big sister Anna {rowan county children's photographer}

This is Anna and she is the big sister to Jack (see previous post Baby Jack Turns 1).  Of course I had to snap some shots of this little angel face while photographing her little brother.  This little girl is so happy and animated, just a natural in front of the camera.  Like her little brother, she also looks like she was created by Disney.  The eyes in this family are incredible!  Please enjoy these sweet shots of 

Miss Anna.

 The session started with shots of brother and sister but Jack decided he was done so it quickly turned into an Anna session; it was meant to be.  How tender this shot is.

Child's play can make the best candid photos.  Here Anna is talking to her unicorn, Pat.  

I then received dancing and etiquette lessons.  It was my lucky day!  Look at this gorgeous sun setting.  

My own private concert of Frozen's anthem, "Let It Go"

Look at her big eyes light up when I tell her we are almost done.  Isn't she ADORABLE?!!!

LOVE this expression too.  She is a living doll for sure.  

Thanks, Anna, for some of my favorite shots of all time!  And thank you for my private concert.  It was an honor.

baby jack turns 1 {rowan county lifestyle photographer}

A few weeks ago I got the privilege to photograph 1-Year-Old portraits for Jack.  He turned one in February and because he is so young and his family lives on my street, I was able to break up the session into two segments.  We decided to do the first part of the session on a snowy day and wait for a warmer day to shoot the cupcake smash and additional shots.  

I am so excited to be sharing these shots!  I am just in love with this little boy who looks as if Disney created him.  LOVE the eyes!  Enjoy.

Let's begin with the snowy shots.  The lighting was perfect.

SO cute!

Who's 1?!!!!  Look at that sweet, chubby finger, I could eat it.  Serendipity here; couldn't have asked for better placement of the sun, his face and finger, uh!  Love!

My hubby and I are crazy about Jack in this adirondack chair.  His expressions just kill me with cuteness.

Top O' the morning to you, little man!  

Was I kidding about Disney?  Look at these eyes!

And this completes our wintery portion of his session.  

Let's move onto cupcake time!!!!!

Jack liked touching the cupcake but that was about it.

See him crawling away from the cupcake, not that interested.

He loved showing us his frosting fingers though.  Yum!!!

Here is the cupcake once he had finished.  It's perfect.  Hilarious!  I've never seen a baby not devour and cover themselves head to toe in cake!  Funny guy.

After the cupcake, Jack dressed for the final portion of the shoot.  Isn't he just precious?  I think he was talking to me in this shot, "Lady, we're done here, I'm exhausted!"  

Thank you, Chamberlain family, for the privilege of being a part of this special time in Jack's life.  I just adore those big, brown eyes and his cheery disposition.  Such a happy boy!  

Stay tuned tomorrow for Jack's big sister's shots, you will NOT be disappointed.

mcmillin kids {rowan county children's photographer}

Tracy approached me quite recently to capture some shots of her kids but warned me that they don't particularly enjoy being photographed, and especially challenging would be Finch who doesn't like to smile for the camera.  I LOVE a challenge so I couldn't wait to meet this trio.  We met at a park on a glorious Saturday afternoon and after speaking some time with the kids about their favorite subjects and hobbies I started snapping away.  Mom and dad were wise and decided to stay in the car during our session and I really believe it's why the kids were so natural with me because they weren't being watched or corrected.  Smart move!  I hope you enjoy the McMillin kids as much as I do.  They are charming, bright and ADORABLE!!!!

I couldn't have asked for prettier sunlight.  How natural they look.  Love Finch's Nikes!

And now for the beauty shots…..

This is Miss Emerson, so pretty.

How handsome is Mason?  Love the warm, bokeh background bringing all attention to the subject.

Finch, do I see a smile?  Success!!!

And a laugh?  Wow, lucky for me Finch finds his older brother Mason hilarious!

You know how much I love Black and Whites?  

Finch, are you smiling again?  LOVE this bro shot!

How cool is this old door?  A perfect backdrop.

One of my favorites!  Miss Em looks like a J.Crew kids model.

Love this old stone, so lovely for photos.  Another sweet trio shot.

Thank you, McMillin family, for inviting me into your family for the afternoon.  A special thanks to Finch, Emerson, and Mason~ I will always remember our hike to find the old graveyard, the tree almost snapping under you, and for sharing your personal stories with me.  You are the BEST!

the Wetter family {rowan county family photographer}

I was so excited when Lauren contacted me about her family's Christmas card shot because she has two little girls under the age of 4.  Too cute!  

Lauren also wanted her mom, "Mimi" to the kids, in some of the shots which caused huge smiles!  Those girls love their Mimi!  

Enjoy these sweet shots!

Let's just cut to the chase and start out with some major cuteness.

So sweet!

Such a beautiful family!  I love how Lauren coordinated the family without being matchy-matchy.

Love this reaction as Mimi pulls up.

Cameron was off to greet her Mimi!  Look at Sutton, pure excitement!

Just precious.  What a pretty grandma.

Love me some tenderness between daddies and their babes.

Of course, Mommy shots are great too.

Always have to have a closeup beauty shot.  Look at her eyes! 

Love Cameron's sparkly eyes in this shot.

This child posed herself like this, I swear.  Isn't she a natural?  Just beyond adorable...

I try to get action shots too, especially while they're young.

Oops!  We fell over.  Love some footsie shots!

LOVE the drama and lighting of this shot!  One of my favorites.  Sutton is happy because she knows I'm packing up to leave and now she can have Mimi-time!

Thank you Wetter family for inviting me into your family for the afternoon.  

I just adore your sweet girls.

the rowell-hake ladies {rowan county family photographer}

I love being part of a sneaky, covert operation, so when Teresa asked me to take portraits of she and Julia for Daddy's surprise Christmas gift, I was IN!  The Hake-Rowell family lives right next to Catawba College which is just a beautiful campus,  and they graciously gave me a private tour.  We had to sneak around campus so Professor Hake wouldn't see us which only added to the fun.   The leaves were losing their brilliant colors and falling everywhere so it made for some beautiful shots.  Afterwards I was invited back to their home for some freshly baked homemade bread as an added bonus.  Mmm!

 Please enjoy.  

This was one of our first shots under a japanese maple tree.  I adore japanese maple trees!

 This is nice too, no?  

Love Julia against this enormous old tree.

Aren't they just gorgeous?

So warm, so pretty.

Gotta love the timeless Black & White shots.

Very last shot of our session, Julia falls into a huge bed of leaves.  Just gorgeous.

Thank you, Rowell ladies!  Maybe next time we'll let Daddy into our session.  Oh, and your homemade bread ROCKS, Teresa!