little gents and ladies

Last week I photographed a local preschool. This is my second year doing this and I can't believe how much some of the kiddos have changed! We have a lot of fun. I brought my new backdrop and my new red chair I saved from a dumpster. I'm sure you'll be seeing more of both. I also brought my "treasure chest". The kids had fun climbing in/on it and playing peak! Unfortunately, none of them found gold in it - although a few looked = )

Here they are...








These last 2 kids are so cute, I think I'll just take them home with me = )

troopers!

I think fall is officially here in Nebraska. The temperatures are dropping, it has been raining, and western NE is seeing some snow! However, the colors are just stunning this time of year. I had the pleasure of shooting some family pictures for the "S" family. It was a cold, overcast morning but they were troopers! These kiddos are adorable!! I have to say I'm envious of those curls on the girls!!

B and C - here is a sneak peak for you...





I love this one - such great expressions!

10 year old twins with a special relationship

Meet Mr. E and Ms. M. I have known these kiddos for 4.5 years or so and have seen them grow-up so much in this time. They are such great kids - pleasant and fun to be around, well mannered, and such great individual personalities. I've hear over and over that twins have a special bond. I think that is truly the case for these two. When we did our first "sibling" shot and they did something similar to below, I asked mom "Is this how they really are?". She said yes.

I had such a fun session. E and M were so natural in front of the camera and I let them take control of the session with their creative ideas.

Here is a together one. This is "all natural" - totally them - no posing at all on my part! I love the way the wind has caught her hair - that's for you, dad = )


This one, I wanted something a little more symbolic - so I told them to look in window.



Now for some relaxed individuals. I tell you, they make it look effortless!

One of E...


One of M -


Same picture but different processing because I know Mom and Dad are open to creativity.

1...2...3...Gorgeous Kids

Back in April, I photographed this little handsome man. Here is one of the images from that time, about 8 months or so. (And, he's up above in the blog header).

Now, he's older, walking and back for another session but this time we got the siblings and parents involved too!

E&P - here is a sneak peak of your kiddos. Don't worry, you have lots of family shots to choose from as well. These are just a few that caught my eye = )

Meet K - he's the oldest and already quite the handsome little gentleman.

Meet G - she's second in line and every bit as nice as her brother and beautiful to boot! She has such a nurturing soul and was always around to help with little brother!

Finally, Mr. J. His first session in April, he was under par and not much for smiles. Not this time - look at that grin. He is one of the most content children I have ever met!!

I had to sneak this one in. What is not to love about this mother-daughter relationsship!

Calvin

This little guy is 100% pure happiness and cuteness! We did a change of clothing and even did a few shots in his diaper and not a whimper! He is very talented as well... he has a darling little growl. I love this age! They're able to sit, crawl, pull-up on objects but not yet able to walk = )

A&A - here is a sneak peak of your handsome little man!

A little crawl action...


All smiles here = ) You can see those bottom 2 teeth peaking through.


Love this one with the beautiful light shining down! Mom and dad have such a strong connection with their son. I think it shows!

meeting people

One of the best things about being a photographer is it gives me the opportunity to meet new people...families, kids, newborns, etc. In some instances, I get to reacquaint with people I've not seen for a while or might have known their name or face but not much else. This was the case this last weekend when I met up with Katie and her family. We graduated from a class of 550+. With this many people, you obviously don't know everyone. In fact, there are some you don't know at all. I knew I recognized her face and after shooting for a little bit, it dawned on me.

Katie it was a delight to be with you and your family. Here is your sneak peak.

Grandma and Grandpa with the grandkids. They look very proud = )


I had fun playing with this picture of the grandkids.



An artistic one of grandma and grandpa with their grown kids = )