Crosland + Koenig Family Photo Session

Jada contacted me back in December about doing a Family Photo Session for her, Troy and their boys, and I was excited to find out when and where we could set it up.  It seemed appropriate to me, since I photographed Jada's daughter Tiffany and her children at Lake Parker Park (you might remember this post) that we would use this beautiful backdrop again for their session. 

 

I think I am in love with this location because it helps people relax and really be themselves (which is my #1 goal in photography) - and as you can see, after the boys relaxed and realized "this doesn't suck," they really let loose and show off.  Jada and Troy were a photographer's dream.  I rarely had to direct them, just naturally loving and sweet with one another.

Rob and Deedre's Zombie Engagement Video

Just when you thought this adorable couple couldn't possibly get more creative, we produced this video of their engagement photos (and added a few that haven't been seen before!)







And a compact version for sharing!

Photo Session Tips: What to Wear for your Photo Session

The most frequently asked question I get asked before a photo session is probably "What should I wear?"

It's probably something you should plan 2 weeks to a month ahead of time, in case you feel you want to purchase a new outfit for yourself, new jeans for your son, or any accessories you want to add.

Deedre and Rob - Engagement "Turns" Zombie Wedding

I admit, I'm a fan of the old zombie flicks. Stiff, arms outstretched, dragging their feet at a slow pace, possibly moaning "Brains..."

When one of my VERY closest friends Deedre asked me to photograph their engagement session, it went something like this:

Dee: I'd really love it if you shot our engagement photos...
Me: Oh MY GOD YES!! *squee!!*  I'm so super excited!
Dee: ...there's a twist.  I want there to be a zombie attack...
Me:  WHA? YES YES YES!!
Dee: Ok, since I'm in Washington DC, Rob and I will fly down in Feb. and we'll shoot it in Lakeland...

This is really the abridged version of the conversation.  I'm sure I screamed and said "Oh my God" much more than represented here.  About 50 conversations later, planning and organizing time frames, this happened.

Tyler and Jessica Thompson - Maternity Session

When Jessica contacted me to do their maternity session I was thrilled to do it!  What's funny is, I have known Tyler since he was a little kid.  Spider-man Pajamas little. 

We had a lot of fun, and I got to know Jessica a little better, and I'm so excited to see this beautiful baby girl when she arrives!  (Even more excited to photograph her!) 

Thank you for letting me boss you guys around!

This is one of my favorites.  It almost looks like I snuck up on them!

 

When Jessica showed me the colors and decor of the Nursery, I squealed! We used both her owls

 and mine!