Do you have anyone in your life that no matter how much time you spend with them it’s just not enough? I feel like that about the Mercado family. We squeeze in moments here and there through out the year but it never feels like quite enough. It’s almost a guarantee when do find those times my camera makes an appearance. This particular time the focus was a family session. It was as always so much fun to capture this family. I love them so dearly and love to be able to capture images for them.
Meet Miss Adalyn. Isn’t she just beautiful? Everything about this baby girl is adorable! She was such a little model for our session. We got to try this bow and that on her, and this prop and that. It was great! I, of course, loved when she woke up so I could cuddle and love her back to sleep. There is something special about this little girl. I saw it in her when I first laid eyes on her. God has amazing plans for her life and I am so glad I get to watch to see what He has in store. Until then just enjoy this precious one.
This family probably looks familiar to you. I get the very distinct pleasure of being their photographer (even though their mommy is becoming a very good photographer herself). What do you do when you need to photograph 3 year old session, a 5 year old session, family session and a newborn session. Why just make a day of it. I love spending time with this family so it sounded like an awesome plan to me! Since we did SO much in one day I decided to break up the sneak peek into two parts. So you are getting the sweet older girls and family today. Look for some really adorable newborn photographs of their very sweet sister tomorrow. Enjoy!
Cailyn’s mama has worked very hard to get to hold this precious baby in her arms. She was on bed rest since 25 weeks. There were countless people praying for the healthy, safe arrival of this adorable girl. As soon as she was born the announcement went out, “the princess has arrived and she is perfect!” The joy on her parents face is evident. I am once again blessed to be able to capture a beautiful newborn in all her sweetness!
I am pretty sure these kiddos will just remember me as the crazy lady who comes and makes them stand in crazy cold weather to get a photograph or two to document their birthday. However, I know those same photographs are treasures to their mommy who has babies slipping away and little people replacing them. I know that as crazy as those 10 minutes can be in the cold that smile, or that certain look tells who they are in this moment. If that is all they remember me for I am more okay with that. I know I am capturing them in a moment that will not come back and making memories that will last. I am very glad I get to be that crazy lady.
Ava in my opinion is a perfect mix of her mom and dad. I love getting to hang out with her and see glimpses of both of them. A certain phrase, look, or smile just reminds me of one or the other. Don’t get me wrong there is plenty that is all Ava. She turned six this year. I have been photographing her since she was a baby. It’s hard to believe she is already that old. She is at a really fun age though. She was full of ideas of where we should and what she should do. She was full of giggles, smiles and the perfect serious look. This amazing mix of her parents is turning into a pretty incredible girl blessed I get to capture her each year.
Jeanella heard about me through a mutual friend. It happens to be a mutual friend we both adore. This made for a fast and easy connection. Through out our session I got to hear some of this family’s inspiring story. I also was able to photograph two adorable girls. I was a little nervous about a 8 month old, as you never know how they will do. Miss Savannah was a rock star. She smiled on cue almost every time. She also decided to discover her tongue just in time for our session. Valerie also did awesome. I love this age they are full of life and loves and are willing to share with me what those are. One of her very evident love was for her baby sister. She adores her and the way Savannah lights ups when Valerie appears makes it known the feelings are mutual. As I walked about from our session I kept thinking what a sweet, sweet family and how blessed I was to be able to capture their family that day.
The last time I photographed this family was 2.5 years ago. As any family the boys have grown, but these boys have grown more then just in stature. The last time we did a session they were new to America, new to a family, and new to unconditional love. They are now so full of joy, life, and love. They are super sweet, extremely polite and just fun to be around. They also will revile for some of the most handsome boys I get to photograph. This family is just precious! I love watching adoption unfold. I love watching a family become a family and knowing the hard work that went into getting to this point. I love even more being able to capture them in photographs.
I meet Doug many years ago because a friend recommend him as a great chiropractor to try. Over the 12 years I have known Doug he went from not only being my chiropractor (which he truly is an amazing one, just got voted Best Chiropractor in Shawnee, KS) to being a trust friend and often a much needed encourager. Doug has watched my life transform from a single woman to a married one into motherhood, he has watch me walk through the transition from teacher to photographer and has been a listening ear, and support through all the many paths my life has taken. I have also gotten to go through some of his journey in life as well. The most exciting being his recent marriage to Tracy. When he married Tracy he also gained two precious, sweet girls in his life. I so enjoyed watching him with his ladies as we did our sessions. He is over the moon about all three of them, and I think they think he is pretty okay as well. It does my heart well to see him in love and apart of such a great family. It’s like a final piece of a puzzle was filled in his life.
A photography session is often a good excuse to travel to Kansas City and see a friend. This was one of those sessions. Kristin and I have become friends over the last few years. When I lived in KC we occasionally enjoyed playdates and kid free lunches. I had not seen her in several months since I had moved. So when she called to set up a session I was excited at a chance to photograph her beautiful family and a chance to catch up a little.
