Charm - Carter's 1st Birthday

The problem with editing Charm Event Design's images is that they always make me hungry..... :D

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I found this sweet image while reviewing the Barbosa Wedding. Sometimes a second third or even fourth review brings new favorites to the surface :)

Cornett Family Portraits

I knew going into it, that doing the Cornett's family portrait session was going to be not only fun, but also a great learning experience! How could it be anything but when you have 6 kids and two infants! Here are a few of our favorites from their session in December.









Important things to consider when booking your portrait session with little ones:
- Book your session around your children's schedule; when are they most alert, the most charming?
- If you want those adorable newborn basket shots, it's best to book your session for the first two weeks after they are born. If you book with your deposit, we will be flexible because we know some babies like to keep mom and dad guessing on their exact arrival!
- If you have a large group, get those group shots right in the beginning, when the kids are most smiley and aren't completely fed up the strangers who keep asking them to "Smile!" :D
- If you have an newborn, we expect the session to take awhile. Patience is key to capturing those beautiful baby photographs.
- Bring bribery items, it's ok just this once ;)

Ben & Desiree: E Session

Ben & Desiree asked to do their session at the beach, so we headed down to the classic Santa Monica Pier. They brought along Benjo for some additional cuteness & he delivered. We got kicked out of a few spots, thanks for being good sports guys! :) Here are a few shots from their session:









He wasn't too sure about his passenger...

Cheeks :)

Rangey Family Portraits

Sometimes a little bribery is involved.... :)


(more of the family portraits will be posted on our facebook after Christmas cards have been sent out:)

Sneak Peek: Rangey Family Portraits

Cornett & Coyne Family Portraits

I love family portraits.

One of the things I've learned in the past few years is that you never know how long you will have your family. It's a lesson many have to learn too soon, too young. For me family photos are a way of remembering and treasuring those you no longer have next to you. It doesn't bring them home, but it can warm the empty spot left behind.

I also love how they capture the passing of time and the change in seasons. Marriage, birth, graduation, all meant to take place in the context of family. From tiny fingers and toes to flowers and rings, family is intermingled in it all.

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of shooting the Cornett & Coyne families. Aren't these little boys just edible! Thank you Krista for the fun shoot and many referrals! :) You can check out Krista's handmade jewelry site.

Thankful.

This Thanksgiving we were blessed to be able to spend it with John's family. One of the best things about visiting is getting to hang out with these bundles of fun :)