Family Petite Session – Mays Family

I’m so behind on blogging, this sweet family visited me last fall!!

You know that moment when you catch yourself staring at your baby’s sweet smile that expresses pure, complete joy. You could stare at the perfect smile for hours, and you want to just freeze that moment in time.

Hannah had one of those moments with her sweet son Asher. He has the most wonderful smile, and she wrote, “I know how fast time goes with little, ones and I want to capture this moment in time with all of us to cherish those memories forever.” So, she and her husband Ryan contacted me to set up a fall session for their special family of three.

This fall setting was perfect for capturing the warm feel that she was going for. I love how the soft glow reflected the love between the three of them, and I was so excited to document this blissful stage for them. Asher was just six months old at the time, and he was so happy! It was as if he knew what mom was wanting, and he flashed that cute smile over and over again. I immediately knew what Hannah meant – I could photograph that handsome little guy all day!

If you know that you’ll be wanting quite a few updated family portraits throughout those early childhood years or planning on getting milestone photos, a petite family session like this one is a great option. They are just a little shorter and don’t require quite the investment of larger sessions, but they still capture those precious memories that you’re wanting. I always make sure to ask my families what they’re hoping to get from the session and aim for those types of images. Shorter sessions never mean lower quality, and they are fantastic options for families with little ones who have shorter attention spans.

Thank you, Mays Family, for this heartwarming fall session! It was a pleasure to capture it for you!

Mommy and Me Petite Session | The Woodlands Photographer

As Mother’s Day approaches, I like to remind moms to include themselves in at least a few portraits with their kiddos. I know we get caught up in documenting childhood milestones—it’s easy to keep all of the focus on those cute little faces—but I don’t want moms to forget the huge parts they play in creating precious memories for their kids. In their daughter’s and son’s eyes, most children think their moms hung the moon! Children will cherish those sweet photographs in just a few years, especially when they are grown.

About this mommy and me story

I wanted to highlight this beautiful Mommy and Me session to demonstrate just how special these photos are. Breanna contacted me and booked a session to remember this time with her sweet girl Aubrey. I couldn’t wait to meet the two of them and help them create some unforgettable moments. Just look at those sweet curls—Aubrey is so photogenic and enjoyed her photoshoot (for the most part)!! Both mommy and daughter were amazing at their shoot and so sweet.

I like to hear what moms have to say about their little ones before we get to the session so that I can get a better idea of how to showcase their personalities as well as how to keep them happy and smiling through the shoot. I loved how Breanna described her spunky girl:

“Aubrey is very energetic and always on the go. She’s very sweet and loves to smile at anyone who gives her attention. She loves to wander off in her own direction and just explore her surroundings. She’s very aware of what’s going on around her and will ‘speak’ up if she doesn’t like it. Her favorite thing to do is dance to any song with a beat. She learns new moves every single day and laughs when she shows us a new one!”

That my kind of girl! I loved exploring this woodsy location and watching little Aubrey do her thing as Mom supported her every step of the way.