~H.~ Family Session

 When my sister approached me about a family session for her in-laws I was excited and then nervous. Wait, you mean everyone?, I asked. Yes, she calmly replied. I quickly counted and realized this would be session with 12 adults & 5 children. Deep breath, I can do this!

Then my sister filled me in on why this session was important. Her in-laws have been married for 40 years! This session was to be a gift and the product would include a gorgeous framed family pic.

Below you will meet the entire family, one couple at a time.

Let's start at the beginning.....

Happy 40 years Mark & Maria!

As we started little Logan wasn't too happy with us. After debating if we should take a break or not Logan stopped crying. Brenna glanced down and saw Logan's calm face and asked, What about this? I quickly snapped away!

So cute brother-in-law, sister, and niece!

Mark, Mia, & Melissa love it!

 The newest addition, Kinleigh!

And one on the way!

 

  

And the entire family! You all were wonderful! I hope you a great time.

September 18, 2010- Day 80

Today I had a photo session with Jake, Kelly, and beautiful baby Lucy. I was so excited when they asked a couple of months ago if I would be available for a session. Lucy was so calm and happy.  Look at her gorgeous blue eyes! Jake and Kelly informed me that Lucy loves Belly Time. As soon as they set her down she smiled and laughed! I had a great time today. Thank you Jake & Kelly for letting me take your first family photos!

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Unfortunately this is how my day went after the session.  I was stopped at a light on Olive. I checked my rearview mirror and saw a car getting closer and closer and the driver isn't looking. BAM. He hits me.  I'm OK. I was just shaken up afterwards. Poor Raven!!! (That's what I named my car). 

September 17, 2010- Day 79

Tonight did not start or end like I planned it. Don't you love when that happens? I knew, just KNEW my pic today would be of the hot air balloons @ the balloon glow in Forest Park. Well I didn't plan for getting off work 1 1/2 late, hitting traffic on 40, and sitting on Lindell for what seem liked forever. After my awful parallel park job I started walking to the glow. As I was walking up the fireworks started so YES I missed it.  I'm so annoyed by this point!!! I somehow meet up w/ my friends and relief, a glass of wine later I'm finally OK. Maria & Roman offered to drive me to my car which was parked a mile away. On the way we stopped for a mini-night photo session.  AWWWW this is the exact spot where they said,  "I DO" over 1 year ago.

September 12, 2010- Day 74

I had fun today in Forest Park. Took pics and went for a run. It was a great day. I'm trying out an external flash for the day and wanted to get some practice in. I met up with Kim & Manny and we took some fun shots. Kim liked this bridge and it was a busy one! It's a little narrow but finally we got some time without the interruption of people walking past us.

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August 20, 2010- Day 51

I don't know whether to thank the STL police or be mad at them. After happy hour with some friends Kim went with me to Forest Park.  As we were driving down Kingshighway we noticed a lot of police. In Forest Park there were more police with flashing lights and a police van with a light shining into a pond. We knew something was up but kept driving. With sirens in the background I nervously got my shot below at the Welcome Center. We come home to find out suspects were on the loose in the park and their SUV was submerged in the pond. UHH thanks STL cops for letting us drive in the park with suspects running free. No warning or anything! I am thankful that I got my shot today, safely I might add.

Kimberly & Manny

Meet my beautiful sister Kim and her sweet boyfriend Manny. We were joking that these are their "fake engagement" pics. They even brought different shirts to change into. So after a few shots at the Grand Basin, it was time for a new location and a new shirt! Thank you guys for being my wonderful models!