KY lifestyle child and family photographer

Third times a charm. After having mini sessions rescheduled twice due to rain, we knew we had to get it this time. I have to admit, I was a little nervous when I saw the dark clouds creeping in on us. Luckily, we got by with just a few sprinkles, while the rest of Lexington was getting a good soaking. This was definitely worth the way. What a stunning family and one happy little boy. I have to say that one of my favorite things about him is his love of leaves. OH and his crawl! It was a bear crawl. I’m convinced he learned that from going to football practices with his Daddy.

Now…how STUNNING are they!?!

Peace and much love,

Cilla

I’m going to tell a little story on myself. Hanging out on my couch to do a little relaxing before my session that’s set to start at 6:30. At 5:40 I decide to look up directions to my session that’s in Lancaster. Look up the address and realize it’s not in Lancaster, but Lexington…an hour away…during a busy time of day. Oh me! Oh my! Jump up from my comfy place. Slip on my shoes. Grab my camera bag. And head out the door, praying I didn’t forget something. Of course, traffic is worse than usual. Get there about 20 minutes late…maybe 30..oh heck…let’s pretend just 5. While kicking myself in the butt and apologizing as much as I possibly could. What was I thinking!?! Thank goodness I have the sweetest clients ever.

Even when sessions start like that, as soon as the camera goes in front of my face, I am at ease. Having such a stressful start could easily cause the whole session to be thrown off. The C’s and I hit it off quickly (which made a HUGE difference) and the fact that I was late didn’t even matter. We got tons of adorable images. Of course, how could we not? Just look how happy and smitten they are with Mr Blue Eyes…

Thank you all for being oh so patient! I have to say that I think it was worth the wait

Peace and much love,

Cilla

Seriously…is there anything cuter than newborn twins? I told D and S that the girls will always be turning heads. There’s just something so sweet about twins that makes people turn and talk.  

The girls decided to show me first hand how it is in the life of newborn twins. As soon as one was fed and happy, the other would be ready for her bottle. It was perfect. I’m sure they thought I was full of it when I said that was the perfect opportunity to get the real shots that I love so much.

Momma has been oh so patient waiting for their sneak peek! So, without further ado (who am I kidding…I’m sure everyone’s already snuck to see all the cuteness or seen them on facebook!).

Who’s bright idea was it to try and fit two adults and twin baby girls into one chair? Oh that would be the ever so brilliant me I have to admit, I am so glad I did. They are truly such a happy couple and they were cracking up the whole time. I’m sure they were thinking I was crazy, but not once did they say it. They didn’t complain, huff, or roll their eyes (at least not that I could see ), they just tried it. And that’s why I love them…well, and maybe because they have a pink room.

Peace and so much love,

Cilla

Oh what a beautiful family this is. One of the most beautiful families I’ve ever photographed. That fact with the beautifully decorated home (especially little Miss E’s room…and the pink scrapbooking room…yes, I said pink scrapbooking room! I was in love.) and the fact that they were as sweet as can be, made this session…well…perfect. Momma has such a great sense of style, which provided me lots of adorable accessories to photograph E in. I’m not sure if I’ve said the word “beautiful” enough. Honestly, not sure I could say it enough. You’ll see…

This is what I walked up the stairs to see. I didn’t make it all the way up before I sat one camera down and started shooting this with the other. S and I had the same idea. Before she even got the full sentence out, I was shooting. So much love in this home.

E’s best friend stopped by for a little photo op. I have a feeling they will have many more of these as the years go by.

Peace and much much love,

Cilla

The smell of lots and lots of grease corn dogs, funnel cake, cotton candy…and all the other good food that I don’t pay any attention to because I’m too busy eating corn dogs and funnel cake. There’s such a nostalgic feeling I get from being at a fair or even just a small festival. It always reminds me of the Septemberfest that happens every year in Louisa. We would spend the weekend watching the long parade (with the very loud fire truck horns), walking around downtown enjoying all the different food vendors, live music, games, and the Hillbilly Choo-Choo. Maybe I can blame this for my deep love for festival food. I have to admit, I do enjoy small, fall festivals much more than the large ones, but any will do!  For the longest time I’ve been just dying to shoot a session at a fair or carnival. I searched online for dates and found the Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass Fair. Imagine my excitement when one of my favorite families agreed to switch the date of their session just so we could go to the fair and have some fun! They even agreed to eat lots of fair snacks…with much twisting of the arm of course…okay, maybe not too much twisting.

Now you may think this next photo is my favorite. I do smile every time I see it. Smile from “ear to ear”. I think it may be in a very close second. Oh you just wait…you’ll see.

One of my favorite things about the fair are all the different people. All the stories just walking around. All the interesting faces. MA…please forgive me for the next photo. It is my absolute favorite. I crack up everytime. Now…you must get THIS blown up to hang over the mantel