2 1/2

 Here's my very girly 2 1/2 year old. She was very well behaved for this photo session because I let her wear her "fancy" dress, gave her a few chocolate chips, and listened to her when she said she was done. I'm sure the difficulties of getting a 2 1/2 year old to sit still for a photo aren't behind us, but I will take what I can get as far as cooperation. :)

Let's Go to the Zoo!

Another great place to take photos while on vacation in Southern California--the San Diego Zoo! Such a beautiful place full of bright colors and interesting animals. 

 

Disneyland

 One of the things that I love the most about Disneyland are the numerous picturesque locations / moments that happen within the park. You really don't have to search far to find a gorgeous background--although sometimes it can be quite a challenge to pick the right angle for avoiding other people entering your frame. Regardless of that challenge, the rewards of snapping away at Disneyland are photos that are quite memorable. 

Photo Journalism / Lifestyle Shoot: Crochet

My grandma is seriously one of the most talented people that I have ever met. She whips out afghans for both high school grads and babies in less time than it would take me to do a single row. She has the goal of making a full-sized afghan for each of her grandchildren by the time they graduate, and thus far has not missed one, she is about half-way through the 18 grandchildren. Crocheting is a big part of her life and so I wanted to capture her process from start to finish, including the enjoyment that her grandchildren and great-grandchildren receive from her blankets. My daughter seriously doesn't put her blanket down, it is her source of comfort. I loved this session because it involved my grandma, but I also loved it because it was all about capturing ordinary moments and hobbies.

Toddlers: Pumpkin Patch Take Two

I think that it is so much fun to take a toddler to a pumpkin patch let them loose and see what they discover! That is why toddlers are some of my favorite people to take pictures of, because they explore and play and disregard the camera which usually leads to some great candid photos. We went to the same exact pumpkin patch this year, but I think that the photos turned out quite different from last year.

Basketball Brad

This was a school photo session that we decided to have a little fun with. "B's" favorite thing about school is playing on the basketball team and so we inevitably need to involve a ball in this session. He acted really tough and hard core while playing around with the ball, but he had moments where he was a big softie and wanted his mom to be in a few pictures with him.