3 Peas Photography- the Blog: Minneapolis MN Children’s Photographer – Baby, Child, Family

Last week my all time favorite musicians, the Indigo Girls, played at Ravinia Park in Chicago. It is quickly becoming a tradition for me to come around that event, stay for a few days with some awesome friends and do some mini-sessions. These are different than my typical sessions in that they are a little more posed- but still lots of fun and I get to meet some of the cutest kids!
This year all my sessions included siblings- some only 2, but also my largest ever a gorgeous family of 6 kids!

Thank you for a wonderful few days- and extra love to Sara and Nancy for your hospitality
~Amy

These two boys were sweet as can be and just sooooo adorable!!!
It was my longest newborn session ever- but I enjoyed every minute

Seriously how cute are they??!! Almost makes me want to be pregnant again
S+B are due next month- and are waiting to find out the gender- how exciting! I can’t wait to hear the news and photograph their sweetpea!

When LC’s mom called me to tell me the news of her arrival- she told me how ALL the nurses in the hospital were oooing and ahhhing over her insanely cute new baby girl and I couldn’t wait to meet her and sure enough- she’s just the cutest little thing!

We used this scarf at her maternity session- so it was fun to use it at the newborn session also!

This one makes me chuckle- she’s ready to rumble

So sweet!

In her momma’s arms…

I love this one- from momma’s happy face to LC’s little toes peeking out

What a BEAUTIFUL day it was for our session, the type of day and evening that Minnesotans literally wait for all winter long. The *B* Family choose a park near their home that I’d never been to before and wowza what a fun and gorgeous location. I love finding new spots for family portraits!

The whole lovely family:

Mr. *A* is your typical preschooler- a zest for life with so many things to check out and explore- he was just a hoot!

With his two most prized possessions:

Little Miss *A* was your typical toddler- busybusybusybusy and very independent- she made me laugh as she reminded me of my own kids at that age- very determined and not to be easily swayed

I love EVERYTHING about this image…her chubby cheeks, adorable lashes, the pudgy arms and her lips all tight in concentration….ahhh toddlers

Thanks *B* family for a lovely evening by the lake!

~A

I’ve never kept it a secret that I *love* toddlers…there’s just something about that 1-2.5yr range that just makes me smile. I think it’s all that new found confidence and stubborness…the fact that you can’t make them do anything you want- you’re just lucky to be able to hang out with them and watch them do their thing. I love everything about that- it just doesn’t get more real, more honest, than a toddler.

Miss *L* was no exception- what a little darling and I LOVE her little toothy smile

A little love for mommy

There’s just something about little girls and their daddy- I just love EVERYTHING about this image

The Happy Family

Thanks *S* family!

-A

Little Miss *J* and her big brother *J* are just two of the happiest little people I’ve ever had the pleasure of photographing. We had lots of fun during our photo session- looking for spiders, watching the boats on the lake, playing in the dirt, laughing and giggling….what a great way to spend an evening

Little Miss “J” always on the move

Doesn’t she have the best smile?!

In a brief second of sitting still

Joyful Mr “J”

I love this family shot

Thanks for a great evening *M* family!

-A

7wk old adorable twin boys- and their sweet 2yr old brother. What a house full of love! We had a great afternoon- all 3 boys were just a delight

I think this one is my favorite…

Smiley

Mr. P in his room reading to his bear…

Outside

 -A

It was obvious to me instantly that this adorable 1yr old is just the apple of his parents (and grandparents) eyes! Talk about turning on the charm! This little monkey had all of us wrapped around his finger….and totally deserving as he’s just the sweetest little guy!

*D* is definitely a mover and a shaker- very busy and on the go!
This one makes me laugh:

Stopping for a minute to read his favorite book with mommy:

Here daddy try this…

Family of Three

Thanks K & B for having me over to photograph your awesome little guy!

~ Amy
 

Little Miss *L* came to visit all the way from Ottawa Canada! In town for her auntie’s college graduation, I had the pleasure of a photoshoot on a sunny morning at the U of MN. It’s been awhile since I’ve been there and I always love it- for one it’s a great location for a session, and for two, as a alum myself I love to visit

5 months old and so expressive! She was a real trooper- it was a crazy windy morning, most adults were shivering, but her mom+dad did a great job of keeping her warm and happy

I love her expressions!

With her daddy, laughing at her mommy:

Happy Family

S + B thanks for taking the time in your visit to MN to have me photograph your baby girl! She’s such a doll! S+E it was great to see you both again after so long!

-A

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted pics of my kids- mostly because, well, as my fellow photogs know my kids, like most of their kids, suffer from PKS- aka Photographers Kids Syndrome. Which basically means that while I can photograph other people’s children- my own are next to impossible. Most of the time they run away, or make really really annoyed facial expressions. It’s painful really. Occasionally they will humor me- usually if I say “I need to take a picture to send to grandma!”

ANYHOO- today at the kids’ school it was “Super Hero Day” so they could dress up. My lovely children chose to go as their super selves. Which I just LOVE. They’ve had these capes since they were 3yrs old- Grandma G made them for them and they are a staple of their dress-up play. The kids chose their own outfits today- complete from head to toe- can I just say I love my kids

There’s just something so naturally beautifully to me about pregnancy….it’s such an amazing time in your life as your body prepares to bring a new love into the world. I’m always excited to do maternity sessions, as I think all  women need to have portraits of themselves during this time when you are glowing and full of life

Lovely Mom to Be *C* is due in June!

I just love this one of C and her furry baby

I look forward to meeting your baby girl when she arrives!

Sometimes my life as a photographer is just extra easy……meet 6 month old baby J – who not only is the CUTEST thing- with that perfect little punkin head and big blue eyes- but also has a home that is a photographers dream. Every single room in their home has the most amazing natural light!! My fellow photogs know what I mean when I say my heart skipped as I walked around their home

Okay- back to the sweet little miss. 6 months is one of my favorite ages/stages to photograph. They just have that “Gerber Baby” look to them that could make anyone’s heart melt.

Kisses from papa…

This one makes me giggle…

A personal fave…

M & C thanks for having me over to photograph sweet little J- she’s such a little joy!

-A

Remember this lovely belly from the other week?

Well the very next day after that photo was taken- baby *I* was welcomed into this world! He didn’t waste any time after the maternity photo session. Here he is now at 7days of age. I thought it would be fun to do a shot in the same spot

Sometimes- when I’m out shopping I see something that I think would be good for a photo session- a few days after this little guy’s maternity session- I was at Target and saw this blanket- and realized it PERFECTLY matched the little-one-to-be’s awaiting nursery- so just had to buy it since I knew a newborn session was coming soon. His mom pulled out this little hat that a friend had made and sent her:

Sweet baby I was a super client- slept pretty much the entire 3hrs I was there:

I love his little smirk here:

Thanks S for having me out to photograph your perfect little man! He really is a precious little guy

-Amy

This sweet little pea slept like an angel for our whole photo session- so calm and relaxed! Perhaps it was the fabulous spring sunshine that made her so happy… whatever the reason, she was a dream to photograph

Look at those cheeks!! 

Nothing beats a newborn sleeping smile…

I love her hands and feet here…

With her adoring big brother…

Mom and daughter…

Daddy and his baby girl…

Thanks W family for having me out to photograph your sweet new baby girl!

-Amy