Vintage Inspiration
Just a few classy and timeless headshots to share with you...
I was so excited when Cynthia originally asked me to do these portraits because she sent several pictures as vintage inspiration. The shoot was a lot of fun. :) These pics are now a few months old but I wanted to wait until after Christmas to post, in order to not spoil their value as gifts for James and Cynthia's families. :) Thank you guys for choosing us to do your pics!
Kiss Me, I'm Irish
Handsome little Conor was welcomed into his very Irish family just a few weeks ago. The pleased look on this young Irishman's face tells me he knows that now is a good time to be a Notre Dame football fan. #1, baby...
Ahh, mother-son love. Finally face-to-face after anticipating this child's arrival for so long. Bee-u-tee-ful.
Aidan and Maeve seem to have warmed right up to their baby brother. This sibling-cuddle picture just might be my favorite pic from the entire shoot. They are all so young and precious! Conor fits right into the fam - he just needs to catch up on his freckles! :)
We tried to duplicate a dog-pile pose as seen on Pinterest. Conor wasn't sure what to think of this...
Big Brother Aidan is ready to show Conor the ropes to boyhood...
Maeve is also ready to be a big helper. I love this picture of the two together. Conor is perfectly happy and content in the arms of Big Sis.
She is such a cutie-patootie. Here are some of my fave pics of itty-bitty Conor...
Conor has some pretty stellar parents. Mike isn't just a Notre Dame fam - he is an alum. His bride, Ellen, went to school just down the road at St. Mary's. I met this couple through a mutual friend at - of all things - an Irish Breakfast on St. Patrick's Day several years ago.
They're still just a couple of kids in love...
There are just a bunch of kids at their feet now, too. :)
Thanks so much, Ellen and Mike, for inviting me to capture this special time for your family! It was a blessing to spend time with you and your awesome little kiddos!
Autumn Glory
Oh, glorious Fall! Nature really started showing off just in time for Matthias' senior pics! Check out the stunning colors that create a backdrop for this genuine and kind young man...
We also got some time indoors at a bowling alley, since Matthias is an awesome bowler! I like the vintage look of this shot...
What teenage boy doesn't love McDonald's?! We had to stop by and get some fun and unique shots of Matthias in this shirt...
I wanted to get Matthias' lovely mama, Debbie, in a few pics too.
Isn't she purrrty? :) I actually grew up admiring Debbie - a third(?) cousin - and her sisters because they were always so warm and friendly and fun. It was a good thing she was along because she certainly knew how to get Matthias to crack a smile. Despite his best attempts to not show those pearly whites, we caught a few glimpses of his teeth!
Thanks, Matthias and Debbie, for inviting me to do these senior pics! I had a great time with you on the shoot and I'm so glad we were blessed with a beautiful evening. Enjoy the rest of senior year!
Double the Seniors, Double the Fun
I recently enjoyed a beautiful October evening down in the River Market area with Annette, Terry and their two sons. Matthew is on the left and his older brother Jacob is on the right. By "older" I mean a few minutes older. Yeah - TWINS!
They may be twins, but they're each one-of-a-kind.
Matthew:
I think these pictures tell you that he's the ornery little brother...
Next up, Jacob:
Older bro has plenty of personality too...
Something the two share in common is wrestling...
In addition to senior portraits, we added in a family shoot at the same time.
I know it must be a bittersweet time for these almost-empty-nesters...
Their two little baby boys have grown into kind and bright young men.
It looks to me like Terry and Annette have one of the things we all desire in life: a close-knit family.
There's lots of brotherly love to show for it...
Paxton Fam: Thank you for trusting Magnified Moments to capture this precious time in your life! It was my pleasure.
High School Sweethearts
A few weeks ago I had the chance to go back to my hometown for a classmate's wedding. I was delighted that one of my best childhood friends invited me to do family portraits for her while we were both home. Jill and Jeff were classmates of mine and I remember when they got together as sophomores in high school - about fifteen years ago! It is so fun to see that they are still just as in love...
It was also fun to capture the "mini-me" versions of Jill and Jeff. :) Meet Camden and Brynn.
As I edited this family's pictures, two things stood out to me. This crew is FULL of personality and they are on the MOVE!
Truly, these high school sweethearts have much to be grateful for! They are rich in love and laughter.
I enjoyed getting some individual shots of each family member. I like the pictures that put in perspective how small these little ones really are...
Little people can still have big personalities!
Jill and Jeff are as good-looking as ever too...
No family shoot is complete without trying to get a few good group shots for the Christmas card! ;)
Jill, Jeff, Camden & Brynn - Thanks for inviting me to do your family portraits. It was a privilege and a treat! Sending much love your way, Adrienne