Turned into a really great one! This is N and L. When their mom came in and booked their Christmas card session, she told me that L hates to have his picture taken. So when L DID come in and started saying that he wanted to leave, I thought for sure I had my work cut out for myself! Especially when he started telling me that I couldn’t talk to him or play with his trucks, etc. I was thinking “Uh oh! I may have met my match!”

BUT-things quickly turned around when I put on my “Ally” charm. I had L smiling and laughing with his big brother.

We did a bunch of silhouettes at the beginning of the session just like their mom wanted (which I loved!!), and then we decided to take a little break so they could head down to Toys3 for a treat for being so good. N was all about making sure we were finished up by 6 so he could get his toys, so we made good on the promise.

Shortly after 6, I heard screaming and crying. Yep! As luck would have it, L really wanted an airplane and couldn’t get one at that time. He was all out of sorts and was NOT a happy camper. We even had a super nice man stop by and offer to make him an airplane! This guy was a seriously great paper-airplane-maker! Is this what it means when they say “it takes a village to raise a child?” So N was appeased for a few minutes and we ended up having to negotiate with him for a bit more. Finally, I had a great idea!

Seeing as it was the night before Thanksgiving and most of the stores were closed, I had the boys yell “BOO!” at me. When they did, I screamed! They thought that this was the funniest thing ever and that was it! I got both boys in flat out HUGE smiles.

By the end of the session N and L didn’t want to leave the studio. We got some unbelievable images and I know that S will be one happy mama! I even got a bunch of hugs from the boys on the way out! Did I mention how much I love my job?????

Until next time,
Ally

These little girls are just adorable. Plus, the personalities of these little angels is just over the top awesome! They totally fit with everything we are here at the studio. Just totally fun little sweethearts.

Baby R was about the sweetest little girl ever. Her eyelashes are insanely long – like fake-eyelashes long. And her huge brown eyes were like little pools of adoration for her parents. She even came with her big “brother” Matisse. His images are coming, but when I say BIG brother…I’m so not kidding! He’s a French Mastiff and was so much fun to have in the studio.

R’s cousin’s S, A and M were equally as much fun and just as beautiful! Poor M wasn’t having much fun at all. She was crying and not acting herself…Poor thing wasn’t herself either. After the session we found out that she had a double ear infection. I wouldn’t be all smiley either if I had that going on. So M gets a re-do. That way, I’ll totally be able to capture her in all of her cuteness.

S is the perfect little lady. She is supremely photogenic and was a pleasure to work with. She was rocking it out and was such a little diva! I can only imagine what she’s going to be like when she gets a little bit older. Can you say STUNNING!!!???

Then there was A. To say that this little girl is a complete Rockstar would be a serious understatement. She was all about the camera and was mugging for it the whole time. What a face! She was a perfect little model, too. And was cracking me up the whole time!!!

Seriously, to be a mommy to any of these little girls…sheesh! Watch out, L and C! Your babies are gorgeous! And even better…they’re sweet! Thanks so much for letting me share a day with you all. I had a blast with all of you!!!

Until next time,
Ally

Ok, well not really double TROUBLE, but they were doubly cute! I was lucky enough to be able to work with Y and E a few days ago. They were so much fun and so delicious, too!

Y was the first to be photographed all by himself. His mommy said that he really didn’t like to have his picture taken, but based on what I got, I’d beg to differ! Y is such a sweetie and only wanted to be with his sister…But she had other plans!

Princess E is a center spotlight girl! So that makes her, what?? Totally typical! She was a total star and I got so many super duper adorable images of this little munchkin!

E and Y have the prettiest eyes – total doe eyes, and you all know I’m a total sucker for doe eyes! And E had the BEST legs! So delicious!!!

So between Y’s sugar sweetness and E’s yummy little baby bod, their mama is in total baby heaven! I know I would be!!!

Until next time,
Ally

Today was my first day in my new studio! What a great day, too! I’m right across the hall from a dance studio so I get to see a bunch of cute kids running around and laughing. I love that! There’s really not much better than the genuine laugh of a little kid!

I also got to photograph my friend’s J and A’s little ones! They were so much fun! M finally smiled for me! I’ve only been photographing him, his brother A and their sister H for what? Like 3 years or so! So M brought his adorable personality with him, A is ALWAYS smiling and is such a ham in front of the camera and what can I say about H?! She’s a natural! Helped me out by posing her little brothers and acting like such a little mommy! She was awesome!

Just to remind you, this whole month, I’m donating 15% of my sales to Gilda’s Club in honor of my friend who was diagnosed with breast cancer. Make sure you come on in and help out! You’ll feel so good giving a gift for the holidays that pulls double duty!

Until next time…which is really, REALLY soon!!!
Ally