the Sanchez Girls: Kailua Children’s Photographer
November 15, 2011 | Filed Under Baby, Children | Leave a Comment
We are neck deep into our beautiful FALL. I am in love with the gorgeous weather we’ve had lately. It’s been perfect to photograph in!
These two sisters were so sweet and adorable. They were full of laughs and fun expressions. It was a very enjoyable morning I got to spend with their lovely family. See their fun slideshow here.
I love Penelope’s expression in this one. What a doll!
Such a sweet sister moment
To see more of these beautiful girls, check out their family portraits HERE & Penelope’s newborn photos HERE.
How to Photograph Your Baby Laughing
October 22, 2011 | Filed Under Baby, Children | Leave a Comment
My daughter just turned 16 months old and is really starting to develop a super fun sense of humor. Lately she’s taken to throwing a blanket over her head at any given moment and transforming into a ghost. When she runs into the walls and furniture like a pin ball machine, she thinks it’s so funny. We all do!
Here are some fun ideas on how to photograph your baby laughing.
TIP 1: Ages 1-2 years old tend to love slapstick humor. Try putting a banana on your head, or a diaper…or anything that doesn’t belong. For little “S” the magic was all in a plastic bag. She couldn’t keep her eyes off it & loved when we danced around silly with it!
TIP 2: Peek-a-Boo is a favorite game for young & old babies alike. I played this game with Avery to get her to relax and really warm up to me:
TIP 3: The Chase. When ever I say, “I’m gonna get you!” my little one immediately runs away laughing…in the opposite direction. So if you plan ahead, and get another adult or older child to give chase, you can be ready at the other side of the room when your baby turns and heads in your direction…laughing with excitement. Below, I was fortunate to have parents helping me with our fun game so when Olivia came running out from behind the tree, I was ready for her adorable smile.
TIP 4: Tickle. It never fails.
TIP 5: Swing & Throw. I love to get dad to throw his little one up in the air. Instant smiles all around. Sweet Scarlet also loved the 1-2-3 SWING game.
TIP 6: If you have older kids too, use them! Siblings can be the best helpers. One day my boys and I were at the park & created this happy moment simply by making silly animal sounds (& hopping like a bunny):
Then I handed the camera to my 4 year old and he took these:
Pretty amazing! I might have a little photographer in the making.
TIP 7: By trading places with your older children & occasionally letting them do the photographing, they will be more engaged and want to be apart of your picture-taking adventures.
Remember to make picture taking a fun, light-hearted attempt. Kids of all ages respond best to fun, games & silliness rather than scolding & bribing to create the right pose or expression. Your pictures will almost always turn out better if you laugh along with your little ones. This is also the first step in turning your photo taking into memory making!
Happy Shooting!
My Little Girl
September 14, 2011 | Filed Under Baby, Children | 1 Comment
I am sure all of it will change very soon, but for now I love being the center of her world!
She certainly is mine.
Riding Bucket: Pupukea, Oahu
August 28, 2011 | Filed Under Baby, Children, Events | Leave a Comment
Our summer was filled with trips up to Pupukea to ride our horse, Bucket. He is the smallest little pony I’ve ever seen. Smart and spirited, he entertained the kids so much, especially when they brought treats to feed him. Now that school has started, our horse rides are fewer and fewer so I thought I’d post a few of my favorite memories of riding Bucket.
My kids really get a kick out of feeding Bucket the apples. The juice squirts all over the place and they just laugh. It is so messy!
It’s always a special treat when we can bring friends with us. These sweet girls had quite the birthday surprise when they arrived to find they would be horseback riding for the day!
I will wait my turn
Molly is Bucket’s trainer and has been working with him for the last 3 years. She is amazing!
We were so amused by this road sign we saw one day while driving up to Pupukea.
All Smiles: A Birthday Beach Party
July 29, 2011 | Filed Under Baby, Children, Events | Leave a Comment
We had amazing weather at Baby Makapu Beach for Pepper’s birthday party. It was a great day for taking photos with soft, diffused light making sweet, creamy images all over the place. The best part was Pepper’s unwavering smile. She was so happy at the beach the entire time! I love to see her so happy!
playing with Papa Mike
the “owl” themed party
above photo taken by Molly Moffat
I love that silly tongue…so cute!
her first taste of sweets…
why do we have this tradition? common sense tells me we really don’t need to force our children to eat sweets…and yet we think it’s so fun
Pepper Turns One Year: Baby photographer Kailua
July 22, 2011 | Filed Under Baby, Children | 3 Comments
Pepper turned one year old last month! She is walking like a mad woman (literally, she walks like Frankenstein) and screams about something every 5 seconds:) Our household officially has a new little monster (it was previously Brent, but he has moved on to become Mr. Awesome!) Still, we love her like crazy. I thought it appropriate to take a look back at Pep’s first year… in pictures.
Newborn
1 week
2 weeks
1 month
2 months
3 months
4 months
5 months
6 months
7 months
8 months
9 months
10 months
11 months
…and now ONE YEAR old!!
the sweetest little boy: Baby Frank
July 1, 2011 | Filed Under Baby | Leave a Comment
I adore my new little nephew, Frank. He is a doll!
I just love little toes…
I think this next one is my fav
Frank was wearing the coolest little owl sweater. Love
Oh, the delicate baby hands. So wrinkly and perfect.
WPPI: Mike Larson+Family
June 1, 2011 | Filed Under Baby, Family | Leave a Comment
During Me Ra Koh’s garden party at WPPI, she set up a couple of mini workshops. We were able to photograph, pose and be instructed by some of the industry’s top professional photographers. This one afternoon was the best part of my WPPI Las Vegas experience. It was so unexpected and yet it proved to be a real treasure to have been invited.
Mike Larson is a photographer in San Luis Obispo. He is amazing! Definitely check him out. His wife Rachel is a killer photographer as well. It was such a pleasure to photograph Mike and his darling little family. They have the sweetest little girl who was an absolute angel the whole time.
Such a doll!
Sneak Peek: Newborn Baby FRANK
May 29, 2011 | Filed Under Baby | Leave a Comment
Sneak Peek of sweet baby Frank, just two days old…
Shown in the ‘Gilligan‘ frame.
Happy Easter!
April 24, 2011 | Filed Under Baby, Children | Leave a Comment
God has blessed us with so much love and beauty in the world. I see His blessings every day when I look at my sweet children. I’m so thankful for the gospel of Jesus Christ and the many reminders of His love and sacrifice for us that Easter brings. Have a beautiful day!
Little Green Magic
March 17, 2011 | Filed Under Baby, Children | Leave a Comment
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Beautiful Boy: Kailua Newborn Photographer
January 27, 2011 | Filed Under Baby | Leave a Comment
While mom wraps her new baby in a cozy blanket, his sweet, pure, love wraps her up in it’s soft warmth. Her heart swells with love just from being so near. There is something about holding her new baby that puts a mother instantly at peace. That sweet spirit that permeates throughout his little body. The delicate skin, the sweet smell, the expression of pure innocence…all of those things that are so hard to put into words.
Welcome to the world Stetson!
My beautiful nephew was born just two days ago. Already he is such a handsome little man!
Ham
January 16, 2011 | Filed Under Baby, Family | 1 Comment
When my sister-in-law came home, her husband was waiting for her with the perfect surprise…Ham.
Although I am completely allergic, I totally want to cuddle this sweet, tiny bulldog. For those of you who know me, this is a big deal! He is so cute when he waddles across the lawn… I just had to share a photo of Ham.
My Sweet Pepper
January 5, 2011 | Filed Under Baby | Leave a Comment
It’s rough being sick. It’s worse when your baby is sick and there’s not much you can do. This past week the whole family has been out with a sore throat and crazy congestion. We are all on the mend, but poor Pepper seems to have gotten the worst of it. Despite her cough, runny nose and constant teething, there is no shortage of smiles! I am incredibly blessed to have the happiest baby ever. I know what it’s like to have the opposite, so my gratitude runs pretty deep!
I thought I’d post a photo of my sweet Pepper feeling well. I am so in love with those squishy cheeks!
