Monday, August 27, 2012

Family portraits and fun at the park!

I was so happy and honored to get to take some pictures of this amazing family as they are in the process of moving to China.  I have loved getting to know them over the past few years, since their daughter was really small.  They are a ton of fun!

The evening we had a session scheduled, there was a huge storm.  I was really worried, because I don't think there was any time left in their schedule for pictures if we couldn't do it then.  But the storm mostly blew over and it all turned out great!
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I tend to be at Mariposa Park a lot for soccer practices.  Sometimes I schedule sessions while I'm going to be there anyway - it sounds a little crazy, but it's actually a really nice place for pictures.  Even though it tends to be busy - in fact this night I think there were a ton of soccer, football, and baseball players running around everywhere - it's a big enough park that there are always some nice places to use.  I love the pond (from a distance - don't fall in!).
family photography Albuquerque

I love kids who think my jokes are funny! :)
family photography Albuquerque


family photography Albuquerque

They brought some of their favorite friends to come for pictures with them too.  I love the red shoes!
family photography Albuquerque


family photography Albuquerque


family photography Albuquerque

As a mother of a very dramatic daughter, I love some good drama in my pictures. :)
family photography Albuquerque


family photography Albuquerque


family photography Albuquerque


family photography Albuquerque


family photography Albuquerque

What could be more fun than rolling down a grassy hill?  I used to love that.
family photography Albuquerque


family photography Albuquerque


family photography Albuquerque

family photography Albuquerque


family photography Albuquerque


family photography Albuquerque

I told their sweet girl that my computer could shrink her down to be as small as a flower princess. 
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"Do you have wings?"  Yes.
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I hope she likes these.
family photography Albuquerque

If you're interested in more information about a family photography session, my website has lots of info about how I do sessions. Or you can call or email me if you have questions or would just like to chat about photo sessions.

I love doing sessions at parks like this one, but for lots of other session locations, see this blog page here.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Beautiful soft sleeping babies!

I have been meeting the most gorgeous newborns this summer! When I realized how many beautiful pictures haven't been posted, I knew what my next blog post would be.  Lots of pictures here from a few sessions.

newborn photography Albuquerque

newborn photography Albuquerque

newborn photography Albuquerque

I have a nervous habit of crocheting newborn hats.  Sometimes when the baby is sleeping soundly, it turns into a hat fashion show.
newborn photography Albuquerque

newborn photography Albuquerque

This is one of my favorites.  Isn't he just so sweet?
newborn photography Albuquerque

newborn photography Albuquerque

Newborn portraits are potentially so time-consuming that I don't always love to combine them with family portraits.  But at this session the baby slept especially well, and I had a few extra minutes to try to get some portraits with his four brothers and sisters.  I love this one!
newborn photography Albuquerque

newborn photography Albuquerque

Usually I will do any family portraits first, which is what I did with this session.  Here they had just walked in the door, the baby was sleeping so we put her on a chair, and I worked with her older sister. 
newborn photography Albuquerque

Love. :)
newborn photography Albuquerque

Then while the baby got changed and fed, I had a few minutes to get some pictures of her sister's happy dance. (She got to go home after this.)
newborn photography Albuquerque

newborn photography Albuquerque

newborn photography Albuquerque

newborn photography Albuquerque

newborn photography Albuquerque

newborn photography Albuquerque

newborn photography Albuquerque

newborn photography Albuquerque

I love how clear and bright his eyes are in the next two pictures!  I like it when the baby is awake for some of the session.
newborn photography Albuquerque

newborn photography Albuquerque

newborn photography Albuquerque

newborn photography Albuquerque
If you are expecting a baby, and you're interested in newborn photography, I would love to chat with you about setting up a session!  I like to do these sessions before the baby is 10 days old, so it takes a little planning ahead.  Give me a call!

I have a bunch more newborn sessions, along with some info on my baby plan options, on this blog page. I offer four different options for baby photography collections. If you are interested for yourself, or if you have a friend or family member you might like to gift a collection to, I have an online magazine with more information that you might like to see. You can send me your email address below and I will email you a link right away.

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Monday, August 6, 2012

Gorgeous country wedding!

I had the amazing honor this weekend of being the photographer for this amazing couple's wedding!  I loved getting to know them a little on such a special day - I don't think I've worked with a bride and groom that I liked better.  (Okay, I did take my brother's wedding pictures too...)  I'm posting a few images so they can have a sneak peak!

The wedding was at a ranch in McGaffey, NM.  I have never been there before, but it was gorgeous! The ceremony was in a field overlooking the hills, surrounded by the big New Mexico sky.  I knew it was going to be a photographer's dream.

Albuquerque wedding photography

Albuquerque wedding photography

Albuquerque wedding photography

Albuquerque wedding photography

Albuquerque wedding photography

Albuquerque wedding photography

Albuquerque wedding photography

Albuquerque wedding photography

Albuquerque wedding photography

Albuquerque wedding photography

They rode to the field on this amazing old truck - I think they said from 1928. 
Albuquerque wedding photography

Albuquerque wedding photography

Albuquerque wedding photography

So much more to come!