiddos 2 weeks apart, so keeping up on facebook and checking out pics of our kids was always fun.  This time around I get to document their 2nd daughter's from birth to one year.  I cannot wait to watch Baby K grow! 

Here are a few of my favs from their newborn session...I just can't get over how well the peach colored cocoon complimented Baby K's complexion.  It was the only girl-color cocoon I currently have in my prop stash, so I brought it along.  We did the cocoon last during our session and Baby K snuggled right in...we hated to pull her out of it!

Aug. 28 Mini: Japanese Gardens ~ Georgetown

Do you ever have those moments when you feel like you're on cloud nine...that's how I felt editing the images from this mini session!  The first session was Baby B's 1 year pictures - complete with her special birthday outfit!  I've included a slideshow of images up to her first year.  Her parents opted for me to photograph her at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 months.  Watch her grow!

The second family heard about me from a teacher at their school.  Yay for referrals!  :)  And I believe this makes the 11th...maybe 12th family from this school.  I enjoyed photographing this fun and put together family!  Enjoy!

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Aug 21 Mini Session: Liberty Hall ~ Frankfort

We definitely tossed the dice and gambled with the weather for this mini session...our drive from Lexington to Frankfort became darker and darker due to ominous clouds.  Luckily the rain held...a few sprinkles right before our session made our hearts jump and run for cover (c'mon...all you ladies who take the time to straighten your hair understand our frizz issues ;) )

My first session was with Baby J...well I guess Little Boy J...he is almost 1.5 years old...so they really aren't babies anymore, right?!  Little Boy J's mom and I used to work together at school and our boys were born just a few weeks apart.  It was neat to go through our pregnancies together - waiting for the updates after our appointments, especially that 20 week one when you find out if your little kick-boxer has indoor or outdoor plumbing.  ;)

The second session was for my sister-in-law and her family.  Does her husband look familiar?!  He might...he's my husband's twin.  We have the same OB and even he got a little confused at first when their family first moved here...he thought MY husband had gotten two different women pregnant.  But he was quickly relieved to find out they were brothers.  Anyway, here are a few pictures from their family/maternity session.  Can't wait to meet their little bundle of joy (pink or blue...we won't find out until his/her birthday...I don't know where they muster the will to resist!!).

McConnell Springs' Aug Mini Session

I had the pleasure of meeting two new customers for this mini session.  Thanks for the referrals everyone, keep it up!  :)  Our evening started out with the W family and their 2 year old daughter picking flowers and exploring the trail.  Next we had Miss C with her 6 month pictures...which she mostly showed me her furrowed brow, but we were able to sneak in and capture a few smiles!  We wrapped up with a repeat customer to document their youngest son's 1st birthday and oldest son's birthday pictures.  Mmmm...the cake makes my mouth water!  Enjoy!

Miss M: 9 months

Miss M's mama told me about the little tutu months ago!  I'm such a sucker for tutus and everything frilly, girly, or rustic.  :)  Miss M looks more and more like her mama with each session.  During this session we were able to capture a milestone...the first time she clapped her hands!  Yay!  I hope you enjoy.

Joseph: Senior Portraits

Wow...I think it has been almost 2 weeks since my last post!  I've been busy busy editing a wedding, regular sessions and my first mini session for Aug (you'll see them later on).  Anyway, whew...I'm finally caught up with ALL editing!!!  Just in time for Sunday's mini session! 

Any hoo - this is Joseph.  His younger brother was one of my first students when I taught 5th grade.  And I can't say how thankful I have been for their mother!  She was always there to lend a helping a hand - and being a first year teacher she was a God send!  During every season and holiday she'd thoroughly plan a fun themed lesson and relieve me so I could tend to other paperwork, grading, etc.  We have kept in touch for the past 5 years (wow...was it really that long ago?!) and I plan to keep it that way.  :)

Here's Joseph....enjoy!