Love Me Some Mini's :)

Grab a comfy chair and settle in for a big ole' post of some fabulous mini-sessions. This was my first year of mini's....I LOVE them. I hope to do them a few times through-out the year next year and I hope I can get more clients interested in them.

Up first, one of my very favorite families to photograph. They have been coming to me loyally for years and for that I just adore them. I love that their kids are comfortable with me, I love watching them grow. I just love my time with them once or twice a year.

And how cute are they! :) Some cute cute kids.

A favorite of mine :)

Love this of the whole family.

I thought it was so great that she wanted to take a picture of me taking her picture...a girl after my own heart :)

Up next, this beautiful family was sent to me via my sister in law Jess (yes Jess rocks...for so many reasons and sending me wonderful clients is one of them). I was smiling ear to ear when these little cuties climbed out of the car. And they were sooo natural in front of the camera and very easy to get smiles from. Love it!!

I will end with a fun session of friends. I thought it was an awesome idea when Cassie (third to the right) suggested a girl session. I had the BEST time...we laughed so hard and I was happy that they went with all my suggestions on posing but threw in a ton of their own personality. The time flew on this one because I was having so much fun. It also made me want a shoot of my own like this, friendships are so very important but who really stops and takes photos....especially good photos with their friends. It is on my list of things to do in 2012...just need to figure out the logistics :)

How fun are these yellow leaves!

Like this, this picture below...I want this of me and my BFF's. :)

Poor Leon Strauss....he had no idea what fun was to be had with his head..haha!

Another favorite...love love love the fire escape!

And a little leaf fight and yea, the wind was NOT in Cassie's favor.



Thank you all so very much for giving

mini-sessions a try. I hope you had a great time

and that you love your pictures.

I truly enjoyed every session.

Have a wonderful Holiday!!

Lisa

Tyler - Class 2012

Here is another awesome Senior that I had the pleasure to work with. Tyler is a Senior at Pattonville High School, he is a soccer stud (my words...not his...haha!). So we thought it would be cool to meet at the soccer fields at Pattonville to start our shoot.

We had a super sunny day, but I like that we used it to our advantage from some super cool artsy shadows....fun stuff :)

Ann (aka Mom) suggested some pictures in the dugout and pointed out these cubes...that I am guessing hold equipment. I loved that she saw exactly what I was thinking....great texture. LOVE how it turned out!

A quick outfit change and we headed to Creve Coeur Lake and some setting sun pictures.

 Tyler's Grandfather worked for the Highway Department...so we wanted to get the Page Extension Bridge in the background...a project he worked on.

Ending with one of my favorite images of the day. :)



Tyler and Ann,

It was so awesome to meet you guys, I had a

great time with you. Tyler, you were awesome to

work with. Thanks for being so great! Enjoy your last year in High School.

And Ann, hope to see you soon for a family shoot :)

Lisa

6 Months of Sweetness

Man oh man, do I have the cutest baby clients...EVER! I am one lucky Photog, I tell you what.

Little Miss Maria is so stinkin cute and her little personality has just exploded over the last 3 months since I saw her last. She was full of smiles during our shoot and just the happiest little thing. She loved sitting in the leaves...and also occasionally trying to eat one :)

LOVE the shirt her mommy had for her...so cute! And so true, I remember the bow headbands were just becoming big when my girls were babies...I miss those darling bows.

Enjoy your glimpse at this darling 6 month shoot.....

And posing with her beautiful mommy....

LOVE this one in the leaves.

Such a sweet moment with her Daddy.

Her big sister, who I just adore. I love that she loves having her picture taken :) It is a battle for me at home with my girls this age....so it is quite refreshing when I have a willing participant.



You all know I think you rock!! Thanks for being the most

awesome clients and oh...thanks for having gorgeous kids too :) Bonus!!

Can't wait to see you in a little less than 3 months...can't wait to see how much

Maria has grown and changed.

Merry Christmas!!

Lisa

Busy Happy Family

This little family reminds me so much of my own. I know what it is like to have 3 young children (mine aren't as young anymore...but I survived it...haha!). It is fun, crazy...stressful at times. But families of 5 are so awesome...I love that it isn't a "small family" but yet it isn't "crazy big" either. It is just right. This family of 5 was so sweet...kids at such fun and spunky ages.

I really love what we were able to capture in a bit of a hurry...because we all know Fall...you loose light quickly! But it was the also gave us some beautiful golden light.

Enjoy this darling family of 5......



"Y" Family,

Thank you so much for asking me to photograph your family!

It was awesome to meet you and you have a beautiful family. I hope

your Holidays are magical! Best wishes!

Lisa