Welcome Itty Bitty Kirna

I knew I wanted to come up with something extra special for Miss Kirna and her Birth Announcement. I wanted to incorporate every bit of what her makes her family who they are.  A little vintage twist for the passion of music that creates a bond between them.   A little flair of the simplistic, modern look which showcases their style topped off with a little feminine touch thru the shabby-chic feel of the design.   I can not begin to tell you how much I loved this family.     Everything from their taste in good music, to our shared sense of humor and taste in decorating, and of course our shared love for KM2 Shoes (who is responsible for making the awesome headbands) and Cha Boutique (the boutique that carries this one of a kind accessories - and lots of other fashion finds).   Here is the design I came up with.....one side of it is the left 1/2 and the other side is the right 1/2.    To top off the special theme, they even are going to come in special craft envelopes (brown, recycled paper).   

During the session, in walked big sister, Sonora.  Here is Sonora in a nutshell....    

The cutest little girl ever that happens to love listening to music and watching her dad play the guitar who likes to dress herself, usually in her favorite cowboy boots + anything girly + sparkly things + km2 headbands.    She is full of laughter and fills the entire room with laughter when she shares her sense of humor with those around her.   And as for the cherry on top, she LOVESSSS posing and being in front of the camera.    I felt like I was staring at the child version of myself.       

Welcome Itty Bitty Patrick Jr!

I absolutely fell in love with Sarah and Pat when I met them at their Ripe Belly session (which they ROCKED out; Fast forward two months....and I met the newest addition to their family, Patrick Samuel Jr. Love Love Love LOVEEEEEEEEEE him!! :) Take a look for yourself, how could you NOT!? :) Here is the front of his birth announcement...and the back....

Sarah & Pat: Ripe Belly

I fall in love with my clients all the time. Sometimes I meet a couple, and within minutes, I feel like they have been lifelong friends of mine. Sarah and Pat are one of those couples.

I do not know what there is not to love about these two:

1.They are "ridiculously good looking".

2.They are incredibly in love. Like seriously in love. The kind of love that makes me know it exists. He looked at her like she was his world, and she looked at him like no one else could ever compare. I could feel their love by simply being in their presence.

3. They are FUNNY. Make sure to check out the outtake collage at the end of the blog. We did not stop making jokes. "Pat, EYES ON THE GROUND!" :)

4. Girl has style. Seriously. I religiously read In Style and Glamour, so I always appreciate someone with a sense of fashion. I love love love pairing outfits together. It's always an adventure looking through my closets (Yes, I have two of them), and pairing together something I hadn't thought about piecing together before. They have an entire room in their home dedicated to "Sarah's Getting Ready Room." An entire room. Accessories, shoes for days, clothes, jewelry, a vanity for hair/makeup.......I need this. :) Sarah really needs it though....she owns the FABULOUS Cha Boutique in Ladue. If you haven't been there, you need to go there. :)

5. And these two are every photographers dream. I think they may have been supermodels in a past life. She rocked out the poses the entire time, and Pat gave the "GQ look" like nobody's business!!! I could not STOP capturing these two.......

I LOVEEEEEEE This one......

Another fave.....

Seriously!?!? Sarah!!!! WORK it!!!!

I need to get a hat like that......

Pure Beauty.

And a shoot is never complete with out a little behind the scenes fun.......

This is how gracefully Pat moves from one pose into the next...... :)

The dog whisperer.....

Sarah & Pat- thank you guys for all of the JM advice. :) I'll be sure to use it next week when I'm in New York. Love you both and can not wait to capture the rest of your BirthStory. :)