I love urban sessions and I especially love sessions when Mom is very prepared with cute, matching outfits and tons of props. Well, Alicia had prepared more than covered. She emailed me to book her session months in advance, then she picked a great location, had lots of creative ideas, brought cute outfits for everyone and even brought fun props. We started adventuring for places to shoot and the first thing we found was this wall. I LOVE this picture and those blue flowers.
Joe and Alicia’s boys Jed and Jack gave me a run for my money but I am persistent and was able to capture several good smiles for each of them!
Jed especially loved playing with my little dump truck so I couldn’t resist including this shot.
Among the cute things that Alicia brought along was this adorable rocking chair which looked great against the brick…
…and since Joe is a firefighter this little fire truck was perfect for the boys.
What a cute family!
Alicia - I have lots more to come soon in your gallery. 
I had the best session today with the sweetest boys. Just look at this picture - oh how I wish my kids would take pictures like this - it is just so sweet!!! We all made a big awwww sound in unison when we saw this:
Will and Stevie are best buds and I had so much fun getting to be part of their gang for just a little while. It was great adventuring around the lake and finding fun things to see, looking at bugs and just laughing. At one point we found some fish swimming in the water and decided it would be cool to pretend like we were fishing. Just look at how adorable this is. Can’t you just imagine them hanging out when they are older, sitting by the lake fishing together!
Here’s a close-up of big brother Will:
And here’s little brother Stevie:
It’s always fun to capture some shots of Mom and Dad by themselves. SO cute and I loved these pretty purple flowers…
And here’s the whole family:
Mike and Frances - I had such a fun time hanging out with you and your boys. Tell Michelle and Trisha I said hi!
When we were young we were like most other siblings who had their regular battles over things like clothes and who got the front seat or the last gummy bear. However, despite our many battles over the years - today I consider my sister one of my very best friends. I can always rely on her support and friendship no matter what and she has the most amazing giving spirit.
Last week I had so much fun taking pictures of Nicole. She was adorable and she was so good about letting me drag her all around and complete my vision for a variety of shots. We have more photos to come soon with her husband and kids but I really wanted to capture some specific shots at this location, so Nicole was my willing subject.
Look how adorable she is with that little belly. I can’t wait to meet my new nephew…
I was having lots of fun with all the sun flare I LOVE how you can see her belly button!!
I had been really wanting to get some shots by this waterfall with a long dress and hat. Nicole helped me realize my vision and she was the perfect model. The shots are different but I love the relaxing feel by the water.
Thanks Nicole - you are gorgeous. Love You!
After I graduated from high school I went on the hunt for a job, after all it was I time I started earning a little money and paying for some things on my own. I applied at numerous local restaurants but one day I received a call from a family about tutoring their daughter, Caroline. They had a mutual friend who’s daughters I had babysat for and they were interested in meeting with me to see if it would be a good fit. I got the job and I began a great friendship with three girls: Mary, Caroline and Elizabeth. Elizabeth, the youngest was just 6 months old when I first came to babysit.My primary focus was tutoring Caroline who is autistic and I absolutely loved my job and more importantly, these girls. They are like little sisters to me, especially Mary who I regularly get a chance to go shopping with or catch up for lunch when she’s back from college. It is so crazy to think about how long it’s been since I first met them. Mary and I used to make up dances and perform them for her parents - we were really good at the Macarena. Now today she has just graduated from college and headed off to Stanford for her next degree. Elizabeth is going into highschool and Caroline has grown and developed so much. I am so very proud of them and I feel so blessed to be able to stay in touch with them.
This weekend I had the pleasure of recreating some treasured photos as a surprise for their Mom. The girls and their Dad are so sweet and I am so excited that I get to be a part of this nice gesture. This was one of the most fun sessions I have had. I just loved getting the chance to spend time with them and laugh and hang out. I have learned so much from them all and will always be grateful that they hired me and invited me to be a part of their family!!
Here are my sweet girls - all grown up::
Caroline wasn’t really sure she wanted to give up her stuffed animal (Figaro the cat) and she was a little irritated at me when I asked to take him away. However I got some great smiles out of her after I put Figaro on my head and made him dance around a little!
And here are our photo recreations:
