Brothers + Bulldozers | MHP Louisville, KY Family Photographer

Daniel looks down and tangles his chubby little fingers in big brother Logan's hair. Just one of the little menacing actions of a little brother testing his boundaries with his older, wiser cohort.

1. How did you feel before the photo shoot? Did you have any concerns?
I thought that taking both dogs would end miserably.

2. Great coordinating clothing choices, how did you decide?
My wife had my outfit on the bed when I got off work.

3. What makes your family giggle the most?
The boys playing with each other. Logan will get Daniel laughing and then start cracking himself up. 

4. What were your hopes for the session?
To get at least one picture where both boys actually look at the camera and smile at the same time.
 

5. Based on the few images you've seen so far, do you think we accomplished goals?
Absolutely, I'm very happy with what I've seen. 

 6. What were you thinking during the session?
Mostly hoping that the dogs weren't destroying the car. 

7. What did you talk about in the car as you left the shoot?
The police helicopter

8. Is there anything you would have done (or had Michelle do) differently? Justin, what are your suggestions for making the dads feel more comfortable?
Not that I can think of. Maybe ask dad up front if there's anything in particular they want to shot?

9. What advice would you give other moms (and dads) before their family photo shoot?
Relax and enjoy it. 

10. What was your favorite part of the photo shoot? Be sure to ask Dad too :)
The tractor, Logan was super excited to take pictures with it.

I swear we were in a public park, but as the police helicopter circled the second time, we decided that we either weren't supposed to be there or there was someone else that was not supposed to be there. Either way, we didn't wait to find out. Love these little boys and their parents so much. Hope everyone gets into at least half as much mischief as these two. 

XOXO,
Mich

P.S. They are Haas' for sure. That heavy equipment just draws in the Haas boys like moths to a flame.

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Lola & Co. [family] | Louisville, Ky Family Portrait Photographer

Just look at this little gem. Isn't this what Christmas is all about?

Love the wonder and awe of the season, and this home is gorgeous. Seriously the decor looks straight out of a Pottery Barn catalog (and you guys know how much I love PB)!

She is such fun and so determined. Lola knows exactly what she likes and doesn't like, even at only 17 months old. She loves her brother JJ and sister Kaeley, and juice (even if its milk). I had such fun with this little family and I'm pretty sure they are smitten with her too. 

Enjoy and happy weekend!

Xoxo,
Mich

naked baby [behind the scenes] | Louisville, KY Newborn Photographer

Isn't there something authentic and natural about a naked baby.  There is something about a little one, in his most natural form, creates some of the most simple and beautiful images. This post is about how one newborn portrait setup can create many gorgeous images. Same baby, same blanket, same pose.

I wanted to take a moment, in the midst of all of the editing I do, I sometimes get so pigeon-holed that I don't see the simple beauty right in front of me. This black blanket has seen a lot of newborn shoots (and all the extra stuff that come out of with said newborns). But it always ends up helping me make great images, the kind that show off that sweet new babe.

I have included a behind the scenes shot to show my little setup. I placed my bean bag poser right in front of the sliding glass doors to utilize as much natural light as possible on a half-way gloomy fall day.

I also placed an inexpensive studio light (continuous light, not strobe) outside of the door and a reflector above baby's head. You can also see my little heater set up a safe distance from baby, keeping him warm and happy.

Everything from detail shots, to wider full body portraits, you can get all of these different images while baby is comfortably snoozing away.

But time after time, this little black backdrop creates some of my favorite images.

Here's to sleeping (naked) babies, and sleeping like a baby.

Xoxo,
Mich

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