the little red dress • holiday portraits

holidays, little ones, outdoors, studio, we are family

Ah, the holiday dress!  Every year, the little princesses arrive, dolled up by their mommies, in the most beautiful taffetas, silks, & chiffons.  This year, I thought I might show off a little selection of The Little Red Dress.  The holiday spirit gets festive–and frilly!

holiday hockensmiths

holidays, little ones, outdoors, we are family

I’ve been capturing the mischievous twinkle in these two little girls’ eyes for a couple years now–& what a joy this family is every time we shoot! Jacque is the the quintessential modern mom–stylish, organized, & prompt. Her girls Haley & Hanna are always dressed in the cutest coordinated outfits, & prepared with their sweet smiles. And their dad Leroy is always game for racing, tickling, or snuggling his girls. I’m so glad I get to chronicle these two gals as they grow up all too quickly!

red hot holidays • the corter-bell family

holidays, little ones, outdoors, we are family

I met Alithea & Bryen through mutual friends Karen & Jason over five years ago. Karen introduced me to Alithea, because she thought we’d have a lot in common–including being pregnant at the same time! Now, it’s been five years, six pregnancies (all but one of them simultaneous) & four kids between the two of us! In addition to growing a wonderful friendship of mutual support & lots of shared philosophies, I’ve also had the pleasure of capturing their family in pictures for births, holidays, & “just because” with lots of regularity. Theirs is one of the last families I’m shooting this holiday season, since I’m on maternity leave through the spring. And as usual, it was a fun, high-energy shoot, followed by a great playdate, great conversation, & lots of snacking. Good times!