.pretty skirts+fun family+urban sitting=a FUN time.

I know I say this on every blog post (and I truly mean it- I have had the best families this holiday season) but I had a great time with this family... These girls are the perfect age to photograph and once I got them to giggle and loosen up they laughed and laughed and I shot and shot. Thank you Ray, Amy, Emma, and Abby for being willing to try new things. even if it did kill your knees. You guys were great sports!

Until next time,

Emily

.ian.

I had the honor of photographing my friend Cynthia and her family last week. She said she wanted an urban session and I'm so glad she did. I had a great time chasing around her sweet boy and laughing at her hilarious man.We did a few head shots while we were there... I love green on her.And lastly... Every couple should have portraits of themselves...

Thanks, Cynthia, for trusting me to capture these memories.

Until next time,

Emily

.naturals.

I spent the morning with our dear friends Luke, Keri and Matthew a few weeks ago and had a blast. They were total naturals in front of the camera. I didn't really have to do much "coaching." They just did it. I loved watching them interact with Matthew. Sweet little Matt-U (as Audrey says it), was over me about half way through our session (like most toddlers) but I love the shots that we got. He has a smile that lights up the room. His spunk and sweet personality will take him so far in life. Luke and Keri- Jonathan and I value your friendship and are glad to have you in our lives.



Now for the low down. :)

1. Your names and the kids' ages: Luke, Keri and Matthew (15 months)

2. Favorite thing to do as a family: Picnics

3. Favorite food: Chicken nuggets

4. What's on your nightstand? A lamp, glass of water, and lotion

5. Best place to vacation: Anywhere warm for Keri and cold to ski for Luke

6. It's Friday night at 7pm... Where would we find you? Giving Matthew a bath and going to sit on the couch and chill the rest of the night.

7. Top 3 restaurants local or at least in this area: Chick fil A, Hannah's, Chestnut tree

8. What are your favorite websites or blogs that you like to stalk? Anything with sewing or fabric

9. Last book you read and the last book you read to your kids (or they read to you)? I read "Same Kind of Different as Me" I read Matthew, "Hug"

10. Best free (or really cheap) activity you are enjoying this time of year: Running

11. Any fun facts about your family or just something you would like to share? Luke and I are training for the half marathon in December, White Rock!!!

Now for a funny one. And, it's only funny because we've all been there. And, I'm totally bracing myself to have a few images like this from our family session this weekend. I'm already planning the bribes and treat bags for my Munchkin. :) You guys are awesome...

Until next time,

Emily

.it can't be.

This baby cannot possibly look like this now- Sweet little Avery is such a big girl now. With skills like sitting up, chatting, and feeding her self Puffs, she seems like a different baby now. The last time I saw her she was a teeny tiny newborn (like a mere 6 lbs if I remember right?) with skills like eating, sleeping, and uhhh being a newborn. :) Mom and I have had this session set up for a few months now and I've really looked forward to our session. I'm so glad I was able to spend time with them last Saturday morning.

1. Your names and the kids' ages: Chris, April and Avery Kate (7 months)
2. Favorite thing to do as a family: Camping, playing with our dog Daisy
3. Favorite food: Chris loves Mexican, I love crab legs and Avery's favorite is bananas!
4. What's on your nightstand? Video monitor, clock and a lamp
5. Best place to vacation: Destin
6. It's Friday night at 7pm... Where would we find you? Out to eat with friends or at home
7. Top 3 restaurants local or at least in this area: Babes in Roanoke, Sho Gun, and Pei Wei
8. What are your favorite websites or blogs that you like to stalk? Too many to list... thelifeofsuz.blogspot.com is one of my faves though!
9. Last book you read and the last book you read to your kids (or they read to you)? Children's devotional book and Millie Moo
10. Best free (or really cheap) activity you are enjoying this time of year: Going on walks/hikes

I enjoyed spending time with you guys. Thanks for everything, April.

Until next time,

Emily

.time change?.

I didn't get the memo about the time change.

I scheduled their family session the night after we "fell back." I scheduled it at five totally forgetting that, uh, it's gonna be getting dark! Duh. I'm a dork. Thank goodness this family could have been one of the easiest families I've ever photographed so this session was one of the quickest! Annnnnd... an added bonus- the sunset light gave my images a very warm feel which I love with the turning trees in the back ground.

Just a little teaser from our session... Thanks guys, for not thinking I'm a complete looney when you pulled up and I was like "let's GO!" Y'all are awesome and so great to work with!

Until next time,
Emily

.ham and cheese, please.

Sweet little Brody was even more fun than the last time... and alot busier! The last time I saw him he was still crawling and pretty much staying in one place (only because he was fascinated with my camera). This time was another story. We chose a great location to shoot because he really enjoyed all of the space to be able to run and all of the fun things to climb on. He was so funny... He would take off running one direction and then one of us would call his name, he would freeze, turn around, and flash the cheesiest grin. He has become quite the little ham.

Thanks Casey, John Paul and Brody. I really enjoyed watching you guys play and spending the evening with you!

Until next time,

Emily

p.s. GO TECH!!!!!

.griffin and gang.

A quick post for an ultra-patient mommy...

Meet sweet little Griffin. I had the pleasure of photographing his Mommy when she was just about to have that little man. He is such a content little boy and I thoroughly enjoyed watching he and his parents interact. Thanks, Arrie, Jordan, and Griffin for a stress-free morning!

Until next time,

Emily

.she.

She makes my heart sing. Plain and simple.

Kennedy was quite possibly one of the most laid back newborns I've ever been around. Seriously. It took a little persuading to get her to sleep (like any other newborn), but she was happy awake or asleep. We shooshed her to sleep and she dozed right off into newborn dreamland. You know, that place where they all seem to go. Where they make the sweetest sounds and the squishiest faces. Mmmmm and did I mention her smell? Heavenly.

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I've stepped out of my comfort zone. I'll admit I'm not a black and white girl. If you're a regular blog reader, you've probably figured that out by now. I believe you have to have just the right image, and all of the factors have to fall into place just so, in order for it to look right in black and white. I came across a photographer today, who I think this phenomenal, and noticed that she posts alot of her newborns in black and white and after much thought and dissection I've decided to give it a try. I love that newborns are raw. And I feel like black and white images really capture that essence. So, here goes nothin'. :)

Thank you, Rachel and Shane, for inviting me into your loving home. I had a very enjoyable time playing with your sweet sweet baby and chatting with you guys. Thanks for letting me get my fix.

Until next time,

Emily

.party of five.

I've had so many families this year with three kids. Kinda makes me want three. Might need to have that second before I plan to have a third. Ha.

This family was absolutely delightful and easy to shoot. In fact I'm having a hard time narrowing down their family shots. The kids were so well behaved and polite. AND fun. The boys brought their skate boards and chose to use them as their transportation around the park where we shot. I was tempted to jump on and then all I could see was a flash of me totally busting, camera flying, and broken bones. I chose to walk.

Here's their interview...

1. Your names and the kids' ages: Dave, Leigh, Scott(age 7) Ben(age 4) Anna (age 2)
2. Favorite thing to do as a family: Go to the lake house in Granbury
3. Favorite food: Mom likes Mexican, Dad likes Chinese, and everyone else likes hamburgers and pizza!
4. What's on your nightstand? Kiehl's lip balm and Kleenex (for allergy season)
5. Best place to vacation: We went to Hawaii this summer and the kids LOVED it!
6. It's Friday night at 7pm... Where would we find you? In the summer, at the lake-During school year, at the baseball fields
7. Top 3 restaurants local or at least in this area: Pei Wei, Mi Cocina,
8. What are your favorite websites or blogs that you like to stalk? Ebay, Facebook and Emily's blog!
9. Last book you read and the last book you read to your kids (or they read to you)? I'm horrible about reading but we read children's books ALL the time. Anna's new favorites are "Pinkalicious" and "Fancy Nancy".
10. Best free (or really cheap) activity you are enjoying this time of year: Pumpkin Patch
11. Any fun facts about your family or just something you would like to share? My kids really enjoyed our session with Emily! My 4 year old is ready to go again and he hates getting his picture taken!

Thanks, Leigh and family!

Until next time,

Emily

.a quick post.

I'm still posting from last weekend... Thank you to the Mommies who are dying to see a few images of their kiddos from our session for being so patient. I'm working on getting caught up. I've got three more families to post and a newborn from yesterday... And that's just through this morning's session. Stay tuned!

Here are a few of Mary and her boys. I met them at their house and we walked out back to the biggest oak tree right behind their house. (I think it was an oak and I can't remember how old she said it was but it was old.) She wanted to some how include the large tree in a few of their images and I like what we got. Here's your sneak peek...

Thanks for inviting me into your beautiful home!

Until next time,

Emily