Meet Theodore

Maternity shots with the Keller Family is where my photography business journey began so I couldn't be happier to introduce you to this little man! Meet Theodore. Theodore was born on July 11th weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz. and was 21 in. long.

Of course the first thing I wanted to do when I arrived at the Keller's was snuggle this precious little guy! 8 lbs. seems big but it is really tiny. After finding a room to set up in and snuggling Theodore for a bit I got straight to work snapping away. Theodore did NOT like the idea of this newborn photo shoot. Mommy and Daddy describe Theodore as calm and pretty chill most of the time but yesterday he was a bit out of sorts and did not want to be photographed.

Priscilla and Matt  are big Notre Dame fans so of course we had to get some football pics of the mini fan. At our maternity shoot Matt took the opportunity to hang a "Play Like a Champion Today" poster over Baby K's bed. When Priscilla finished getting ready and noticed the poster she was NOT pleased with Matt's decorating skills and asked him to take it down. He hangs things like my husband and informed her that there would be HUGE holes in the wall if he took it down because it was very secure. This caused a bit of tension in the Kellar house and I tried to offer some encouraging words but Priscilla was not happy about it. I think she has since changed her mind and it goes well in the nursery.

I think Theodore is going to have lots of fun growing up playing, watching and going to games with mommy and daddy.

Since we got some football pics especially for daddy we had to take some Dr. Seuss ones for mommy!

Daddy was amazing with Theodore and remained calm as he wailed. The only thing that seemed to quiet Theodore was daddy swinging him in his arms or snuggling up on his chest and patting his back. It was so fun to watch Priscilla and Matt in their new roles as mom and dad and see how they fit together as a little family.

Matt calmed Theodore and we snapped a few family shots. I am amazed that any of them turned out and look like a calm baby with a smiling mommy and daddy! 

I hope you enjoy the slide show :) <3!

Cabacar Family Photo Shoot

Happy Saturday! I hope you enjoy the Cabacadr Family movie. They were so much fun to work. Mommy and daddy were very relaxed as Riley ran the show. He entertained us all while blowing bubbles, picking flowers, finding dragons, playing the drums, building, climbing, running, man-handling Bryson and escaping were his specialities of the day! They said he was three and full of energy and boy were they right but we had a blast! Mommy thought she might get a good nap out of Riley after his big morning in the heat. Bryson was such a calm little guy through the heat, countless photos and few close calls with Riley's excited movements.

Cabacar Family

I met the Cabacar's through a mutual friend and student parent who I've remained close with {Thank you Heather}. Heather saw my Baby K maternity shots and asked if it would be OK for her to give KJ my contact info. I was a little hesitant at first because this would be the first shoot that I didn't know the family prior to BUT I was excited to explore this opportunity and thankful for the recommendation from Heather! Of course our first photo shoot was "stormed out" which seems to be the way things are going with this photography business but luckily both Brian and Kerri are teachers so we were able to reschedule from Wednesday evening to Friday morning. We shot at the future home of Christ Chruch and the location couldn't have been more perfect.  

Before the shoot I had heard all about Bryson and I couldn't wait to meet him. Mommy said, "I want some pics of just my newborn but some of my 3 year old too. THAT will be the challenge." and Heather said, "He's as sweet as can be and a big ball of energy. He will make you work for your shots."

Mommy found a bubble recipe on Pinterest {What did we do BEFORE Pinterest?} and daddy whipped up some ginormous bubbles. This is definitely one of my favorite shots from the day and may also be in my all time favorites! Look at that smile. He was having so much fun. Soon after this picture he put his hands right in the bubble and began getting soapy. Then he lost his shoe and naturally dunked his whole foot in the bucket! Before things got too messy we went for a little walk! 

Bryson chilled while mommy watched Riley and daddy played with the bubble concoction. 

Bryson was fast asleep and Riley was picking flowers as well as finding koalas and T-Rexes in the tall grass. Some of my favorite shots are those candid moments when no one is paying attention and this is definitely one of those.

Despite the hot and humid weather and the ever anxious Riley wanting to man-handle hold Bryson he kept fast asleep and was the perfect model! Isn't he gorgeous?!

By now Riley was DONE so this picture is completely his expression with NO coaching. We may have told him that the sign said "BEST Big Brother Ever." We didn't explain that it was a For Sale sign, either way it has me laughing out loud. 

Before Riley escaped (to not really sure where) we were able to get a few family shots and I am in love with this one. 

Mommy found Riley and put him in his carseat so we could sneak a few pictures with just the baby! 

I had an absolute blast meeting this wonderful family. {Thank you again Heather for having faith in me to give a recommendation}. It was so much fun watching a this family interact from behind the lens (as if I wasn't even there). The love that this little family emulated was enough to make anyone smile. {Thank you Kerri and Brian for allowing me to capture some precious moments that I hope you will forever cherish}. After they got the littles buckled in we were able to chat some {teacher talk}! 

I am so pleased with the photos and had such a hard time picking "favorites" to share! I can't wait to put together the slide show:)!