...Then Comes Baby!!!

I am so excited for my best friend Christina, and her husband Cory!! She is having a little girl in July. I don't get to see Christina very often because she lives in Mississippi, so I was thrilled to stop by for a quick weekend and help throw her a baby shower. While there we took a few pictures to capture this very exciting time. I cannot wait to take pictures of sweet Isabel when she arrives.

Hey Parents!

I am always thinking of ways to get the most out of kids during a shoot! I often find that kids are better behaved for me than they are for their own parents, but sometimes just taking time to do a few things can make or break a shoot. So Parents take note!

1. When scheduling a shoot decide if your child is a morning or afternoon person.
-I am often surprised when parents don't even think about the fact that their child/children are at their best in the morning and they plan an afternoon shoot.

2. Make sure your child is fed before the shoot, and bring plenty of snacks and water. This is also a great time to bring something they aren't allowed to have very often. Maybe some M&Ms...I am NOT above a little bribery.

3. Do your kids have a favorite toy, or do they LOVE bubbles? bring them along! They will also be great in the pictures that way you have a great memory of that toy.

4. Talk to your kids for a few days before hand. Really talk up that they are going to get to have their picture made. Make it sound fun and exciting! I will be sure to actually make it fun and exciting.

5. Lastly, dress your kids cute, but make sure it is COMFORTABLE!! If they are not comfortable that will show in the pictures.


I hope this is helpful, and I can't wait for you all to schedule your next shoot with me!!!!