Family Fun Times Two

Another great session arranged by a dear friend of mine from my girls school. This little extended family shoot was extra special because Trisha's sister and family were in from Michigan to visit. I don't think they get to see each other very often. It made it even more special because Trisha was getting to meet her nephew for the first time. We had a great time together, the kiddos are so adorable :)

Little Ellie is one of Riley's BFF's....she is such a sweetie, so it was extra fun for me to take her pictures.

Darling cousins :)

The happiest baby....I could of taken his pictures all night long. Sooooo stinkin' cute!

I love your spunkiness Mr. Vaugh :)

Tickle time....I love that Ellie is all focused and ready for her close up. :)

Yep, your turn Ellie....



Thank you guys so much for asking me to meet up with you while family

was in town. I hope seeing these pictures reminds you of your visit with

your loved ones.

Lisa

Kids & Dogs....a combo I LOVE :)

Here is the back story on this shoot. My BFF Mary's boyfriend Craig's mom Donna (did I loose you yet?? :)  ) wanted to have a shoot of her dogs (she has 6) with the Grand kids. Craig has three boys and also Mary's daughter (who is my gorgeous Goddaughter). I was a little intimidated thinking about working with 6 dogs and 4 kids under the age of 12. But I have heard so much about Craig's mom Donna and the amazing work she does with dogs, I knew her pups would be easy....and how could I pass up a chance to work with kids and dogs. I love them both!!

So I headed out to Craig's parents house and immediately felt so at home, such kind and welcoming people. The dogs were beautiful and well behaved...the kids were of course awesome! I flew through the shoot in 45 minutes...unbelievable. I was so shocked, but it was a smooth as silk. Love!!

Here are just a few highlights from our time together....

That is Craig and his baby ;)

Yep, and if you believe me...I got more than one of all kids and all dogs looking at me. Patting myself on the back as I type this ;) Honestly, it was all them...just good luck on my part :)

Favorite!! I have to tell you the few I snapped of the kids walking the dogs on the top of this hill crest were just beautiful. I want to go and do a whole session there...amazing light.

So Craig's mom is pretty amazing. She cares for neonatal puppies until they are old enough to go into foster homes. The puppies are brand new...sometimes just days old. Most of dumped some place, like this little guy. He and his brothers and sisters were found at a campsite. The amount of work that goes into bottle feeding and caring for this little babies is truly unbelievable. Like waking up every few hours for a feeding...of not just one puppy but multiple. Donna, I think your a Saint!

So sweet!

Ok, so my girl Mary is probably going to kill me for posting this. She didn't really want to "take" these pictures. It was a Sunday morning, she wasn't in "photo taking" attire, hair and make up. But honestly, the girl looks gorgeous bare bones like this...this image melts my heart. And hello, how freaking gorgeous is my Goddaughter. And when did she grow up on me all of a sudden???
So, Mary girl...your going to love this image with all your heart 20 years from now :)



Thank you all for being so welcoming, I really enjoyed myself

and I had nothing to be nervous about...you all were awesome!!

Donna, from an animal lover...thank you for what you do for these

abandoned puppies. I know they wouldn't have a fighting chance without

you. So nice to meet you guys and hope to see you in the future!

Lisa

Sweet New Addition

I was excited to work with this darling family again. And even more excited because they have a new addition, a sweet 7 day old baby boy. He was just as perfect as they come, beautiful blond hair and dreamy smooth skin. He was the best baby too, I did not hear him cry one time. Hopefully he stays that way for his mommy and daddy.

He also has a big brother and sister who are just in love with him. They are the easiest kids to photograph. I am not kidding, so laid back about it...plus they are gorgeous and extremely comfortable in front of the camera.

Take a look at one of my all time favorite newborn shoots :)



Thank you guys 100 times over. I know how hectic those first few days are and especially

with two other kiddos at home. Thank you for sharing your sweet new baby with me...he is

beyond perfect! I can't wait to do this again in the future!

Enjoy him :)

Blessings,

Lisa

I *Heart* this Family

Anytime that I get the chance to photograph my friends families...I love it. Well honestly, first I feel like I am going to throw up I am so nervous...but once we get going, I am fine and I LOVE every second of it. It is funny, I really don't get nervous anymore before a shoot. But it never fails, put a family I know in front of my lens and I am sweating bullets. :)

I am sooooo glad this darling family decided to have me take their family pictures this year. I have known them...well 5 years now. My middle daughter Emily and their oldest Aisley started out in school together, they live in my neighborhood. But even better is that I have been Aisley's Girl Scout Leader for years now. They are a fantastic family and I loved getting to watch them and their interactions from behind my lens.

Melissa & Jim....you sure make some beautiful children!

I have said this before, I love taking a few moments and getting a couple shots of just mom and dad. You know how it is, after you have kids you never take pictures of just the two of you.
These guys are adorable....and the still got "it" :)

One of my favorites of the day....

These boys had me on my toes....I thought about going home and taking a nap afterwards :)

Love!!

Ok, so at every shoot there are usually some kind of "outtakes". But these are by FAR the best outtakes E-V-E-R. I was cracking up editing these and had to share. #1 They are just so darn funny....#2 Melissa and Jim have an awesome sense of humor and I know they will get a kick out of them. Oh, and I included them on your CD guys :)

Ok, LOVE Jim's expression as he anticipates what is coming next. lol!

Melissa is still smiling her dazzling smile....Aisley I believe just took a foot to the head and Jim is looking at me like "Really, you thought this was a good idea??"

Melissa....still gorgeously smiling...but she is looking at him like "If you kick me, you will pay big time mister" :)

Yep, Melissa took a finger to the eye...still smiling though :) I love her!!



I had a BLAST with you guys, even got my work out in for the day :)

Oh, and thanks Jim for your super human strength as you pushed my car from it's

parking spot so that you could jump my dead battery. As I have said before "Thank God

I was with you guys" :)

I hope this make you smile as much as they did for me. Hope to do it again

sometime!!

Lisa

Sweet Baby Girl

I love capturing families and watching the family dynamics between parents, kids, siblings. But I have to say I REALLY love capturing brand new families. There is just so much magic in those first months when you go from a couple to a family.

This family was a perfect example of this....they are totally and completely in love with their sweet baby girl and it was an honor to capture this special time and freeze it for them forever with my camera :)

This little sweetie had kind of a rough start by coming 3 months early, but she is just perfectly healthy and perfectly loved by her mommy and daddy.

Here are a few of my favorites of our time together.....

I will say, she is destined to have some beautiful blue eyes....she has parents with beautiful blues :) I had to of course talk about her amazing hair, it looks like she has highlights...so very "baby" hip. haha.
And I LOVE her sweet little expression in this one....

I posted this image on my Facebook Fan page and people went crazy! I think if I had a cutest baby contest on there...she would win hands down :)

She was giving us big laughs and kicking her legs...gosh I LOVE babies. I also love that I am able to bring out this quilt for some of my sessions. It was made by my Grandmother and I know she is smiling down from Heaven loving all the love it is getting. She might also be saying "Do NOT get any grass stains on it" :) I need to be more careful about my no shoes rule.....

Ok, I am going to quit rambling and let you enjoy the rest of these sweet little moments. But one more thing, here she is in her pink bow that she has worn since she was born. When she was first born and so very tiny it was as big as her head. I really enjoyed hearing stories like this and also that they try to take a picture of her in her pink bow every month to document her growth. I am glad they brought it along for our session.

This picture stuff is hard work...

It was such a pleasure to meet you guys and work with you. I know personally how

incredibly fast the first year goes and I am so happy to give you something tangible to

to look back on in the future at what a special time this is in your lives.

Enjoy every moment with her!! She is a doll baby!

Best,

Lisa