What's better than golden hour at the park, several mother/son laugh sessions, and getting to photograph a next gen Byron Bear on a gorgeous fall day? 

She's a little lady that loves chapstick, mom + dad, and dancing to Imagine Dragons.

In high school, people used to say that Theresa and I looked alike.
While it's been over a decade since the "gimme an h, what does that spell" days, I could only hope for the same compliment when I'm pregnant.

Maybe it's because it's December 1st today. 
Perhaps the "winter scented" candle I've got burning next to me also has something to do with it. 
But I haven't really felt the holiday holidazzle until just now.

Im convinced these kids need to be models.

K + J take direction well, acting naturally, while cheesin' for the camera.
They bring such exuberant energy with them on set.
They happily do their own stunts.

While I've been editing this ridiculously cute family session commemorating little E aging up, I've been idly daydreaming about the life of these photos.

Are family sessions the new hidden gem, ripe with an abundance of potential creative expression?
(A sentence I never thought I'd claim ownership over, nor seriously ponder.)

On most days, I'd say no...

OH, FER CUTE.
See also: Matt + Amy's maternity session.
Also filed under: How to look adorable when several months pregnant.
Synonyms: Sweet. Joyous. Playful. Glowy. 
Author's opinion: That little babe is oh, so lucky.

CONGRATS, MOMMA AND POPPA R!

Hey. So. Is it weird to Pinterest your own photos?
And is it weird to Pinterest your own photos for a family session 5 years in advance?

I don't know anything about parenting.
I've never done it.
However, I do know what a happy kid looks like who loves and respects his momma. 
Which leads me to believe that Yulia is doin' something right.
Doing many things right, most likely.

Being a portrait photographer means you come in contact with dozens of couples, kids, and families.

When a parent warns me that they have a high energy alllmost 5-year-old, I get excited.