My *K* was only 6days old and such the perfect little photo client! Isn’t he just GORGOUS?! All that beautiful hair and the loveliest eyes! Such a sweetpea! His momma is a super planner- she had this photo session scheduled months ago so all I had to do was wait for the call that he was here, and ready to be photographed! 
One year olds are notoriously discerning in just who they will play with- so I felt honored to be let into her circle After being a little cautious of me and my big ole camera- she warmed up pretty quickly. I knew I was golden when she sat in my lap.
This one just makes me laugh
Isn’t she a cutie?
Her fluffy little duck hair is soooo precious!
She really loves this book!
Future architect?
Meet sweet Mr. P- who is the 2nd P on their street I’ve had the pleasure of photographing! His cute neighbor Miss P, has been seen here. I love shooting in Minneapolis, especially in South Minneapolis…the light there is just so yummy! As my blog regulars know- I have a special affection for toddlers…it probably stems from my years in college I worked as a toddler teacher (in south mpls no less!) but I just LOVE this age. I could have spent all day with Mr. P just listening to him and playing
Isn’t he just so adorable!!
The upside down turtle makes me giggle….
Sigh…..
What a lovely morning in Minneapolis! The weather was very cooperative, and the kids were super troopers! Not to mention super duper cute too
How sweet is she?
I just love those little toothers!
Miss *N* and her 3yr old smile
Mr. *W* and his TDF eyelashes…
Thanks *C* Family! 
Okay- I’ll admit it…..ever since doing J’s maternity session I’ve been excitedly waiting for this session. There’s just something about multiples- and especially newborn multiples that makes me a little giddy. I just love them! I love photographing newborns in general, but to do twins is just down right awesome!
Meet “The Boys” who are all of 8days old. They were amazing little troopers- and basically slept like logs the entire time I was there! I’d like to pretend that it’s because I’m the Baby Whisperer and really rock- but I know it’s because their mom and dad brilliantly had me come while they were still so little. Photographing newborns in those first 10days really makes all the sleepy poses so much easier!
So without further ado- The Boys
These hats….ahhhh they bring back memories. They actually belonged to my two boys and I have such memories of them wearing them in the NICU, and then at home. Seeing two little boys in them again made my heart happy I’m glad I found them recently!
Okay….I know…seriously…how insanely cute are they They really loved being all snuggled together.
I first met *A* back in April for his 6 month photos and it was so great to see how much, and how little, he’s changed! Last time we met he really enjoyed being photographed, this time…not so much. Which is pretty typical for 1yr olds- they aren’t too keen on my big ole camera sometimes. But despite his apprehension and teething… I know mom and dad were a little worried as he wasn’t his typical happy self, but we did get some great smiles
Okay seriously- how ADORABLE are these two?? They started off a little apprehensive about the whole photoshoot idea, but warmed up pretty quickly and really had fun with it!
Showing some team spirit! T’s crooked glasses just CRACK ME UP!
Miss W and her brilliant smile
I. Want. To. Squeeze. Him.
What makes a 2 and 3 yr old smile like this? A jellyfish on my head of course.
And N- these are for you
I met Miss *I* and her mom on Monday which was a lovely fall day. What a hoot this little toddler is! Soooo sweet and adorable! I’m a little late on my sneak peek- but hopefully you’ll find it worth the wait!
The *S* family recently relocated to MN from AZ….and the day of their session was one of those perfect MN fall days that makes you so happy to reside in Minnesota. Truly just PERFECTION. It’s one of the little things about living here…we have an appreciation for Fall and Spring that people in other states do not. Come here for the winter and you’ll understand why
Anyhoo- on to the sneak peek…. is this family just not GORGEOUS!! Talk about photogenic and so easy-peasy to be around. They made my job a piece of cake!
Beautiful Miss *J* who’s only 7 but seems so much more mature and wise for her young years.
Spunky Mr. *A* who I greatly appreciated laughing at my silly puppet shows- this was I believe about a stinky skunk. Why is the word “stinky” so amusing to 2yr olds? I don’t know- but I embrace it!
This to me is the epitome of their ages….7 and so calm and posed…2 and ready to spring into action!
This just plain cracks me UP!
There’s just nothing like a walk through the woods in the Fall…
This one just makes me smile
Anyone who’s ever met my kids- knows they can talk. I mean…TALK. They are insane chatterboxes. It’s rare that I run into a family with kids as chatty as mine. Up till now the only kids I’ve met that could outchat mine- are my friend Sara’s (kids seen here) These 3 sisters were such a hoot! Endless chitchat and verbal energy that had me laughing, just because I felt so at home. Besides being able to tell me lots and lots of stories- they were also just completely sweet and fun to be around.
I don’t know who wins- *L* and his gorgeous red hair, or his little brother *R* and his amazing windswept ‘do. They are both so stinking cute they had me grinning for the whole session with their sweet, happy, joyous personalities. The day was overcast which gave us perfect lighting for enjoying this notorious Mpls park.
Seriously…his hair…just sooooo cute
This was the very last image I captured and I think it might be my favorite
It seems lately the newborns I’ve photographed have been of good size- it’s been awhile since I’ve had a little one! Isn’t she just the cutest thing! A few weeks old but very accommodating of my “arranging” her for photographs. I’ve been WAITING for awhile to have a teeny baby girl to try the shot in the pettiskirt so was very excited to be able to do it!
Little Pumpkin!
They won’t stay curled up like this for long….but I do love it when they do.
Of course baby feet….my blog followers know I have a soft spot for baby feet
I will admit to having a weakness for this pose….I just love it, and it’s HARD to do with wobbly newborns so when it works my heart does a little happy dance
Four weeks old and cute as a button! He was very interested in his surroundings however, and not so interested in falling asleep. That’s the tricky part with newborns- they go from sleeping like rocks 24/7 to unpredictable awake times within only a few short weeks! Clients often ask when scheduling sessions why I plan on 2-3hrs…it seems like a long time, but most of that time is spent waiting for baby to settle in, eat, get changed, etc. I joke it’s 2hrs of waiting and 30min of shooting You just never know what the baby will be like that day- which is why I’m never in hurry- we’ll take all the time we need!
The great part about Baby H’s mix of asleep vs awake is that we were able to get some great photos of him in both states!
I just love his little half sneer in this one
Sooo snuggly and beautiful!
Happy dreams…
His lips just kill me- sooo stinking cute!
I love his Buddha-like pose in this….(his choice, hee hee)
I think mom and dad will find him sleeping like this for many years to come…
Okay seriously- is she not just the cutest thing?? Those bottom teeth just kill me! Miss *P* was a little unsure of the whole being photographed thing, but she warmed up to it, thanks to her parents great ideas to get her laughing!
I went to grab a few for the sneak peek but couldn’t stop- there just so many adorable ones! So they get an extra few
Must start with my FAVORITE!
Her expression just cracks me up!
Isn’t she sweet?
Look I can walk! (with some help of course…)
With her sweet little doggy
Her two favorite fingers…
Are her eyelashes not divine??
This sweet big sister was SO much fun- talk about chatty! She’d fit in well in my home with my chatterboxes. She was ready to go as soon as I arrived! So while mom and dad got her twin sisters ready- we headed outside and tried to avoid the rain/drizzle.
This twosome are really a miracle. Born over 3months early, due too much sharing (shared the same sac) they are now 6months old and doing great!
The terrific twosome together….
And……we’re done
