Tokyo Family Photographer: Hikawa Jinja
A family welcomes a new baby boy! They wanted some photos at a place that had a Japanese feel in Autumn. We went to a Hikawa Shrine that had some beautiful Gingko leaves. The timingg was perfect as their were shades of red, orange, and yellow everywhere! It was a bit chilly outside but the lighting was perfect and there were some beautiful moments captured!
Tokyo Lifestyle Photographer: Newborn Twins
I recently had the honor of photographing twin newborn boys! I loved being able to photograph a lifestyle session in the comfort of the family’s own home. The grandparents were in town visiting so it also provided a great opportunity to get them in the photos as well. One of the best things about doing this shoot was seeing the tremendous love this family has for one another. The grandparents flew from quite far to meet these cute little boys for the SECOND time… they were so proud! I loved seeing the affection everyone had for another and hearing stories of sentimental objects that were in the room!
Tokyo Tourist Photographer: The Ogawa Family explores Meiji Shrine and Harajuku
Taking photos for the Ogawas was a great experience. Meiji Shrine is one of the top sites in Tokyo, and their energetic daughter enjoyed running around everywhere, exploring the area! I enjoyed chasing after her, capturing her playful attitude and different expressions. It started to rain, so we headed toward Harajuku. We ended up getting caught in the middle of a dance festival! As hectic as it was, it was amazing to see so many people dressed in bright, traditional clothing while the Ogawas enjoyed some mango shaved ice! I love capturing families enjoying a day out in Tokyo. I can’t wait to take more photos in this city!
Baby Claire is 6 Months Old
Baby Claire is 6 Months old!
The Richards
The Richards
Stacey's Maternity
Stacey is one of my dear friends who I have known since high school. I had the opportunity to visit her in Florida to celebrate a SURPRISE baby shower for her son, Owen. We had a great time hanging out, catching up, and talking all things BABY. We also got to stroll around a beautiful park with lilies and colorful trees- it looked like autumn! She was 30 weeks pregnant when these photos were taken, and she has the cutest little bump! I am so excited for her in this new season in her life!
Gabi's Frozen 3rd!
I love taking birthday party photos for children. I love capturing the wonder and excitement of the children, and especially the birthday boy or girl. As a parent, I want to be able to participate and enjoy the party too. I really value my child’s birthday, as it resembles another milestone reached- it is a happy as well as bittersweet time. I think this really motivates me when I take photos for other parents- I imagine what kind of photos I would want on my child’s birthday… and then I snap away!
I had the privilege of taking photos for Gabi’s 3rd birthday. The theme was “Frozen” and not only were the decorations adorable, but the expression on little Gabi’s face as she came into her birthday party and was surprised with the decor and being greeted by Queen Elsa. I hope you get a feel for the party through these photos!
The Vauters
I had the opportunity to photograph this beautiful family at Palacio Engombe, an old sugar plantation in Santo Domingo. They are such a warm family, and baby Z was such a good sport. She was thoroughly entertained during our time together, playing with her soccer ball (“mamba”), watching mommy and daddy blow bubbles, and being tossed in the air. She already looks older from the last time I photographed her 3 months ago (and she moves faster too!)
Life with Baby W
I loved taking photos for this family. They wanted to have some photos done in their home, and they were so warm and welcoming. Their son had the brightest blue eyes, and he loved the camera- He even kept crawling up to me to play with it! Their home was beautiful, and had so much natural light seeping in through the windows. Besides these great things, what I loved most about taking these pictures is seeing how these parents interacted with Baby W- they were so playful with him and showered him with countless kisses.
The Hopes
The Hopes wanted to take some family photos in the Colonial Zone since they were going to leave the Dominican Republic soon. I love the architecture of the “Zona Colonial” – it was the first European colony and city of the Americas, so it has old cobblestone streets and buildings that are hundreds of years old. It served as a perfect backdrop for this session. I’ll make note of a few of the sights that are in these photos!
Alcazar de Colon