The Wallis Family: portraits in the park

Yesterday was such a full day. My Alexis had her baby yesterday. Zoe Gabriele was born. I'm getting ready to head back to the hospital to see this precious baby again but I wanted to share this amazing family with you first.

I met the Wallis's through the Anderson's so it's only fitting I post their blog on such a special day. :D This family, let me tell you, they are troopers. Our session was only 30 minutes long and not even 5 minutes in it was literally raining. You could see the drops falling from the sky and they still stuck it out for pictures. They're *amazing*!! Jacob and Natalie have the cutest smiles, especially when Natalie crinkles her nose. It's one of the cutest things I've ever seen.

















You know how I said it was raining? The kids wanted to ride their bikes and Natalie had just learned how to ride without training wheels so Steve ran next to her, in the rain, just to make sure she didn't fall. Um.. can we say Dad Points?!












Another thing I LOVED about this session was, while we were shooting Marina said she hasn't had portraits done of her and Steve since their wedding. How privlidged am I to be the first to take portraits of them??

The Yollin Family: portraits in the park

I met the Yollin family while working at the library. The first time I helped them their youngest son was trying to check out a Clone Wars DVD and he was very concerned about it being scratched and unwatchable. It was pretty adorable. Another thing I love about this family is Peter, the dad, *always* comments on my hair. He can't believe I was born with such a vibrant color. Because, clearly, it's natural.

Jessica & Elizabeth: portraits in the park

You may remember Jessica from this post earlier this year. For Portraits in the Park Jessica was joined by her sister Elizabeth so they could get some fun Christmas photographs taken. :D

Sarina & Ryan: portraits in the park

I spoke with Sarina months ago about doing portraits but she and her husband, Ryan, decided to hold off for awhile because what they really wanted was maternity portraits. When I announced Portraits in the Park, Sarina emailed me almost immediately wanting to sign up AND telling me that early next year she would want to book a maternity session because she was 2 months pregnant. I couldn't be more excited for her and her husband!

I had never met Sarina and Ryan in person, I'd only emailed back and forth with Sarina and let me tell you: I was really excited to meet her!! We'd talked so much through email I felt like I knew her already and that I was taking pictures of an old friend. I LOVE that!!