Madison WI child photography – 3 year birthday session – Hazel, Hazel, Hazel…….

This little lady is a big ol’ ball of energy!  Hazel is a super sweet little girl, but honestly I don’t think she sat still for more than about 2 seconds at a time for our whole session…. well, except when she was hiding behind my backdrop stand, now that I think about it.  And she had all her own ideas about posing too.

I’m sure a lot of parents wonder if their kids will cooperate or if the session will just be an utter failure.  Well, even though I think mom left this one needing a glass of wine (or two!)– I was able to sneak in plenty of sweet shots for her.  Sorry Hazel, you may be 3 and full of energy…. and I may be ‘old’ and pregnant…. but I think I still won this one.

Of course she did give me plenty of silliness too…

This was one of Hazel’s poses… I think it turned out pretty cute!

It’s kind of entertaining to watch how fast you can go from this……..To this…….And just because this makes me laugh….. the very last shot from our session.  She definitely let us know when she was done!I had a blast Hazel…. we should do this again sometime!   xoxo.

Madison WI baby photography – Hadley’s first birthday session!

This pretty little girl came to see me on a dreary rainy morning.  We were really hoping to get some shots outside, but I guess it just wasn’t meant to be!  At least I got to put my new studio room to the test… and I have to say I rather enjoyed having a dedicated space to shoot in rather than having to dismantle my entire living room. Especially since I am now about a hundred months pregnant and moving heavy furniture just doesn’t sound all that appealing!

As you can see she was full of smiles despite the rainy day 🙂  And she even gave us some obligatory birthday tutu shots…

OK stoppit now.. you are just TOO cute..

We finished up the session with one last outfit change.  Hadley was doing AMAZING and didn’t complain at all!  Unbelievable!

OK I fully admit I have a thing for baby eyelashes.

This little cupcake book made Hadley ridiculously happy.  I love how little ones get such joy out of the simplest things!

Happy birthday sweet girl <3

 

 

 

Madison WI child and family photography – Riley’s 18 month session!

Ahhhhhh toddlers!!  Riley, you were so much easier to photograph 6 months ago when you couldn’t run away from me!  18 months is a difficult age for sure.. but so much fun at the same time!

Oh sorry, did we mess up your hair?

I love how toddlers are always on the go– where on earth do they get the energy?!  You want me to sit on this chair?? Nahhh… I don’t think so!

Fortunately we were able to grab a few nice family shots before both Riley and I were over it and ready for our naps 🙂

….aaaaand we’re done.

Thanks for keeping me on my toes and giving me a much needed workout, Riley…. it’s always a pleasure. <3

Madison WI newborn photography – Rhetta, 2 Weeks Old

I had the pleasure of visiting sweet little Rhetta on her two week birthday.  What a cute little peanut she was!  She played hard to get, but I managed to sneak a few shots in before she got completely fed up with me… ahh the rough life of a baby.  You just want to eat & sleep & snuggle and here is some strange lady putting bows on your head & a camera in your face!  Sorry little one!!

Just look at all the love in these photos….. you guys are going to do great together!  Welcome to the world sweet little girl <3

Madison WI baby photography – Addy is turning ONE!

Unfortunately Miss Addy was not having a very good day when we had our session so she was not her usual smiley self, but she still did a great job putting up with me!!  It has been such a pleasure watching this little lady grow over the last year.  And can I add that she has the most impressive head of hair?!  I’m always amazed by babies with a lot of hair because mine is still practically bald at almost two years old.

 

We went outside for a little change of pace (oh, and because I was about to melt…  our A/C was taking a ‘break’ and it was about 90 degrees in our house! Addy was a saint for dealing with that!).  Did I mention she has the thickest eyelashes ever???

Happy birthday sweet girl <3