Senior portraits on a beautiful fall evening

This time of year is so fun for senior portraits, and this girl was the most enthusiastic and happy senior I've met in a long time!

She had every thing planned out, had some really fun props, and was just full of excitement. What a treat it is to work with someone so happy (and here I'm thinking in contrast of  some times when I try to photography my own children, ha ha). 

The mountain view at sunset was perfect! 

She also brought a friend, which I always think is a good idea - it makes the whole experience more comfortable if you have someone to laugh with. 

If you have a high school senior or are a high school senior, I'd love to chat with you and discuss how to make your senior portraits the best they can be! We can meet in person or talk on the phone, or you can email me. 

Newborn photo gear

I don't normally travel to my clients' homes for newborn portraits, but when they have other children, sometimes I feel like it makes more sense for me to go to them. And as I'd staged my stuff by the front door of my house, I was struck by the lack of volume of gear. I used to fill the back of my SUV to nearly overflowing. Since I started using my Baby Backdroplet, I take this amount of stuff only (plus my camera bag which somehow escaped this picture). A few slipcovers, a couple of extra blankets, cloth diapers, some wraps, one basket, everything fits in a plastic bin (almost). It's a lovely feeling!

If you like the Baby Backdroplet, you can find more info here.

Spring senior portraits in the bosque, with a horse

When anyone asks me if they can bring their pet OR THEIR HORSE with them for senior portraits, the answer is always yes! (Well, I guess there are locations where that wouldn't work, let's not probably bring a horse downtown, but we can definitely find something that would.) 

We planned this session in Corrales and started out at the beautiful Old Church.

It was breezy... this is spring after all... but that adds drama!

Then we headed over to the bosque, with her horse, which is just so much fun for me - and absolutely beautiful for photography.

She's off to New Mexico State next! Best wishes to this lovely senior and her mom!

If you have a high school senior or are a high school senior, I'd love to chat with you and discuss how to make your senior portraits the best they can be! We can meet in person or talk on the phone, or you can email me. 

Newborn + a cute little park

This sweet little guy was one week old when I got to meet him. I hadn't seen his family in awhile, and due to that thing where Facebook doesn't show you posts from very many of your friends, I didn't even know that they were expecting. What a fun surprise!

 

They have this cute little park across the street, and there was this one little spot of afternoon shade. It worked!

As usual I enjoyed using my Baby Backdroplet. So easy to put together and pack up. And I love that it's reduced the amount of stuff I take with me by half. More info here: http://brightlightcreate.com

I loved getting to see this family again - thanks so much to them for inviting me for baby portraits on this lovely occasion!

If you're interested in a newborn portrait session, I'd love to talk to you about it! Give me a call or email. There are a few things to know in order to make it as successful as possible.

The three sweetest children you've seen all day

I first met this family ten years ago when their first son was born. They have been such a delight to photograph and get to know over the years!

 

Could these three be any more sweet? I think this is one of my favorite portraits of the year.

Or maybe this one.

The baby was so sweet for family portraits, then drifted off peacefully for his own. Sometimes babies really make it easy for me (thank you!).

Thank you so much for his family, for trusting me with your baby and family photography through the years! It has been such an honor and a  pleasure!

If you're interested in a newborn portrait session, I'd love to talk to you about it! Give me a call or email. There are a few things to know in order to make it as successful as possible.