boys being boys

My session with Milo epitomizes my philosophy on any session with a two year old boy...let them do their thing and just try to keep up! If they're happy, I'm happy, and on our little outdoor adventure I think Milo was very happy. I wish I had as much awe and enthusiasm as this boy! There was excitement at every turn. But if I was a two year old boy surrounded by heavy equipment I guess I'd be pretty excited, too. Our first stop was inside the bucket of a giant bulldozer (I think). Lucky Milo, the bucket was full of water. Water boots were a very smart choice by mom!

On goes the helmet for some hockey shots...

My playdate with Lucy

I love my sessions with Lucy and her family. They're always a lot of fun. This time I got to hear Daddy serenade his little lady with a song on the guitar he wrote just for her, and watch Lucy crawl around chasing cats and chewing on anything she could get her hands on!

I know that we don't want them as we get older, but I LOVE side rolls on babies!! Any kind of rolls on babies, actually!

Thanks for a fun session, Lucy! Looking forward to your one year session. I'm sure there will be dancing!

Senior Sessions: Danielle

So where can you find a tropical paradise in the middle of winter here in Minnesota? The Como Conservatory obviously! I recently had a senior session with the fun and beautiful Danielle, accompanied by her own personal walking closet (aka "Dad"). Here are some pictures from our session. Check out that gorgeous smile! Love it!

There's a wall of blue glass as you're entering the Conservatory and I thought it would be fun to grab Danielle's reflection in it.So Danielle, being the trooper that she is, wanted to get outside for a few shots. Temps were in the single digits that day (no exaggeration, it was freezing!) but she put a smile on and braved the outdoors...for just as long as necessary! It's possible she was regretting this idea while sitting on the freezing bench, but I think it was worth it.
Temps in the single digits. Sassy peek-a-boo heels. What women must endure for fashion!
Thanks for a fun session, Danielle! Enjoy the remainder of your senior year!

Chasin' Mason

When I arrived at Mason's house he was just waking up from a nap. He stared at me untrustingly for the first 10 minutes I was there. I've been shooting Mason since he was a couple of weeks old, so it took me holding my camera up in front of my face for him to recognize me. Then we were old pals after that. Here are some pictures of this little man on the move.

Dad had a little blue sled for Mason to sit in outside, but it was a bit on the chilly side and starting to rain (in January?). Needless to say, Mason was not digging it! I can't blame him. We'll get outside for your 12 month session, Mason! And I'll be sure to wear a good pair of tennis shoes so I can keep up to you!