JFP photo blog

Happy New, New, New Year!

In honor of the impending new year, there are all kinds of new, fun things to check out around here.  First, as much as I have enjoyed my lovely little Typepad blog, there is now a NEW BLOG  Run right over and check it out and be sure to memorize it quickly (or bookmark it, add it to your favorites etc...) as this one will only be here a little longer...never fear, all the old posts can still be found over there.  Second, I have done a complete overhaul on the website.  I have been having so much fun changing it all up!  (really, I did it all for myself as it all makes me so giddy and school-girl giggly)  Third, I have done some re-arranging and fancied up the walls in the studio...hopefully photos will be coming soon.  Anyway, all that business should help explain the complete lack of blogging around here for the last litle bit (never mind the whole holiday thing).  Anyway, go check it all out and let me know what you think....you know how I feel about comments!!!

And here's a little peek at a cutie that braved a slight hurricane for me.....you'll see more of her in the very next post....

Picture Perfect

Finishing the holiday photo sessions with a bang.  Not just one of my all time favorite families, but we got to shoot outside while it was snowing!!  (Alright, it's not like there was a blizzard or anything, but it sure was fun...and we are making up for it today with snow everywhere!)  Anyway, here is a quick sneak peek to hold mom over until her gallery is ready (hopefully soon so they can have holiday cards to mail out before it's too late!)

A few from in the studio...keeping warm...

 

 

(cute goofy face on the little man and an AWESOME photo of mom...GORGEOUS!)

 

Then we bundled up and headed out....

 

 

Somebody was excited!

 

 

LOVE the hat!

 (and so glad he kept it on for more than a minute...faithful blog readers, you will remember that this is the little man who actually dislikes hats so much that he pulled a hat all the way off during his newborn shoot...I mean days old and he knew hats weren't his thing)

 

Running!  Whee!  Absolutely adore the glee on big brother's face!

 

 

Such big smiles from him...all morning...hooray!

Saved the best for last....

 

Love, love, love.

More coming soon...I'm thinking a snow day tomorrow means a completed gallery super soon!

A Comedian

This last week I had the pleasure of getting to know a few of my neighbors a little bit better.  Turns out the little man is quite the comedian.  He as cracking me up, non-stop, with his very own, made up knock knock jokes.  I'm not going to give away his jokes and rin his whole act, but just know that he will be one to watch out for!  Here are a few of my favorites....

 

 

Pretty darn cute, right?

 

 

He doesn't just crack me up.  Cracks his own self up too.  Gotta love a really good joke.

 

 

Those are some pretty big muscles.  Just one more person I don't want to run into in a dark alley!

And guess who he brought with him...

 

Cute, cute, and more cute!

 

 

Isn't she just the most adorable little bug ever?

 

 

So dainty with the crossed ankles and soft and fuzzy too.  Look at her soft hair...don't you just want to snuggle her up under your chin so you can feel how soft she is?

 

 

She has the bluest eyes, and soft, pink cheeks, and perfect little lips.  OK, so I could go on and on, but you can see for yourself just exactly how adorable she is!  I had such fun with these guys!

 

 

Trick or Treat, Part 2

This is the black & white post....and I'm not talking about any post-processing.

 

 

How cute are they?  And then....

 

Zebra on the loose.  How funny is big sister, holding his tail and checking with mom to see what to do with him.  She is the best little helper.

 

 

Quite the serious little zebra.  Apparently making plans for his escape.

 

 

Love that tail!

 

 

This is one pretty reserved little girl (I am familiar with the type, having one of my own).  I'm so glad we managed to get her sweet smile.  She wasn't sure she was going to share it with us but luckily they brought along dad, who is pretty funny.

 

 

LOVE that one.

Stay tuned for more funny little goblins soon.

Trick or Treat

It's that time of year again.  Cute, little toddlers in their Halloween costumes.  And this year, a bunch of them are bringing new additions to their families.  Hooray!  Here's the first set.  And be prepared....a bunch more on the way soon!

Cute little Minnie Mouse.  She is such a funny little bug and is talking so much more than the last time I saw her.  And she was pretty sure there were about a million other fun things to do at my house besides have her picture taken.  Like find cats, or check out the backyard, or play with the tools, or help her brother get his picture taken.

 

 

See how awesome it is to have a funny big sister?  Isn't that just the best grin ever?

 

 

Hee hee!

More funny little monsters coming your way soon!

 

Little Miss Serious { Issaquah Child Photographer }

I have had the pleasure of photographing this adorable little girly since she was just brand new.  It has been so much fun getting to know her and her momma and watch her grow and learn new tricks and develop her little personality.  But here's the thing...when you are one and you are in a new, interesting place, maybe your mom's (and my) funny tricks are up against some steep competition.  So we played and had a great time and mom and I did every funny trick we know, but we left knowing we had a pretty serious little girl on our hands that day...

How adorable is her serious face?

 

This is one of my favorites...her eyes are totally smiling and she is just being goofy.

 

A little momma snuggle.  

 

I think there might be a little mischief in those eyes.

 

My favorite of the day....total heart-melter....

 

  

There's that smile...well worth all the singing and dancing and animal noises!

  

On the Sixth Day { Sammamish Newborn Photographer }

 

 Remember that adorable belly?

Well....

On the sixth day post-belly he looked a little something like this:

 

Sweet.

{  And I got to snuggle him!  Jealous?  }

 

Serious.  

Snugly.

 

Loved.

 

 

Together.

 

Guy time.

 

  {  Apparently, this morning I was feeling adjective-y.  }  

 

Thanks for sharing your newest little man (and the bigger one) with me for the morning.  That is truly my idea of a perfect morning!

 

 

 

 

Cuteness Overload { Seattle Child Photographer }

There's something kind of intimidating about photographing another photographer's family....though in this case the intimidation factor is heavily outweighed by the absolute fun-ness & cuteness of these guys. And it doesn't hurt that we've done this before a time or two!  A family session with a one year old and a dog, a maternity session with a one and half year old, a newborn session with said toddler and a new baby, a photo playdate in the middle, and now that baby is one.  Have I ever told you how much I love seeing families grow?  So here are a few of my favorites, though, to be truthful, this doesn't even come close to giving you the whole story of our morning fun.....

The happy birthday girl!

 

 

All mama photographers need to be in a few photos with their babies and I just love this one...oh, and the one with dad isn't too bad either though I know this mom has already taken about 7,000 of these two together!

 

Hello cuteness!

 

I love these kind of shots for a little size perspective.  I figure mom and dad are pretty much going to stay this height forever, so when she is older she will be able to see just how tiny she used to be!  I love how kids are so amazed by how tiny they used to be and by how much they have grown. 

 

(Newsflash:  I just decided right now that I am just going to have to do a separate post with big brother's photos tomorrow...I just can't narrow it down!)

 

We did venture inside for a few shots and a fabulous outfit change...so cute!

 

Ack...I just realized what time it is and I have to go wake up all the children so we can go to the dentist....doesn't that sound like fun?  

 So, just one more...and not only do I LOVE this photo but I am super proud of myself for getting at while I was holding an adorable, though slightly wiggly one year old!

 

So stinkin' cute!

Big brother will be coming your way tomorrow....stay tuned!

  
 

 

 

Seriously Adorable { Seattle Baby Photographer }

I met the cutest, funniest little one last week.  She's just nine months old, which is one of my favorite ages ever.  She is absolutely fascinated by everything around her...a total scientist in the making.  She studied every detail of every new thing that came her way.  She was very serious and intent about it all too.

She's just a little doll!

 

Love those big, serious eyes she's giving me!

 

Do you get a feeling that there might be a little mischief behind those cute eyes?

 

Love those little legs!

 

Funny little tongue!  She's like my kids were...poking her tongue out at everything, especially when it's funny!

 

Cute little family!  Thanks for coming over guys...I had a ton of fun being a complete goofball!

PS  The holiday cards for this year are up over here.  I am in LOVE with them!  Dying to know which ones you all like the best....  The holiday session special info will be coming soon...hopefully by Wednesday, so start checking your calendars! 

The Rest of the Story { Issaquah Baby Photographer }

The first time I photographed these guys it looked something like this.....

  

Well, guess what happened? 

 

A BABY!! 

It seems like they still like each other...and quite a bit!

 

Another favorite of mine from their wedding....

 

again...

Neither boy is particularly impressed by all the love surrounding them.  

Love those eyes...so serious.  He was working his "Blue Steel" pose for us quite a bit that afternoon.

 

I just want to squeeze him!  Do they come any cuter than that?

 

  

I think he's starting to get the hang of this super-modeling stuff...

 

Ahhh yes, the full on belly laugh!  Love it!  Love, love, love this age for those!

 

Sidenote:  apparently, July is Montana month around here.  These guys are the 3rd (of 5) families from Montana I get to shoot this month.  2 more coming your way soon!