Magic Moments Models - 2011 - Sadie!

I have to admit, I've been a bad blogger of late.  So many sessions, so little editing time.  So, I finally owe the lovely Ms. Sadie her spot on the blog!

Sadie was a fantastic model - sweet, smiling, playful.....she didn't like leaves being thrown at her, but, then, who would?  I am in love with so many of these images - those eyes *sigh* that smile *wow* - she is a photographer's dream model.  I hope that her mother enjoys her sneak peek as much as I've enjoyed working on them!

Oh, and I may be in a smidge bit of trouble for this first one....but aren't they beautiful together?

Laughter on an October Afternoon.....

I have to admit, these boys' mother had me a little nervous.  We never do pictures, she said.  Not for years!! she said.  The boys aren't really excited about having their picture taken she said....well, maybe all that was very true as our first session was cancelled due sudden onset nausea on the part of one of these guys.  So....a reschedule date later we met up on the streets of Huntingburg for an Urban Shoot.   And....they were a little stiff at first.  They didn't want to stand together, smile, look at me, stay where I put them...and then, with the invention of a couple of nicknames (which I won't share on the internet in fear they will become all the rage and these two guys will be stuck with them for eternity), it all came together.  We laughed, cut up, took silly pictures.....

And then took a few that can be treasured ....

Thank you, Beth, for sharing your boys with me for the day.  I had so much fun with them!  Hope you love your sneak peeks as much as I do!

Paisley - almost two and loving it.

I got to spend some time with darling Paisley and her mom and dad - and horse Ruby!! a couple of weeks ago, and had such a great time with them!  Paisley is almost two - and yes, she has the two year old attitude - but she's also sweet, and full of laughs, and ready to try anything - so long as she gets to do it her own way!! 

I'm sure that mom Amanda felt like she had run a marathon by the time we were through with Ms. Paisley's session, but I hope she'll be pleased with the amazing images we captured of this little lady in motion.

Adelynne - Almost Two and on the move

I mean it - this little lady does not believe in sitting still.  There is too much to do, too much to see, kisses to blow, Nana to hug....but what a smile!  She has a sweet nature, a huge smile, and giggles at the slighest provocation  Adelynne, her talented mom and Nana met me Friday afternoon for the fist of my model sessions and boy did Ms. A make me dash to keep up with her!  Rocks, water, ducks, dogs, leaves - all caught her eye and her roving feet.

Adelynne's mom made almost everything Adelynne wore for our session - tutus, bows - adorable ladybug Halloween costume.  Catch up to her at Naner Renaih Bows and Things on Facebook to see some of her gorgeous creations.

Thanks again for being one of my models, Ms. Addie!  Hope you enjoy your sneak peek!

 

Peyton - Happy to be FIVE!

I got to visit with Peyton and her mom and grandma late last week.  Peyton is happy to join the ranks of five year olds.  She has such a pretty smile - sweet and sassy all in one.  She loves pink and blue, and Pingu - hope I spelled that right!  - and my fat cat.  Ms. Beeker made her appearance during the shoot and it was love at first sight for Peyton.


Enjoy your sneak peek - full gallery to be posted soon!

Emilie and Nelleigh

It rained on the day that I went to visit new baby Emilie and her pretty little cousin, Nelleigh.  I know, I know, hard to believe around here in the last several weeks. 

First to talk about Nelleigh.  Nelleigh is one of the most resilient, sweetest, and most open hearted children I have ever known.  She has a pretty smile, a sweet temperament, and is bright beyond her years. 
She is also obviously enthralled to have new baby Emilie in her life. 

Emilie is much loved addition to April and Andrew's family.  Emilie gave her mama all kinds of fits, essentially from conception until the present, and has made it clearly known that she plans to be the boss of the house.  And then she gives you that sweet, pouty little look, and you don't care anymore if she wants to be the boss at age two months....

At any rate, thank you to April for her patience as I've worked on their session in the midst of wrapping up the yearbook for my daughter's preschool, her graduation, and all the usual fun of life with two kids.  I hope you enjoy your sneak peek...

Rain, Rain Go Away - Lasher Extended Family

When Joan, a classmate from Perry Central, and I started looking for dates to meet up for an extended family shoot, the best date for everyone was the day before Easter.  Now, everyone in the area knows that this Easter season has been wet and stormy....rain, rain, rain, tornadoes, thunder storms -- and so, as the day approached we were putting together contingency plans and crossing our fingers! 

As it turned our we go soooo lucky!  A break in the rain, very comfortable temperatures and gorgeous light - and the family all cooperated so nicely.  Just as we wrapped the last group and finished off the shoot - the storm broke and the deluge began again. 

Oh, but before I forget, I must give a shout out to my friend, orange shirt, who showed excellent potential as a photog assistant - thanks for the help!

 

Then we have this beautiful lady who is at the heart of the whole bunch...

 

 

And I just couldn't resist adding the couple of shots below.  

Lydia Ann....Four Years Old

I'm not supposed to call her Lydia Ann.....her mom, Beth Ann is determined that Lydia not be a two name child.  Well, as a Lee Ann, I can relate to that.  I've been called everything from Lee to Leon in my lifetime, and I blame the two separate names 100%.  But, that doesn't stop me from calling my yougest daughter Kyndal Mae.  I didn't intend for her to be a two name child, either, but it just suits her.  She's Kyndal, Kyndal Mae, Mae Mae....And with mom Beth Ann, grandma Jane Ann, and official photographer Lee Ann....what else should I call Ms. Lydia Ann??

But - now that I'm in big trouble for breaching that little wall of protocol...let me just say, wow has this little lady grown up.  She was my first paying customer two years ago when I launched Magic Moments Photography with little more than a crazy idea and the guts to go for it, and I've seen her every year since.  At age 2 she wanted nothing to do with the picture process.  At age 3, she was a little more agreeable, but at age 4 - wow, she was a smiling, posing, head tiling, direction following little pro.  I can't wait to see her at age 5.

Thanks Chris & Beth Ann for continuing to entrust me with your little lady.  Hope you enjoy the sneak peak!

Cheerleaders and the Rookie League....

Ok, so I told my husband I wasn't working on pictures tonight.  After all, I spent the day in Jasper taking Christmas pictures of some of the cutest four-legged kiddos you've ever seen at the Rural King there.  Thanks again for inviting me to participate in your annual event.  I'm already looking forward to next year!

But, before leaving for Dubois County and other time zones (which I still can't get used to) I was visited by these three.....athletic, sweet, pretty, handsome - all are words to describe these three amazing kids.  And this little guy has the most beautiful eyes!  Look out in a few years - the girls will be trailing after this one....

Since I'm on the clock with the hubby, I am making this blog fairly short and sweet, but after all, what words can I offer that can do these three justice?

Hope you enjoy your sneak peek and more to follow in the full gallery!

A day late....but hopefully worth the wait!

Well, I wanted to have these posted last night but computer issues slowed me down.  Can you believe my hard drive is almost full with.....wait for it....pictures!!! So, a day spent deleting (hard for me to let go) and transferring to CD (much easier to bear!!) and some disk defragmenting and I'm up and running semi-quickly once again.  Unfortunately, I know my good 'ol computer's days are numbered.....

But on to more fun stuff than the bits and bytes of technology.  I met up with the amazing Susnjara family at their gorgeous home on Sunday.  And wow - do I mean gorgeous.  A lake, landscaping to die for, gorgeous woods....it was a photographer's dream, except for that darn full sun.  The weather man promised me partly cloudy, but did not deliver!!!

You may recognize one of the families from an earlier shoot this summer - when April's husband's family wanted to get together for some family photos, she called me!  Thanks for thinking of me for the other side of your amazing family.  This is one busy, but blessed gal with her three adorable kiddos!  And little Aisley - hope I got her spelling close -- she wanted no part of pictures, and absolutely breaks your heart with the somber little face and big, big eyes!

Hope you enjoy the sneak peeks and look for a full gallery posting later this week!

Xander - Age 3!

Some of you might remember seeing this little guy about this time last year.  Awesome mom Julie scheduled with me for both his 2 year and 3 year pictures.  At age 2, he was a handsome, smiling boy who reallllyyy didn't want his picture taken.  At age 3, he's only gotten more handsome, and was happy to share that devilish little smile with me as he was riding away on his tricycle....

Note to self - save fun things like tricycles and dump trucks for the end of the shoot from here on because once we got Xander rolling on his trike...he didn't want to stop.  Ditto with the wagon.  And the dump truck.  He is one high energy guy.  Even though my Kyndal is only a few weeks younger than Xander, I think he gets the prize for most energy and ambition!  One hour and I was wiped out!

But, as you can see, he was agreeable enough to getting pictures taken, so long as there was a bribe involved.  Smart -- better watch it Julie & Eric....he seems to know how to work the system.

Enjoy your sneak peak, and look for the full gallery to post on the website soon!

The First Blog!

Ah, how exciting, the first blog post for Magic Moments Photography! I wanted to start the blog because one of the wonderful things I've found in capturing these little moments in time is that while a picture is worth a thousand words, you could often speak a thousand words about each one.

For example, one year old Aubrey -- one of my most recent little darlings. Aubrey wanted nothing to do with getting her picture taken, and she was not the least bit afraid to voice that opinion.




Going outside made her a bit happier, and though that wasn't what mom had in mind, that's what we did in search of a happier Aubrey! Of course, we did manage to catch a few treasured moments that I think mom liked!

Then, of course, I wouldn't be me if I didn't share some of my own treasured little models. Erin turned four on the 17th of August -- a huge moment for both mommy and child! How I hate that she's growing up...and loving every minute of it. She is an almost constant delight -- barring of course when she makes me want to pull my hair out! And of course, little sis got into the act!