The {H} Family and Little {C}

No...I'm not going to start posting about EVERY single family that I work with. But this one was special!

As a way to get my name out there, I hosted a hilarious photo contest for my Facebook fans. The kiddo who got the most votes on their photo won a free in-home shoot!

And, for those of you who were not aware, I have closed down the studio aspect of my business.


The H Family and Little C were my contest winners and I arrived at their house mid afternoon this past Sunday. Lil' C was a bit shy at first...even in her own home. But seriously, with a camera sticking in your face, who wouldn't be a little intimidated?
Obviously, it didn't take her long to warm up!


In my opinion, nothing can replace the candid feel of capturing a family doing their thing. Dad was having fun trying to coax the little one into a game on the floor...


and I quickly realized that at the moment, her favorite thing to do is stand like this. It made me want to walk around with my head on the floor, but I realized that I'm not this flexible...oh to be one again!

Little C has just learned how to walk but yet, dad still loves to hold her hands. Do dad's ever get tired of holding hands? I doubt it.
We finished off the day with a leftover piece of birthday cake. Happy 1st little C!

Many people have started asking me why the shift....why have I found it so much more valuable to pack up my gear, leave the house and spend time with people in their environment. It doesn't make sense! Sure it's less work in my own home, but you have to pack everything up, drive to their house, get acquainted....just seems like so much more work. Right? Wrong.

I could have never created this smile in the studio. This is moments after Little C was sharing some bonding time nursing with her mother....she turned back over onto the nursing pillow and flashed me the most heartwarming grin


Sure it's easier to stick people on the backdrop and snap. Then go about your day and not put much work or thought into it. But will they cherish that photo? I know when Little C's mom looks at this photo, she will not only remember her smile at age one and the way she looked, but also the way it felt right after they had those quiet moments together and how happy her daughter is thanks to the care of her family.

The H Family was a wonderful way to start this new journey- proving you don't need a pristine or million dollar home to capture your life, only the place where your memories reside.

Thank you H Family for allowing me to be a part of your home, a part of your life and a part of Baby C's first birthday. I cannot wait to see her continue to grow!