A new kind of plan | Children’s Photography | Queen Creek, AZ

This is Zoe.  Zoe is very independent.  Zoe always has a different plan.  Zoe likes to dance to the beat of her own drum.  Zoe is fun.  Zoe’s plan is her own plan. Zoe picks her clothes.  Zoe wants jewelry.  Zoe likes to be silly.  Zoe likes to flash the peace sign.  Zoe has a hard time standing still.  Zoe is missing a significant tooth.  Zoe runs the show.  Is Zoe familiar? 

I couldn’t imagine what could possibly come from this photo session.  Then, I put this together and smiled as I remembered how she liked to do her own thing-no instruction needed/wanted.  Many kids are camera shy and sit until you ask them to talk to you, play a game, etc. but for this show, I sat back and waited to see what would happen next.  Pure entertainment.  : )

Overboard? | Children’s Photography | Queen Creek, AZ

OK, so I was having fun with this!  She was dying to play with the beads so I used a little bribery…  She was happy to play where I needed her to play as long as she could have the beads.  She tried so hard to get these beads on and then finally… success.  She stood in the mirror to observe and she was pleased!

The many faces… | Children’s Photography | Queen Creek, AZ

He was definitely not at a lack for ideas!  

The Perfectly Posed | Mesa, AZ Photography

I usually have children running to and fro…  but these guys were experienced.  They have this perfect “huddle” pose.  It was like they had been doing this for years.  We grab a spot, I set up my camera, look up, and they are in position, ready to roll. 

She’s EIGHT | Queen Creek, AZ Photography

3 kiddos | Children’s Photography | Queen Creek, AZ

Super cute kids, super cute mom.  We were trying white and black as the background…  What do you think?  Actually, I am now in love with a new background… it will be a surprise.  I am going to do a session with it in March. oooh, aren’t you so excited?  : )

Children’s Photography | Queen Creek, AZ

Most of the time, I try to get true kid stuff-their real smile, real laughter, real goofiness…  this is real!  This is his favorite thing to do.  He actually thought it was so cool that he could bring it to his photo session!  Talk about easy to please!  Now, if his mom would only hang this!  This certainly tells his story and captures a stage in life…

Queen Creek Photography

For a bunch of girls who play volleyball, it was sure hard for them to coordinate a kick line!  Loved seeing them laugh, struggle, and work in a bit of team work!  They were all so kind hearted and beautiful.  They clean up really well!  On the court, I am sure they are one tough crowd! :)

Children’s Photography | Mesa, AZ | Eyes

I have this issue, sorta like a pet peeve… its about eyes.  First, I am not a fan of over processed eyes!  Ya know what I mean?  Too colorful, too white, etc.  I should go find a picture that I did when I was first learning PS.  Oh boy, I really worked the eyes and it was not good.  Anyhow, the second pet peeve is out of focus eyes, or should I say oh so slightly out of focus eyes.  I have more than my fair share “oh so slightly out of focus” eyes.  Here is a little one with awesome eyes.  She stared into the camera!  I love the color (untouched with PS) and I like the focus but what about catchlights.  I love that I can see my stance through her eyes.  Are eyes really the windows to one’s soul?  (are you noting the ever changing watermark?  If you want to give me direction/help and feedback, please do!)

Children’s Photography | Queen Creek, AZ

I am working on a watermark.  I can’t decide how I want it to look, if its important, what I want and where I want it.  In the meantime, enjoy the array of options and changes until I am settled on something (and the same cute family-more outtakes).