You know when the stars align and everything just falls magically in place? That was this session. We shot on a beautiful Saturday morning--the sun was shining, everybody was happy, it was seriously perfect. (And then a few hours later tornadoes were crisscrossing West Michigan, so you can see why I'm delighted that our morning went off without a hitch.) I adore this family, and I'm so excited to meet baby number two in a few short months.
I've said it before, but it's worth repeating: one of the greatest joys in photography is getting to see how families grow and change over time. I photographed Ron and Erin almost a year ago, back when Sawyer was a sweet baby they couldn't wait to meet living halfway around the world. Fast forward several months, and they were finally together as a family of five. I keep trying to describe the joy I feel watching these kids blossom, but my words are inadequate. Just let it be known that these kids and their parents are amazing and funny and so kind, and I love them. (Also, Greyson invited me to join them for ice cream after our session, so obviously he is a big winner in my book.)
This Montana boy and his mom packed a lot of fun into their Michigan vacation, and I'm so glad they invited me to celebrate a very special first birthday with them. That kid is all smiles (especially when he gets to play captain on his grandpa's tugboat), and I loved watching him bask in the glory of turning one. Happy birthday Isaac!
Combing through the pictures from this informal shoot made me so happy, especially considering we shot on one of the stickiest, sweatiest days of summer. These darling kiddos did such a great job following directions! (Although a sweet treat or two probably helped that cause...)
It's been a busy summer, but getting to photograph this beautiful baby girl and her amazing family is definitely one of the highlights. We lucked out with perfect weather and happy kids and snapped some great pictures to commemorate Joelle turning four months old. This one is going to be a heartbreaker, my friends.
