November Holiday Mini Sessions, Part 2 – Atlanta | Atlanta Family Photographer

Children, Families

This round of mini sessions for the season was a great one. I held them at this cute little park in Smyrna that doesn’t have a playground (perfect for sessions with kids!) and has the prettiest little wooden bridges, magnolia trees, and even a giant metal dragon sculpture (sorry — that didn’t make it in any of the shots). The leaves changed color really late this season and were so pretty for these sessions, covering the ground with golden yellow confetti. I got to photograph three of the sweetest families that day, and the kiddos were all smiles and so happy — always a dream for me!

R Family Fall Session – Smyrna | Atlanta Family Photographer

Children, Families

One of the biggest compliments to my business is when a client returns for another session with me, and I am always so very thankful for their repeat business! I first photographed the R family last fall when their youngest daughter was just a little tot, and now she’s a full-on toddler. It’s so neat to watch my clients’ families grow from year to year and to be a part of documenting and freezing this time for them. As the parent of a two-year-old, I am starting to really understand how our children seem to grow in the blink of an eye, and it only goes faster with each passing year. Enjoy some highlights from my session with these two darling, blue-eyed girls and their sweet parents.

Lilah’s Newborn Session – Alpharetta | Atlanta Newborn Photographer

Children, Families

Oh Lilah… she was hands down one of the sleepiest, squishiest little babes that I have had the honor of photographing. We had the most beautiful natural lighting that day, and baby girl was just so cooperative, letting us move and mold her while she snoozed the morning away. This was also my first time trying out my new macro lens, and I am in love with the detail shots I was able to get of all her sweet, delicate little features. They’re only tiny for such a small time. Welcome to the world, Lilah Marie!

October Holiday Mini Sessions, Part 2 – Atlanta | Atlanta Family Photographer

Children, Families

Oh my goodness, how the weather can surprise you from day to day here in Georgia! I type this as we experience an actual snowstorm (not just ice!) here in December for the first time in as long as I can remember… and just last weekend, the temps were in the mid-60s! Weather is always a tricky component for photographers like me who use natural light and shoot primarily outdoors. The last weekend in October, I had mini sessions set up at my favorite place to shoot, Garrard Landing Park.  That morning, the weather took a drastic turn for the worse, but I had a couple client families who wanted to stick with their session, so we just bundled up and headed out into the cold! Both families ended up with some of my favorite images of the season, so I guess the cold worked to our advantage. That same week, I did another little session at the polo fields in the Vinings, and as you can see, it was quite a bit warmer… ah, weather in the South. 🙂 We had lots of fun spotting horses and totally should have brought them carrots as a snack!

H Family Fall Mini Session – Cabbagetown | Atlanta Family Photographer

Children, Families

It was a blustery, cold, and dreary morning when I met the H family over in Cabbagetown Park for their family mini session last month. But how darling is little Hazel in her cheery red coat?? Clients are sometimes hesitant to do their sessions outside during the late fall/winter months, but the weather can really work to our benefit when we add in pops of color or pattern with things like cute coats, blankets, and scarves. I primarily shoot outdoors in natural light, so it’s hard to get around those cold days this time of year. I love embracing the elements to really play up the winter look, and who doesn’t like an excuse to cuddle extra close to those they love most anyway?