M Family with precious twins {Family Photography}

Posted on October 27, 2009

Confession time. When I was younger one of my favorite movies of all time was Parent Trap. I was convinced if my mom just let me go to camp I’d find my twin. Even though both my parents were (and still are) married it seriously wouldn’t be AT ALL possible but I was somehow under the impression that my twin was somewhere out there just waiting for me to find her at camp. Of course I never found her because such a person doesn’t exist, I mean a world with TWO crazy versions of ME?! Yeah, it would be too much! So as a result of my obsession with the movie Parent Trap I’m also a little more pumped than the average person would be whenever I’m around twins, so imagine my excitement level when I got the opportunity to photograph a these PRECIOUS twin one year old little boys…yup, I was pretty thrilled! Okay…enough about me let’s get onto this beautiful family’s photos!!

I totally love when clients have places in mind where they are wanting their images captured. This is just a short drive from their house and where they enjoy long walks together as a family. Love how personalized this location is to them!

When I saw this location the lighting, the background, the “foresty” goodness….I got full out GIDDY!!!

I put this one in black and white and then immediately switched it back to color because it’s CRIMINAL to not get to see this pair of perfectly perfect blue eyes!!

Mr. L was such a precious little man, I loved when he showed off that perfect smile!

This close up of Mr. C just makes my heart go pidder pat…look at those EYES!

Thank you so much M family for letting tag along on your Saturday afternoon stroll. Loved getting to know you all!

The M Family {Family Photography}

Posted on October 19, 2009

Another fabulous family who braved the chilly temps to allow me to capture their sweetness!

I can’t get over the PRECIOUS factor happening in the right of this photo. Look how sweetly the are squeezing on each other!  Never mind it was maybe for self preservation in trying to steal each others body heat…

Another shining example of how it’s IMPOSSIBLE to find an ugly village here in Germany. They get to pass this beautiful location everyday on their way to the bus stop. Gosh it’s beautiful here!! I’ve been wanting to photograph a reflection for awhile now and YAY! I finally got the opportunity!

I ADORE THIS ONE!!!!! Look how much fun they are having!!! THIS is the kind of photograph that makes me just adore my job. I’m all about FUN, FUN, FUN! And this stunning red door, window and vine. Sigh…just gorgeous!

You can tell this Daddy adores his children. Love that I got these of him one on one with his little man. Nothing says happiness (and take your mind off the cold) more than a tickle fest.

And can’t forget this sweet Mama and her little ladies!

Something tells me that this little angel doesn’t lack in the love department!!

Love the difference in eye color here. One sissy has the most beautiful brown eyes, the other has the most beautiful blue eyes. Gosh I love sisters!!

This dip was all their idea! Which makes me love this image even more!!

Sigh…goodness I love LOVE!!!

LOVE THIS ONE!!! I love how it’s like no one even seemed to know I was there. Everyone was just playing, laughing and loving in the moment. Just the way I love my photos to be!!

And I’ll close with another one of my VERY favorites from this entire session. This one is in a tie with the one above of the kids running around their parents. It was impossible for me to choose between these because everytime I look at them they make me happy. And my hope is that it will make this precious family happy too!

Thanks M Family! You were WONDERFUL! Thanks for allowing me into your lives for an evening to witness your sweetness.

The W Family {Family Photography}

Posted on October 16, 2009

This wonderful family braved the chilly Germany evening and looked amazing the entire time! Look how happy they all look! You’d never know we all had chilly fingers!

Look how precious Big Sissy is!!! She’s only been a big sister 2 months, but she’s already great at it! You can just tell!!

It was such a joy photographing Big Sister because it didn’t take much to make her erupt into a fit of giggles, and the photo on the right is proof of that!

Look at these beautiful little girls!!

I love how tiny and bundled up little sister is and how big sister is peeking over Daddy’s shoulder. Just sweetness!! And as a little side note, loved Mom’s fashion style – isn’t that headband just the perfect accessory! (Note to self…start buying headbands)

I just adore this one! Aren’t the autumn colors just incredible???

A to the DORABLE!!!

Then we headed indoors to capture some of baby sister in a few less layers than the outdoor shots.

Isn’t she just so pretty and serene?! Gosh I adore babies!!

Thanks W Family for choosing me to photography your beautiful family!!

The D Family {Family Photography}

Posted on October 12, 2009

Autumn is here! And in Germany along with that comes lots and lots and LOTS of rain. As I drove to this photoshoot I was so worried it would start downpouring, it looked like it might at ANY MINUTE but we got lucky and it didn’t drizzle on us even once! They were such good sports! They followed all my instructions without hesitation and had the best attitude even as I was instructing them to go stand in mud. They were GREAT!

Little brother was so affectionate! I LOVED IT!! Made me smile all throughout the shoot and even as I was editing their images I found myself smiling and sometimes laughing at how out of this world sweet this little man is. I love how no matter what I instructed him to do he would add in some additional love. Like in this picture for example, I just told him to sit on his Daddy’s lap, but he was bubbling up with excitement and love for his Daddy he had to reach around and give an impromptu hug. What a sweetie!!!

Beautiful foliage – check. Perfect stream – check. Sweet loving family – DOUBLE CHECK! The location is so gorgeous it almost looks FAKE! It’s just almost too beautiful to be true!  Being a photographer in Germany is like hitting the jackpot. Sure it’s overcast and rains a ton, but do you see this AMAZING LOCATION!!?? This was within walking distance from their house. ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?! I mean it’s STUNNING!! Just incredible!!!!

This family unit was so sweet, so loving, I am just really, really thankful they picked me to take their family images!

I’m not sure who liked this photo assignment more, the kids or the parents. I gave the children VERY important and specific instructions: “Run as FAST as you can to your parents and give them the BIGGEST TIGHTEST hug you can!” They grinned ear to ear and took the challenge on with COMPLETE abandon.

I love these! I just walked near him and was attempting to get some un posed photos of him playing and he looked up and rocked the silly face for me…then was sweet enough to show me his regular precious smiling face too.

Look at that beautiful little face!!! SWEETNESS!!!

And the crowd goes “AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!” Could they be anymore precious??? The answer to that is a big resounding NOOOOOOOO! Cause it’s just impossible to get any more precious than this. IMPOSSIBLE!

And in closing I’m including this image and is possibly my favorite from the entire session. It encompasses all I love in photography – capturing real love, real life & real people all unposed and completely beautiful. This was towards the end of the photoshoot and we were walking back to the car and little sister was tired of walking and simply needed her Mommy, she scooped her up and kissed her and was making everything better and I was blessed enough to see their sweet interaction. How special is this??!! Being a parent you are presented with daily opportunities of comforting your babies, but because it’s such a regular daily occurrence it doesn’t seem all that photo worthy at the time, but it really is!! My hope is that about 10 years from now once this little angel is hitting her teenage years and is at a completely new stage in her life her Mommy will look back on this image and cherish it always.

Thank you D Family for the chance to hang out with you all and take some images of you. I had a wonderful time!!