…featuring the totally adorable and amazing, mielle (i’ve mentioned it before in her previous sessions…but, seriously, that’s the most amazing name.). although i had two other magnificently adorable faces to blog with this session, i chose mielle as the sneak peek because she’s a perfect example of what i love about photographing people. she’s just at the age where she’s learned to walk and she’s really good at…meaning, it’s all she wants to do. i always tell parents that this is the age in which the images are going to become much more photojournalistic in style. which is my very favorite way to shoot. i wish i would have had endless hours to follow her around and document her in her world.
i love the look on her little face. i could go on and on about what her sweet little eyes are saying.

i know some of you have been waiting ever so patiently for a glimpse at more of mighty max’s session. well, after a few technical difficulties followed by some equipment upgrades…here ya go!

seriously, have you EVER seen a more precious face? look at those lashes, those squishy little lips…all of it. just looking at this face makes me sigh with contentment.

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…and there will most certainly be a round 2. max is just cool like that. where to start? i’m just gonna jump right in here and start off by saying, i. love. this. family. it’s truly a gift to have clients that are actually amazing friends. there’s only one problem with it, i tend to get chatty and too relaxed…to a point that i just want to sit down and chill out. however, these guys are over-the-top photogenic so that helps pull me back to the task at hand. in fact, i was just telling claire today that she and jordan were photogenically fabulous enough when it was just the two of them, then they went and made a super-cutie, max. the three of them, well, they just make me happy.

and here they are, presenting…maximus, king of all wild things. i love the expressions on all three faces…priceless. and yes, claire is the prettiest person i’ve ever met. i think i’ve actually told her that she’s the prettiest “real” person i’ve ever met.  she’s hollywood pretty. must be where max gets it! just kiddin’ jordan, you’re really pretty too.

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just couldn’t go to bed without posting at least one of tonight’s shots. mighty max is looking a little sneaky like a ninja, making it seem appropriate for a sneak peek.

take in all the sweet-baby-newness! baby jirah’s got plenty of it, for certain.

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what a sweet girl miss nora is! she made it through  several wardrobe changes, a late snack-time and even a late nap-time, with flying colors. i loved crawling around on the floor, playing and exploring with little nora to get some sweet shots of her, being herself.

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…at baby ethan rocket. more to come soon.

i can’t believe it’s been three days since this shoot and i’m just now blogging it. on my way home from the session, i was so excited about it that i was certain i’d have it blogged by that night before i went to bed.  anyhow, strolling around downtown chandler with kinsley, and her parents, dennis and jada was loads of fun. i love photographing kids at kinsley’s age, it’s the best kind of challenge and so rewarding to see the shots i’ve walked away with. i love the fact that the images are always so true to the child’s personality…there are no fake smiles or poses when you’re a year and a half old. the giggles, laughs, pouts, tears, and kicking-and-screaming tantrums are all real. but, for the record, kinsley didn’t actually have any kicking-and-screaming tantrums.

that’s one of the most amazing kissy faces i’ve ever had the pleasure of capturing. perfection.

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