Brayden's Birthday Photos

Brayden turned 1!  Here are his birthday photos done by Amoreena Photography in San Diego, Encinitas, CA.  My mom has a great backyard and these were all taken there.

I like to call this one cheeks! :)

Shoes are a fun detail to capture since they are so stinkin cute at this age!

Sophia had to get in the mix since they are only a few weeks apart and she decided she would wear a hood which she never does.

Family Photos of Meghan, Scott, and Reece!

Another fun family photo session for their Holiday cards!  This little guy is about 16 months old and he of course doesn't like to sit for photos like most toddlers.  So we had him on the move! I love the action photos...he loved the ducker toy and playing in the sand. Remember to make toddlers look good in photos and keep them happy don't pose them, let them do their thing and they will give you magical photos.  It is only then you can see their true personality come through the photos.

Family Photos of Traci, Josh, and Zoe!!

Photography toddlers in a family portrait is tricky since they pretty much want to be on the move.  Zoe is 16 months and is the cutest toddler ever but she definitely made me work!  The trick is to keep them moving and catch the action. It's ok if they don't smile or look into the camera...some of the best moments are when children are just being themselves and exploring.  Zoe loves to be flown in the air so that was a fun photo to do!  I have so many favorites but here are a few from Piedmont Park in Piedmont..a beautiful spot for family photography!

Halloween Portraits!

Halloween is a great time for photos!  Toddlers won't tolerate these adorable outfits for long so make sure you get a photo that lasts and it is good quality!  Pumpkin patches are great places to take photos...try to avoid direct sunlight because it casts shadows. It's a successful day when the little ones keep the costume hoods on!  I love these! You can always bring your costume along to a shoot and get a few good ones if you missed the chance this weekend.

Of course I had to get in the action and get my photo done!  We were at the Piedmont Cemetery Pumpkin Patch... notice the orbs!  hee hee scary!

Love this is Sophia and another little girl checking out each others costumes!

Siblings

These photos were taken in the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco of two siblings.  This was a surprise gift for their mother which I think it such a wonderful surprise gift.