MENDOCINO COUNTY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY : HOLIDAY MINI-SESSIONS

Next on our journey of 'catching up' is our Family Mini-Sessions we did back in November! The goal was to take up to 8 Families to 1 location & shoot everyone in a day...alas, Daddy's get called into work...kiddos get sicky...life happens. 

Today? Let's start with the adorable Kimbler Family - who we positively adore...our daughter went to PreSchool with Jackson & it feels like just yesterday us Moms were helping cut construction paper for various crafts + mix up that weeks play-doh! (...tear)

...cute...adorable...positively energetic...I just love this Family...!

 ...they asked to keep their shoot short + simple...but, I talked Jackson into a little play-time! "-)

Next up, we have these adorable Sisters who are about to welcome TWINS to the Family! So exciting!! Mommy's a little camera-shy & Daddy asked to stay off social Media - so, let's just share the girls!! Their joy is contagious. xo

 Last year, I captured a moment quite similar - these two young ladies are SO sweet together...

Aww - smiles all around! Can't wait to meet those beautiful new babies!!

...let's get to the STUNNING Gupta Family! Talk about gorgeous!

 ...and, they COOK! (well, maybe they cook? I don't cook - someone over there might cook? Do women still cook?!) Whatever...they're changing the World for the better - - that's what matters! xo

 Now that Momma got the fun photos, let's get that amazing Family all together!

 Think Daddy might have his hands full over there?! "-)

 Wow! That's one gorgeous couple! Now, I see where the girls get it!

 Thanks so much for coming out, guys! You were right, Mom - fun fun fun!! xo

Our final group of the evening are past Wedding Clients of ours that positively make me smile. Their daughter has soooo much personality + their son, equal amounts of adorableness (is that a word?!) - I love working with them!

As soon as the kids spotted our decorations from home, they were ready to play. Although, we're in the middle of a drought & things didn't look quite 'Wintery' just yet...think they noticed?

 Wait, Miss! Where you off to?!

 We've caught up to the kids - let's take a couple more photos!

 ...and, she's off again!

 I get it - - it's fun just to be FREE!

 I love giving little girls their moment to shine...so cute!

 ...turn around & Big Brother's off conquering the World...

...and, that's pretty much 'a wrap' for this wonderful day!

THANK YOU to all of our Families for coming out! I absolutely LOVED getting all of the Holiday cards in the mail + getting to see our work 'in action' - - as a Photographer, it's so rewarding to know your work is actually being used...enjoyed...and, hopefully LOVED! xo

WINE COUNTRY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY : 'TIS THE SEASON

When I 1st decided to put together a day of 'Family Sessions', our daughter immediately started asking if SHE could be in charge. I promised she could come - - but, that we would set up her own separate day to shoot all of her Friends on her own. Luckily, that was good enough...for now...!

Poor thing is always asking if she can come to a Wedding - she's never known life without a camera in her face - or Mommy talking to Brides at any given moment - and having me glued to the Computer editing endless images - all the while watching over my shoulder & offering her advice! Thanks, hun! Glad you've got my back!

So, of course, I brought along a Camera & let her play while we worked - and I'm SO glad I did! She's amazing working with kids - - and posing!! Time to put our 5 yr old on the Payroll!

This little lady was definitely the Belle of the Ball!!

Now, with this being our 1st stab at Family Sessions (we normally focus on Weddings) - I was a little nervous. I had allotted 30 mins for each Family & selected a location that would allow for Daytime shooting - as well as Sunset. It takes experience to learn such things ~ so, Photographers ~ always pick a Location that's EASY to find + close to home! These little Angels to start our day with both fell asleep on the way out & had to be awaken from Dream-land. Poor things!

Look at those eyes...just a DOLL!

I positively ADORE this shot...Penelope was trying sooo hard to get her little Sister to enjoy their Princess Time...

And, now, it's time for an amazing couple we met a while back via mutual Friends. I loved shooting with them at their Wedding Venue a few years back ~ it's even BETTER now that they have this spunky, little Miss to play with! Quinny has personality to SHARE!! xo

Wait, baby girl ~ where you headed?!

As the sun settled, it was time for this beautiful Family. We had the fortune of sharing in their Wedding day last year & knew they would shoot flawlessly. I was so excited when she snagged a Booking before anyone! xo

 Mia really had MUCH more interest in playing with Nalani + that Kite we promised to show her!

Another Nalani pose! Man - maybe I SHOULD be taking her to Weddings with us!

And, such a photogenic little thing...! Watch out, Daddy!!

I can't help it - Meagan & Jason are totally gorgeous. They deserve a Solo...

Our little Bunny is hoping away...! That's a wrap!

THANK YOU to our Families that came out to play with us + for allowing our baby girl to step in from time to time! I know I promised you all 5 Files...but, with so many adorable shots - I couldn't help but hand them all over!! ENJOY + HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the Larsen Family!! xo