{kaleb} | kaleb turns one | marietta lifestyle family photographer

May 31, 2018 in family

They say time flies when you're having fun, and I assure you, Kaleb had so much fun turning one! I was excited to document his first birthday party, because ya only turn one once!

He's such a lucky little guy to have so many family members around him. From getting help looking like a cutie wearing a bow tie, to getting help opening presents, and then eating birthday cake outside, it was sure of a day!

If you'd like to enjoy your child's special day, allow me to take the pressure off and help to document the birthday! Head on over to my contact page or check out the family gallery here!

this is a collage of a grandmother dressing her grandchild boy for his one year birthday party in marietta, georgia.

this is a stacked image of a one year old boy sitting on the couch getting ready for his one year old birthday party in marietta, georgia.

these are stacked images of a mother, father, and their one year old son. they are outside with balloons and birthday cake and the child is about to have a cake smash.

these are images of a one year old at a one year old cake smash birthday party in marietta, georgia. the child is feeding himself and he has cake all over his hands and face.

these are images of a child with birthday cake on his face and hands. the images were taken at a one year old cake smash in marietta, georgia.

these are images of a one year old child wearing a bow tie and opening presents at his one year old birthday party in marietta, georgia.

this is a collage of images of a child reading a book, playing with toys, and taking his first independent steps walking at his birthday party.

these are side by side images of the child taking photos with family. it is a photo of a child with his mom and the child with his grandfather.

this is an image of the child sitting in mom's arms and the focus is on the way the mom is holding onto the child, with his feet dangling below.

these are side by side images of a one year old crawling on the patio and then looking below at his father through the gate.

this is an image of the child drinking a bottle and being held by his grandmother. the image was taken at the child's first birthday party in marietta, georgia.

these are images of mom and the child on the balcony singing songs and the child waving his arms in the air and smiling.

{carrion family} | christmas fun | dallas family photography

December 26, 2017 in family

Although we aren't technically family, I enjoy every bit of the time I get to spend with my best friend's family. They take me in as their own, and I get to play with the two silliest, smartest, cutest little girls (okay I might be a little biased) a couple times a year. I have watched these girls grow over the years and I enjoy the time I get to see them. I bring along my camera to document the activities and silly games because it's always a treat to look back on them even just a few months later to see how much they've grown!

We began our day outside as the girls showed me their new Christmas gifts. They were so excited to show off their new clothes and their new bikes. Don't they just look so cute? We spent a little time inside to take a break to color, and then ended up going back outside in the backyard. They live in a small town north of Atlanta and they have so much land on their property. Living in the city you wouldn't get as much land as they would, so we definitely take advantage between having the bonfire going, the 4-wheeler rides, and letting the dogs run free. The backyard was such a wooded dream! The family stayed warm between having the bonfire going and staying warm with snuggles.

What I love about lifestyle sessions is the ability for the family to carry on the way they would as if I wasn't there. I just happen to be at the right place with my camera, ready to click! With two fast-moving little girls they definitely keep me on my feet and I love the way the photos tell the story. They are used to getting their photos taken but I still sometimes try to be sneaky so I can capture the genuine expression and emotions when they are playing.

Check out the blog for other recent sessions such as this Newborn Session and this lifestyle session at Ponce City Market in Atlanta!

these are side by side images of a young girl riding her bike in the family's frontyard. the images were taken during a lifestyle family session in dallas, georgia.

these are side by side images of a toddler young girl on her new bicycle. these images were taken during an in home lifestyle family session in dallas, georgia.

these are images of a girl inside sitting and coloring at the table.

these are images of a young girl during a family lifestyle holiday session in dallas georgia. the girl is laying on a bench swing in the family's backyard and smiling at the camera.

these are images of a family during a lifestyle family session. they were taken in the family's backyard and everyone is smiling.

these are images of a family on a bridge in the family's backyard. the images were taken during an in home lifestyle family session during the holidays in dallas, georgia.

{brian & abby lynn} | daddy daughter playtime | atlanta lifestyle photographer

November 15, 2017 in family

Sometimes as photographers we don't spend much time in front of the camera. I had been talking to Brian about scheduling a time to get some photos of him and his daughter so I was so excited when the family session finally happened! He's an Atlanta photographer as well, but today he was a Daddy that got to go play at the park!

I got to spend a couple of hours them today and one of the things they enjoy doing together is going outside to play. The visit at the park began with them play fighting with sticks, which I thought was absolutely adorable. We then took a walk to the trail that was in the back area, where they played peek a boo behind a tree. I don't know many toddlers that don't enjoy peek a boo! The two of them enjoyed talking about what they saw on the trail and the trail walk ended with an adorable piggy back ride. We got back to the grassy area of the park and the little girl giggled her way into Daddy's lap.

I loved the lifestyle feel of this because most of the moments were candid and natural. Interested in a play session at the park? Fill in your information on my contact page so we can schedule a family session!

these are lifestyle family photos of a father and his toddler girl playing with leaves at the park. the images were taken at hahn woods in decatur, georgia

these are side by side images of a young girl reaching out her hand to ask for help walking down a hill of leaves. the images were taken during a lifestyle family session in decatur georgia

these are images of a dad and his toddler daughter playing with sticks at hahn woods in decatur georgia.

these are images of a dad and his daughter playing hide and seek behind a tree at hahn woods in decatur during a lifestyle family session.

these are images of a dad giving his toddler girl a piggy back ride outside at hahn woods in decatur georgia.

{aronson family} | sunday funday | atlanta lifestyle photographer

August 20, 2017 in family

I had the pleasure of documenting some silly moments with this family. The children were a bit excited with a new person coming into their home with a camera, but I was able to be a bit sneaky and tried to sit back and observe some family interaction. I loved the moments that I was able to document toy play, story time, and being silly with Mom and Dad.

If you enjoy weekend morning play as much as I do, I'd love to capture some lifestyle moments with your family! Head on over to my contact page to say hello or check out more of my work here!