Sarah: Baby Photography

When Jessica contacted me to take photos of her daughter, Sarah, I couldn't have been more pleased.  I shot her sister Amanda's family last year, and had the opportunity to play at the Tomball Museum once again.  :)

I suggested Jessica bring some props for baby Sarah, and she listened like a charm!  We had dolls and baskets and a little chair, to boot. 

I loved the vibrant colors against the rustic backdrop... contrast is my amazing best friend.

Kurush+Khyati+Jia: Houston Family Photographer

This family was an absolute pleasure to photograph.  (They generally are, aren't they?)  Either I'm a super-lucky human and the universe is placing nothing but lovely people in my path, or my humanness just meshes well with other humans.... heh- umm...okay, back to the shoot.  ;)

It was extremely important that we plan this particular photo session quickly, as Kurush was leaving for Afghanistan- in fact, he left the very day of our shoot!  Khyati warned me they had been super-busy with packing and such, but you wouldn't have been able to tell there was an ounce of stress by the way they played and smiled and cooed over gorgeous little Jia.

PS- Props to Khyati for the simple and bright color-scheme!

Shea+Elizabeth+Brooks: Family Photographer

When Elizabeth asked me to photograph her family's Christmas photo this year, I was more than pleased.  I was honored to take little Brooks' newborn pictures back in August, and couldn't wait to see this sweet family again!

We met at Shea's workplace and took photos both inside and outside.  I loved the antique-chic style of their home for the newborn shoot, and Shea's office boasted the same, sophisticated style.  Great architecture, furniture pieces and open spaces made shooting a breeze.  (I love options)  :)

Mom & Pop shots

Who doesn't love curly stairs?

I love all the stripes!

I adore candid moments like these...

One can never have enough sock-dolls

Bestie

Mark+Alex+Samantha: Family Photographer

A few months ago, I photographed newborn, Brooke, in his parent's country-feel town home.  Little did I know, there was another adorable newborn just next door!

Samantha's parents waited until she was 3 months to take some formal portraits of her, so they were quite different than Brooke's photos.  Our little girl was alert and watching the entire time.

Alex had a couple of great baskets and tutus to choose from, and I brought along my green suitcase to add some diversity to the project.  Although Mark wasn't a huge fan of the fluffy skirts, I -of course- adored them!

This open-ended basket worked so well

I dare you not to crack a smile..

Samantha's animals love her!

Pretty in pink