Cleveland Art Museum Family Photos

Sometimes you meet people by chance and it turns into a beautiful experience. I met Kauser when I volunteered with Literary Lots, a really cool project all about bringing the magic of ready to vacant, urban spaces. (Read lots more here.) This lady is brilliant, and I can't wait to volunteer for her again this year.

And as luck would have it, that little volunteer project of mine led me to this lifestyle shoot with Kauser's family. This is the definition of a lifestyle family session. I had so much fun running around Wade Oval with Aidan and Jinan and their mom (Kauser) and grandma … letting them be exactly who they are. Aidan is quiet and contemplative, while Jinan is energetic and silly. I hope these photos showcase who they are at this point in their life. I, personally, love them!

I looove this one!

The M Family

I don't do a lot of big family sessions because, honestly? They kind of intimidate me. It's a LOT of people to direct for an hour or more. If I'm being totally truthful, I was really nervous going into this session with the M family, but you guys. They blew me away. Everyone was just so darn happy. Happy to be together. Happy to be out enjoying the sunshine (finally!). Happy to be creating photos for the first time in 10 years. What a fantastic family!

You might recognize this lovely family. Belen looks JUST like her brother! So crazy!

Baby Ethan | 5 Months

Let me introduce you to Mr. Serious, also known as baby Ethan. This darling 5-month-old couldn't figure out why he was outside in the chilly weather with a camera in his face but he went along with it, bow tie, cardigan and all. What a sport. :)

I met up with Ethan and his parents on an unseasonably warm November day right in the middle of Wade Oval. (I love that spot. Note to all future clients planning sessions!) Baby Ethan got cuddled and kissed quite a bit. I'm pretty sure his parents loved having an extra excuse to cuddle him. As if they need an excuse!

THAT is the definition of a little man.

The only time Ethan broke his seriousness was when his parents lifted him high in the air. Who wouldn't giggle at that??

You three are beautiful!