The {L} Family Portraits | El Paso, Fort Bliss Family Portrait Photographer

Fall and winter are my favorite seasons, primarily because my favorite holidays take place then. I adore cooking a big meal on Thanksgiving for several guests and partaking in Christmas traditions with my children.  I'm pretty big on anything and everything that promotes family togetherness, which is probably why it is my favorite time of year to photograph family sessions, too.  The weather is (typically) cooler, which means cuddling is more natural and enjoyable than it would be in the dog days of summer.  That easy connection is so, so important to me when I am shooting, and I know it is one of the factors that people love when looking through their images.

I especially enjoyed being able to take this family's first formal family/Christmas portraits!  They were so much fun, and their oh-so-adorable little one is so at ease in front of the camera that it was impossible to take a bad shot (which made culling the images pretty darn difficult!).  Enjoy the cuteness overload!

Birthdays Are The Best! | Toddler Portrait

Okay, birthday-themed photo shoot would probably be more accurate, but this sweet little guy's day is so close I think it counts! And cake, pudding paint and presents certainly make for a convincing display. It was such a joy to bring a smile to his face with all the colors and new activities (Pudding? On paper? Madness!). It was messy, but aren't the activities where we get our hands dirty the ones that are the most fun? :)