a new challenge

Thought about entering this one.. catagory was 'chalk'......

cute cousins[Lafayette, child photography, family photography]

Met up with two siblings and their (two) kids each.. lots of littles running around lots of fun. I can't believe how well behaved they all were. Several great pics of the kids together... all looking the same way, but many of them with expressions on their faces like "lady.. what the heck are you doing and why do we have to sit here?" I think their expressions are so fitting for the ages.. and I love the b/w ones too.

This one cracks me up.. Miss L is quite the leader of this crew... what a cutie she is!

Here is just one, but I tried to get grandma in with all of her grand kids.. great memories captured!

and I'll leave you with one of Miss H... would you look at those eyes?? I didn't touch them in my editing!! Gorgeous!

Thanks so much for the M and Mt families for asking me to capture all your cuties. I had a great time and I hope that will have some great photos to treasure for years to come!

fun family[West Lafayette, Indiana family photography, child photography]

I love. love. what I do. I love to meet people. I love to kinda be a "fly on the wall" so to speak as families interact with one another. I can always pick up on the dynamics of a family pretty quickly. Lucky for me .. all of my clients are wonderful... and this family was no exception. I can tell that this family's home is full of tons of laughter.. jokes.. pranks... all kinds of fun.

I would totally believe you if you told me that this brother and sister were the best of friends. That they never fought. The spunky-ness of Miss E was just enough to rile up big brother O.. however, he was Mr. Cool... and fought back just like a big brother should... with just a little tease. and a whole lot of care. I can tell he is a protector of his littls sis. .... and he better be... Mom and Dad you better watch out when those boys start knockin' on your door...

and look at this guy...those eyes are gonna melt a few hearts down the road... I'm just sayin'....

Seriously, Miss E and Mr. O were so well behaved and pleasantly endured my camera pointing after their every move!! Got a couple of the girls together just as the sun was starting to set...

Gotta love a fun picture like this one.... wouldn't thing look great real big on a canvas?

great conversation piece for sure!!!

Thanks so much W family! I had a great time meeting you and spending some time capturing your family's moments. There are so many fabulous pictures, I hope that you will find many that you will treasure. I'll be in touch with the password very soon. Until then, enjoy your sneak peek!!

an itty bitty[West Lafayette, Indiana newborn photography]

Look at who I got to spend the morning with.... meet Mr O who is all of about 7 days old here!! Just so tiny and fresh and new.. and holy cow, was he wide awake!! For most of his session. (this one was taken at the end.. after his modeling debut wore him out.. lol) Isn't he just the sweetest?

When I saw one of his mom's tatt's peeking through her sleeve.. I asked if she would mind changing into something and getting some pics taken with a bare baby... LOVE how they turned out. I have a whole series of mom and nekid baby too... super sweet !

Congratulations on your little guy.. he is just the cutest.. and I know you are going to be a fabulous mama! Thanks for coming to see me and allowing me to take his first pictures!

I'll be in touch soon. Enjoy your sneak peek!!

photo fun[Lafayette, Indiana child photography]

This week's challenge.. :Smirk:


Well I belong to a photographer's forum that has weekly challenges. I always love looking at the entries.. love being inspired and learn a lot.. however I have never entered until now. Thought this was the perfect image for this week's challenge!!

tutus and tea parties[West Lafayette, Indiana baby, child photography]

This pretty little lady came to visit me all the way from Tokyo! This was her first trip to the states to visit with her extended family.. and what a wonderful celebration it was. Miss A was just over one and full of smiles. She and her two cousins were dressed all alike in their 'cake' dresses in honor of their grandma 'cakes'. Loved that!!

After awhile we got out the tutus , the hair bows and pearls and had ourselves a dress up party. Miss A who was such a good model, took some time out to stop and smell the flowers!

Prior to dress up Miss A was a gem for my camera... lots more like this for sure!

and younger sister Miss L was super sweet as well. I had so much fun with these little ladies. I just know that Grandma had a great time with all her girls home together.

Great Grandma even joined in the tea party... I am sure you will all treasure these beautiful moments captured that morning.

Thanks so much B, for asking me to come join you in your visit. I have so many wonderful images from your session, that I hope they bring smiles and joy to you when you see them, just as they did for me as I was taking them. Congratulations on the arrival of Miss A.. what a wonderful blessing she is to you and your entire family!!

A fun night out![Lafayette, Indiana baby photography, child photography, Lafayette, Indiana family photography]

ELLE-MI PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE GALLERY WALK

I am so excited to invite you to come down to MAIN STREET tonight... from 6-10pm for the September Gallery Walk.

If you have never been, it is so much fun.. all of the cute and unique shops will be open late. There will be special deals on fall decor and other great items. Many stores have local artists that are performing or crafting right on location. Most shops will have yummy snacks and some will have tasty beverages too.

My family loves to stroll down Main Street and browse into the windows.. ok, and even spend a little $$ on cute -have-to -have things!!


If you are looking for something to do tonight.. head on down and see me. I'll be a featured artist at TWO TULIPS right on Main Street next to Alley Flowers. There will be drawings, prizes .. you could WIN BIG !!!

adorable little Miss M[Lafayette Indiana child photography,Lafayette Indiana baby photography]

I was thrilled to meet Miss M and her sweet mama. They came all the way to visit me from California. (ok.. they were visiting their family) but since I had done a session earlier this summer with Miss M's cousins.. they requested a session to celebrate her big 2 year old milestone. She was just as cute as can be. She stuck close to mama for awhile.. so I got lots of great bonding shots like this one.

I love two year old sessions.. they keep me running.. and they are always thinking....

"lady, why do you have that big black thing in front of your face following me everywhere?"

well.. it is to get shots like this one above.. and to catch little doing this ... below.....

Thank you to E for spending some time with me and allowing me to capture sweet little M as she roamed about. It was great fun! =) I will be emailing you the password very soon so that you can view all the images from your session.

this makes my heart happy[Lafayette, Indiana family photography]

I was packaging several orders for clients today and it always makes me smile. As I was compiling some CD's for people I enjoy looking back through the images that I have taken. It is images like this one above that spawned my passion for this business. This is why I can't wait to get that new inquiry in my inbox. I *love* meeting people. and I *love* being able to capture their family moments and leave them with beautifully treasured keepsakes for years to come.

A huge thank you to all of my past clients for entrusting me with your children, your family, your relationships.. and allowing me to turn your moments into memories.

To my future clients.... I can't wait to meet you and capture your world through my lens. It's gonna be a blast!!

and baby makes 3[Lafayette, Indiana baby photography, family photography]

Had a great time meeting this new mom and dad to the sweetest little boy.. Mr C !! He was such a cooperative little guy during his session and did just about everything I asked of him.. lol ! He wasn't totally thrilled about this basket (doesn't he look like he's saying "seriously, you are plopping me in a basket and taking my picture for your enjoyment?" ).... but I have saved a few cute ones for your gallery!

safe in mama's arms...

kisses from daddy.. awwwww

Little man with his new friend... I suggest to moms that start the baby plan to bring something like a blanket or stuffed animal , that we can use for every session. It will be fun to see how tiny this puppy looks as Mr C grows up !

and one more sweeet picture!

Thanks D, for finding me and asking me to take your baby's pictures! You were a joy to work with and I look forward to seeing you again in 3 months. I love seeing how much the babies have changed each time they come to visit! I'll be sending you a password soon so that you can see all images from your session!

family of four[Lafayette, Indiana family photography, child photography]

Met up with this family down at the train depot. We actually did not have a blazing hot , full of nasty humidity evening to work with!! The boys were just as boys should be.. just as brothers close in age should be... and I am sure they would have really loved their photographer a tad more, had I had a big dirt pile to climb on or some sort of creepy crawly creature to investigate. Because that is what little boys do right? I know my own boy just this little one's age would have loved it! Seriously, I can just tell by the hour I spent with them, that this family's home is FULL of laughter .. and jokes.. and tons of FUN!! I was still laughing the next day as I thought about some of the crazy antics going on between them!

I always tell my clients, that I like to capture 'moments' .... and that I want to be able to show the essence of people's personalities. I want to be able to freeze time .. so they can look back and remember exactly this time in their lives.

I am thinking that they will look back at these pictures and remember "that silly band craze!"

(and I am right there with you on that one.. lol)
LOVE this face!! I have so many more where he is just cracking up! Love it!!

I had a great time with the C family... as I do with all the families I get to meet , I love witnessing the interaction going on between everyone. It is just so cool. I loved seeing how mom has this special bond with her boys. So in a world full of boys.. I thought it only fitting that we focus on the queen of the house... she is just stunning!!

Thanks, H for asking me to take your family's photos. I have tons of great ones, and I can't wait to show them to you. I'll be sending you the password soon so you can see your gallery! Enjoy your sneak peek!!

two sisters[Lafafayette, Indiana child photography, family photography]

Met up with these two adorable girls and their mama and had a blast! I just knew when their mom asked me to take their pictures, that they were going to be stylin'. They did not disappoint. I was so excited when they showed up and mom had decked them out

in peasant style gear. I instantly had ideas of what I could do in this park setting. I only wished I had brought along a couple props and that we had a time to hit up another location that would have been perfect for these outfits! Love when I can have my whole vision come together!

Miss K is a sweet brown eyed girl with a whole lot of sassy-ness going on. Love her! Miss J is as sweet as can be and reminds me a lot of my own Tatum-girl.

Mom pulled out the hats and the girls had a great time hammin' it up with boots and such. I love this vintag-y feel.

And then we moved on to the Tattoo shop where the girls did a quick change and came out looking like rock starz! Had a blast creating some really cool grunge looks with these young fashionistas!

Check out those leggings, can I get them in my size?

Modeling contracts will not be hard for these two sisters! They have got it going on!!
I such fun hanging out with you all, and am so honored that you asked me to take your pictures. I think you will really like all that we captured that day.

Check your email for the password to view all of the images from your session!