Maternity: Brown Family *Sneak Peek*

The Brown family is expecting baby boy number two next month and I couldn't be happier for them! Little "W" is going to be such an awesome big brother!! We met at Celebration Park last Saturday for desert-themed maternity pictures and were met with a delightful mix of winter sunshine and fog. It was a really great afternoon and this gorgeous momma-to-be is one of my favorite people to photograph! 

Closing Up Shop

Dear Clients and Friends-

After prayerful thought and much consideration, I have decided to close my business. My experience as a photographer has been one that has enriched myself, my family and fed my creativity in ways I never thought possible. It has been an immense pleasure photographing you, your newborns, your children, you families and your wedding days and I have met so many incredible people along the way. As it is, my very young children need me right now and, after struggling for years to become a mother, there is nothing that gives me more joy than spending as much time as possible with son and daughter. Perhaps when they're older and more independent I can once again pursue my passion for photography.  Thank you so much for entrusting me and my cameras with your precious memories. It has been such a blessing to know all of you.

Best wishes for your continued happiness,

Charlotte

Portraits: The "D" Family Sneak Peek

Last Saturday's session is proof that you don't need a popular location or fancy park for sensational family portraits. The "D" family chose a local neighborhood park, complete with playground. Even in December, the landscaping looked amazing! As an added bonus, it started snowing! Thanks "D" family for braving the elements and chilly, winter weather for these gorgeous portraits. 

It was seriously FREEZING outside, however the cold weather literally brought this family together, really close together. The "snuggle" effect wasn't faked or posed as the family hugged in tight to keep warm. The photographic result: awesome!

The See Family *sneak peek*

About a month ago, we travelled to Silver City, a ghost town, with my brother-in-law and his family, for some unique family portraits. As a photographer, I am always on the lookout for incredible spaces and this trumps every location I've ever shot at (with the exception of the beach). Silver City has a plethora of weathered buildings and ruins where building once stood. There is no shortage of cool doors, rocks, antiquated shop fronts and hundreds of other nooks and crannies that make Silver City a photographer's paradise. As an added bonus, Silver City already had snow! 

Enjoy your pics M & B! 

The "R" Kids: a Sneak Peek

I met up with the "R" family on a blustery, November afternoon at Celebration Park, just south of Melba. In spite of the wind chill, I must say, I had a ton of fun photographing the R kids. They are so full of personality and energy and imagination; the images reflect how completely fantastic these kids are, not to mention completely adorable! Enjoy your sneak peek!

Senior 2013: Mikyla's *sneak peek*

I've known Mikyla since she was young; a cute little girl who has grown into a gorgeous young woman. She and I literally dodged an inconvenient autumn rain storm to capture Mikyla's senior pictures last Saturday. Fortunately, we caught a few breaks in the storm to venture out and about and soak up all the autumn colors, and a few puddles along the way.

Mikyla has big plans for her future and I look forward to watching her conquer the world! 

Mikyla has the most beautiful blue eyes! They're almost turquoise.

Senior: Mackenzie *sneak peek*

It was the perfect autumn afternoon. Perfectly warm. Perfectly sunny. Perfect for a senior photo session.   Enter gorgeous Mackenzie, a high school senior; class of 2013. In the space of about 4 blocks in downtown Boise, we explored a water wheel, a  grungy alley, no less than 4 amazing, green doors, two parks, two staircases and even a bagel shop. It was so much fun! There is nothing like finding cool spots to photograph cool people...downtown.

Newborns: Meet Baby H

Last weekend, I had the pleasure to photograph Karl & Jennifer's latest addition to their family: baby H.   He is absolutely perfect. And he was  perfectly awake and hungry for most our session! 

Luckily, he would occasionally doze off and we were able to capture some gems. 

Like this one...

I have to give full credit for Karl. Of all the dads I've ever photographed, Karl may just be the most pooped on dad of all time. And he was a really good sport about it. I can tell that he adores his son.

Jennifer didn't get pooped on at all and there is no question that Baby H loves his momma.

Isn't this a beautiful moment?!

When Jennifer expressed an interest in a photograph of their two children, I was so excited. Sibling pictures are the best! However, baby H's big sister is only 17 months older than he is and it's admittedly difficult capturing a toddler and a newborn. BUT, I have to say, big sister did an AMAZING job. She was so well behaved and cooperative, not to mention adorable. I'm not surprised, though. She was one of the easiest newborns I've ever photographed. When I saw this image, I gasped. This is an image to print on a big canvas and hang over the living room couch!

Thank you Karl and Jennifer for allowing me to photograph your gorgeous family. 

Baby H and Miss A are incredible. But you already know that!