checking in with some of my really cute friends. { frost on flower }

I had another chance over the weekend to visit with my friend, Ali, and her little brother, Ben.  I really enjoy photographing a newborn and then getting a chance to check in with them as they grow.  Ben sure has gotten big!  And Ali seems like such a great big sister.  :)



She sure has gotten great at listening.  I had to do significantly less following during her portion of the session.  She sat, stood, and did exactly what I asked.  Thanks so much, Ali!  :)





I love when she puts her tongue up on her top lip.. I have photos of this since we started together back when she turned one.  :)











Of course we had to put Ben in a suitcase.



The blue suitcase made an appearance during this session to complement Ben's lovely blue eyes.



Ben was photographed in this bowl as a newborn.  :)  Check out how much he has grown and changed!





This is Hans.  He used to be Ali's friend and how Ben seems to enjoy him as well.









I love this little outfit.





And Ben loves Hans.



And Ali loves doing what Ben was doing.



This is Ali laughing about the cats just a few feet away.  We were stalked by two neighborhood cats during the entire session.  I have shots of Ben with blurry cats in the background.. it was really kind of crazy.  Also entertaining.  :)

Nice to see you again Ali and Ben!

busy toddler at minnehaha { frost on flower }

Last Sunday was my second time photographing this little guy.  Our first time was in the Guthrie Theatre in cooler weather.  I was excited to see him again, a little older, and especially outdoors!  We met at Minnehaha Falls Park - a few different backdrop options, easy to get to, and room to explore!



We started out by getting comfortable with the idea of hanging around with me and my big camera.



Had a litte outfit change.



And a lot of fun with a ball.



Little friend needed some encouragement to stop running around full speed (asking for no movement is too much).



So it was snack time.



And time for another outfit change along with some exploring.





Toddler photography is interesting.  There can be lots of running around or lots of sitting and waiting on my part.  Quite a lot of shutter snapping - I often walk away with hundreds of photos and hope to have anywhere from 20-80 keepers.







Another scenery change.



And of course more to explore!





You really can't go wrong with a little kid and a very large door.  :)











We finished with the fireman look.





And jumped for joy when it was all over!  ;)