14-month-old Maddie came to see me this week for a mini session. She amazed me with her verbal acrobatics — and of course her non-stop motion. This age group (new walkers to age 2.5) is notoriously difficult to photograph. I have one of my own and haven’t captured a decent portrait of him in ages! Maddie was a busy bee — and knew exactly what she wanted. I simply followed her around. My favorite shot was completely spontaneous…she loves to “cook” so we pulled some of the kids’ toys from the playroom to anchor her. In an instant, she was whipping up a chef’s delight. When she decided the time was right to take a bite , she gazed at me with her amazing baby blues–snap. I caught it. Certainly untraditional –but it’s steeped in personality. Even the centered composition makes me want to linger a bit longer. Hope her mama (and daddy who is working in Haiti) enjoy this sneak peek of their sweet darling.









by Stephanie
10 comments
first and last image is so nice with the light. you captured her cuteness perfectly.
these are so precious… i love that last one the most… her little expression and how she sits so small on that huge chair!
Beautiful Baby! Beatutiful Photos!
Oh she is adorable! I have a 20 month old and wowza…they like to MOVE! That first image is just precious! I dig the center comp too…I think its because of the spoon…I don’t know ~ it works!
beautifull photo’s!!
i love that first one!! i love to photograph kids while their playing, spontaneous photos are the best!
beautifull!
beautiful…my favs are the two B&W’s!
Maddie is a sweetie and so are these photos. The first one is really good and the ones showing her blue, blue eyes are also essential.
these are so precious. i especially love the black and white ones. let’s be honest, i’m in love with all of your black and white work. : )
Steph- these are great!! Eric is going to love them! You did a great job of really showing her personality.
LOVE THE PICS…….I miss my sweet little girls. Glad someone gets to take pictures of them.