Clayton Christmas

It’s that time of year again. Find a tree, bring down the decorations, light it up – it’s Christmas time!! Now that it’s December, I’m okay with seeing Christmas things everywhere. I feel like it started so early this year. I will admit that we took our family photos for our Christmas card in November, but you almost have to in order to have your card done and sent out in time. So before Meredith moves up north, she came over for some Clayton bonding. We even gave the pups a bath right before she came over and gave them some bows. Even though our shoot wasn’t long, we had a lot of fun and now we want to share that joy with you!

whole family

close up red glasses

pups

red tree full length

you&me

reverse

prom pose

fun piggy back

you&me feet

holly kiss

 

 

Defy owner upgrades to new title – Mommy!

We got these pictures done just in time! At 39 weeks our mommy-to-be walked around the apartment complex and we found some fun spots for some great pictures. We were able to include some props like adorable baby shoes, an adorable dragon, and a personalized “Jellybean” onesie. The dad was able to break away from work for a few minutes to join us for some pictures. He is quite the character! This little one is going to have some fun parents.

couple embracing baby bump

admiring her baby bump

 

baby bump with shoes heart on belly

shoes couple with dragon couple with dragon jellybean

mom has baby dad has no money dad had baby bump too

 

mom to be in swimming pool

Family photos with a German Shepherd friend

Family photos are one of our favorite things to photograph. We love meeting new families and watching them laugh and play together. This fun family included their German Shepherd in last years holiday portrait session. They picked a local college campus with lots of greenery for a soft background and we had a great time walking around a fountain taking photos and laughing with their little guy! The dog was so well behaved and add the perfect personal touch for this wonderful family.

swinging with parentswalking with mom and dadtickle time dad mommy and me in red little boy in red sweater family with red sweater family with german shepherd boy and his dog

Family Photos are always a joy!

This family of three enjoyed an updated portrait for this past holiday season. With bright reds and blues to add to their smiles, we really enjoyed a morning at the local park. With all the running, swinging and playground exploring, this little princess was plum worn out by the end of our photo adventure!

swinging in the park mommy and me little girl growing up blue eye girlall family smilesgreat fall day in red

Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms out there!

I had to wonderful opportunity to photograph an extended family at their home. It was the first time they had a family portrait taken with the whole family in years. There was so much love and joy expressed between brothers, cousins, grandparents, and mothers. So, in honor of mother’s day, here’s a few of our favorites from this dynamic family.

whole familyjust the girlsyoungest sonmother and songrandaughter and grandmothersons with their parentsson running to his dadssilly cousinsextended family with parents

Countryfied Family Photos!

This mom requested updated family portraits that would capture her families fun country personalities! We enjoyed using a local park with some country flare for our setting. The boys were great supports about doing this session in chilly weather and they entertained us with facts about Stephen Hawking as we traveled around the park!

family smiles

brothers

mom two sons

mom son

country boots

eskimo kisses

young boy

country family

outside fall portraits

Expanding family love!

Through out life, one of the most cherished moments is when a couple of 2 becomes a family of 3! This holiday season we give thanks to all those cherished moments we’ve been able to capture. From tiny fingers to tiny toes, this beautiful baby brings endless joy to her expanding family!

Mommy and daddy hug

Me and my snuggle

Daddys hand and baby fingers

Dog with family

Mommys hands holding baby head

Baby on color rug

Daddy holding me

Brown eyes

Happy family

A newborn baby is always precious!

Ten little fingers, ten little toes, one fabulous bundle of joy! A new mother hired us this fall to capture her wonderful little son. He was so agreeable; he let us move him around and even get a few naked shots. Best wishes to this new mother!

mommy and son

fingers mouth and nose

kisses from mommy

holding on to mommys finger

naked baby on a blanket

little toes and feet

mommy and me

Surprise birthday parties are the best when they are actual surprises!

You are never too old to have a birthday party! And when your family and friends throw you a surprise party what more could you ask for! This one gentleman got such the royal treatment. Surrounded by laughter and great food, this will be one birthday he never forgets!

surprise birthday party

male 60 year old birthday party

friends and family at the birthday party

never too old to celebrate a birthday

watching gifts opening

birthday cake