I found that this last year was the year of portraits for me. It’s always interesting and a little surprising to go back through all the sessions and personal work, and find a common theme.
This is our son Shea, and below is his older sister, Kya. They spiffed up to tape their dad’s surprise birthday video, but meanwhile I snapped a few head shots by the window.
This was a January wedding in Kealakekua, Hawaii. Their wedding was held at the groom’s parent’s house just up the road. I love this photo, because these are the same steps my hubby and I posed on for our wedding portrait almost 18 years ago. It was so neat to be back at Kings Mansion to photograph this sweet couple!Her look says so many things….but sometimes the best portraits taken are ones that aren’t planned…in an unfinished bedroom…next to a toilet. (LOL!)Taken outside with a smoking tiki torch adding a little drama.Window light, amazing eyes, and a beautiful lady.No lights, just natural light spilling into this stinky alley way. But hey, in March, you take what you can get in downtown Anchorage.Sibling love…the only moment these two were in perfect symmetry.I couldn’t get over her hair! What a beauty! If I would have stepped back, you could then see that the concrete wall ends on either side of her. The downtown bus depot sure makes a pretty backdrop. 🙂Little Archer really had no clue we were trying for an epic superhero portrait, but this shot wrapped it up!Sometimes you have to tell mom to leave the bubbles, they are just too cute!Our family made it to Homer again this year and we were able to have some family from Alabama join us! This is my cousin Aiden. A nice man let the boys pull in their own fish!Sometime the light is so perfect I literally get teary eyed…just saying.This was such a special and fun wedding. My hubby shoots weddings with me, so we both were able to capture his Captain’s big day for him and his lovely wife!Point Woronzoff’s only tree…just kidding…. sort of. It made a great filter for the beautiful sunset.Daddy’s girl. Back door window light in their living room. Who needs a studio! 🙂I couldn’t pass up this face.Pearl is my favorite little girl to photograph…I always get the same tragic, yet peaceful look from her.I didn’t have to ask them to make these gestures…Money.It’s a framer. Thankful I caught this.Mom and Dad wanted this sweet shot, so glad it happened!This mom and dad shot will be even more special when the kiddos are older. What a great familyXtraTuf boots are Alaska’s BootThe view from below! 🙂This is our second annual ‘playing in the rain’ shot…We will try it each year.This family really is strong in so many ways!The security guards were too shy to tell us to leave….ha!These two know how to play! I love that about them.Kristen was my daughter’s 4th grade teacher, it was neat to take her family’s photos….I loved this genuine moment between her and her son.Sometimes it’s all about finding the details, and symmetry, and color, and light…and sometimes all those things show up in a moment without looking for them.Another Grace shot – even her shy look is stunning.Say What?! This senior session was almost a wrap and then BOOM!Walking by these two cuties at the fair and this guy was having a blast!I’m in love with the lines and composition in the photograph, and my model was OWNING this dress, and pose.Cheyanne’s dress and hair needed to be photographed against this color, never mind that it’s the back side of the JCPenny parking garage.The bokeh, her hair, her high cheek bones. LOVEIt wasn’t working until I asked her to pull her hood up…then it was on – her whole mood, her look, her attitude.I’m thankful someone painted the railings red. That is all.Lacy belongs in the movies, she’s so dreamyI love this because I took this from our back porch.The softness and color are gorgeous, but her expression is priceless.More deep thoughts…Steve with his two babies 🙂“Would I like to fly out the Exit Glacier where you proposed and photograph your engagement shots?” YES.It was incredible! One of my favorite sessions!These girls did this session for their mom as a surprise!Some of you are graced with an ability to look great in every shot…this little one is very photogenic.She gets it from her big sister, Brittany!Congress Ave. Bridge in Austin, TX awaiting the infamous bats to fly off into the night.And they’re off! Millions of bats emerge from Congress Ave. bridge to look for food.Awaiting it’s owners returnSuch a genuine and true couple! Loved this weddingSweet smilesMy hubby, Tommy captured this moment of his younger brother getting ready for his wedding.Perfect.This moment happened so fast, I did what I could Manually, the rest I was able to do in post..bring up the light (it was pretty dark) and soften the colors…They were talking about her sparkly shoes. I love these moments.Love a good 50mm, it’s all you really need as a photographer. The rest is all for fun.This is her little brother looking out the window, looking mighty dapper!This was the bride’s idea, loved it!Expression is priceless.This 10 sec portrait session was all too easy, but then again look how stunning my model is!
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