Just a quick share of one of my favorite families! Have a beautiful weekend! Enjoy.
A few years ago I hired two photographers/ editors to work for me part time. Both gals were interested in growing their own photography business and wanted to work for me to not only supplement their income, but also to learn how I run my business. I shared with them that I was one of the minority of photographers who actually did not specialize in a type of portraits. What I mean is I like all types of portrait photography. Weddings, high school seniors, kids, fashion, corporate head shots, you name it and if there are people in the image, I love to shoot it.
The one and only thing, I told these two, that I don’t really do much of, is newborn and tiny baby photography. And no joke, the next 20 or so clients to book with me had babies under one years old. Hey wait a minute, they both said, I thought you don’t really do baby photography. And…. I ate my words. Not only do I “do” baby photography, I really love it. Typically we shoot a newborn session, a six month session and and one year session (yes, this is my baby plan). I love getting to know the families and seeing how these babies change over the course of the year. Most of these families end up clients for life and as a bonus, good friends.
Here is an absolutely beautiful family that just welcomed their baby girl into the world! Congratulations to the whole Vali family! I love calling you clients and friends. Enjoy!
There is just something about working with a family in their beautiful home that brings out the best in everyone. It doesn’t hurt that God gave this family some amazing genes…. seriously they are all gorgeous. I absolutely love the style of their home and the light is really truely yummy. The best compliment I received when the session was complete is “it is so great to have our own personal family photographer”! I hope to be documenting this families grandbabies and greatgrandbabies, etc.! Enjoy!
Living in sunny So Cal we rarely get what can be classified as “Weather”! But every once in a while, we are lucky enough to get some WILD hail, rain, lightning, snow…. whatever! On our last big “Weather” day, I was lucky enough to have a session booked for beautiful Sarah in her home. (btw… my new obsession is, “in home”, editorial style photography. I love how my client’s homes help tell the story of their family.)
Sarah’s story begins with being married nearly 10 years! So what a life changer to have a new baby boy on the way! His nursery is so darn cute, I thought it had to be the star of a least a large part of the photography session! But because Sarah was game, we started in the hills surrounding her home. The backdrop was stormy rain clouds, but with sun shining! So crazy.
Fortunately, we got some amazing shots outside and quickly headed back into her house. As soon as we got settled in her bedroom, the hail started. Seriously, in Southern California… so strange, but beautiful as well.
I am excited to continue Sarah’s story when the baby arrives. Thanks so much Sarah and ENJOY!
This was officially our first Editorial Styled Session & the family could not have been more amazing! Seriously, have you ever see three more beautiful girls and each with their own style and flair. Mom and Dad mixed it up as well in a combination of Blue Sky’s styling and their own spectacular taste! I am so excited to share with you images from these sessions as they are all spectacular and unique! Enjoy!
A big shout out to: Rashae Taylor from Fansea Finds for styling the set and the models!
And to the Amazing Anna Impullitti for shooting the session with me! She is an amazing photographer and and even more amazing person!
