[merry christmas]

[this is what we do | austin family photographer]

I love the title of this post, and I loved it when Dad came up to me while the kids were playing with mom to tell me that this is true! What a sweet family and sweet moments!

I could not get over these totally natural curls and admit that I was following this poor girl around waiting for the perfect “curls” shot. She didn’t disappoint!

If I remember correctly, it’s thirteen years together. I have to say that it was not difficult to draw out natural affection for a couple “couple” pictures. They’re mad about each other, and it shows!

[wiiiiiindy day | austin couples photography]

Well, the weather cooperated with us, but the wind… not so much! These two were so patient waiting for the perfect moment for the wind to die down for a second here and there. I have to say, though, that some of my favorites were taken while waiting. 🙂

Um, does she not have gorgeous eyes?!

Here are two taken while waiting for the wind to die down.

You’ll remember this spot from a post last week. I had the chance to explore it a little more with this couple, and we found some new spots!

I love that last picture in both color and black and white, but the black and white is so moody that I had to share it.

If their moms could see how high up this was, I’d be fired. 🙂

[curls to die for | austin toddler photographer]

I had great fun spending Saturday morning with this darling girl and her parents! She has such a spirit of wonder about her. With long lashes, curls to die for, and an explorative personality like this, I knew we were in for some great pictures! Still, I don’t think I knew how tough it would be to narrow the pictures for a blog post, but since this session is one of my fifty picture sessions, we’ll just make this post extra long. 🙂

Here she is thinking about her next move:

I can’t believe this cute little look she kept flashing! I think she knows the camera loves her…

Break’s over!

And last, but not least, a generational picture with mommy and grandma (who is smitten with this little gal for obvious reasons).

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[the big two | austin toddler photographer]

It seems that we just missed the cold front, which was perfect for this adorable little outfit! We took this little guy’s two year pictures at the capitol earlier in the week. I can’t believe what a variety of expressions we got from him! I love that about this age!

Here he is fixing his tricycle. Is this not adorable?!

I love this look.

Playing peek-a-boo with mommy!

[so blessed | austin lifestyle photography]

I’m so blessed to know this sweet family. We took a few family pictures over the weekend, but I was able to snag these “in between”, and I loooooove them. This is my third session with the kids and fourth with the family overall, and it’s amazing to see how they’ve grown and changed in such little time.

I can’t decide between the color or the black and white. Hmmm.

Same issue with these two; I love them both!

Now isn’t he the sweetest big brother?

[one sweet fam | austin lifestyle photography]

We had a whole lot of fun today… as you can see!

Are mama’s socks not the best?! I’m a fan of the non-smiley pics, too, I admit:

What a good big brother:

My favorite part about this picture is that right after the shot was taken he said, “Okay. Can I crumble it up now?”

Look at this little gal! I just about died when I say her cute little coat! She has the strut to match it!

Thank you, dear friends, for doing pictures with me. I just love your family!

[mommy is aaaaaaaaaawesome! | phoenix photojournalism]

I finished this session last night and wondered how I missed this one on their sneak peek. I just love it!

[more itty bitty sessions | austin tx photographer]

This weekend brought another round of itty bitty sessions, and we had a whole lot of fun! I was a little nervous about it being too cold, but the weather proved perfect for the little sessions. If you’re interested in being notified of the next round of itty bitty sessions, please e-mail me. They seem to fill up so fast that I don’t get the chance to announce a date on  my blog!

Here are some pictures from two of the sessions:

Mommy didn’t plan on being in the picture, but I couldn’t resist asking!

And I’m ever so glad that I don’t have a girl simply because I’d be in some serious trouble when it comes to clothes! Look at her in this cute little sweater dress!

We were going for “walking” pictures, but, um, how could I restrain myself from editing this one?!