Saturday, July 26, 2008

busy, busy summer!

Why is summer never quite long enough? I feel like the summer has flown by, especially since my oldest two kids are already done with their summer breaks and back in school! And August is in less than a week.... how in the world did that happen?

I wanted to share some shots from a few summer sessions. I swear, I am blessed with the most darned adorable clients.

That cutie on the left is Brantley, and wow was she a smiler! It was impossible to not leave that session in a good mood... what a gorgeous, happy baby she is!

Next are Ella and and little sister Maya. I've been photographing them both since they were babies. They moved last year, but managed to fit in a session with me while they were here this time. It was so fun to see how they'd changed since last year!

Sweet boy Atticus, aka "Doodle" to his mommy. This was our second session in just a few months... during the first session, he did not have his special blankie, and his mom decided she just HAD to have some of him cuddling that blanket while sucking his thumb. So she came back a second time:-)

Mercer and Jim, aka: The Future Heartbreakers. They are fraternal twins and both SO HANDSOME. (And sweet, too:-)

Katherine and big sis Elizabeth. These girls could be on some sort of hair product commercial, because they have both had the most gorgeous hair since birth! It is always a joy to photograph them.

I just want to say "awww!" when I look at sweet Molly with her new baby brother Sam. (Molly is on the front page of my website right now, too... the happy, smiling baby in the gingham dress.) Molly was really into the newborn session, and was more than happy to be included in pictures with her baby brother. Even though she's now taken a role as big sister, I love how her own "babyness" still shows through in this shot.

And last but not least, Turnage and little sister Anderson. The last time I saw Turnage he was just a little guy, and it was fun to see him in the almost-3 version! He was such a talker and unlike some kids this age, was totally into getting his picture taken. This was the first time I'd met Anderson... isn't she a doll!

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Gretchen, these are all fabulous! Not only are the children beautiful, but your images just capture them perfectly!

Anonymous said...

Your work is always a delight! So beautiful, so much inspiration here. I love the way you capture real kids in real life. Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

I am always blown away by your pictures (especially of my Doodle). I can't wait to see the rest!

Anonymous said...

These are all beautiful Gretchen!! The kids look so real, with a spark of their true personality. Wonderful!

Anonymous said...

you are right- summer really is not quite long enough! all of these images are so incredible- awesome work!