Taylor [2015 senior] | MHP Louisville, KY Senior Photographer

Everyone take a look at this beautiful girl. And I'm not just saying that because she is graduating from my alma mater (Go Rockets!). She was such a sweetie to work with and such a good sport.

It was freezing and you wouldn't even know it by the way she rocked it for these portraits. I must say that a few of these make the all-time fave list for me. Gorgeous!

Xoxo,
Mich

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Russell [newborn] | louisville, ky newborn photographer

I stopped past a sweet friend's house to meet this new little guy. My goodness is Russ a sweet, healthy boy! He was snoozing ever so soundly until we messed with him and took a few photos. After he figured us out, he was not too excited about the whole photo idea, but that sweet face...I just want to eat him up. Haha, I contained myself.

Xoxo,
Mich

Ryleigh [14 months] | louisville, ky children's portrait photographer

Bet you guys didn't know I was so hilarious.

This little beauty was so much fun. So smiley. She was a joy to work with, full of energy, albeit a bit of a dare devil. Ryleigh is going to break some hearts when shes older, but for now these sweet photos warm mine. Gah that hat <3

Xoxo,
 Mich

Jack [6 weeks] | louisville, ky children's portrait photographer

Jack and Patrick were such little studs. Take a look at these handsome guys. And those eye lashes...swoon.

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

P.S. Only 6 more likes needed over at my facebook page before we can draw a winner on the big GIVEaway. So hop on over to the facebook page to like and nominate someone now.

Veda [12 days new]

How about this sweet girl named Veda ::swoon:: What a gorgeous name for a gorgeous little one. I had the pleasure to meet her a couple weeks ago in the middle of my tornado that is fall sports season, so I apologize that this is tardy. But I just had to share, better late than never right?  Without further Ado meet Veda
...and her big brother Whitt.

I am just in love with all of this real lifestyle love. There is nothing better than a Thursday morning with a brand newbie and your loves.

XOXO,
Mich

Hazel [2 days new] | MHP Louisville, KY Newborn Photographer

This sweet little pumpkin was an absolute angel!  Her momma must be pretty good at this whole thing too, because she only spent 36 hours at the hospital and looks amazing. Hazel is only 2-days-new in these photos so can you believe that this beautiful mom (and dad) just had a babe two. days. ago.  Unbelievable! Love you both!

Xoxo,
Mich

P.S. ITS THE LAST DAY!!!! The Giveaway needs a few more likes over on the Facebook page to be on! So get on over there and LIKE, SHARE, NOMINATE!

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Full House | MHP Louisville, KY Family Portrait Photographer

I pulled up to a pretty amazing house yesterday for my morning shoot with this little family. Truth is, I was scoping out the neighborhood as an area where my hubs and I would love to move. Then I saw this house and was blown away by the gorgeous design and modern feel. Then I found out dad (Chris) is pretty good at this kinda thing. Yeah, this house...a dream. And TONS of natural light.

The cat was not impressed - but really this photo is just an excuse to see more of their awesome house ;)

Happy Wednesday!
xoxo,
Mich

What Do I Wear? | MHP Louisville, KY Family Portrait Photographer

Session is booked. Check!
Kids are still out of school. Check!
Hubs has the morning off work. Check!


Now what do we wear?!?


This question is one that I get a lot. And although I love perusing the mall, it seems that is the last place to find clothes that fit (your body and budget) and coordinate the night before a photoshoot. So I am trying to make this a little easier on you all.

First, what is a good photo post without pictures?

This is one great example of a colorful summer style board. I love these little boogers and I intend to make some of my own, but this little diddy was made by Whattowearguides.com (<--- theres a ton more fun there too)

 

This family (ahem Mom) did a great job coordinating for a very sweet pink and teal combo. I love that the clothes COMPLEMENT but are not too MATCHY, MATCHY.

Here are a few other great looks and ways to show your style.

  a simple black dress

accessories | shoes, hats 

 

even jammies

 

or

a suit and tie

 






Speaking of matchy, matchy, I think Pinterest and I were a match made in heaven. I mean, if I could get paid to pin and organize things all day, I would hop right on that. But I digress, I have started a cute little board on my Pinterest account that give some awesome ideas for what to expect at your shoot (more info on that in another post) and TONS of clothing looks from classic and timeless to trendy and, shall we say, MOD.

http://www.pinterest.com/mhaas01/mhp-what-do-i-do/

What is a "What To Wear" post without a "What Not to Wear" section?

Here it is, just a couple of points though, really.

 

And here are a few store suggestions, for lots of different price-ranges.

The most important thing is that your family looks like YOUR FAMILY. Not someone else's family, not a family out of Pleasantville if that doesn't fit your style.

So if you guys live in jeans and T's.
Wear jeans and T's.

We can dress it up a bit with sweaters and accessories or grass stains and mud spots. I want your family to feel comfortable in their skin, and their clothes.

And all else fails, most everything looks good in black and white ;)

By the way, did you see the Giveaway going on until Aug. 1? Nominate a loved one for a Free Digital Session! Wahoo!! Like and Share on Facebook!