I had the privilege of spending some time with Sara and Chris, my last family portraits of the year.  Chris is a very handsome young man that makes taking photos easy!  When I first got there I was introduced to the kitties.

This little cutie did not have a name yet.  They had just gotten it that day.  In order to make Chris feel more comfortable I let him show me the kitties and let him try to take a picture or two.  We made a deal…I would take 5 pictures of him and the kitty and them he had to take a picture with his mom…

The plan seemed to work, and as soon as he felt comfortable with me, he turned in to a great subject!  As a Boise family photographer, I realize it is really important to get the child to trust you and feel comfortable in order to get great photos.  

After a couple formal indoor shots we went out side, and that is where the real fun began!  

what is better than a slide???  Swinging with mommy of corse!  :)    

Then mommy helped me sit him in a tree to get some great portraits of Chris alone.

And last but not least…we chased some ducks!  

Sara and Chris~ I really enjoyed getting to know you.  You are a great little family, and I am excited to photograph you again in 2010!  Merry Christmas!

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I love getting referrals from people! This lovely family was referred to me by Liz and Anthony.  Thanks Guys, your referral present is on the way!  :)

When Audri contacted me to do a family portrait session and we decided on the date, I thought, “It’s going to be cold then.”  I, however, never knew how cold it was going to be.  Growing up in Montana, I have experienced some cold winters, but this one really caught me off guard.  With a 70% chance of snow the day of the photo shoot, I was a little worried…But I could not have asked for better lighting, and no snowflakes!  ;)  The family chose the location of the “Biggest manmade waterfall in southern Idaho” located in the Quail Ridge subdivision.

We started off the photos session with this cutie.It was really funny because he would not stop smiling.  I was asking him questions so he would loosen up, but he would not move, not even his mouth.  He held that smile like he was on a mission!  :)  I think he might have gotten some coaching form mom!  :)

It did not take long until I got him to relax a little and soon were getting shots like this:

Next we moved on to the baby…she was adorable.  She was waving at me as I was taking her photo.  I love this age.  I really think that aside from newborns (10 days old or less) the 8-10 month range is the next best time to get photos taken.  I mean just look at her…sitting on her own, and full of personality!

The family was doing one of my mini holiday sessions for the canned food.  I dont know how they will chose only 5 photos with this precious girl around!  

If that doesn’t make you smile and go “awww” this sibling love will!I love how she is making a face like, “Please brother, you are embarrassing me!”  SO CUTE!

We could not leave mom and dad out.  Often times when I ask a couple to take a photo of just he two of them they are shocked and say, “We have not had just the 2 of us professionally photographed since our wedding!”   I bet if you ask these two they will say the same!  Well, I say enough of that, show me the love of a lasting marriage!  That is defiantly something to celebrate!  It helps when the parents have a look that will pierce the camera with awesomeness.  Seriously, I think Tyra Banks would call this your “fierce” look.    

And last, but not least, a family photo…

Thanks for letting me take your photos and for braving the cold!  It was fun!  Im excited to take some racecar photos soon!

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