Nadine, Natalie and Baby Jimmy
I’m not telling a lie when I say that these three kids are the reason Ramona is here today. Cynthia’s kids brought so much sunshine to my life that I started to think I might be open to having one or two myself. Really. Each one, so entirely different, but all gregarious, bright and so so sweet. I can sit and talk fashion with Nadine, draw viruses (yes, viruses) with Natalie, and cuddle up with baby Jimmy who already protects Ramona from his kitty cat. Each one has my heart. And their mama–Ahhhh, their mama–well let’s just say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. I love you, too Cynthia!
Mateo and Samuel
Meet 6 week old twins, Mateo and Samuel. These two guys are the sweetest little dudes and were double the fun to photograph. When Samuel would cry, Mateo would cry. When Mateo would stick out his tongue, Samuel would also. They are clearly connected and it was fascinating to photograph newborn twins. I think it was a first for me, actually! And a big kudos to Mateo and Samuel’s mama, Jessica who is doing an incredible job rearing newborn twins! Wow. It can’t be an easy, but what a blessing.
The Kesslers
… And Ruby is one. I can’t believe how fast life moves. I feel like it was just a year ago that I was photographing Rachel and Jake’s wedding– when it was actually almost 5 years ago that they tied the knot. Now they are celebrating a new chapter in their lives–a new love, an unbelievable love, a wild ride, a scary and funny and honest journey. And Ruby is one. Wow. She’s a precious little bean– gorgeous and smart and crawling all over the place like a little spider. She lights up her mama’s eyes and brings a constant smirk to her daddy lips. Now that I’m a mama myself, I can’t tell you how precious these first year images are. Babies grow so fast–every week there’s a new milestone. I’m so fortunate to get to be friends with the Kesslers and will hopefully continue to photograph this incredible journey they are on. First it was two, now it’s three… and who knows. I think these guys should have a few more. They are amazing parents and glowing like I’ve never seen them. Happy birthday, sweet Ruby–you’re a lucky gal to have such remarkable parents.
Brian, Leila and little Tait
The Shamas’s are my dream client. They live in a funky apartment on capital hill, have a fantastic sense of style, and are all around a fun loving family. It’s abundantly clear, that these three are in love with their lives.
I never know what I’m going to get when I set up a photo shoot. I can only imagine what and how my “scene” will unfold based on email exchanges, phone calls and addresses, but when I walked into the Shama’s bohemian apartment and was greeted with a big smile and a hug from Leila, I thought “jackpot”. Then, when I laid my eyes on baby Tait, I was in love. I think he looks like my little Ramona–I mean seriously, they could be siblings! But Leila and Brian’s “head over heals love” for their chubby little Tait was what made this shoot so fun. I hardly had to work at all–just a few clicks of the shutter and a few ISO changes, to capture the interactions and life of this super cool, stunningly beautiful, and marvelously happy family. These guys booked 2 sessions with me, so I’ll be back soon to capture more. Yay! Stay tuned…
Tommy’s fabulous 1st birthday party
If somebody would have told me a year ago that I would be photographing 1 year old birthday parties, I would have rolled my eyes. It would have seemed like a petty event for a bunch of moms. But after having a little bean of my own and photographing a friend’s son’s 1st birthday party, I’ve seriously come to LOVE them! They are certainly NOT petty. Getting through that first year is no easy feat, and should be celebrated with a big party. Plus, they are a riot! 1st birthday parties are colorful, there are quirky kids running all over the place, and there is cake and usually beer. Amy brought in a petting zoo for Tommy’s birthday with Pony rides to boot! It was so much fun… and I can honestly say that if I photographed 1st birthdays for the rest of my life, I’d be pretty siked. Happy birthday, sweet Tommy! You are a prince.
The Hendricksons
A lot has transpired since I last photographed Katie and Christian at their wedding back in 2009— Pregnancy, 2 babies, a new house…it’s incredible how fast life moves. I adore Katie and Christian, and their two babies, Greyson and Zooey are precious additions to this stellar couple. It was really fun to watch and document this family interact. You can see that Katie and Christian not only love being parents, but are still enjoying one another. As for Zooey and Greyson–they simply stole my heart….
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