H Family Fall Session – Woodstock | Atlanta Family Photographer

I met the H family for the first time in a hospital room last August just after their sweet little guy, Kieran, was born, and I can’t help but smile when I look back at those Fresh 48 photos and these from their fall session. There is so much joy in this family, and the love and pride that big brother Brooklyn has for Kieran is palpable. I remember photographing them in the hospital, and Brooklyn just could not wait for his turn to hold him — and this time was no different! Capturing the true essence of a family is easy when they’re as easy going and joyful as these folks.

Connor’s 8 Month Studio Session – Park Studios | Atlanta Family Photographer

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again… I can’t tell you how much I love photographing my clients in a beautiful, light-filled studio! I typically shoot outdoors (and I love that for different reasons), but I am just in love with the bright, classic, and timeless photos that are the result of shooting at Park Studios in Buckhead. I met of my adorable client families there last week on a very dreary, rainy winter afternoon. I’ll be honest — I was a little worried that the weather was going to make the studio a lot darker than usual and that I’d have trouble getting those light and airy shots that are synonymous with the studio. I did have to up my ISO a lot, but you’d never know otherwise that it wasn’t a beautiful day when we shot these. Ahh, the magic of the camera!

This sweet family is doing a series of milestone sessions for their son Connor’s first year. Since we’d shot his 4 month session outdoors, his mom opted to do his 8 month session at the studio to change things up. I am SO glad she did! We didn’t have to worry about weather issues for this late January session, and they could play and twirl and crawl and cuddle to their hearts’ content — all with a simple, clean, distraction-free backdrop. This family is bursting at the seams with love and joy, and I think we captured just that. I absolutely love these images… especially those hilarious expressions of Connor’s!

L Family Fall Session – Morningside | Atlanta Family Photographer

When Caroline told me her grandmother would be in town from California during their scheduled family session in November, I was thrilled that we’d be able to include her in their portraits. We did this session in the comfort of their beautiful, light-filled home, which was perfect, given the freezing temps outside! It’s not often that we get to include the older generations in our family portraits, so I hope this is something special that they will enjoy for years to come. And would you believe that there is a 90 year age difference between Charlie and his Grammie Do? Whatever she’s been doing to look so young and healthy, I need in my life!

Claire’s Newborn Session – Dunwoody | Atlanta Newborn Photographer

I love a good nickname for babies… I mean, we jokingly started calling our daughter LL Cool Hayes as soon as we decided on her name a couple months before she was born, and what do ya know, it’s stuck with her ever since. Baby M was affectionately called “Apple Pie” while she was in mama’s belly, and I’m betting this adorable (yummy) nickname is something her family is going to associate with her for a long time. I loved getting to photograph Claire with her big sister, Meredith, who was so great at giving her kisses and head pats. Sibling shots are some of my absolute favorite during a newborn session. While toddlers are pretty unpredictable when it comes to sitting still and holding babies, they almost always come around, and the result is the sweetest moment filled with the most real love, adoration, and curiosity at this new family member. Welcome to the world, Apple Pie! We’re glad you’re here.

S Brothers Fall Session – Dunwoody | Atlanta Family Photographer

When Avanti contacted me for a session last fall, she primarily wanted to focus on her sons, who are nine and one. What a fun age difference! She said that she loves how cute they are together, and I couldn’t agree more. Big brother was so loving and gentle with his baby brother, and I really wanted to focus on capturing their relationship and interactions with one another. Enjoy some favorites from this pretty fall session with the S family!