This past weekend Jasper’s twin cousins turned 10 and had a costume birthday party.  Up until that morning Jasper had refused to come anywhere NEAR the cowboy costume I’d bought him – but the idea of going to a costume party like George in one of his favorite Curious George stories was apparently very exciting because he practically ran to get his costume on!  After the party was over, I couldn’t resist taking him outside to get some pictures – who knew if we’d ever get him to wear it again?   I’m so glad we did make some time for pictures because just look at all this cuteness!

Today my sweet baby boy turns two.. so bittersweet. In these images you see the wild toddler who won’t stop running and also the big boy starting to emerge – the one who sat and “posed” for a second on the chair for mommy.

I love this child so much it hurts.

Summer session are my favorite.  Yes, we may have to keep the kid up a bit late to get the yummiest light, but it’s all so worth it! We are lucky to live in such a beautiful area with tons of great places to shoot. But with the right light and the right moment, even the most mundane places are backdrop enough for a stunning portrait…

I took this picture of Jasper on a hot, sticky day  after work/daycare just hanging out in the yard.  I love the way the evening light is just barely kissing his flyaway curls almost as much as I love his funny little face (not quite a smile – more like a smirk.) Just one of those expressions that is pure, vintage Jasper that makes my heart sing when I see it.

These are the types of moments (memories) that I love to capture for my clients as well..