It's amazing how much you learn about a family just by spending a couple hours with them. And not because you pepper everyone with questions, but becuase you just watch and listen. For me it's one of the things I love about my job. Witnessing the way people truly care about each other.
Like a Kid in Water
Kids love water. Whether in the bath, in the pool, alongside your sister....or maybe not alongside your sister. Six months ago, I photographed these guys just as she turned three and he was two months. It has been especially fun documenting their little slices of life every few weeks.
Tiny Dancer
Although not quite at the point of arabesques and pirouettes, this little lady definitely took center stage with bucketfuls of charm at her first birthday party debut. She kind of reminds me of a sparkling pink sugar crystal. Particularly when covered with frosting.
A little bit older...
For some of my clients, I take photos multiple times throughout the year. This is particularly fun during the early stages when changes are dramatic month to month. Last time I met this little guy, he was still far from sitting up. During this lovely summer evening, he turned out all sorts of sitting, rolling and yoga inspired tricks. In addition to a pretty fantastic smile.
Those fists are really hand signals...
When does that secret language of twins thing kick in? I could have sworn these ladies were planning a bit of mischief by the time they glimpsed the camera. "You cry and I'll smile. And if possible fall asleep the minute I start looking extra cute." But whatever the mindset, it's hard not to be simply delicious at this age.
