Kannan | 1 Year

October 9, 2013

This little boy could not be more loved. Kannan's family followed him around Huntington Beach for an hour, pausing to pick him up and swing him around, showing him the sand and water, kissing his (adorable) cheeks. And I got to follow them around and document all of it. This is why I love family sessions; my style is very photojournalistic and my goal is always to show what it's really like to be a kid. It's always nice to have a posed family photo, but it's also nice to remember what being 1 year old is like. So here's Kannan at 1. (And have you seen his hair??)

Brenna | 1 Year

June 20, 2013

Not many people think beaches when they think of Cleveland, but there are some gorgeous stretches of sand up here. Huntington Beach in Bay Village is one of my favorites, and it was the perfect spot for 1-year-old Brenna and her lovely parents. Remember when this little girl was tiny? Now she's wearing miniature dresses and playing in sand and smiling and walking! I can't believe how fast a year goes.

Enjoy one of my most favorite family sessions ever! Brenna is as darling as they come. :)

Her smile is so adorable!

That one down there melts my heart!

Sand is so fun and interesting. :)

Brenna, when you want to hang out you let me know, OK? :D

To see more from Brenna's barefoot session, click here to view a SLIDESHOW or watch it here:

Adrina & Family

November 20, 2012

I had so much fun hanging out with this sweet, little two-year-old and her family. Adrina wasn't too interested in the camera or me (until she almost got in my car at the end of the session!); she much rather wanted to pick up rocks and sticks. I think this girl will be hanging with the boys as she gets older.

My philosophy when it comes to children/family photography is just to let the kids do their thing. I shoot on location for a reason ... to keep the kids in their element and give them some freedom ... so why not take advantage of it? In 20 years, I want families to be able to look back on photos and remember exactly how the child was at the time, rocks and all. :)

Adrina, Ashley and Derek, I had such a good time with you guys. Thank you for trusting me with your family photos!