I realize I sound like I’m his mother but I remember when I first met him the day after he was born – it seems like yesterday! And I’ve had the wonderful pleasure of photographing him each year since. I watched him crawl and stumble around while walking. Then followed the gibberish that he would speak that I didn’t understand and then he started having longer conversations. He’s growing and talking and he says some of the funniest things!
He’s into bows and arrows right now because he saw the movie ‘Brave’ so we included this “weapons” in this shoot. I’ve learned that if he starts getting tired of smiling, I can easily ask him to make a silly face. We walked around the Heights area and then ended up at a park that is also in the Heights so that he could run around and play.

He’s really into the movie ‘Brave’

Sometimes we need to make silly faces in order to get a good face

A brave warrior

He’s such a funny little character!

On the playground

A few shots with mom

It’s such a treat to continue seeing my clients and photographing them as their families grow. We started out with Mayra and Johnnie and their wedding sessions. Then we met their little one as a little newborn and now she’s such a big girl! She’s walking around on her own and has some pretty funny facial expressions.

Her oufit choices were so cute! When I meet with clients before a session during the consultation, we discuss clothing ideas. And sometimes people get confused when I tell them that they don’t all have to match perfectly. I realize that it flies in the face of portraits of days past where everyone wears jeans and the same colored shirt. I assure them that it’s ok to wear different colors as long as everything coordinates. In this case, little Whiteley was colorful, had lots of patterns, and was very cute and fashionable. A great outfit! If you’re looking for a few more ideas for family outfits, check out my Karelle Photography Pinterest page. In particular, look at the board titled “Family Clothing.

Last week I was photographing another family and actually ran into the Whiteleys, which is always a treat. And then I was even more excited when I received some news from them…….which I don’t yet want to share here!!