Its the Most Wonderful Time of the Year... | MHP Mini Session Info 2015

Its Holiday Mini Session time! With some help from my friends, I found the CUTEST little evergreen tree farm. Perfect for portraits whether you celebrate Christmas or Kwanzaa. I have just two dates open at this time and the spots are limited. Please head on over to the link below to book your spot.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mhp-holiday-mini-sessions-tickets-19417073991

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Boots + Giggles | MHP Louisville, KY Family Photographer

Adorable sister print found on etsy here

Little Avery leans up against the barn wall, turns to look at big sister Chloe. 

Crosses her legs and smiles. It's oh so special to be a sister.

These girls are so lucky to have each other for lifelong friends.

1. How did you feel before the photo shoot? Did you have any concerns?
A little anxious about how Avery was going to do.

2. Great coordinating clothing choices, where did you get your inspiration?
Just chose something casual for the girls and tried to coordinate the colors.

3. What makes your family giggle the most?
Honestly, Chloe is very into bathroom humor. Gross. I know. Avery will laugh if Chloe laughs.

4. What were your hopes for the session?
At least one good family photo! Those are very difficult for us to get.

5. Based on the few images you've seen so far, do you think we accomplished goals?
Everything looks great so far.

6. What were you thinking during the session?
Surprised about how smooth things were going.

7. What did you talk about in the car as you left the shoot?
Really happy with the girls behavior and happy with the shots we got.

8. Is there anything you would have done (or had Michelle do) differently? John, what are your suggestions for making the dads feel more comfortable?

John is traveling, but hopefully he was a comfy as he looks in these photos!

9. What advice would you give other moms (and dads) before their family photo shoot?
Look on Pinterest for clothes ideas and photo posing ideas.

10. What was your favorite part of the photo shoot? Be sure to ask Dad too :)
Seemed quick and easy and comfortable.

This sweet family is such a joy and I have been so blessed to see these kiddos grow. We had the most amazing shoot and I cannot believe how warm it is out for being November already. I hope everyone is able to get out and enjoy it!

XOXO,
Mich

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Four Generations = Endless Joy | MHaas Photography Family Photographer

"Family is not an important thing. It's everything." - Michael J. Fox

It has been a pleasure to work with this sweet family. You might recognize one of my favorite little families included because you have seen them 3 times now - hint: its the cuties with twins. Hadley and Holden were first in front of my camera at about 6 months old back in January and they have grown so much this year.

With such a large group and the increase in requests for these sessions, I asked if we could make this blog a little different. There are a few different people from the shoot each giving their own unique perspective.

For reference as you read, Neva is in the pink v-neck sweater, Kristal is hold little Mr. Holden and Shaun is in a khaki colored button-down standing between his three beautiful ladies (and handsome son too). Their answers are in italics.

1. How did you feel before the photo shoot? Did you have any concerns?
Neva: Excited to finally get the family together for professional photos!

2. Was it difficult to get everyone together?
Kristal: Surprisingly not. You had an available date that worked with everyone's schedule and we were all excited to have a family photo session.

3. Any special occasion for the session?
Kristal: My mom's, Neva's, birthday. She has been wanting professional photos of the family all together and separate forever. You know grandmas, they can never have too many photos of their kids and kids' kids!

4. Have you had large family photos taken before? If so, how long ago?
Kristal: Not professional photos. We just always try to squeeze the family together on the couch during the holidays to take a picture.

5. Based on the few images you've seen, do you think we accomplished goals?
Shaun: Yes, they look great.

6. What were you thinking during the session?
Neva: I was thinking what a great night it was and hoping we were getting some good photos of the family and my grandbabies.

7. What did you talk about in the car as you left the shoot?
Shaun: That the session went really well and we couldn't wait to see how the pictures would turn out.

8. Is there anything you would have done (or had Michelle do) differently? Any suggestions for making the dads feel more comfortable?

None suggested so I'm taking that as a win :)
9. What advice would you give other families considering an extended family session? Did you find the session to be a good value?
Kristal: From what we have seen in the preview photos, it's a great value. I initially thought it would be very hard to get everyone together with schedule and in a great location that my grandparents could physically get to but it all seemed to go very smooth and now our family will have photos to cherish forever.

10. What was your favorite part of the photo shoot?

Neva: Getting to spend time with the entire family and knowing I was finally going to get my family photos!

Shaun: The best part of the session was that we are blessed to have my grandparents healthy and able to be in the photos with the rest of the family. And I really loved some of the moments we captured and can't wait to see how all of the turned out.

Kristal: Getting a photo of all the kids together. We either have outdated ones without the babies, or our attempts to do them at home have failed. Also, the location and weather were perfect.


I am so in love with these photos and that we had an amazing day to play and make some gorgeous images. This family was loads of fun and there are even more where these came from. The setting, light, leaves, colors, and most importantly the family, they were all simply amazing.

XOXO,
Mich

P.S. If you have been thinking about having an extended family session, don't wait. Family is such a treasure and you will want images that last longer than a lifetime.

And longer than the life of that CD or computer.

Professional printed photographs are an heirloom and will last long enough for these grandbabies to share with their grandbabies. How cool is that? Contact me to schedule your professional photography session.

P.S.S How sweet are those grandbabies? Goodness <3

Next to the River + Between two Trees [family] | Louisville, KY Family Photographer

The tree to the right marks the spot, where mom and dad tied the knot.

::swoon::

I always love to shoot a session in a spot that means something to my clients. These photos will serve as memory keepers, reminding you of amazing moments with your beautiful family members - all captured in time. And what better way to remember your wedding spot and your kiddos at this exact age.

When Brooke asked me to come out and take a look at her parent's home on the river where they wed in 2008, I was giddy.

Then I sat in an hour of traffic for our city's bridge-expansion-in-every-direction-plan :).

But it was all so worth it.

This adorable family is sitting in the spot where all of Brooke and Nathan's wedding guests sat a few years back, watching them tie the knot - between two trees - just to the right of the camera.

Secret time: Keegan must be a great secret keeper.

I was so thrilled with how these photos turned out and people are always so concern about their kiddos cooperating, I wanted to give you guys a little behind the shoot 411. So here goes, straight from Brooke and Nathan's mouths.

Big brother Keegan is so great with Grant and Harper.

1. How did you feel before the photo shoot? Did you have any concerns?

I'm always excited about having family pictures done but nervous about how well the kids will behave!

2. Did you prepare for the shoot? If so, how? We tried to talk to the kids, particularly the younger two, about cooperating during the session! (It does not always work)

3. Did the kids undergo any smile/giggle practicing?
No smile or giggle practicing! They know how to do that pretty well!

4. What makes your family giggle the most?

Unfortunately the kids think talking about toots are the funniest...

Growing up with an older brother and cousin that was like a brother, I know how little Harper feels, and she is not letting anything past them :). Adorable in her dress and boots and still beating the boys.

5. Was any member of the family bribed?

No bribes this time because they do not usually work...

6. What were your hopes for the session?

I just wanted to get some good pictures of everyone!

 How gorgeous is this scenery?AND right in the back yard ?!?

 7. Based on the few images you've seen, do you think we accomplished goals?

The images I have seen have surpassed my expectations!

 

8. What were you thinking during the session?

I thought you might go running for the hills screaming and I might follow behind you! Haha

 

 9. Is there anything you would have done (or had Michelle do) differently?

Weather was perfect and photographer was perfect :)

Some of those sweet candid moments are the most valuable, seeing your family in their element, playing match :)

10. What advice would you give other dads before their family photo shoot?

The pictures are not as important to me as they are to her so I just wear what I am told and try to get it done as smoothly as possible.

 

This has to be one of the sweetest photos I have ever made.

The Smith Clan [Established 1930] | Louisville, KY Family Portrait Photographer

This family was so much fun and they came with some great ideas.

I couldn't wait to share some sneak peeks of them but there were so many great photos of this amazing group I had a hard time figuring out where to start.

We had some amazingly meaningful pieces to this shoot - just look at that gorgeous frame made by G-Daddy.

I am so honored to be able to create some lasting art for this family to enjoy and pass along for many generations to come.

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

Throw Back...Tuesday [record screetch] | MHP Louisville, KY portrait photographer

Who doesn't need a little nostalgia sometimes and a little look back at where they came from?

This is especially important for the little ones, since kids seem to grow faster than everything else known to man, except maybe those pesky dandelions in the front yard.

In case you missed it, I posted a little throw back of Miriam and her ever-growing little one Logan earlier this month here.

The point of the post was to encourage you to hire a great photographer, whether it is me or not, to capture the feelings you experience.

As a parent,
                  a child,
                            a sibling,
                                          a friend.

All of these feelings deserve to be captured and looked upon often to remember and re-live.

That photo was taken at 6 months old, momma was soothing Logan after he realized he was not a fan of grass. His little teeth were coming in and his little Sophie teething giraffe were in nearly every. single. photo.

But that one photo was all worth it. This one.

Logan has since grown quite a bit in size and intellect and that photo got me thinking - what other photos might need to resurface and do some reminding? 

One thing that parents really love are successions of images to see how the little one has grown.
Here are some of his beautiful parents awaiting his arrival,
                                                                                just after birth,

newborn,

  

3 months,

and little Logan Man looking dapper at about 15 months old.

Look how much these little girls have grown in just about a year!

Another beauty that I have had the pleasure to capture several times.

 With a new baby sister

And this adorable blonde,

who has a sister all her own as well.

 These little clients sure are growing and growing and growing.  

We must make them stop. 

What? Not Possible? 

Fine.

Well, how 'bout a photo shoot to catch them while we can?

Contact me for more info or to schedule a session before its too late...

xoxo,

Mich

mhaas01@gmail.com

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