These images are from a mother/daughter session we shot at the end of May.  While we often do these relationship studies in dark clothing and low key backgrounds, I think the blue frilly dresses is perfect in these, and emphasizes Caroline’s eyes.

Emily told me that what she loved most about seeing these pictures of Caroline was that they captured her personality, and I’m overjoyed.    Our children’s sessions are completely unstructured and freeform, because I hate the fake smiles that are typically associated with kids photography.  I’ve been trying to find the words to describe it in marketing materials, but I’m visual, and words have never been my strong point. I can describe what I don’t like, and that tells how we got to freeform, but I could really use some help describing what our sessions are. 

Okay, here’s what I don’t like: sit still, say cheese, look at the whatever, don’t move, I’m watching you, don’t move, smile for mommy,  stay right there, smile big, put your hands like this, don’t move.  If you’re looking for pictures of your child with that say cheese smile, hair perfect, upright posture, I’m not your guy.  This is what I know how to say.

What I’m looking for is a playfulness in the eyes, a devious smile, a sense of wonder, joy, and love.  I want to see what parents see in their own minds when they think of their children.  And I want to be able to show you as many sides and natural expressions of your children as I can.  So when Emily told me that this was the real Caroline, it made my week. 

Thanks for letting me share.

Will