newborn sessions just make me happy. the sweet newness is softening. it’s a privilege to look in from the outside as parents are gently learning about their brand -new wee one. i took a little drive across the valley to photograph baby emily on saturday, while she’s still tiny and new.
meet brand-new baby emily.
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…is turning 1! can’t quite believe it but mighty-max is almost a whole year old. what a beautiful year it’s been for him and his family. maxi-pants has come a long way in just twelve months. take a look at their family blog here to see just how far.

i made the professional decision awhile ago to not blog more than 4 or 5 images per session, for several reasons. however, there are times when it just can’t be helped. so, sit back and enjoy the marathon.

i.love.max.
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here’s a hodge-podge sneaky peek at baby-palooza weekend that went down here at mmp, recently. it was sooo much squishy, sweet, wrinkly, cuddly fun.

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that’s right!  i’m looking for some “models” for specific shots I need to complete a new portfolio. the models needed for this casting call are as follows: newborns no more than 3 weeks old (10 days or less is preferable), pregnant mommies-to-be (yep, it’s ok if the newborns come from these mommies), at least one pregnant mommy-to-be with prominent tattoo/tattoos.

i’m also looking for models for a brand-new style of session that i’m going to be offering very soon…something I am so excited about. these sessions will focus on capturing your child/children doing exactly what they do best…playing. the models i need for these shoots are 2-4 children or sibling groups in a variety of ages that are willing to do some fun stuff and be photographed while doing it.

Details on the Casting Call sessions:

1) the session will be free of charge. prints will be available to purchase at regular rates.

2) image(s) will be used for my portfolio/advertising/marketing purposes.

3) the session will focus on capturing a specific shot(s).

Please contact Misty for information.

my favorite thing about this job? clients like these. laid back, ready to have fun, be ridiculous and goofy. meet ana and her crew.

ana and her three kids, cass, bryce and jace.
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this is the fastest sneak-peek i’ve ever posted. less than an hour after the shoot ended! i had to do it. had to. why wait, right?  i’m so head-0ver-heels for this shot. it’s a sneaky little shot i took of baby cohen loving his swing-set time.

i’m working on getting this particular little client’s gallery uploaded today…couldn’t help but post this shot when i ran across it again.

the weekend’s over and it’s back to work! let’s get this work week started right,  with a post of a super cool family. i’ve photographed for the johnston’s twice before and this time was a little extra special with the added bonus of casey’s sister, ashley and her little guy, grady joining us for a great session. i had a blast with these guys…grace never fails to deliver a super silly time, mielle was full of wonder and exploration and little grady was nothing short of perfection!

from R to L is casey, holding grace then caroline , holding mielle and ashley, holding little grady.

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